When we say “I am aware of that” in everyday speech, we usually mean the awareness of experiencing a certain situation, feeling, thought, or action. Approximately within these frames, the definitions of contemporary psychology interpret consciousness. However, in ancient traditions, consciousness was understood much more complexly: simultaneously as the origin, process, and goal of the … Read more
The term attention is often used in everyday speech: parents warn children to be attentive at school; teachers tell students: “Pay attention to …”; if we collide with a passerby on the street, we will hear: “Watch where you’re going!” What is attention and how important is it for our lives? Does the meaning and … Read more
Day by day, and much longer than we suppose, we use our senses, our five senses. That’s why it’s necessary to direct our attention towards them and start practicing it in our daily lives. Touch is a reaction of our skin’s sensitivity to contact with objects. It allows us to perceive coldness, warmth, softness, roughness… … Read more
“People are not disturbed by things, but by their own interpretations of those things. Epictetus” “Being understood by others, connecting with people, and getting answers, developing good and quality relationships is only possible if we know the skill of communication. This means that we should have clear ideas and know how to express our thoughts … Read more
Spreading martial arts is something that we are well familiar with. Today, gymnastic halls, schools, and academies teaching oriental disciplines can be found in almost every city in the world. If we look at the history of these schools, we will notice that they are much more than just a sport or a personal protection … Read more
“While developing awareness on our life journey, we become aware of the truth – which gradually and with much love illuminates us like the first rays of the rising Sun – that we are all One Life, deeply interconnected with each other in mysterious and enigmatic ways. Different traditions have used various words, signs, symbols, … Read more
The story of two forms – one with a single head and two hands, and one with a single head and a thousand hands. In an infinite number of forms, whenever love and compassion appear in a person’s consciousness and actions, it is a sign of their presence. But mercy is not just a blind … Read more
When your bow is broken and you no longer have an arrow, then shoot, shoot with your whole being. Zen master Bukoku Kokushi Bows and arrows have always been used as weapons for hunting and warfare in all corners of the world. However, in addition to their practical use, they were also used for ceremonial … Read more
The Earth Day, observed by millions of people every April 22nd since 1970, aims to raise awareness and respect for the planet Earth and life on it. This is the largest organized environmental campaign to date, with the slogan “One Billion Acts of Green” emphasizing the importance of each individual’s personal contribution. Its goal is … Read more
At the 2015 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, one of the world’s leading experts on climate change and environmental protection was renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. In one of her interviews, she stated that she came to Paris for the UN climate conference to save rainforests from degradation and intensive exploitation. “So, it’s not … Read more
