Memorial service for Va. man, teen

A Virginia man and his teenage daughter were remembered Sunday as loving, peaceful spirits whose lives at an isolated spiritual community were in contrast to their violent deaths at the hands of terrorists while on pilgrimage to India.

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Va. father, daughter killed in India remembered

In an isolated spiritual community in Virginia, 13-year-old Naomi Scherr was an especially adventurous kid, dyeing her hair purple, then shades of blue and teal. She adored the music of rockers Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance and usually had headphones on.

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Boy Called Reincarnated Buddha Missing

A 15-year-old boy whose followers believe he is the reincarnation of Buddha has disappeared after 10 months of meditation in the Nepalese jungle, officials said Saturday.

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Being frazzled can do nasty things to your bod. But in small doses, angst-provoking situations can improve your health, slow down the signs of aging, and even help you live longer.

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Meaning out of Obscurity

To find meaning out of obscurity one must look within ourselves, for the deepest of meanings comes from ethrica... That being our soul, spirit and heart with ethereal body comprised of these things, known as the ethrica.

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Some times, its just healthy to sit back for a few quiet moments and enjoy beautiful photos of nature from around the world and be thankful that we are able to see such beauty as beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Children can be taught to use their imagination to tackle frequent bouts of stomach pain, research shows.

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Politics is detrimental to Country.

I strongly believe that critics and oppositions against President Obama are motivated by grudge rather than racism.

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Ever walk into a room and forget why you entered? Or completely space out during an important meeting at work? It's frustrating, but usually normal.

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We all want to begin each day with energy and intention. But sometimes, it's hard enough to just get out of bed and brush our teeth! Try these 11 tips to help you have a fresher, more genuine morning, and head into your day inspired and fully awake.

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Today the entire world faces the threat of terrorism. Arab-Israel wars and India-Pakistan conflicts are too well known to need detailing. The unending Arab-Israel hot wars over the last 55 years show that a violent response to terrorism can be irresponsibly disastrous.

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Young folks in college are using meditation as a way of countering the stress of daily life. The article tells the story of one meditation center in Massachusetts having retreats restricted to young adults.

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In this video lecture, Daniel J.

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Back when my son was 8 years old, he called 911 after I took away his Game Boy. I wish I'd been studying Buddhism back then, because I probably could have handled it a lot better. I suspect I wouldn't have yelled at him while the dispatcher was still listening.

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Robert Wright, whose most recent book is "The Evolution of God," sings the praises of doing meditation for a week in Western Massachusetts and describes some of the attitudinal changes he experienced.

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To "rest easy" isn't always so "easy" if your mind feels perpetually racing or active. If you need some help relaxing into some quiet down time or a night of peaceful sleep, explore this collection of quotes that will help you slow down and rest up.

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"Even 10 to 15 minutes of meditation appear to have significantly positive effects on cognition, relaxation and psychological health," the authors Newberg and Waldman declare in the book "How God Changes Your Brain."

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Art of Living organizes a 600 person meditation in front of the white house.

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Under any disciplined meditation practice, it is never too long before one begins to become aware of new sensations, attitudes, perspectives – and even new insights into the self and reality.

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I recently spent an evening with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, the Tibetan lama who has been dubbed "the happiest man in the world." True, that title has been bestowed upon at least a few extremely upbeat individuals in recent times.

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Interesting website with articles related to mental health, inner happiness, self-improvement, personal developement etc., etc.,Unusual advice on how to become happy

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A doctor is suing a 78-year-old spiritual guru and her 'healing centre' charity after he was allegedly brainwashed into handing her £750,000 [$1,225,000].

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In November 2007 I arrived back from a short holiday in the United States to my work as a UN human rights officer in Afghanistan.

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Imagine your last few moments on this mortal coil. Say, for the sake of discussion, that you step off the curb and are hit by a bus. As you lie on the street with your life seeping out, you hear people screaming and you see them pointing and you watch someone dial 911.

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3000 people meditate in front of the white house, as part of the Art of Living's campaign to create a stress-free violence-free society.

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Sunday October 4th, 2009, 10am - 7pm 110 Exhibitors • 56 Workshops University of Maryland University College Inn & Conference Center by Marriott 3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, Maryland

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Raw Spirit Festivals Raw Vegan-Eco-Peace Celebrations

1. Santa Barbara, CA at Live Oak Campground June 5 – 7, 2009 2. Washington, DC at a Beautiful Park in Maryland Aug 29 – 30, 2009 3. Prescott, AZ in the Gorgeous Granite Dells Sept 26 – 27, 2009 4. Maui Camp Keanae Dec 30, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010

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The moment the question is asked, the smiles and jokes we've been passing between us in our corner of the room quickly fall away. Around us, the hubbub of 40 men eating and talking only amplifies our silence.

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