Buddhist nun Gen Tsoglam teaches the science of happiness
by Gavin Heaney Her hair shorn, clad in the traditional maroon and gold robes of an ordained Buddhist nun, Gen Tsoglam is a walking billboard for her tradition and is always something of a curiosity to passersby. “Dude! Are you wearing a skirt?!” A heckler once railed at her, mistaking her for male as she […]
Modern Monk – Gen Ripga arrives in Hermosa Beach
by Gavin Heaney With his shaved head and traditional gold and red robes, Gen Rigpa stands out in the South Bay like a lightning bolt. At first sight, one might expect him to speak in haiku or impart cryptical zen koans like Yoda, but you’d be surprised to find how relatable he is. He’s a […]
Key Steps You Can Take to Reduce the Stress in Your Life
There is too much going on in our lives every day. You wake up early and have to rush through breakfast and hurry to get ready so you can be at work on time. Once you are there, you have endless emails and projects you have to take care of. Lunch is usually a rushed […]