Boulder’s creative population includes a strong and vibrant Tibetan Buddhist culture as well as other people “playing with coloring books” to create mandalas. While the Monks create with colored sand, I use the much simpler tools provided by colored pencils along with “coloring book” ready to color mandalas. Comparing My Mandalas with Tibetan Sand Mandalas: […]

In Boulder, a city that champions holistic health, residents find solace in the embrace of nature and the community’s commitment to physical, mental, and emotional well-being. At the heart of this sanctuary is Naropa University, a hub of contemplative education inspired by the teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Here, the Buddhist concept of “Brilliant Sanity” […]

The Classic Yin Yang Symbol From Ancient China To Daily Boulder Appreciation The Yin Yang symbol has been used in Boulder and worldwide for millennia. The Yin Yang symbol, originating from ancient Chinese philosophy, embodies the concept of dualism, illustrating how seemingly opposite or contrary forces may actually be complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the […]

Meditation is an ancient practice that trains the mind to observe and regulate its own activity. It has been used for centuries by Hindu and Buddhist practitioners to cultivate attention, insight, and spirituality (1,2). More recently, meditation has been adopted and adapted by Western science and medicine as a way to enhance well-being, reduce stress, […]

Piqué asked for his face not to be photographed. Instead he’d rather that I take a picture of his Tonsure, the patch of hair on the back of his head that resembles a sort of Buddhist mullet. The Tonsure, Piqué says, is an identification for others that he is a person of peace and guidance; […]

Continuing his exploration of spiritual and mythical characters from cultures across the world, Ravi Zupa has released the third print in his Tattoo series featuring Buraq from the Islamic tradition and a buddhist version of Mahakala. At the top, we see Mahakala—a fierce, chaotic form of Shiva (husband of Kali) who plays a significant role […]

According to a recent article on MSN, Boulder is America’s most educated city. It comes as no surprise, looking at Boulder’s wide diversity in  higher education programs. First, there’s University of Colorado Boulder: An expansive college that’s been in Boulder since 1877. Then, there’s Naropa: a liberal arts college that’s also one of America’s only buddhist universities. There’s also Boulder’s […]