John Tumpane can’t explain why he approached the woman as she hopped over the railing of the Roberto Clemente Bridge on the afternoon of June

We have grown up hearing, ‘Early bird gets the worm’ or ‘The morning hour has gold in its mouth.’  But how many of us get

Compassion is a spiritual quality that is unique to mankind. The ability to see the suffering of others and take actions to help alleviate that

It only takes a spark to get the fire going. And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing. That’s how it is

10 days without phone and internet. 10 days of complete silence and no talking, except for asking questions to the teachers. 10 days of no

Vipassana is a technique that helps eradicate suffering. It is a method of mental purification which allows one to face life’s tensions and problems in

They say that the key role in achieving progress in any sphere is played by the mind. Mind is the forerunner of all that we

Last month, I went for a 10 day Vipassana course. Vipassana is a mediation technique which was re-discovered by Gautam Buddha some 25 centuries ago.