Earthville Stories
Inner Nature & Outer Nature: Inseparably One
Mark Moore’s editorial reposted from Tergar International’s blog and newsletter, published to accompany Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche’s video on “compassion for the planet” that was released at the same time.
Earthing: A Film Based on the Works of Didi Contractor
In honor of International Women’s Day (March 8), the Council of Architecture in India released a new documentary film (directed by Gurvinder Singh) on the life and work of Didi Contractor, the cofounder of Earthville’s Internship in Vernacular Eco-Architecture in partnership with Dharmalaya Institute.
Meditation Is Easier Than You Think
In this video, Mingyur Rinpoche explains the essence of meditation and describes some common misunderstandings about practicing meditation. He also shares some tips for bringing meditation into our day-to-day lives. What is your reaction to Mingyur Rinpoche’s statement that you don’t have to be calm and peaceful in order to meditate?
Have 10 minutes to spare? Learn “Three Pills” meditation
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche offers a succinct description of a meditation technique he calls the "Three Precious Pills” as well as instruction on how to practice it. He adds, with delightful humour, that these are three pills you can take everyday at any time and as much as you want, with no side effects!
Retrieving the Elemental Essences from Nature
In this video, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche teaches us how to open ourselves to the beneficial qualities of the natural elements - which the ancient Bön teachings place much emphasis on. The longer you spend in relationship with the elements of nature, the more you feel their essence coming alive in you and nourishing your soul.
Beyond Mindfulness: A Secular Perspective
A profound yet lighthearted talk by Mingyur Rinpoche held at the London School of Economics Old Theatre in the UK. Rinpoche talks about his own path of learning meditation, and about going beyond mindfulness as we take our meditation practice off the cushion and into our world.
The Causes of Anxiety and Suffering
What are the causes of anxiety and suffering?
In this 10-minute video, internationally renowned meditation teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche talks about the panic attacks that he experienced as a child and how he used compassion and meditation to free himself from anxiety.