Happiness is the key to everything. After all, life is all about the search of lifetime happiness, success, and emotional well-being. We are living this life for the purpose of satisfaction and we cannot attain it without being happy.

Adyashanti is an American spiritual teacher whose real name is Steven Gray. He uses the Sanskrit name that means primordial peace. He is best known for teaching meditation techniques and being an author for various books that deal with his teachings. He has established a large following and clientele in the San Francisco Bay Area and even teaches in other parts of the world. Here’s a review of his meditation technique.

Zen poems and koans are parts of the tradition of Buddhism. They have been written and uttered by the faith believers for the purpose of bringing about knowledge, wisdom, rationality, and others. Zen Buddhism means understanding and interpreting reality in a quite unique way. Through zen poems and koans, one can understand more deeply all the things that surround us. While the former centers on poetry and expression, koans on the other hand help you bring about enlightenment in your life.

There’s no greater wish for parents but to have children who are living happy and purposeful lives. As a parent, you have the responsibility of instilling to them the right values and attitude in order for them to understand how important it is to live happy. There are so many ways for older people to seek happiness, but it is vital for kids as well to learn and appreciate the feeling while they are still young.  For all we know, happiness is the epitome of success in the latter part of their lives. But the question is how do you teach your kids to live happy and with purpose? Here are seven easy ways to do that:

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The ancient art of the Mudras is composed of several symbolic and ritualistic gestures and movements. It is widely practiced by believer of Hinduism and Buddhism. Majority of the routines in this art are concentrated on the movement of the hands and fingers. The main function of the Mudras is spiritual connection and meditation. In fact, it is a very effective deep meditation technique.