Joyful Path Meditation and Healing Center

04/28/2026

Friends, our Loving Kindness meditation group has been discussing Rabbi Rami Shapiro's book The Sacred Art of Loving Kindness, which has really inspired everyone in the group, including our Buddhist and Christian practitioners.

We are now honored to have the author join us for a Q&A. Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award-winning author of over thirty-six books on religion and spirituality. Rami received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion and holds a Ph.D. from Union Graduate School. Rabbi Rami co–directs One River Foundation (oneriverfoundation.org), writes the foundation’s newsletter, Ask Rabbi Rami, and is contributing editor for Spirituality & Health magazine (spiritualityhealth.com) where he writes the advice column Roadside Assistance for the Spiritual Traveler.

Wednesday, May 6, 6.30-7.45 PM on Zoom. Registration is necessary to get the Zoom link. See the link below to register.
https://joyfulpath.org/event/special-loving-kindness-session-with-rabbi-rami-shapiro/

Free tickets are offered, or you can choose an optional donation of $30 or $15. These donations help with an honorarium for the speaker.

04/27/2026

💛 Meditation and mental health — the research is genuinely encouraging.

A study with over 400 teenagers found that students who practised mindfulness in school reported less depression, anxiety, and stress — even six months later. Another found that mindfulness helps reduce the kind of repetitive negative thinking that often comes with depression.

Some researchers even suggest it may be as effective as antidepressant therapy for some people.

We're not saying it replaces professional care — but as a daily practice, it can be a meaningful part of feeling better. 🌱

04/24/2026

Even a kind word can be a generous gift.
— Albert Schweitzer

04/23/2026

Friends, our Loving Kindness meditation group has been discussing Rabbi Rami Shapiro's book The Sacred Art of Loving Kindness, which has really inspired everyone in the group, including our Buddhist and Christian practitioners.

We are now honored to have the author join us for a Q&A. Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award-winning author of over thirty-six books on religion and spirituality. Rami received rabbinical ordination from the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion and holds a Ph.D. from Union Graduate School. Rabbi Rami co–directs One River Foundation (oneriverfoundation.org), writes the foundation’s newsletter, Ask Rabbi Rami, and is contributing editor for Spirituality & Health magazine (spiritualityhealth.com) where he writes the advice column Roadside Assistance for the Spiritual Traveler.

Wednesday, May 6, 6.30-7.45 PM on Zoom. Registration is necessary to get the Zoom link. See the link below to register. https://joyfulpath.org/event/special-loving-kindness-session-with-rabbi-rami-shapiro/

Free tickets are offered, or you can choose an optional donation of $30 or $15. These donations help with an honorarium for the speaker.

04/23/2026

Consider the kindness of others by reflecting on how you were supported by others during the day. These 3 questions can aid in your reflection: 1) What have I received today? 2) What have I given today? 3) What troubles and difficulties have I caused today?

04/21/2026

Rabbi Rami M. Shapiro is widely recognized as one of the most creative figures in contemporary American Judaism. A graduate of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, he also holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Union Graduate School. An award-winning poet, liturgist, and essayist, his prayers are included in worship services across the denominational spectrum of American congregations. For the previous several months, Joyful Path’s Loving Kindness group has focused on his text The Sacred Art of Loving Kindness: Preparing to Practice.

Join us online via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. To purchase tickets, please register at https://joyfulpath.org/event/special-loving-kindness-session-with-rabbi-rami-shapiro/

04/20/2026

🧠 Struggling to focus — especially on the boring stuff?

Research suggests that meditation can actually help with that. In one study, people who meditated were noticeably better at staying focused, even on repetitive tasks. In another, students who meditated just 20 minutes a day performed up to 10 times better on cognitive tests — and handled deadline stress more effectively, too.

Even the brain itself seems to respond — meditators show differences in the areas linked to attention and decision-making.
A little stillness goes a long way. ✨

04/19/2026

Thanks to Jess Scholten for the lovely birthday celebration photos. We celebrated a little late because Pema was away on retreat. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LhaZo and Tsunma Wangmo.

04/18/2026

MedicineBuddha Healing Ceremony with Domo Geshe Rinpoche:

In this special event, Rinpoche will introduce the healing energies of Medicine Buddha through an accessible teaching and a sacred healing ceremony. Following a brief explanation of Medicine Buddha’s healing qualities, Rinpoche will guide a live blessing session. Participants will lie down to rest or sleep, allowing the healing energies to work deeply and gently within them. This event is open to everyone—those seeking healing, healers themselves, spiritual practitioners, and anyone curious about the transformative power of mystical traditions. No prior experience with Buddhism is necessary.

Domo Geshe Rinpoche is a Lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, where meditation techniques have been refined for over a thousand years. With warmth and humor, she teaches timeless and universal spiritual truths that transcend language and culture.

Medicine Buddha is the embodiment of healing wisdom and compassion, offering profound inner and outer restoration for all beings.

Please register in advance at https://joyfulpath.org/event/medicine-buddha-healing-ceremony-with-domo-geshe-rinpoche/

04/17/2026

When we give freely, we loosen the grip of attachment and open the heart.

04/16/2026

Did you know that mindfulness can touch almost every part of your life?

A study in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that people who practiced mindfulness regularly noticed some pretty remarkable changes — stronger immune systems, less stress and anxiety, better relationships with the people around them, and a greater sense of openness and well-being.

In short? Mindfulness doesn't just calm your mind. It can genuinely change how you feel, relate, and move through the world.

That's worth a few quiet minutes each Monday

Morning Meditation Motivation

🌿 Did you know that mindfulness can touch almost every part of your life?

A study in the Journal of Happiness Studies found that people who practiced mindfulness regularly noticed some pretty remarkable changes — stronger immune systems, less stress and anxiety, better relationships with the people around them, and a greater sense of openness and well-being.

In short? Mindfulness doesn't just calm your mind. It can genuinely change how you feel, relate, and move through the world.

That's worth a few quiet minutes each Monday 🙏

04/16/2026

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