Yungchen Lhamo’s character is as disciplined and inviting as the Buddhist philosophy she adheres to. Her devotion to ritual music in a world governed by pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronica takes courage and faith, proven by her insistence of performing solo.

On Selwa, a Tibetan nun and American guitarist grant one another the space to move freely through their respective disciplines. What results is a lesson in listening, not only between the artists, but everyone else fortunate enough to purchase the album.

Trying to understand respect when so little is offered.

Why are people so worried about what they eat? Complicated question, for sure, but a valid and timely one.

Because not hurting is better than proving yourself right.

One of the greatest lessons to be learned in yoga is the community the practice creates. This does not stop people from bickering over issues within the community, or judging other communities.

When the tension of toe-picking and clock-staring shifted to a more reflective space—a continual discipline—I really started to enjoy my yoga practice.

"I don’t wanna" is the mantra of lethargy; it squashes our confidence, our faith in ourselves.

Where Siberian folk music meets downtempo electronica.

On being calm after an hour at the Genius Bar.