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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
These 10 books will remind you to be kind to yourself
We often talk about self-care like it's a face mask or a weekend getaway, but at its core, self-care is something quieter, deeper. It's how you speak to yourself when you're feeling tired or defeated. It's how you remind yourself you're enough, even on the days that feel like too much. And while no book can solve everything, some of them feel like a friend gently taking your hand and saying, 'Let's slow down.' Here are ten such books, honest, comforting, and gently transformative, that remind you how to be kind to yourself and the world around you. The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim Written by a Korean Buddhist monk, this book is like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day. It teaches that sometimes doing nothing is also a form of care. The short reflections paired with soft illustrations invite you to pause and look inward without judgment. Untamed by Glennon Doyle This is not just a memoir; it's a roar of honesty. Glennon writes about breaking free from expectations and loving yourself as you are. You don't need to fix yourself maybe you were never broken in the first place. Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff Dr. Kristin Neff explains self-care not as indulgence but as survival. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vet Warns Cincinnati: "If Your Dog Licks Its Paws, Watch This Immediately" Ultimate Pet Nutrition Undo She shows how self-compassion is more powerful than self-esteem, especially during failure or heartbreak. Think of it as therapy in book form. Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King This book isn't preachy, it's practical. Vex King, once homeless, now a wellness guide to many, writes about gratitude, mindset, boundaries, and how to raise your emotional vibration without burning yourself out. The Comfort Book by Matt Haig These pages don't try to fix you. They just sit with you, reminding you that you're not alone. Written in small, digestible pieces, it's perfect for moments when you're overwhelmed but still want something gentle to hold on to. Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed Pulled from her advice column 'Dear Sugar,' these letters are raw, real, and fiercely loving. Cheryl's voice is unfiltered yet kind, like a wise friend who gives you a hug and also the truth. Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach Tara Brach blends psychology with mindfulness and Buddhist wisdom, gently reminding us that accepting ourselves exactly as we are is the starting point to any healing. A slower read, but deeply powerful. You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay An old-school classic in the self-care realm. Louise Hay speaks about how our thoughts affect our health and energy. Whether or not you believe in affirmations, her writing is rooted in hope and gentle reminders to love yourself fiercely. Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May This one is a quiet gem. It talks about how sometimes we need to hibernate emotionally, to rest, to step back, and let life move at its own pace. Especially comforting during hard seasons of life. Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown Brené is beloved for a reason. In this book, she talks about belonging, not to a group or community, but belonging to yourself. When the world feels noisy and you feel lost, her words help you find your way back to your own voice. Reading these books won't magically fix life's messiness. But they will offer kindness where the world forgets to. They'll remind you that self-care is not selfish and that gentleness toward yourself and others is a quiet kind of strength. Maybe, just maybe, one of them is the small turning point you didn't know you needed.
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Tibetans and Koreans celebrate His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with a long-life prayer ceremony
Busan [South Korea], July 8 (ANI): The Tibetan and Korean Buddhist communities in Busan came together to celebrate the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama with a Long Life Prayer Ceremony held at Gwaneumsa Temple on July 6, according to local Tibetan organizers. The event, known in Korean as Jangsu Kido Beobhoe, began at 9:30 AM and was marked by traditional Tibetan and Korean Buddhist rituals. A large portrait of His Holiness was placed before the temple's main altar, which features the thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara (Gwaneum Bosal), symbolising compassion--a virtue strongly associated with the Dalai Lama. The spiritual ceremony included mandala offerings, long-life prayers, and collective chanting of Guru Yoga by both Tibetan and Korean monks. Lay practitioners and attendees offered ceremonial white scarves, or khatags, to the portrait of the Dalai Lama, expressing their respect and prayers for his continued guidance. Leaders from the Korean Buddhist sangha delivered remarks highlighting the Dalai Lama's contributions to global peace and harmony. The atmosphere was both reverent and celebratory, with emotional moments during shared prayers and the symbolic uniting of Tibetan and Korean traditions. Following the ceremony, participants shared a vegetarian meal and enjoyed a three-tiered birthday cake inscribed with 'Happy Birthday to Your Holiness the Dalai Lama.' Group photos and warm conversations followed, strengthening bonds between the two communities. The term 'Dalai Lama' means 'Ocean of Wisdom' in Mongolian. In Tibetan Buddhism, Dalai Lamas are revered as incarnations of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. After the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1949, the 14th Dalai Lama assumed full political authority but fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising. Since then, His Holiness has lived in exile in Dharamshala, India, promoting peace, compassion, and Tibetan cultural preservation. Celebrations of his 90th birthday took place not only in South Korea but across Tibetan communities worldwide. The diaspora expressed hope that the Dalai Lama's spiritual legacy will endure through a future recognised reincarnation. (ANI)
Korea Herald
07-07-2025
- General
- Korea Herald
Japan provides 3D data of returned Bodhisattva statue to Buseoksa
Buseoksa plans to create three copies of the original statue Just two months after a 14th-century Korean Buddhist statue, previously stolen from a Japanese temple and brought to Korea, was returned to Japan in May, a temple on Tsushima Island has sent 3D data on the statue to Buseoksa Temple in Korea. The Ven. Wonwoo, the chief monk of Buseoksa, confirmed to The Korea Herald that Setsuryo Tanaka, the chief priest of Kannon Temple in Japan's Tsushima, Nagasaki prefecture, visited the Korean temple with a USB containing the 3D scan data. "He visited the temple on Sunday at around 2 p.m. and gave us the USB. We had repeatedly requested permission for a 3D scan to be conducted on the statue while the statue was in Korea, but Japan had refused," Ven. Wonwoo said via phone. "After the statue was returned to Japan, it stayed at the Kannonji Temple for a day before being moved to a museum. Feeling a sense of loss, the temple began to understand how deeply Koreans must have felt when the statue was taken from them. Moved by this empathy, they decided to share the 3D data with us," he explained further. With the 3D data, Buseoksa plans to create three copies of the original statue. One replica will be covered in gold leaf and enshrined at the temple, while the other two will be housed or displayed at cultural institutions. The 50.5-centimeter-tall gilt-bronze Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, which weighs around 38.6 kilograms, was stolen from Kannonji, a temple in Tsushima, Nagasaki prefecture, Japan, in October 2012. In December of that year, Korean police caught nine individuals involved in smuggling the statue and notified Buseoksa, the Korean temple believed to be its original owner, in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. Buseoksa went through a seven-year legal battle to reclaim what it considered a stolen artifact, arguing that Japan had looted it during the late Goryeo Kingdom (918–1392). However, in 2023, the Supreme Court of Korea ruled that Kannonji Temple was the owner. The statue was returned to Japan on May 12. It is currently being kept at a museum in Tsushima City due to security concerns.
United News of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Dalai Lama congratulates Korean President on his victory
Dharamsala, June 10 (UNI) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has written to new South Korean President Lee Jae-myung congratulating him on his victory in the Korean presidential election. In his letter, Dalai Lama said, 'Today the world is passing through very challenging times, though there is a growing sense of interdependence and the oneness of humanity across the world. A lasting peace in the Korean peninsula is of vital importance to the entire world. I am sure you will continue to make persistent efforts to secure lasting peace in the region through diplomacy and dialogue". Dalai Lama said, 'In recent years, a growing number of Korean Buddhists has shown interest in studying at the centres of learning we have re-established in India. Meanwhile, I regularly meet Korean Buddhist brothers and sisters who come to India on pilgrimage." The Tibetan spiritual leader said, 'I wish you every success in meeting whatever challenges lie ahead, fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of South Korea, and contributing to a more harmonious, peaceful world.' UNI AR PRS
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Social Rundown: 'Lightning' McQueen car and 14th century artifact
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Welcome back to the Social Rundown, where you can learn about the online trends happening globally and in Texoma, too! Want to get the latest tea or news on what's trending on social media? Tune in daily! 'Lightning' McQueen from Cars One father wanted to make his son's dreams come true, as young Oliver wanted his dad to paint his car like Lightning McQueen from the Disney Pixar movie Cars. Todd Kreisman fulfilled his son's wish, and 'Lightning' came about. Oliver was so happy about the car, and his father, Todd, loved seeing his son happy. But like the saying 'all good things come to an end', the father and son duo were rear-ended one day and the story of 'Lighning' ended. Todd and Oliver are fine, but laid 'Lightning' to rest. 14th-century Buddha returns home A 14th-century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple more than 12 years ago returned home on Monday following a years-long legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ownership. This statue dates back to the 1300s and was presumably stolen 200 years after that in 1527, so I can understand how this is a big deal. It was one of two stolen from the Kannon-ji temple in Japan. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
