Ronald C

To slow down the aging process, the best and lasting way is through natural means.

Eating healthy is a worthy daily exercise that leads to health and longevity.

Is insomnia bothering you? Check out these tips that derive from the wisdom of Taoism and Zen.

Prosperity Cake, or Fa Gao in Chinese, is a classic Chinese New Year food. All the symbolic food that Chinese people eat during the Chinese New Year has an auspicious meaning. Check out the meaning of this one, and its recipe.

Yoga can relieve stress, give you flexibility and strength, and regulate metabolic rate, which all slow down the aging process. Here are four yoga poses that effectively make you look and feel younger, and live longer!

See how my involvement with a research study on hearing has demonstrated that sometimes intuition may be better than reasoning.

Language is a powerful tool indeed. But is it a necessary tool always?

Sponsoring a child is easy, rewarding, and joyous - especially when you hear from your sponsored child.

This is the same as asking "Are water and ice one or two?"

In Buddhism the universe is said to contain ten spiritual realms. See how I reason it out from observing our daily experiences.

This article discusses the Eastern worldview shared by Eastern religions such as Taoism and Buddhism.

Self-loop challenges logic. It brings an exciting element to the movies. It also brings a new perspective on the fundamental question in life.

Maintaining consistency takes commitment. And commitment itself seems to be the hardest commitment to make.

Understanding the Diamond Sutra is understanding the meaning of life. The message in it is universal, pointing a viable way to live a better life for Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike.

It recharges you, renews you, and sometimes, cracks you up!

A professor at CMU has been diagnosed with cancer. His positive attitude towards his fate reminded me, as a Buddhist, to re-examine our common fate.

Microfinance helps people live independently and with dignity.

Simple yet profound, the ancient wisdom of The Four Noble Truths gives useful pointers on living a better life.

Yoga is known to relax and soothe the body. This ancient practice is ideal for self-healing, too.

Our body deserves our best care. These three simple yet powerful Motion Chan (Zen) exercises are ideal for preventive care as well as treatment.

Poor air quality where I live (Los Angeles) is a big concern for me. While we have no choice but to breathe in whatever is available to us, we do have choices for a healthier way of breathing.

A movie about two distinct groups of people's lives crossing path: an American family and the Tibetan Buddhist monks.

Combating global warming is one of those things that are easier to know than to do. Find out how the Eastern philosophy and practice can help in doing it.

Getting a PhD is not much different from running a business.

This article addresses the challenges nonnative English speakers often encountered in reading English texts. Understanding the difficulties suggests ways of improvement towards a speedier and more rewarding reading experience.

Stephen Covey's book "The 7 habits of highly effective people" has been extremely popular since its publication. Check out how my Zen practice has helped me in developing and retaining those habits effortlessly and naturally.

The holiday season is around the corner, and it's a time that reminds us how lucky and fortunate we are, having families and friends who care about us. This special time also reminds me to reexamine some of my Zen practices.

With the help of technology, you can make a difference with virtually no effort. Check out these five ways that don't need your money or time. You simply do whatever you are already doing - and make "free donations" at the same time.

Your yoga experience depends on your yoga teacher. Finding a good one is just as important as committing to the practice. Here is how.

Stressed out? Try these Zen ways for a relief.

You already know that home practice is key to your spiritual practice. What you need now are just some tips to help build a consistent one.