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Breaking Habits: Awakening Within Ordinary Life

Why Habits Matter Most of our life is lived through habit. We wake up the same way, think the same thoughts, react in familiar patterns, and move through the world on well-worn tracks. Habits give structure to life, but they also quietly shape who we become. In Buddhism, habits are not merely psychological tendencies. They…

Highlights: Yale Art Gallery Buddhist Art Field Trip

Our Saturday, January 31, 2026 field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery was a rich and enjoyable afternoon of art, learning, and community. During our two-hour visit, we explored Buddhist art—especially the fascinating Gandharan tradition, with its blend of Greco-Roman and Buddhist influences—alongside works from Indonesian, Greco-Roman, and modern collections, including pieces by Picasso,…