The Master Anshin blog is a contemplative library on stillness, breath, sleep, and the small daily practices that quiet a restless modern life. Read on a phone in line for coffee, or print one and read with tea on a Sunday.
Every article is short, declarative, and free. New posts arrive several times a week. Subscribe to the free 7 Rituals to get the first one in your inbox tomorrow morning.
Latest writing
-
Why Posture Can Heal a Hurting Heart and Mind, Not Just Backs
Master Anshin on why posture can heal a hurting heart and mind, not just backs. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educat
-
Seven Simple Practices for Quieting a Racing Mind with a Slow Tea Bowl
Master Anshin on seven simple practices for quieting a racing mind with a slow tea bowl. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasterie
-
The Wind That Forgets to Breathe: Finding Stillness in Daily Tasks
Master Anshin on the wind that forgets to breathe: finding stillness in daily tasks. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. E
-
Why Your Body Knows Before the First Word of the Day
Master Anshin on why your body knows before the first word of the day. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educational, no
-
The Forest Within: Exploring the Connection Between Body and Breath
Master Anshin on the forest within: exploring the connection between body and breath. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries.
-
Seven Simple Practices for Calming a Racing Heart and Mind
Master Anshin on seven simple practices for calming a racing heart and mind. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Education
-
Can You Find Quiet in the Midst of Movement and Activity?
Master Anshin on can you find quiet in the midst of movement and activity?. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educationa
-
Before the Wind Forgets to Breathe: Finding Peace in Motion
Master Anshin on before the wind forgets to breathe: finding peace in motion. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educatio
-
What Happens When You Release Tension from Your Shoulders?
Master Anshin on what happens when you release tension from your shoulders?. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Education
-
The Path is Already Inside You: Discovering Inner Balance
Master Anshin on the path is already inside you: discovering inner balance. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educationa
-
Inhaling Stillness: 5 Simple Exercises for Modern Life
Master Anshin on inhaling stillness: 5 simple exercises for modern life. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educational,
-
Why Posture Can Heal a Hurting Heart and Mind
Master Anshin on why posture can heal a hurting heart and mind. A quiet, practical guide drawn from forty years in Eastern monasteries. Educational, not medic
Begin the practice
The fastest way in is the free booklet. Seven small rituals, one for each morning of the week. By Sunday evening the noise will have gentled.