Paras Kaul, April 1, 2026 When I was in grad school at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, I had the opportunity to do a video interview with Ravi Shankar, an esteemed musician from India. He was asked the question, “Why did you choose music to be your artistic medium?” He paused, looked up, and pointing a finger above explained that music is the most direct connection. In March of this year, the Virginia Polytechnic Institute hosted a CPHE conference, Contemplati

By Jennifer Rischard March 2026 In Sanskrit, sankalpa means “a vow or resolve born from the heart”. San means ”highest truth / connection,” and kalpa, means “vow/resolve”. It is not a future-oriented goal, but a truth to remember—a reflection of who you already are. I tend to revisit or renew my sankalpa in the beginning of a new year, but it is not a resolution. A sankalpą can be set anytime. Times of stress, loss, transition, or when in need of focus are great tim

By Mike Kornely It was a while ago, probably the spring of 2004, Li Jing came to visit the Peaceable Dragon Community. If you don’t recognize the name, Li Jing is Master Li’s illustrious daughter, now also a principal teacher of Sheng Zhen. Even twenty plus years ago she had deep learning across many lineages of Taiji, Bagua and Wushu. She had won gold and silver medals in World competitions. And in addition to all that, she is a very nice and generous person. There are