Inside Bhutan’s 116th National Day: A Glimpse into a Future Built on Happiness

Posted 2023-12-19 23:23:36 by: Millie Rogers

I was a participant in the 116th national day of Bhutan, with celebrations lasting for over 5 hours and very productive meetings with their Majesties, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and Queen Jetsun Pema.  A vision to create an international community was announced. Read the transcription from the King's address here. This community will bring […] I was a participant in the 116th national day of Bhutan, with celebrations lasting for over 5 hours and very productive meetings with their Majesties, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and Queen Jetsun Pema.  A vision to create an international community was announced. Read the transcription from the King's address here. This community will bring ancient wisdom, traditions, and modern science and technology to create an unprecedented example of what the future of humanity can be - peace, justice, sustainability, health, joy, and prosperity.  The community will be the size of a Singapore and based on principles of empathy, compassion, joy, loving kindness, and equanimity, where the principles of spiritual practice, deeper understanding of fundamental reality, higher consciousness, mindfulness, and conscious living will be the norm.  Bhutan has been consistently ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world, often occupying the top spot. This is primarily due to its unique philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH), which places a greater emphasis on the collective well-being of its citizens than solely on economic growth.  **World Happiness Report**  The World Happiness Report, a global survey conducted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, has consistently ranked Bhutan among the top happiest countries in the world. In the 2023 report, Bhutan ranked 8th out of 149 countries, with a score of 7.54 out of 10. This puts Bhutan ahead of many developed nations, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.  **Gallup World Poll**  The Gallup ...

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Renew Yourself: Body, Mind & Spirit

Posted 2020-07-03 06:09:00 by: Millie Rogers

A rejuvenating meditation program with the well-being pioneer, Deepak Chopra and international music icon, J Balvin. We’re offering this very special meditation experience in English and Spanish to fulfill our mission of bringing meditation, mindfulness, and expanded awareness to a global collective.  Click Here to Get Started Ver esta página en Español We’re offering this very special meditation experience in English and Spanish to fulfill our mission of bringing meditation, mindfulness, and expanded awareness to a global collective. ...

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Deepak Chopra: The Best Companies in America all Have One Thing in Common

Posted 2019-06-01 03:23:03 by: Millie Rogers

Tech companies may have reshaped society over the past several decades, but their company cultures aren’t always as revolutionary as the products they make. Wellness guru Deepak Chopra is part of a movement to change the way we think about company culture. Chopra is a co-founder and board member of JUST Capital, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating consumers about how companies align with their values on worker health, business practices and ethical conduct. Chopra co-founded the organization in 2013 with a group that includes Paul Tudor Jones, Rinaldo Brutoco, Arianna Huffington and Paul Scialla. JUST Capital releases rankings of America’s best companies every year based on polling across the entire U.S. Tech giants Microsoft and Intel topped the 2018 rankings. Both companies performed above the industry’s average in worker compensation, retirement benefits, engagement with the consumer and community, and environmental impact. Wellness guru Deepak Chopra is part of a movement to change the way we think about company culture. Chopra is a co-founder and board member of JUST Capital, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating consumers about how companies align with their values on worker health, business practices and ethical conduct. Chopra co-founded the organization in 2013 with a group that includes Paul Tudor Jones, Rinaldo Brutoco, Arianna Huffington and Paul Scialla. JUST Capital releases rankings of America’s best companies every year based on polling across the entire U.S. Tech giants Microsoft and Intel topped the 2018 rankings. Both companies performed above the industry’s average in worker compensation, retirement benefits, engagement with the consumer and community, and environmental ...

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Deepak Chopra on podcasts, tour: ‘My goal is to reach at least a billion people’

Posted 2019-05-31 04:54:47 by: Millie Rogers

Deepak Chopra believes in the power of podcasting. “As you probably know, I’ve written over 85 books. But a lot of people don’t read books, they listen to podcasts. It’s much more convenient for them, they can put it on while they’re driving or on the train," said Chopra, the renowned doctor and Chopra Foundation founder. Chopra has paired with podcast company Cadence13 for "Deepak Chopra's Infinite Potential," a weekly, 12-part conversational series that launched March 18, and "Daily Breath," a daily five-to-10-minute guide which debuted April 22. Learn more at www.app.com Learn more at www.app.com ...

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Encinitas School Adds Deepak Chopra As Professor

Posted 2019-05-30 10:48:18 by: Millie Rogers

The California Institute for Human Science named the alternative-medicine advocate as its distinguished professor of consciousness studies. ENCINITAS, CA – The California Institute for Human Science announced the appointment Wednesday of author and alternative-medicine advocate Deepak Chopra as the Encinitas school’s newest professor. CIHS is a graduate school and research center focusing on psychology, health studies and comparative religion.   Learn more at https://patch.com ENCINITAS, CA – The California Institute for Human Science announced the appointment Wednesday of author and alternative-medicine advocate Deepak Chopra as the Encinitas school's newest professor. CIHS is a graduate school and research center focusing on psychology, health studies and comparative religion.   Learn more at ...

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Deepak Chopra and Friends Meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Posted 2019-02-13 08:25:19 by: Millie Rogers

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - Indian-born American author and public speaker Deepak Chopra and 45 close friends met His Holiness the Dalai Lama this morning. His Holiness welcomed them saying: “We’ve met a few times before, but now I’m happy to be able to welcome you here, my spiritual brothers and sisters, to what has been my home for the last nearly 60 years. “In today’s world, despite extensive material development, we face all kinds of problems. Natural disasters are beyond our control, but fighting and killing are things we could put a stop to. However, we pay too much attention to material goals and not enough to human values like love. Many of the problems we face are of our own creation and yet scientists tell us that basic human nature is compassionate. They also tell us that cultivating a compassionate attitude is good for our physical health, while constant anger and fear undermine our immune systems. “We don’t give enough weight to inner values. We see other people in terms of ‘us’ and ‘them’. Even religious practitioners do this. We distinguish between our country and their country. Young children don’t care about such distinctions. If other children smile and play, they’re happy to be with them. It’s only when we get older that we begin to stress secondary differences between us. We need to look deeper and appreciate that we are all the same in being human. And I believe we have a responsibility to share the importance of warm-heartedness.”   {{ advertisements:showContentBanner }}   “Since we last met in New Jersey,” Deepak Chopra interpolated, “it has become clear that many ailments are a result of inner inflammation and that meditation is a means of calming it down.” “I appreciate the work you do.” His Holiness responded, “We all belong to the 7 billion human beings. Mentally, emotionally and physically we are the same, so we should each contribute as best we can to making ...

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Deepak Chopra: 7 powerful traits of highly effective leaders

Posted 2019-01-29 10:28:33 by: Millie Rogers

by Deepak Chopra M.D. and Kabir Sehgal Being a good leader means embodying the soul and ethos of the people you lead. The most effective leaders reflect the values and principles that their team holds dear. Indeed, that can be quite a tall order, especially if you are entering the role for the first time. Here are seven essential traits to always keep in your back pocket: 1. L is for “Look and Listen” When you’re just stepping into a leadership position, take a moment to look around and notice your surroundings.What are the people on your team prioritizing and spending their time on? It might even help to schedule individual meetings with each person on your team. This will help you stay informed when establishing a vision for where you want your organization to be. 2. E is for “Emotional Bonding” Respected leaders take the time to build meaningful relationships with their colleagues and team. Ask about the families of those you work with, but be careful not to inquire about anything too personal. Know your boundaries. Remember their birthdays, ask them how their day is going and schedule a lunch or all-hands company meeting to answer questions. Share personal stories from your life.Let people see you are who you really are – not as some autocrat, but someone who is relatable and of equal value. 3. A is for “Awareness” As a leader, you must have situational awareness, which simply means being observant of your immediate surroundings. Being aware will help you obtain information critical to your success. You can enhance your understanding by conversing regularly with your colleagues through recurring meetings, reading about your organization in the news and “walking the halls” of your company to learn about what’s on people’s mind. 4. D is for “Doing” Leaders must act. Don’t just analyze a situation, as that can result in a paralysis where no decision is made. When you take an action, others will notice. Listening to your ...

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Use technology to create a more just and peaceful world

Posted 2018-12-14 12:03:37 by: Millie Rogers

If you ask Deepak Chopra what the world needs, you might be surprised what he says:  “We need technology to rewire the global brain. The internet is the global brain,” he said. That’s not quite the sentiment one might expect from a renowned spiritual guru. But as he explained in a recent visit to USA TODAY with tech columnist Ed Baig, “If you want to know the human condition, go to the internet – divine and diabolical, sacred and profane, it’s all there.”  {{ advertisements:showContentBanner }} But before you go delving too deeply into the internet for more on the human condition, you might want to take a deep breath.  That’s something Chopra, who has authored 88 books, can now help you with through your home’s Amazon Echo speaker, with the help of voice assistant Alexa. The goal of his “Daily Reflections,” in partnership with LivePerson Studios, is to help you begin your day relaxed and end it with “peaceful gratefulness.”   Read the full article at https://www.usatoday.com But before you go delving too deeply into the internet for more on the human condition, you might want to take a deep breath.  That's something Chopra, who has authored 88 books, can now help you with through your home’s Amazon Echo speaker, with the help of voice assistant Alexa. The goal of his “Daily Reflections,” in partnership with LivePerson Studios, is to help you begin your day relaxed and end it with “peaceful gratefulness.”   Read the full article at ...

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Deepak Chopra’s 10 Favorite Books

Posted 2018-12-10 09:27:23 by: Millie Rogers

Bookseller One Grand Books has asked celebrities to name the ten titles they’d bring with them to a desert island, and they’ve shared the results with Vulture. Below is wellness author and speaker Deepak Chopra’s list.   Kim, by Rudyard Kipling   An example of masterful storytelling that fascinated me growing up. I identified with Kim, the orphaned son of an Irish soldier, because we were both children of the army; my father was an army doctor who had served under Lord Mountbatten. On rereading, the setting of the Afghan Wars in the late Victorian era has chilling implications for today. The book is also a reminder that Kipling’s colonialist perspective didn’t blind him to the teeming human drama of India.     Lost Horizon, by James Hilton   Another ripping yarn, from 1933, turning on the fantasy of a perfect world in Shangri-La. The British hero, Hugh Conway, was the first seeker I encountered in fiction, so that element must have struck a chord in a teenage boy’s heart. The book is all fantasy, mystery, and the smoke-and-mirrors of the exotic East. I don’t care and still love it.   The Razor’s Edge, by W. Somerset Maugham The existential side of inner seeking, which appealed to another part of me as an adolescent. The war-traumatized pilot Larry Darrell was my first encounter with a character who walks away from conventional social life to find inner meaning. I suppose you could say that Maugham waves a sparkler at the start of the spiritual journey. Materialism and money-grubbing get a bashing, which is worth thinking about today.   Gitanjali, by Rabindranath Tagore   If all the other books on my list were taken away, the one that would accompany me to the desert island would be this small book of inspired poetry by the great Bengali man of letters, Tagore. When translated into English, it won him the Nobel Prize in 1913 and made him an international celebrity. ...

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Deepak Chopra’s Self-Help and Spirituality ‘Reflections’ Now Being Offered Through Amazon’s Alexa

Posted 2018-12-07 04:22:43 by: Millie Rogers

Users of Amazon's Alexa are now able to gain the advice and reflections of world-renowned yogi and self-help guru Deepak Chopra, who sat down with KTLA to discuss his new tech venture. Christina Pascucci reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Nov. 20, 2018. Learn more at https://ktla.com/   {{ advertisements:showContentBanner }} Learn more at ...

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