Victor M. Parachin

Victor M. Parachin M.Div., C.Y.T. is a Vedic teacher, yoga instructor, Buddhist meditation teacher, and instructor at Yoga Spirit Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He researches and writes extensively about Eastern spiritual philosophy and is the author of numerous books, including Stretch Yourself!: 365 Great Reasons to Do Yoga and Swami Vivekananda: Essential Writings. 

How to Make Meditation a Habit—the Buddhist Way

Meditation practice not sticking? Get back to the basics and find exactly what w…

How to Practice Compassion—the Buddhist Way

Buddhism offers deep wisdom to help us practice compassion every day, both towar…

Overcoming Fear—the Buddhist Way

If you feel caught in a fear loop, work with these five Buddhist methods to grou…

Dealing With Depression—the Buddhist Way

For those of us experiencing depression, a Buddhist perspective might offer some…

How to Find Contentment—the Buddhist Way

The Buddha himself knew the power of contentment. Discover ways to develop and m…

How to Find Inner Peace—the Buddhist Way

Seeking peace but don’t know where to find it? These Buddhist methods can help.…

Letting Go of Anger—the Buddhist Way

Discover six practices rooted in Buddhist teaching that can dissipate anger.…

How to Be Happier—the Buddhist Way

Humans lean toward the negative, but we can overcome this tendency. Discover fiv…

A Better Friend

Dive into the Buddha’s advice for being a better friend.

Are There Rules for Meditation?

Six Lessons From a British Buddhist Master (and Others)

6 Tools to Defuse and Disable Suffering—the Buddhist Way

For one, cut through the feeling that any challenging circumstance is permanent.…

10 Ways to Practice Mindful Grieving

In dealing with a loss, your actions and words, thoughts, breath, diet, and more…

6 Ways to Give Like a Buddhist

Whether it’s your time, talent, joy, or other offerings, giving like a Buddhist …

6 Ways to Practice Mudita: Buddhism’s Sympathetic Joy

Mudita is a sympathetic joy for joy: spontaneously and sincerely feeling happy f…

7 Habits of People Who Awaken

Protestant minister—and Buddhist meditation teacher—Victor M. Parachin identifie…

6 Tools for More Freedom—the Buddhist Way

Discover ways to feel more free through Buddhist practices. “We all want freedom…

Seven Buddhist Lessons in Gratitude

Gratitude is powerful. Building your sense of thankfulness the Buddhist way. …

How to Be a Nicer Person—the Buddhist Way

Don’t despise, be generous the right way, and choose nice friends. Learn to be n…

7 Spiritual Lessons From a Thief

Grow spiritually ... with inspiration from a thief? Read on.

When Guilt is Good

7 Clues That Your Baggage Needs Handling