04.03.2026 Crafting Mindfulness When I started sewing, everyone told me how useful it would be—hemming my own pants, darning a hole in an elbow, turning small inconveniences into simple fixes.  It was true, and I loved how accomplished I felt as my sewing progressed. About a year ago, after a few projects under my belt, I set a goal: for any new piece of clothing I wanted, I would try to make before buying it. It was a lofty challenge, but I hoped it would help me avoid unnecessary spending and become more thoughtful in how I consume. What I didn’t expect was how learning to sew would teach me to notice so much more beyond just the mechanics of the machine. After a while, I started asking different kinds of questions, like, How does this fabric feel? What colors am I drawn to? How does the topstitching on my favourite jeans look? What do the seams of my shirt feel like as I move through the day?  All of a sudden, I found that I was much more curious as to how everything around me, not just clothes, were made. When everything is made with intention, it becomes impossible not to notice.  Sewing, like any craft, reminds us of the power of mindful attention. Our attention has the power to turn regular moments, even deeply overwhelming ones, into moments of presence. And, as I found through my sewing practice, I know that when we practice that attention in one place, it begins to carry into others.  The pieces below explore how craft can cultivate this mindful awareness, where attention slows, deepens, and reshapes the way we experience the world around us. May they bring your mind to the small but important details of life this weekend. —Martine Panzica, assistant digital editor, Lion’s Roar One Stitch at a Time Michael Donnoe recounts the process of hand sewing his okesa, the traditional “Buddha’s robe, and the patience it taught him. All in all, the okesa measures around four by six feet, and consists of thousands of tiny little hand-stitches. The idea of completing this sewing project alone seemed an overwhelming task, almost like being asked to “empty the water from Lake Tahoe with a teaspoon.” Perhaps that was the point — this wasn’t something I could truly do “alone.” I unrolled a long section of cloth on my dining room table. I gently flattened the fabric with my hands, pressing against the wooden surface that held so many memories: my aunt’s wedding cake, family holiday meals, even my high school math homework and the tears that often accompanied it. Squinting at the intricate diagrams and measurements written for me by my sewing teacher, I remembered the “This Old House” mantra to measure twice, cut once, but inevitably still made small mistakes along the way. ADVERTISEMENT Sew Contemplative Place your mind on the needle dipping in and out of the fabric, says Cyndi Lee. If you space out, the stitches will go crooked, and that will wake you up. Our weekly ritual continued as we walked slowly through the aisles with our arms extended, fingers lightly touching the bolts of fabric stacked on our right and left. Velvet, satin, dotted Swiss, linen—when I liked the feel of something, I stopped and unfurled the fabric to see how it draped. I was comforted by the corduroy ridges between my fingers and excited by the grown-up possibilities of the cool silk and satin flowing across my arms. Nobody taught me that the way to choose fabric was by tapping into my senses and trusting my intuition. Nobody taught me that the whole process of making a garment, from cutting out the pattern to sewing on the last button, was a practice of concentration, creativity, and community. But years later, I realize that everything I know about sewing nearly matches what I know about meditation and yoga. As I see it, here are the four most important instructions for contemplative sewing. Zen Mind, Knitting Mind In the dharma of knitting, there is no past or present or future, says Jennifer Urban-Brown. Without holding on to the promise of the finished object, loop yarn, pull through, breathe in, breathe out. My knitting bag is like a portable zafu. Inside are yarn and needles and a universe of possibilities. These creative tools—simple items made from bamboo and wool—have the same grounding quality as my meditation cushion. Taking the needles and yarn in hand, feeling the familiar warmth of each, is a reconnection, much like finding one’s seat on the cushion. It’s a welcoming home. With needles in hands, my intention is set: I will use these tools to loop and knot in such a way that something useful is created, be it a hat, sweater, blanket, or toy. With the space created and intention set, I remain open to what comes. And what comes is constantly changing—stitch by stitch, row by row. In the dharma of knitting, there is no past, no present, no future, only change.

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EA Summit: Jakarta 2026

 

Bagaimana memastikan karier dan donasi kita benar-benar berdampak baik?

EA Summit: Jakarta 2026 – konferensi satu hari yang mengeksplorasi Effective Altruism (EA), cara berpikir berbasis bukti agar kita dapat berbuat baik dengan lebih baik.

GRATIS — terbatas untuk 150 orang profesional muda, mahasiswa, peneliti, dan praktisi.

 Minggu, 19 April 2026
 Simpang Semanggi, Jakarta
(detail lokasi akan diinformasikan setelah pendaftaran)

 *Daftar sebelum: 1 April 2026*
 Gratis (termasuk makan siang)

 Apa saja yang akan dibahas?
– Pengantar EA serta isu-isu yang berdampak besar
– Talk dan workshop seputar karier berdampak
– Sesi networking dan pertemuan 1-on-1

 Daftar: https://s.id/EASummitJKT26
 Info: summit@effectivealtruism.id

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Dalam waktu 25 hari dari 8 Maret 2026 sampai 2 April 2026, harga aset kripto JELLYJELLY mengalami koreksi sebanyak 50% dari harga Rp1.520 menjadi Rp760.

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BETA TALKS – THE HUDSON VALLEY UFO WAVE

 

BETA TALKS – THE HUDSON VALLEY UFO WAVE
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Ikuti diskusi langsung dengan Linda Zimmermann, penulis buku dan peneliti gelombang penampakan UFO di Hudson Valley, New York pada
Sabtu, 4 April 2026
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Bitcoin Brigade: Adventures in Satoshi City

 

Kartoon Studios resmi mengumumkan serial animasi berjudul Bitcoin Brigade: Adventures in Satoshi City yang menjadi proyek kecerdasan buatan (AI) dan dikembangkan dalam konsep multiplatfom global.

CEO Kartoon Studios Andy Heyward menjelaskan serial ini mengajak anak-anak masuk ke dunia digital bernama Satoshi City, tempat mereka bisa memahami konsep Bitcoin lewat petualangan seru yang edukatif.

“Dulu, saya menciptakan serial animasi Super Mario Brothers untuk Nintendo, dan Sonic the Hedgehog untuk Sega. Kami percaya Bitcoin Brigade akan memiliki dampak revolusioner yang sama pada tingkat hiburan, pendidikan, dan game yang didukung oleh teknologi blockchain,” ujarnya.

Serial ini menjadi produksi anime pertama Kartoon Studios yang sepenuhnya dibuat menggunakan teknologi AI, dan dijadwalkan tayang pada musim gugur 2026 melalui Kartoon Channel secara global.

Di sisi lain, proyek ini bakal menghadirkan karakter seperti Bitty Coin, Blocky Chain, hingga Lightning Luke, serta sistem reward digital yang membuat penonton bisa belajar sambil bermain secara interaktif.

What to Do When Panic Attacks; Death and the Practice of Love; Roshi Joan Halifax on the Impact of War

03.31.2026 What to Do When Panic Attacks Qalvy Grainzvolt on simple practices that can help you navigate panic with steadiness and self-compassion. Join Qalvy, our April resident teacher, every Wednesday this month for a free live guided meditation on Zoom. READ MORE Death and the Practice of Love Dharma teacher and author nico hase on how death contemplation can transform the everyday frictions of partnership into a field for practicing impermanence. READ MORE War Close to the Heart Roshi Joan Halifax reflects on the lasting impacts of war, the hidden wounds it leaves behind, and how we can face the violence in today’s world with compassion and equanimity. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Buddhism A-Z: Tonglen Tonglen meditation is a Buddhist practice to awaken compassion in which we visualize taking in the suffering of others and sending them our happiness. READ MORE Visualizing a Pure and Perfect World Heidi Köppl looks at how Vajrayana visualization practice, when applied correctly, helps us to acknowledge the emptiness of the present moment. READ MORE Featured Workshop Mindfulness for Relief and Resilience Chaplain Qalvy Grainzvolt, this month’s resident teacher, offers a practical introduction to mindfulness as a source of relief and resilience. Drawing on his work with first responders, law enforcement, and transit workers, Qalvy shows how mindfulness can be accessible to everyone — no special equipment or hours of practice required. SEE DETAILS