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My Phone Call With Mortality
Reflections on cancer diagnosis, fear, and gratitude
Douglas Penick
Douglas Penick is a longtime Buddhist practitioner and has published three Gesar of Ling episodes. His books include the recent essay collection T The Age of Waiting, adapted from Tricycle articles, and the upcoming The Oceans of Cruelty.
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X-rated Tips from an Ex-Monk
A new translation of The Passion Book brings to light author Gendun Chopel's belief that even sexual pleasure could be a path to enlightenment.
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Letting go of getting anywhere with your practice
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