Personal Reflections Death & Dying
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.
What Are You Meditating For?
Letting go of getting anywhere with your practice
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Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
The Magic & Mystery of Aging
Old age as preparation for perfect awakening
War All Pervasive
Can we take to heart a world of loss and terror?
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Gateway in Clouds
Stepping into confusion
CultureMagazine | Film, Reviews
Making A Sutra Come to Life
Song, dance, and script combine to express the wisdom of Vimalakirti.
Singing the Void
The yearning, poetry, and love of three masters
The Divine Messenger
As he reflects on the aging self, writer Douglas Penick comes to appreciate uncertainty and the slipperiness of memory.
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