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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 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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An Unending Net of Stories: Inside the New Book ‘The Oceans of Cruelty’
A retelling of one of the world’s oldest collections hurls us into layered and irresistible narratives, reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling and universal quest for freedom.
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The Wall
What remains when the mind goes?
A Companion On the Shores of Autumn
Finding fellowship in the poetry of Basho
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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?
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Gateway in Clouds
Stepping into confusion
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