Right Speech, Left Speech
Practicing meaningful dialogue in a time of polarization
Emma Varvaloucas
Emma Varvaloucas is a New York–based writer and the executive director of the Progress Network. She is the editor of two books from Wisdom Publications, Touching Ground and Wholehearted.
The “Twitter Monk”
He amassed millions of followers. Then the trouble began.
IdeasMagazine | Openings, Podcasts
An Antidote to Doomscrolling
An excerpt from a conversation between journalist Emma Varvaloucas and Tricycle editor-in-chief, James Shaheen
Apps to Help You Stop Using Apps
Your phone can help you quit your phone addiction.
Disease Is Inevitable. Compassion Is a Choice.
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, a practitioner visiting China reflects on how panic spreads and what we can do to open our hearts again.
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Openings
Love at First Sit
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, three Buddhist couples share their love stories and talk about how the teachings apply to romance.
Ever Greens: Innovative Zen Restaurant Celebrates 40 Years
Before farm-to-table was a trend, San Francisco Zen Center’s Greens Restaurant made locally sourced vegetables a critically acclaimed dining experience.
How Korea’s “Twitter Monk” Mends Broken Hearts
In a country where Buddhism is on the decline, Zen priest Haemin Sunim has managed to reach millions.
Attendants Paint a Picture of Shambhala Leader’s Harmful History
A letter from six of the Shambhala head’s close staff confirms prior allegations and reveals new ones.
Podcasts
An Antidote to Despair
In this episode of Tricycle Talks, journalist Emma Varvaloucas discusses how we can break out of cycles of pessimism and despair by paying attention to what’s going right.
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