
Tricycle Talks

Lama Rod Owens on the power of surrendering to the agenda of liberation

Writing as an Act of Truth
In a new essay collection, twenty-two Tibetan writers demonstrate the resilience of their community in exile and the persistence of Tibetan literature.

What Does It Mean for an Object to Hold the Power of the Buddha?
A scholar discusses how, in Theravada Buddhism, religious relics can support practitioners on their path to enlightenment.

Communities of Care
What we can learn from Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of interconnectedness

Why Do We Turn Away from Joy?
In a recent episode of Tricycle Talks, psychotherapist Mark Epstein explores how our ego can prevent us from experiencing true beauty and joy.

Personal Reflections Tricycle Talks
The Samsara of Survivor
Zen teacher and writer Sallie Tisdale reflects on what the reality show, now concluding its 41st season, can teach us about perception, performance, and structured reality.

Joseph Goldstein on Easing Self-Judgement and Finding Joy
Excerpts from the meditation teacher’s Tricycle Talks podcast episode

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