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Awakening to the Dream
The nocturnal landscape of lucid dreaming and Tibetan dream yoga
Revealing a World of Bliss
How the Buddha was able to transmit the heart of his teaching simply by twirling a flower
The Fab Four’s Noble Truths
On the fortieth anniversary of the Beatles' Revolver, Sean Murphy reflects on a generation's sonic introduction to Eastern thought.
The Dharma of Social Transformation
Charles Johnson argues that in cutting the root of our own suffering, we can't help but confront the suffering of society.
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
A Walk in the Garden of Heaven
A letter to Vietnam from veteran George Evans
Daughters of the Buddha
Venerable Karuna Dharma discusses gender equality in Buddhism and her pioneering role in the rebirth of female ordination.
I Feel Your Brain
Sharon Salzberg speaks with Daniel Goleman about altruism, mirror neurons, and how the human brain is wired for compassion.
Departments
Contributors Winter 2006
Contributors include Cynthia Thatcher, Dean Sluyter, Mira Tweti, David Goewey, and Charles Johnson.
No Time For Anger
A letter from Tricycle’s editor, James Shaheen
Letters to the Editor Winter 2006
A selection of letters sent by Tricycle readers
The Quiet Life
Sokei-an Shigetsu Sasaki, a Japanese Zen pioneer in the West, describes some of the many differences between his American lay followers and the monks back home.
The Secret Life of the Street
Australian Zen teacher Susan Murphy on finding solitude in the city
Like a Pig In…
Tibetan Buddhist teacher Geshe Sonam Rinchen isn't afraid to rub our noses in the dangers of ignorance.
Power of Conviction
Thai forest monk Thanissaro Bhikkhu describes that which never disappoints.
Do the Thoughts Ever Stop?
The beginner asks
Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Insights
Tackling Enlightenment
Thoughts on My Teacher
Tribute in Light
Frances Richard takes on the fifth annual 9/11 Memorial Floating Lanterns Ceremony.
IdeasMagazine | Sangha Spotlight
Being Time
David Goewey visits a small Zen sangha in infamous Sing Sing prison.
MeditationMagazine | On The Cushion
Strong and Silent
Pilates instructor Jennifer Sokolov gives us four basic exercises to support our bodies on the cushion.
TeachingsMagazine | Thus Have I Heard
Changing Your Mind
Six steps for transforming unwholesome mind states
TeachingsMagazine | Dharma Talk
What’s So Great About Now?
Cynthia Thatcher tells us why the present moment isn't all it's cracked up to be.
TeachingsMagazine | Dharma Talk
How Long Is A Moment
Cynthia Thatcher explains the practice of Vipassana and what it means to stay in "the present moment."
MeditationMagazine | On Practice
Worry Beads
Clark Strand traces the history of malas and shows how this ancient practice can bring you peace.
The Second Buddha
David Loy considers the work of Nagarjuna, Buddhism's greatest philospoher.
What’s in a Word?
The term aryan carries a lot of historical baggage. Donald S. Lopez Jr. explains why we should take another look at the Buddhist roots of this much maligned word.
IdeasMagazine | Practical Pilgrim
The Roots of Enlightenment
A traveler's guide to Bodh Gaya, the site of the Buddha's Awakening
Arranging Garbage
Creating compost with Wendy Johnson
Midlife Splices
Documenting no-self
View From the Flames
Two from the New Age
Reality Erosion
Rendering Philip K. Dick
Future Religion
Making an American Buddha
Inside Edition
Married to the Master
Overturning Terror
What Would Buddha Do?
Books in Brief
Covering the latest in Buddhist publishing
CultureMagazine | Parting Words
In the Outer Diamond Mountains I could not write a poem
"In the Outer Diamond Mountains I could not write a poem / In the Inner Diamond Mountains I could not write a poem..."