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Thich Nhat Hanh in the West Virginia Hills

A few rose petals from Appalachia as we mark the great Vietnamese Zen master’s leave-taking

By Douglas John Imbrogno

Jan 24, 2022

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A Letter from My Future Self, Encouraging Me to Practice

Here, now, begin again.

By Lama Karma

Jan 13, 2022

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“It’s Always a Push and Pull”: A Conversation with Writer Jay Caspian Kang

The author of the new book The Loneliest Americans discusses how Buddhism has influenced his writing and career.

Interview with Jay Caspian Kang by Chenxing Han

Jan 06, 2022

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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.

By Sallie Jiko Tisdale

Dec 15, 2021

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Tara Brach on Overcoming Divisions

The greatest gift we can give each other is to be a mirror of goodness.

Interview with Tara Brach by Alison Spiegel

Dec 08, 2021

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June Millington: Buddhist, Rockstar, and Pioneer

How the co-founder of the 1970s all-female rock band Fanny found the peace she was looking for through Buddhism

By Lakshmi Gandhi

Dec 01, 2021

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Teaching the Whole Student

How English professor Bernie Rhie incorporates contemplative practices into his teaching and why it feels more urgent than ever.

Interview with Bernie Rhie by Alison Spiegel

Nov 19, 2021

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Trusting the Unknown

Anchoring ourselves in our body, we will find within us the solidity of the home, which is capable of helping us find our way, if only we let it.

By Kaira Jewel Lingo

Nov 03, 2021

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Honoring the Water Children

In a recent Life As It Is episode, writer and interfaith minister Barbara Becker shares how she found healing and community after her miscarriages.

By Barbara Becker

Nov 02, 2021

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