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Opening Up to a Flash Flood of Sorrow
At certain moments, says author and change consultant Susan Quinn, meditation practice catches her by surprise.
Good Friends – an excerpt from Geri Larkin’s new book, Close to the Ground
Nobody seems to talk about this or how much it can hurt, when we lose a best friend, by the simple withdrawal of their friendship.
Rinzai-ji community issues response to reports of misconduct
The Rinzai-ji community is addressing reports of sexual misconduct involving its teacher Joshu Sasaki Roshi.
Now the Bad News: Birth, Old Age, Sickness, and Death
A prince was so shocked that he went off to seek enlightenment. Now, birth, old age, sickness, and death is still the impetus for awakening.
Why I Quit Facebook
What if our online life gets in the way of our flesh and blood connections? Sumi Loundon Kim on how she cut the wireless tether. (It wasn’t easy.)
Through the Gateway of the Senses
Francesca Fremantle on sight, sound, touch, and other sensory miracles that occur when we cleanse our perceptions of grasping and attachment.
For Love of Nature: Q&A with Jane Goodall
Andrea Miller talks with celebrated environmental and animal activist Jane Goodall, about the compassion that exists in our natural world.
From The Under 35 Project: “A Good Death”
New from The Under 35 Project: A practitioner’s thoughts on grief, death, and the loss of a parent. By Christa Joy.
New from The Under 35 Project: “Throw Out Your Empties”
Kieran Cunningham issues a call to identify and eliminate "empties" – those loose, unmindful expressions we use on a daily basis.
Confession of a Lapsed Non-meat-eater
Rod Meade Sperry reflects on the compassion and difficulty of changing your diet to vegan.