Research over the last few decades, both in the US and abroad, shows us that the fabric of community life is unraveling as our social resources deteriorate, the climate crisis grows, and the population continues to rise. Is there another way to live? Where can we turn for guidance on thriving together?
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Flowers, Clouds, and Rivers
A story of gratitude for Thầy’s teachings on impermanence, interbeing, and continuation
My Mothers’ Hands
Order of Interbeing member Carole Moore explores the deep connection she shares with her mothers through sewing and expresses her gratitude to them.
Love Meditation
Thầy’s commentary on the Mettā Sutta to expand our love to be all-inclusive and all-embracing
Poems: Presence, Hands, 4am
Hands (after a teaching by Thích Nhất Hạnh) You who open for me each day, who close upon a pen, a hairbrush, a plum, a rock that I lift from the shore and throw into the lake,
Roses and Garbage
Thích Nhất Hạnh offers a deep teaching on the futility of hate and discrimination, and on the insight of interbeing and nonduality as the way to liberation and non-fear.
Is Nothing Something?
In Is Nothing Something? Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh answers heartfelt, difficult, and funny questions from children of all ages. Illustrated with original full-color artwork by Jessica McClure, Is Nothing Something? will help adults plant the seeds of mindfulness in the young children in their lives. Beginning with the most…
A Thousand Rivers of Moonlight
Sister Hoa Nghiêm offers insights from exploring Thầy’s lifetime of peace activism.
Little Feather
By Asa O’Connor Jaeckal As a dove flies past,In the clear blue sky,A feather falls.A wind sweeps it up,Making it swirl, and summersaultover grassy fields, and snowy mountains.It floats gently in the breeze,connecting with the infinite power oftime and thought,While slowly, very slowly, making its wayto the ground.It lands, and…
How Can I Control my Temper?
Child’s question: How can I control my temper?Once we’re aware of our anger, we can be gentle with it. Don’t try to control your anger. As soon as you try to control it, this may start a fight between you and your temper. Instead, just be with it and accept…