Our Environment: Touching the Gift of Life
By Thich Nhat Hanh in February 2008
In 2007, Thich Nhat Hanh delivered a provocative Dharma talk on humanity’s effects on the health of the planet—and proposed an elegant course of action.
Letter from the Editor
Published in February 2008
Dear Thay, dear Sangha, At the beginning of the first Dharma talk of the retreat last summer in Estes Park, Colorado, Thay read a new gatha. With a glimmer in his eye and delight in his voice, he recited: Let…
Cartoon: Dharma the Cat
Published in February 2008
We are thrilled to add a regular cartoon feature to the Mindfulness Bell.
Other articles in this issue
The Importance of the Dharma Discussion Guidelines
At our weekly Sangha gatherings, we present the Dharma Sharing (Dharma Discussion) Guidelines before each session. Doing so reminds us of our aspiration to listen deeply and to speak mindfully.…
Feet in the Water, Tornadoes Above, and Landslides
By Sister Chan Khong
Plum Village, November 24, 2007 Dear Friends, These are a few of the headlines from Vietnam announcing great natural disasters sweeping across the country. In the north, we have sent…
