By Brian Kimmel I have found the practice of deep listening, both being heard and hearing others, to be very effective in dealing with the stresses and pressures of lay life. It takes effort to be present with our own suffering. We want so much to be happy, and yet…
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Returning to the Expanse, the Eternity, and the Endless
A lay friend offers her own love letter to the Earth.
Begin Anew Smile
By David M. Nelson photo by Dzung Vo Today I take time to note the actions that feel like acts of true love toward myself. Waking up, I look deeply into the mirror and find a nearly smiling face. An intention is there. Soon a real smile warms. Within a…
Order Member Education
This program is offered for the ongoing education of Order of Interbeing core community members. It is suitable for anyone who has begun to practice transformation using mindfulness in daily life and has received the Five Mindfulness Trainings. The program draws its power from the Dharma Teacher whose insight connects with the student and whose…
Practice with Young People
By David Dimmack Young people are the flowers of our Retreat Sangha. They radiate innocence and spontaneity, and their fresh smiles remind us that our retreat can be joyful as well as peaceful. In them we see our own innocence and freshness. Their presence is an important gift. Unconditional acceptance of each young person…
Relax
Photo by Warren Sander Knowing when to rest is a deep practice. Sometimes we try too hard in our practice or we work too much without mindfulness; thus we become tired very easily. The practice of mindfulness should not be tiring; rather, it should be energizing. If when we recognize…
Book Reviews
New version of the UK Practice ManualReviewed by Kate Atchley, Vow of True Virtue The UK Manual of Practice has been recently revised. The Manual is a valuable resource for anyone who follows Thay’s teachings. After an introduction, detailed guidance on many aspects of the practice is offered, including the…
Announcements
Intersein The first German-language Mindfulness Bell will debut in November. It will include the lead article by Thay from the Mindfulness Bell, translated into German, Thay's retreat schedule in Europe, all Sangha activities in Europe, including retreats, Days of Mindfulness, lectures, etc., addresses and information of Sangha members, and other articles particularly suited to readers of…
The Cosmos Inside Us
Heaven isn't up there, it's here. A writer reflects on the spiritual connections between ourselves, our conduct, and our planet in climate crisis, during a visit to Plum Village. By June Mitchell Originally published in Resurgence & Ecologist Recently I attended Earth Week at Plum Village in South West France.…
Finding My Face
By Nora Houtman When form fades away, space will remain.When sound comes to birth, even then silence stays.Behind the clouds the light of the sun.Why then is Enyadatta's Head-Hunting done?! The first line is about form and space. Usually we see a form in space. For example, in a room we…