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…
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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…
A River or Feelings
By Patrecia Lenore Like many people's, my mind has several negative habit patterns. Perhaps because of childhood abuse and neglect, the seeds of reactivity, anger, and mistrust are particularly strong. Recently, when these three habits arose in me, I had the opportunity to observe their transformation. Because I needed advice, I confided in a dear friend…
Morning Sun Rising
By John Young Five years ago Fern Dorresteyn and Michael Ciborski began a series of conversations with practitioners across the United States and around the world; listening, talking and imagining a life rooted in practice outside the structured container of the monastery. Having spent nearly a decade in Plum Village…
For the Good of the Whole
Protecting the Honeybees By Alipasha Razzaghipour Photo by Dzung Vo A little while ago I watched More Than Honey, a documentary on the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. The energy of compassion arose strongly within me as I learnt about the plight of the bees. Markus Imhoof, the director and…
Human Rights in Vietnam
I would like to report evidence of the criminal justice situation in Vietnam at the present time, because it seems very few people living outside Vietnam are aware. I myself lived as a Vietnamese citizen in Vietnam for thirty years--under French colonialism until 1954 and later in South Vietnam during…
Herstory: A Women’s History Month interview with publisher Hisae Matsuda
In celebration of Women’s History Month, I wanted to spotlight our own Publisher, Hisae Matsuda, who inspires and empowers all who work with her. As of 2021...
Rights and Permissions
Open Licenses for Online Story Time and Classroom Read Aloud Events are extended through March 31, 2022. To encourage classroom read-aloud experiences and to support schools and public libraries forced to close by the COVID-19 pandemic, Parallax Press, together with other publishers distributed by Penguin Random House, is granting gratis…
An Experience with Fasting
a sharing from the Editor On September 19, I learned of Thay's intention to fast for ten days as a prayer for the missing and their loved ones, and as a call for peace. He invited us to join him, and my heart said yes. I am familiar with the practice of…
A Path of Realization and Gratitude
By Chan Luu Tu photo by Chan Luu Tu One time when I was watching a recording of one of Thay’s talks, I found myself down on my knees, prostrating in front of the TV. It was rather strange! What made me instinctively kneel? It was the first time I…