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With a Deep Bow to Natascha Bruckner
Natascha, you are a true gift to the Sangha. A big heartfelt thank you for all your kind and loving work. - Ali Razzaghipour, Australia Natascha, I have felt your love for so many years. Your total dedication and care for the Mindfulness Bell was reflected on every page, conversation,…
Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh is a global spiritual leader, poet, and peace activist, revered throughout the world for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace. His key teaching is that, through mindfulness, we can learn to live happily in the present moment—the only way to truly…
Plum Village Racial Equity Sangha
Living the Legacy of Thich Nhat Hanh and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “When Charleston hit, I was so devastated … so many people around me were not as upset as me, and that upset me even more … I was filled with despair, sadness, grief … I felt I…
The Community as a Refuge
You Are Not Alone Laughing with the tangerine in Chile, photo courtesy of monastic Sangha This article shares about the supportive and enriching experience of the Chilean Community of Mindfulness, the Sangha Juntos como un río (Together Flowing Like a River), and the virtual Sangha Mudita (Joy) that arose during…
In Real Life
Technology can help us with some of our most difficult work. It can also offer us endless distractions. Can technology help us, as individuals and communities, in our most important task, that of being a good person? Jon Mitchell sets out to identify and explore the ways in which we…
The Practice of Subtracting
Learning to Let Go of Material Possessions My mail today brought another pile of catalogs including the latest shiny, slick catalog of expensive Buddhist items. Everything I need is here: huge Buddhist statues, including one for my garden for only $998, the tea sets, the bells and wind chimes, jewelry,…
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Terry Barber
Our dear friend, Dharma Teacher Terry Barber transitioned on November 9, 2024. Terry was a beloved colleague and had been the longest-serving member of Parallax Press.
Where Is the Heart of Compassion in the Balkans?
Once again, our country is at war. Once again, violence is the solution nations and peoples choose to settle conflict. Yet, one of the hallmarks of the Buddha's teaching is nonviolence. The first mindfulness training given by Shakyamuni Buddha was "Do not kill, do no harm, protect life." As students of the Buddha, we must turn…
Deep Relaxation
For nearly 30 years Sister Chan Khong’s Deep Relaxation practice has been a highlight for thousands of people who have attended Order of Interbeing Buddhist retreats. With Deep Relaxation the reader/listener will learn to meditate and relax body and mind at the deepest level, leading to a measurable reduction of…