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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,…
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…
Gathas for the Practice of Mindful Living
Interview with Brother Chan Phap Luu Brother Chan Phap Luu, one of the editors of Thich Nhat Hanh’s book Stepping into Freedom (Second Edition), shares about the changes reflected in the book. The Mindfulness Bell: How has the training for novices changed since the first edition of Stepping into Freedom…
Celebrating World Children’s Day
On World Children’s Day, we honor the right of all children to live in peace, safety, and dignity. In this article, we are delighted to share insights from the book Mixed Rice and a dialogue with author, Sophie Sarkar.
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…
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…
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.
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…