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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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…
Returning to the Expanse, the Eternity, and the Endless
A lay friend offers her own love letter to the Earth.
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…
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…
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…