photo by Tatian Greenleaf Brother Phap Luu wrote this article in response to the Mindfulness Bell’s invitation to share about the birth of the book, Happy Teachers Change the World: A Guide to Cultivating Mindfulness in Education by Thich Nhat Hanh and Katherine Weare, published by Parallax Press in May…
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Right Speech as a Gauge
It is easy to see the impact our speech has on others. What we say at the breakfast table can make or break the day for our children. It affects the bus driver who picks us up each morning. It enhances or destroys the spirits of those who work with us. The impact of…
Spirit in Our Struggles for Truth, Peace, and Justice
It is important to bring spirituality more intentionally into our struggles for truth, peace, and justice, as this grounds our social movements in the strength of our collective humanity, bridges our struggles across identity politics, enhances our clarity in decision making, and sustains our energy and joy. photo by Marisela…
Nonduality and Earth Holding
Members of the Care-Taking Councils of the Earth Holder Community, the Abrazadores de la Tierra, and the Gardien.nes de la Terre share their experiences of nonduality in their daily mindful activism.
How Can You Stand Being a Nurse?
By Cheryl Barnes-Neff, RN Fourth Mindfulness Training of the Order of Interbeing:Aware that looking deeply at the nature of suffering can help us develop compassion and find ways out of suffering, we are determined not to avoid or close our eyes before suffering. We are committed to finding ways, including…
Dharma Talk: Returning Home
I have arrived.I am home,In the hereAnd the now.I feel solid. I feel free.In the ultimateI dwell. It is important for us to return home — to come back to the here and the now — and make peace with ourselves, our society, and those we love. At times we suffer…
Orange, Maroon, and Brown
Please Call Me by My True Colors By Brother Chan Phap Tu Brother Phap Son, Brother Phap Tu (Tenzin Donpal), and Sister Luong Nghiem in India My precious master Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Please call me by my true names.” This is a very interesting saying. When I look into…
America’s Racial Karma
Senior Dharma teacher Larry Ward helps us locate seeds of racial discrimination
Listening Deeply
Public Office as a Dharma Door By Pam Costain photo by Bruce Nichols As an elected member of a school board, I regularly make difficult decisions that affect thousands of children’s lives. While all public officials make tough choices, none are quite so personal as those made by school boards.…
A Proposal to Listen – For Peace and Security
Offered by Listen For Peace, A Grassroots Organization Inspired by Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh's Teachings on Compassionate Listening The Proposal In light of the intensifying conflicts around the planet, and before another war is declared, we call upon the United States and the world community to pause. As one humanity,…