How mindfulness and inter-being can foster ecological awareness and bring about positive change
Search results for “is nothing something”
222 Results
Right in the Middle of It
Travel and Practice in Southeast Asia Travel is a part of us. From the poorest Southeast Asian villagers who travel their countries by boat, minivan, and battered bus, to Western jetsetters, travel is in our blood. Yet, these last few years I have experienced a lot of apprehension around…
Spanning a Bridge
For Love to Deepen During Thich Nhat Hanh’s trip to Vietnam in early 2007, several Great Requiem Ceremonies were held, to help heal the wounds of war. Here, Sister Dang Nghiem continues her recollections of those powerful events and the deep transformation she experienced. (See part one of her article…
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…
Answering the Call of the Heart
Now a lay Dharma teacher, Jem offers insights from his deep Earth-holding practice, surviving stage four cancer, and disrobing after eighteen years as a monk.
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…
Mindful Holiday Gifts
We have several new books that we are excited about, and many categories on our website to help you find the right gift for your friend, family, coworker, and yourself! We invite you to take some time to explore parallax.org, shop with intention, and give mindfully.
In Reverence to Thích Nhất Hạnh: A Tribute for These Troubling Times
Order of Interbeing member rehena Harilall explores the enduring relevance of Thầy’s wisdom as we face complex issues such as war, climate change, and systemic injustice.
Outside In, Inside Out
Separation to Inclusion Reflection along El Camino de Santiago, Spain; photo by Valerie Brown I was born in South Africa during apartheid, with African and Indian heritage in a lineage of slavery and indentured labour. I grew up in a segregated Indian area to a family who lived in a…
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…