Getting Close with the Pain of Injustice Buddha; photo by Paul Davis I wore my Order of Interbeing jacket into a prison for the first time last fall, just two weeks after my ordination. For me, this felt very natural. The brown jacket, a symbol of our engaged Buddhist practice,…
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Dear sisters and brothers on the path, I wonder what you think about an issue dedicated to practicing in a digital world? Several facets to explore: How we relate to increasing use of technology in our daily lives.How technology supports or undermines our practice.How do we look deeply at something…
Practicing Deep in the Heart of Texas
Living harmoniously with people who have different political and spiritual values
I Embrace the Sky
Sometimes, I don't know how I managed to survive those few months in the north of France. At times, I thought death might be better. Every morning around five, I woke up to intense pain in my side. I had to go to the bathroom, where I experienced more pain with the passing of digested…
My Father’s Smile
By Susan Hadler Note: Second Body is a practice that is sometimes used to pair Sangha friends who intentionally support one another’s mindfulness practice. In our Sangha, second body pairs usually meet once a week for about four months. An early morning breeze blows through my cotton jacket as I…
Dharma Teachers Sangha News
photo by David Nelson The North American Dharma Teachers Sangha (DTS) was formed in 2010 by those in Canada and the United States who have received lamp transmission from the Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh. We have joined together for encouragement, support, and clarity as we fulfill our many responsibilities within…
The Earth Is One
Earth Holder Community Care-Taking Council members share their experiences on growing love and understanding in fractious times.
The Room of Inferiority
An excerpt from Order of Interbeing member Georg Lolos’ newly translated book, Don’t Cuddle with Your Thoughts: How to Escape the Spiral of Difficult Emotions
Finding Joy in the Present Moment
I was raised in the Christian tradition, but as an older adult, I became more and more interested in meditation. I began with Centering Prayer, a form of Christian meditation. I was introduced to the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh at an annual retreat for Centering Prayer. The retreat facilitator…
Celebrating Our Roots: Retreat for East Asian & Southeast Asian Heritage Communities
A retreat bringing together people of East Asian and Southeast Asian heritage for a long weekend exploring Plum Village practice Thank you for registering for the upcoming retreat at the Being Peace Centre. We trust that this retreat experience will support you in restoring balance, deepening your spiritual roots, and…