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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…
Second Body Practice in a Lay Sangha
Weaving the Web By Caleb Cushing Some of us in the 25-member Pot Luck Sangha were intrigued by the Second Body practice that Thay described in "Taking Care of Each Other." (The Mindfulness Bell, Spring 1999) Being openly responsible for supporting another person's practice and simultaneously encouraged by another sounded profound. We imagined that a Sangha's…
Fidelity
What does healthy intimacy look like? How we do we keep the energy and passion alive in long-term relationships? What practices can help us forgive our partner when he or she has hurt us? How can we get a new relationship off to a strong and stable start? What do…
Thriving Together
Research over the last few decades reveals that our social fabric is unraveling as rates of isolation and loneliness continue to rise, climate crises intensify, and an individualistic worldview prevails. Is there another way to live? Where can we turn for guidance and hope in the face of such challenges?
Kid’s Week, May 11-15
With kids everywhere home from school, Peace Love Action author Tanya Zabinski is offering a raffle giveaway for all customers who buy a book from her website, planetlovedesigns.com, between now and June 10th. The raffle includes signed, silk-screened limited edition prints of Tanya's art from the book (!). Additionally, all…
Nirvana is our daily business
Photo courtesy of PVCEB In celebration of this release, editor and translator Sister Annabel Laity sat down and answered some questions about the message of Enjoying the Ultimate, misconceptions about Nirvana, and why Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh chose this chapter to teach to his students. Sister Annabel Laity (Chan…
Receiving Dharma Rain
Winter Retreat, Wahat al-Salam, Neve Shalom 2019 photo by Amir Levin I was like a busy ant that had been carrying her grains of wheat. During the retreat in Israel two years ago, I saw the heap of grains I had accumulated. The diligent practice of years seeped through and…
Happy Birthday, Charlotte! Author’s Note
As we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of beloved children's book Charlotte and the Quiet Place, author Deborah Sosin has reflections to share with readers.
Letters
Sangha Building This latest issue of the Mindfulness Bell is just bursting with treasures for Sangha practice (as well as a very helpful article on the aspirant training process!). It really helps those of us with young Sanghas and provides us with inspiration and direction with wonderful examples from practice.…