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Moments of Joy, Moments of Wonder: Memories with Sister Dieu Nghiem (Part 1)

Moments of Joy, Moments of Wonder: Memories with Sister...

Sister Dieu Nghiem (also known as Sister Jina) arrived in Plum Village in 1990....

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When Memory Fails Us

When Memory Fails Us

Mark Amaratunga explores the strange phenomenon of the Mandela Effect—collective...

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The Science and Practice of Staying Present Through Difficult Times

The Science and Practice of Staying Present Through Difficult...

Research suggests that when we turn towards pain and discomfort, we can experience...

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Is There a Time and Place for “Suck It Up”?

Is There a Time and Place for “Suck It Up”?

The old tough-love advice to “suck it up” can sound like the opposite of mindfulness—but...

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Queer-Seeking Mind

Queer-Seeking Mind

A Soto Zen priest on the twin journeys of practice and transition The post Queer-Seeking...

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The Supreme Dhamma of Unconcoctability

The Supreme Dhamma of Unconcoctability

This unusual word holds an important place in the teachings. The post The Supreme...

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The Treasure of Sangha

The Treasure of Sangha

A Zen teacher invokes the tenets of AA in a teaching on spiritual friendship. The...

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The Truth About Rainbows: Hope Doesn’t Always Look Like We Expect

The Truth About Rainbows: Hope Doesn’t Always Look Like...

“If you have ever followed a rainbow to its end, it leads you to the ground on which...

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DBT Wise Mind is the Best Skill for Highly Sensitive People

DBT Wise Mind is the Best Skill for Highly Sensitive People

“Feelings come and go, like clouds in the sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”...

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What Are the Best Yoga Poses for Beginners? A Complete Guide to Starting Your Yoga Journey

What Are the Best Yoga Poses for Beginners? A Complete...

Starting a yoga practice can feel overwhelming with hundreds of poses to choose...