Riding the Waves in the Ocean of Emotions

Merra Young offers a compassionate guide to being present with our difficult emotions — learning not just to survive life’s waves, but to ride them.

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From Cynicism to Pure Perception Hana Ko

After years of burnout and cynicism as a clinical psychologist, Hana Ko found renewed faith in humanity through the teachings of Mingyur Rinpoche.

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Meditation and University Life: A Conversation with Tshepo Molekwa

For first-year university student Tshepo Molekwa, meditation has become more than just a stress reliever — it’s a way to stay grounded, make wiser choices, and bring deeper meaning into student life.

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Mingyur Rinpoche’s Visit to South Africa

Mingyur Rinpoche’s 2025 visit to South Africa brought together decades of Buddhist practice and fresh inspiration for a growing meditation community.

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Aging, Awakening Wisdom

With humor, tenderness, and deep trust in the teachings, writer Susan Barrett reflects on aging, loss, and wisdom — discovering how even wrinkles, hearing aids, and peony blossoms can become reminders of beauty and awakening.

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Deep Silence — A Call to the Path

Drawn by a quiet call and a sense that life held something more, Diane McQueen-Smith shares her deeply personal journey into the heart of the dharma—from a chance encounter with sacred texts to the life-changing guidance of Mingyur Rinpoche.

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Boundless Compassion in Cape Town

The spirit of boundless compassionate Ubuntu filled the St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town, South Africa on Mingyur Rinpoche’s first-ever visit to the continent.

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The Best Meditation Routine

What is the best meditation that can be done amidst hungry kids, barking dog, and busy boardrooms? Read more from Chris Pacheco, father of four young boys.

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The Power of the Joy of Living Cohort

What happens when awareness, community, and friendship come together in a Joy of Living Cohort?

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Middle Age: Full Catastrophe Living

“From raising kids to caring for aging parents, Amy Roth invites us into the heart of middle age — where the dharma meets daily life in all its complexity, humor, and unexpected beauty.”

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