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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Finding Freedom Beyond Addiction

In this moving account, Alex Kunkhyen reveals how the suffering of addiction became the unexpected path to freedom through the Dharma.

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Householder Yogi: From Ballpark to Boardroom

What if becoming a householder yogi—a spiritual seeker embedded in real-world responsibilities—could help you find calm amidst the noise of modern life?

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Navigating Conflict: Abandon, Transform, Transcend

What if the conflicts that fracture us could become the gold that mends us? In this deeply personal reflection, Emilda Rahim offers a meditative journey through the pain of disconnection toward healing, clarity, and quiet transformation.

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The Quiet Power of Returning—Again and Again—to the Path

Ever found yourself starting something over and over again—only to realize each beginning brought you a little closer to home? In this honest and richly textured reflection, Alex Welte traces a winding path through science, spirituality, and personal struggle to the quiet power of returning—again and again—to the path of dharma.

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