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Read news stories and contemplations by members of our worldwide community.

How to find freedom, contentment and genuine, lasting wellbeing? How to put wisdom and compassion into action in our daily life, contributing to kind communities in today’s global society? 

Drawing from the teachings of the rich Buddhist tradition and personal experience, you can find here articles written by members of our community from all over the world, offering contemplations and practices to apply directly on our own path in life and interconnected global society.

A difficult conversation

Getting Through a Difficult Conversation

When I read this section of the book Emotional Rescue I felt that Ponlop Rinpoche had specifically written that for me! So often I’ve tried and failed at difficult conversations, leaving them full of regret, or worse, with more anger and hurt on both sides.

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Essential Meditation

Nalandabodhi New York offers “Essential Meditation” on Mondays, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Essential Meditation introduces and explores techniques of calm-abiding (shamatha) meditation.
No experience required and all traditions are welcome.

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Adventures in samsara

Adventures in Samsara

Being human is such a crazy ride. We have these tumultuous emotions that seem unique to our species. We are animals that dream of the divine. We generate art and healing, but also war and slavery.

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