In the Fall 1993 issue of Tricycle, poet Anne Waldman explored how an artist’s existence is compatible with a life of contemplation. In our most recent issue, Waldman continues to reflect on Buddhism, art, activism, and the urgent work of keeping the world awake to itself.
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High in the Western Himalaya, the Zanskar Valley holds an architectural tradition shaped by centuries of Buddhist practice, extreme climate, and geographic isolation.
Directed by Tenzin Tsetan Choklay, “Living Sanctuaries: The Monasteries of Zanskar” follows Studio Nyandak—an architecture and engineering firm based in New York City and Dharamshala—on a research expedition to document these structures and engage the communities who sustain them.
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"If the space inside any form and the space outside it are continuous, there are no absolute borders between things. So when we grasp, we touch only space." –Robin Caton @catonrobin#DailyDharma
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"In a rapidly developing and hyper-connected global culture that often emphasizes individual achievement and scientific objectivity, recognizing that the 'self' is just another mental construct can be transformative, helping cultivate an unbiased, bodhisattva-like compassion." – @RanalloHiggins and Zim Pickens #DailyDharma
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The image of a solitary monk meditating on a remote mountaintop may be iconic, but it doesn’t reflect the realities of Buddhist life.
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Did the Buddha actually teach that there is no self? Listen to Thanissaro Bhikkhu take on this question in a new free podcast episode.
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"The Buddha taught that there are four reliances in practice: Rely on the meaning, not the words; on the teachings, not the person; on wisdom, not mere intelligence; on ultimate truth, not conventional truth." –Guo Gu #DailyDharma
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Art historian Sherry Fowler’s new book, “Buddhist Bells and Dragons: Under and Over Water, In and Out of Japan,” explores how Japan’s great bronze bells have echoed through centuries of Buddhist ritual, folklore, and diplomacy.
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“House of Silent Light” by Brian and Hidemi Riggs illuminates a little-known part of history when Zen was first introduced to non-Asian Americans in San Francisco.
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It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of David Chadwick yesterday. We have all loved working with David the last two years to bring Tassajara stories to a wide audience. He was a brilliant man and a gentle soul.
Tibetan writer Bhuchung Sonam reviews Tsering Döndrup's The Red Wind Howels— banned in China—and recently translated by Christopher Peacock on @ColumbiaUP. Sonam provides a moving review for a book that defied limitations. Free Link.
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Explore the origins of the Mahayana school of Buddhism in this academic interview with author Randy Rosenthal and scholar-monk Bhikkhu Anālayo.
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Congrats to Judith Hertog for being listed as "Notable Essays & Literary Nonfiction of 2024" in The Best American Essays 2025. Free link: https://t.co/2FW8jL9FBt
Congrats to @KatyButlerBooks for being listed as "Notable Essays & Literary Nonfiction of 2024" in The Best American Essays 2025.
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An excellent reminder during holiday times around family with whom you don't see eye-to-eye, Emma Varvaloucas talks with John Wood and Monica Guzman on practicing meaningful dialogue.
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