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Pico Iyer

About Pico Iyer

For twenty-five years, Pico Iyer has covered His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan situation for Time, The New Yorker, The New York Review of Books, and The New York Times Op-ed page. An author of ten books, Iyer has traveled from Jerusalem to Koyasan and from Tibet to Central Australia for his work.

My Private Cineplex

by Pico Iyer| September 24, 2017

My Private Cineplex

The writer’s job, says Pico Iyer, is to watch his moods and thoughts, as captivating yet passing as the seasons, and decide which are worth sharing.

The Man Who Told the Future

by Pico Iyer| May 5, 2017

The Man Who Told the Future

In the back streets of exotic Kathmandu, Pico Iyer and his friend Kristin hear a prophecy that shatters their youthful dreams. The Royal Astrologer knows them better than they know themselves.

Leonard Cohen Burns, and We Burn with Him

by Pico Iyer| November 14, 2016

Leonard Cohen Burns, and We Burn with Him

“God is a fire,” said Nikos Kazantzakis. “He burns and we burn with Him.” Art, passion, and Zen are fires too—burning the self, leaving behind only ashes and essence.

Whatever Way the Wind Blows

by Pico Iyer| September 23, 2016

Whatever Way the Wind Blows

So-called objective reality, Pico Iyer finds, is as fickle as the weather. Maybe that’s because it’s as much mind as matter.

Heart of the Dalai Lama

by Pico Iyer| December 3, 2015

Heart of the Dalai Lama
heart of the dalai lama japan high school students pico iyer Lion's Roar shambhala sun BuddhismThe Dalai Lama with student speakers during a visit to a high school in Fukuoka, Japan. Photo by Taikan Usui.

In this exclusive and heartfelt essay, Pico Iyer reveals the simple human secret that makes the Dalai Lama the most beloved spiritual figure in the world.

The Folly of the Weather Forecast

by Pico Iyer| January 25, 2015

The Folly of the Weather Forecast
Weather Pico IyerPhoto by Mike McCune.

Not knowing the future helps Pico Iyer keep his hyperactive mind at bay. Then, whether it snows tomorrow or dawns radiant, every moment is a happy surprise.

Various Positions

by Pico Iyer| May 5, 2013

Various Positions

Some choice pieces of wry wisdom from years of Cohen’s sessions with his intimates and the press. Herewith, a few enduring Cohenisms.

An ICU for the Soul

by Pico Iyer| September 10, 2012

An ICU for the Soul

When a friend is dealt a heavy emotional blow, Pico Iyer suggests to her that silence and stillness might be the best medicine.

Pico Iyer on Graham Greene, the Dalai Lama, and “The Man Within My Head”

by Pico Iyer| November 8, 2011

Pico Iyer on Graham Greene, the Dalai Lama, and “The Man Within My Head”
Graham Greene Pico Iyer Lion's RoarGraham Greene. Photo via Wikipedia.

Pico Iyer’s name is likely familiar to you; he’s been a frequent contributor to Lion’s Roar, writing about the Dalai Lama, music, travel.

Love Makes the Difference

by Pico Iyer| May 1, 2010

Love Makes the Difference

The Dalai Lama draws lessons for all of us from his own experience dealing with difficult times. A conversation with Mary Robinson, Pico Iyer.

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