About Rachel Neumann

Rachel Neumann is the editorial director of Parallax Press, the publishing arm of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh’s community, and the author of Not Quite Nirvana: A Skeptic’s Journey to Mindfulness. She lives in the Bay Area and writes regularly on the intersections of mindfulness, parenting, politics, and the mess of daily life. Her work appears in The Village Voice, AlterNet, and other publications.

Have a Very Buddhist Christmas

by Ira Sukrungruang, Lama Rod Owens, Kate Johnson, Rachel Neumann, Mary Rose O'Reilley, Bonnie Nadzam and Bhante Suddhaso| December 24, 2018

Joy, giving, family, and peace—people of all faiths can celebrate these values of the holiday season. Eight Buddhists offer their take on yuletide dharma.

Committing to Impermanence

by Rachel Neumann| April 27, 2017

It may not be forever, but for right now Rachel Neumann and her partner of 20 years celebrate their love.

Americans in Paris

by Rachel Neumann| November 6, 2015

Rachel Neumann Eiffel Tower Plum Village Paris France Parenting Travel

Photo by David Stanley.

Though the climb was steep, the view was expansive. Rachel Neumann on being hot, hungry, thirsty, and tired, but still having a perfect day.

Empty Graves & Empty Boats

by Rachel Neumann| March 3, 2014

At her grandfather’s grave, Rachel Neumann’s anger erupted, but who was there to yell at in those long-buried remains?

Now the Bad News

by Rachel Neumann, Stan Goldberg, Lewis Richmond and Brenda Feuerstein| July 1, 2013

A prince was so shocked that he went off to seek enlightenment. Now, birth, old age, sickness, and death is still the impetus for awakening.