Cheri Maples, a student of Thich Nhat Hanh and former police officer, addresses the current crisis in policing and how a Buddhist outlook could help.
Countering Oppression by Cultivating Peace
What started as a mindful walk became a personal “disturbance of the peace.” Ray Buckner on how taking a moment to pause can transform a negative situation.
Meeting police violence with compassionate action
Photo by Thomas Hawk.As a Buddhist activist, I am constantly looking for ways to meet my contemplative practice with social engagement.
Buddhas Without Connections
Tokyo crime reporter Jake Adelstein stumbles into an unsettling shadowland when he investigates the mysterious deaths of a couple.
A Memorable Ass-chew
In my virginal, pre-ass-chew state, I was thick-headedly oblivious to the danger, my mind racing past that minor detail.