2014 May/June
Close to the Ground: Lean in to Suffering
The young woman sitting next to me looks to be in her late 20s. Given our proximity to the University of Oregon, she could be a graduate student, maybe, or a young professor. She i…2014 May/June
Care of the Soul: This Fractured, Heavenly World
I disappoint many people, and sometimes myself, by not being more obviously spiritual. I don't go to church and rarely meditate in a formal way. I wear ordinary clothes and eat an …2013 May/June
The Value of Wildlife
Globalization and economic growth are causing an unprecedented surge in poaching activities worldwide. Can policy changes and grassroots efforts help save threatened species?
2014 May/June
Fresh Start
Try one of our favorite morning rituals to set the right tone for your day.
2014 May/June
Q&A: Krishna Das
With a new album, Kirtan Wallah, the best-selling kirtan singer reflects on language, practice, and the spiritual path.
2014 May/June
Divine Voice with Paul Selig
Through his mysterious “Guides,” the author Paul Selig channels spiritual wisdom from another world.
2014 May/June
Zen Garden
As her family begins the restoration of a traditional Japanese-style garden, Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller receives a teaching of love—and of letting go—in the fleeting beauty of its flowers.
2014 May/June
Inside the Mind of Chronic Pain
A new generation of researchers is getting inside the mind of chronic pain—and unlocking powerful psychotherapies against what might be the nation’s biggest health crisis.
2014 May/June
Up All Night
As she struggles to accept the sounds of violence between predator and prey, writer Tai Moses learns to hear beauty in the darkness.
2014 May/June
Renewing Our Relationship With the Earth
Forget about economics and policy. Valuing the earth reconnects us to ourselves.