How Tibetan Chess Helped Me Deal With Disturbing Emotions
The basic chess strategies we can use to diffuse disturbing thoughts.
Matthew Gindin
A Lesson From Gandhi and a Roman Sage For Activists In Dark Times
The inner peace that is achieved by putting more focus on choosing the best actions in life, and less worry on the results.
The Rabbinic Case Against Kushner’s Saudi Arms Deal
What does Jewish tradition say about selling arms to Saudia Arabia, given the country’s history of human rights violations?
The Zen Master Who Taught That Meditation Is A Political Act
Japanese Zen Master, Kodo Sawaki, advocated meditation practices that clear the mind of group think and bad habits so that we are able to better engage with the world.
What I Learned About Silence From The Jewish Mystic Of Sedona
The teachings of the mystic, Robert Adams, help us understand the importance of silence, even during turbulent times.
The German Pastor Who Died Fighting Nazism With Spiritual Activism
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor who used his faith as a guiding force to fight Nazi Germany.