Best Buddhist Writing 2009

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A treasury of the most notable, profound, and thought-provoking Buddhism-inspired writing published in the last year.

The Best Buddhist Writing 2009 includes:

– An interview with novelist Tom Robbins

– Guiding principles for a new ecospirituality from Thich Nhat Hanh

– Jack Kornfield on basic human goodness

– Pico Iyer’s portrait of the Dalai Lama

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Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle on a couple’s journey through Alzheimer’s disease

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The Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche on the true, enlightened nature of mind

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Wendy Johnson on bringing the beginner’s mind to gardening

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A mindfulness practice from Pema Chodron to help us wake up to the world around us

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Joan Halifax on approaching death with fearlessness and compassion

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Peggy Rowe-Ward and Larry Ward with stories, meditations, and exercises for experiencing love in a new and deeper way

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Natalie Goldberg on the art of writing personal memoir

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Dzigar Kongtrul on our search for happiness

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Sharon Salzberg on overcoming passion, aggression, and ignorance in our relationships

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Stephanie Kaza on making environmentalism a spiritual path, not just a change in lifestyle

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Meshuga-wisdom from Rabbi Rami Shapiro

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John Welwood on how we can use our relationships for profound spiritual growth

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And much more