Within and Without
A Tibetan doctor reflects on the body's intricate connections
Child stands on stage with a microphone and behind her is a sign that reads, "Happy Losar to You!"
Losar: Tibetan New Year Traditions
Losar celebrations embody the rich cultural heritage and religious traditions of the Tibetan people
Illustration by Priya Suresh Kambli
Knowing How Deeply Our Lives Intertwine
Activism based on the wisdom of interdependence is the only way to create real change
Illustration by Lena Christakis
Rooted in Connection
How social networks make us who we are
Dreaming in Sendak
Picture books cultivate connections to the world around us
Illustration by Murugiah
Embracing Interdependence
For all people, self-sufficiency is a myth
Illustration by Beto Val
In and of the World
The critical period of learning to see
Embodied Experience of the Inner and Outer Universes
Astrology, medicine, and human potential in the Kalachakra Tantra
Leona
Rumors about vampires have townspeople talking in these linked stories
Andy
Rumors about vampires have townspeople talking in these linked stories
Sanju
Rumors about vampires have townspeople talking in these linked stories
Things Depend on Other Things
Applying the teachings of interdependence to day-to-day life
The Geometry of Chaos
To understand the universe, we have to look at the interconnectedness of every part within this vast system
Causes and Conditions
The universal law of dependent origination provides a road map out of suffering
Connecting the Dots
An astrologer shares how the field of Tibetan astro-science helps people navigate birth, life, death, and beyond
Illustration by Gonkar Gyatso
One Refuge, One Planet
Homage to Yum Chenmo, the Great Mother
Photograph by Neda Heffari titled "Shielding the Deities"
The Evolving Cultural Fabric of Nepal
Exploring the history and impact of neo-cultural colonization
Image of "The Symmetrical Journey" by Riti Maharjan
Those Who Leave and Those Who Never Return
How artists reflect the plight of Nepali migrant laborers

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