How to Like Mondays
Changing careers is not always easy
Death, the Bardo, and Rebirth in Tibetan Buddhism
How the mind navigates the passage between death and rebirth
Draw Bridge
A simple art exercise can reveal insights into how you navigate life transitions
Word on the Street
Storytelling to bring about societal change
Illuminating the Afterlife
An unusual depiction of heaven reflects beliefs about life and death in medieval Europe
Friends in High Places
Using resistance to facilitate change
No Longer Art
The founder of the Salvage Art Institute imagines a fictional encounter with an artwork beyond repair
Good Will Writing
An ethical will passes down wisdom through the generations
On the Front Lines
Two medical professionals share how Himalayan art and practices helped during the pandemic.
Healing Takes Many Forms
A humorous take on healing
Place, Loss, Adaptation
A Nepalese immigrant finds solace in faraway Vermont
Healing through Movement
A series on different forms of healing
Mindful of Race
How wise awareness can help us meet the rough edges of racial distress
Healing through Food
A series on different forms of healing
In the Presence of Art
How artists in Nepal help foster healing and bring a sense of inner peace
Healing through Sound
A series on different forms of healing
In the Forest of the Medicine Buddha’s Mandala
Every plant, mineral, and natural source can be used for healing
Everything Is Life
How Conscious Dying Can Be a Form of Living

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