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A Light in the DarknessHow solar power is saving the lives of mothers and newborns in Africa and Asia and being delivered to disaster zones around the worldActivismEnvironmentMagazine
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Dao of the DominatrixFemale empowerment guru Kasia Urbaniak is helping women expand their power and find their voiceFemale PowerMagazine
Hear Me Roar: What Buddhism Can Teach Us about #MeTooHow embracing the rising feminine can help bring our world into healthy balanceFemale PowerBuddhist PerspectivesInterviewsMagazine
The Liberation of TaraAn illustrated story about the beloved Buddhist deityFemale PowerCreative WritingMagazine
Accidentally on Purpose: Conversations with Monika Bravo and Youdhi MaharjanTwo artists who put commitment and belief at the heart of their practicesContemporary Art FormsInterviewsMagazine
The Struggle ItselfA video game developer explains how the quest for power keeps you playingPop CulturePsychologyTechnologyMagazine
Out with the Old: New Power Is Here to StayJeremy Heimans discusses social connections and dynamics in our brave, new hyperconnected worldInterviewsMagazine
The Power of TruthIn Buddhist lore, telling it like it is can be transformative . . . and a bit magicalScholarly PerspectivesBuddhismMagazine
War Magic: The Wizarding World of Tibetan SorceryTantric ritual technologies involving mantras, charms, paintings, and sculptures enabled rulers to conquer enemies and harness powerScholarly PerspectivesMagazine
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