Issue 9: Interdependence

Discover how the mutual dependence of everything and every experience permeates our world and connects us all.

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Causes and Conditions
The universal law of dependent origination provides a road map out of suffering
Things Depend on Other Things
Applying the teachings of interdependence to day-to-day life
Illustration by Murugiah
Embracing Interdependence
For all people, self-sufficiency is a myth
Sanju
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Embodied Experience of the Inner and Outer Universes
Astrology, medicine, and human potential in the Kalachakra Tantra
Illustration by Lena Christakis
Rooted in Connection
How social networks make us who we are
Connecting the Dots
An astrologer shares how the field of Tibetan astro-science helps people navigate birth, life, death, and beyond
Illustration by Beto Val
In and of the World
The critical period of learning to see
Andy
Rumors about vampires have townspeople talking in these linked stories
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
Dreaming in Sendak
Picture books cultivate connections to the world around us
The Geometry of Chaos
To understand the universe, we have to look at the interconnectedness of every part within this vast system
Leona
Rumors about vampires have townspeople talking in these linked stories
Illustration by Gonkar Gyatso
One Refuge, One Planet
Homage to Yum Chenmo, the Great Mother
About the Cover
The cover design draws inspiration from the intricate, interconnected networks inherent in nature.

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