Via Tricycle: How to Cultivate an Unshakable Inner Peace

 With so much chaos swirling around our world, many of us are experiencing waves of heightened anxiety, fear, anger, grief, despair, loneliness, and other difficult emotions. 

It’s easy to get swept up in the storm, but the teachings of Buddhism remind us that even in the midst of external chaos we can cultivate an unshakable inner peace. We can’t change what’s happening in the world, but we can choose to stay present no matter what’s going on around us. 

Mindfulness can act as an anchor, helping us to stay steady through these turbulent times. In our August Dharma Talk series, “Overcoming Difficult Emotions in a Chaotic World,” Bhante Buddharakkhita, a Ugandan Buddhist teacher, monk, and author, offers a series of mindfulness practices for navigating whatever emotional states may be arising for you right now.  

Watch the four-part series to better understand the roots of difficult emotions and learn how to apply mindfulness to overcome them.

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Also this week:

• Aging as a Spiritual Practice starts September 14! Join Zen teacher and author Lewis Richmond for a six-week course on finding ease in the process of growing older.
   
• In a new essay for the Fall 2020 issue, Stephen Batchelor considers the benefits of contemplating the extinction of humankind.
   
• Two chief architects of the Paris Climate Agreement say the first step to saving the planet is changing our mindset—and embracing an attitude of “gritty optimism.”
   
• Find instant relief and resilience during difficult moments with the short and sweet practices featured in our new podcast, For the Moment.