The Mindfulness Bell is a journal of the art of mindful living. To be mindful means to dwell deeply in the present moment, to be aware of what is going on within and around us. Practicing mindfulness cultivates understanding, love, compassion, and joy. This practice helps us to take care of and transform suffering in our lives and in our society. ..continued New Searchable Sangha Directory After many moons, we are happy to announce the unfolding of our new Sangha Directory. It is searchable and includes both USA and International Sanghas. It was the work of many hands and we would like to express our gratitude to our team of volunteers.   Subscribe for yourself, your family, or your Sangha, or make a donation to support the Mindfulness Bell.

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The Autumn 2011 issue is a beautiful and inspiring collection of Dharma sharing. In Living Practice, Thich Nhat Hanh responds to questions about creating healthy relationships, managing feelings of superiority and inferiority, and protecting ourselves with mindfulness. The EIAB Sangha shares Applied Ethics for Educators, a proposal for bringing mindfulness into schools on a large scale. Subscribers will find a colorful bouquet of teachings in this issue:

Sister Trai Nghiem, a novice nun, shares about her
former career as a professional violinist

Dharma teacher Eileen Kiera discusses mindfulness practice enriched by physical illness

Brother Phap Nguyen writes about the birth of the Asian Institute for Applied Buddhism in Hong Kong

Mindfulness Ireland looks forward to Thay's visit in April 2012

Practitioners reflect on their decision to receive the Mindfulness Trainings


May these offerings nourish our collective peace and awakening.