Barry Boyce reports on the growing number of scientists and researchers who are studying how to bring out the best in human nature.
The Pioneer: Jon Kabat-Zinn on working toward a Mindful Society
As creator of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Jon Kabat-Zinn has brought the benefits of meditation practice to thousands of people.
March 2010 Editorial: Why We’re Taking Mindfulness to Heart

Barry Boyce’s Editorial introduction from the March 2010 issue of the Shambhala Sun.
War and Women’s Power
The idea that “if mothers ran the world there would be no war” has been around for quite a while. Now there’s scientific research.
Looking “In the Face of Fear”
Shambhala Sun Senior Editor Barry Boyce shares the backstory about our new book In the Face of Fear: Buddhist Wisdom for Challenging Times
The Mindful Society: Overcoming Shyness
Barry Boyce on overcoming shyness and social anxiety with mindfulness-based stress reduction.
The Mindful Society: Mindful Divorce

Mindful divorce may sound like a contradiction in terms, but that’s what Judge Michele Lowrance tries to practice in her courtroom.
The Mindful Society: Practicing with Cancer
Barry Boyce’s Mindful Society column about Elana Rosenbaum, who used mindfulness practice to help herself through cancer treatment.
Shambhala Sun Audio: On “Practicing With Cancer”
Barry Boyce talks to Elana Rosenbaum, who says mindfulness was the key to her defeating cancer.
Monks in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Vietnamese Monastery Still in Residence
In response to a government eviction notice, Thich Nhat Hanh issued a plea to Buddhists of all traditions to express their support.





