The practice of contemplative photography, say Andy Karr and Michael Wood, doesn’t just change the way we take pictures. It changes our view.
Escape
Characters are taken over by their desires and make bad choices—that’s the appeal of noir fiction, says Brian Haycock.
The Oprah Effect
Evelyn C. White gives a critical review of OPRAH: The Gospel of an Icon, by Kathryn Lofton.
Being the Change (May 2011 Editorial)
The editorial introduction to the May 2011 issue of Shambhala Sun Magazine, by Liam Phillips Lindsay, Deputy Editor.
Making Peace in America’s Cities
The Dalai Lama inspires a new generation of urban activists who know that inner and outer peace are one. Barry Boyce on two cities where they’re making a difference.
The Dalai Lama: The Making of a Spiritual Hero
Stephan Talty explores the key events of the Dalai Lama’s early life that made him the world spiritual leader we know today.
Have You Tried Meditation?
He may be at home in the kitchen but famed Zen chef Edward Espe Brown can’t handle the mall. And don’t even mention computers.
You Don’t See Me
Polly Young-Eisenbrath explains how early relationships set us up to fail as couples, but with mindfulness and equanimity we can find love.
Books in Brief – May 2011
Brief summaries of Buddhist books from May 2011.
About a Poem: Jill S. Schneiderman on Donald Rothberg’s “Tomato”
About a Poem: Jill S. Schneiderman analyzes Donald Rothberg’s poem, “Tomato”.









