For decades, he wrote a syndicated column in The Washington Post promoting nonviolence. That became the subject of a course he taught for nearly 40 years.
Category: Monasteries and Monks
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Colman McCarthy, Journalist Who Waged Peace in the Classroom, Dies at 87
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For Some Nuns, Baking Is an Act of Devotion
In convents across Spain, the tradition of selling sweets is alive and well.
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The Travel Writer’s Dilemma: Share, or Gatekeep?
In today’s overtouristed world, should a professional traveler broadcast his discoveries or hide them away?
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How to Navigate Dubrovnik Without the Crowds
Visitors can get through the stone gates of this medieval city and meander through its cobbled streets without logjams, even in the high season. They can also get far from fellow travelers with easy jaunts to nearby islands.
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88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity.
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Why Do Cats Hold Such Mythic Power in Japan?
A journey through a country where felines are revered, adored and sometimes seen as actual demons.
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Dating Advice From Jay Shetty
The author and podcaster Jay Shetty on how the lessons he learned as a monk shaped his romantic life.
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Date Like a Monk
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:‘We’re not here to impress each other. We’re here to connect.’