From The Intelligent Optimist Magazine Fall/Winter 2016 In this age of wild politicians and violent, disrespectful debates, it’s a sign of hope that someone like the Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh—also known as “The other Dalai Lama”—is so popular with so many people. … [Read more...] about Inspiration: Finding truth is not the same as finding happiness
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What a long, strange trip its been
Frank Ferrante allowed a film crew to record his transformation from obese drug addict to clean, serene grad student. Now he’s coming soon to a theatre near you. Josey Duncan | September 2008 issue One cold, rainy evening in 2006, Frank Ferrante wandered into Café Gratitude in … [Read more...] about What a long, strange trip its been