Author: Venerable Thich Minh An
Lasers, ladders and a leap: Photos of the week as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
The BBC’s “photos of the week” offer a poignant glimpse into our shared human experience. These images, capturing moments of lasers, ladders, and leaps, reflect both profound joy a
‘The hostages meant I got out’: Freed Palestinian prisoner welcomes Gaza deal as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
Here at Lotus Bloom Monastery, we hear news of the world’s suffering. The BBC reports on Bushra al-Tawil, a journalist, now a freed Palestinian prisoner. Her release comes as part
US debt would increase under Harris and soar under Trump – study as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
Here in our Coastal Valley Orchard, the morning mist often reminds me of impermanence. We hear news of a significant national debt increase under both US presidential candidates. T
UK foreign secretary repeats ceasefire call as Israel continues to pummel Gaza as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
Each morning at Lotus Bloom Monastery, we prune the orchard rows in quiet contemplation. Meanwhile, across the sea, world leaders repeat another urgent ceasefire call as heavy bomb
Review: Catching up with Doctor Who and Ncuti Gatwa’s stellar freshman season as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
In our quiet coastal orchard, autumn apples fall softly to the earth each afternoon. We watch the orchard shed its burden with effortless grace. Modern television rarely mirrors th
Stabbed Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
Early morning fog rests gently upon the plum trees at Lotus Bloom Monastery. We sweep the stone pathways in quiet rhythm. News reaches our valley regarding the stabbed Australian b
AI fakes raise election risks as lawmakers and tech companies scramble to catch up as reflected on by Venerable Thich Minh An
Each morning at Lotus Bloom Monastery, the coastal fog settles softly over our apple trees. In this quiet orchard, we learn to look deeply through mist and shadow. Meanwhile, moder