
Tricycle Talks: Listen to Buddhist teachers, writers, and thinkers on life's big questions. Hosted by James Shaheen, editor in chief of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, the leading Buddhist magazine in the West. Life As It Is: Join James Shaheen with co-host Sharon Salzberg and learn how to bring Buddhist practice into your everyday life. Tricycle: The Buddhist Review creates award-winning editorial... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualitySpiritualityBuddhism | |||

Thanissaro Bhikkhu is an American Theravada Buddhist monk trained in the Thai forest tradition. He currently serves as abbot of the Metta Forest Monastery in San Diego County and is a frequent contributor to Tricycle. Over the years, he has written e... more
Ada Limón is the author of seven books of poetry, and she recently completed her term as the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. During her tenure as Poet Laureate, Limón undertook a series of projects harnessing poetry to transform our relation... more
Arthur Sze is a poet and translator based in Sante Fe, New Mexico, and he is currently serving as the 25th Poet Laureate of the United States. His new book, Transient Worlds: On Translating Poetry, takes readers through nearly two millennia of poetry... more
Buddhism can often be mischaracterized as encouraging the elimination of emotion. Yet, as scholar Maria Heim points out, feeling is central to Buddhist teachings and practices—in fact, the Buddha presented the four noble truths as being “for one who ... more
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I’ve enjoyed listening to James Shaheen interview Ocean Vuong, Pico Iyer, Kaira Jewel Lingo and Jake Garfield. He formulates intriguing questions and draws out his interviewees. I am moved to make a donation (Dana).
The episode mentioned above was not good. The speaker droned on and on about minuta and trivia.
Tip to all future speakers, just because you find something fascinating, don’t assume your audience also finds it fascinating.
Self awareness!
Mary Francis seems like she bypasses the deep despair in grieving - and how suicide can be an answer to grief
yes it’s just thoughts - but…. that’s how some people deal with it something about her jovial tones do not match the depth of all the loss we all are experiencing today in this violent time -
at least she worked with Roshi Joan
I am grateful that Sharon and James are so generous with their time. I am in a tight financial situation and these episodes are often a lifeline to sanity for me. Thank you. I also deeply appreciate the “outside wisdom” from non-practicing or Buddhist adjacent folks like Oliver Burkeman. I often find their insight more potent than the more “experienced” guests. They consistently provide Beginner’s Mind with care and sincerity. I also would like to give a shoutout to Jay Garfield specifical... more
I was greatly disappointed to hear Kimberly Brown reference the work of Byron Katie in an approving manner. Byron Katie has caused harm and suffering to victims of abuse. Byron Katie is the worst example of a new age charlatan and I didn’t expect to hear her promoted on a Tricycle podcast.
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The content explores various aspects of Buddhism, emphasizing its application to contemporary life through discussions with renowned Buddhist teachers, writers, and thinkers. Topics include grief, mindfulness, identity, and the significance of personal experience within Buddhist practice. Unique conversations often blend traditional Buddhist teachings with modern issues such as mental health, community, and environmental concerns, offering insights into navigating both personal and societal challenges. The approach is likely to resonate with those seeking deeper understanding of the human experience through a spiritual lens, making it a valuable resource for individuals interested in integrating Buddhist principles into their lives.
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Recent guests on Tricycle Talks include:
1. Thanissaro Bhikkhu
2. Arthur Sze
3. Maria Heim
4. Philip Ryan
5. Richard Payne
6. Li-Young Lee
7. Francis Weller
8. Brandon Shimoda
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