Bokra legendre biography examples

Once a month, Tricycle features an article from Inquiring Mind, a Buddhist journal that was in print from 1984–2015 and now has a growing number of back issues archived at inquiringmind.com.

Bokra legendre biography examples

In this month’s selection “Thanks, But No Thanks,” which first appeared in the Spring 2007 issue of Inquiring Mind, philanthropist and storyteller Bokara Legendre reflects on how her approach to giving changed after being surprised by the way Buddhist centers responded to her gifts.

Be sure to check out related articles in the archive, such as Ronna Kabatznick’s article on mindful eating, “Pindabaht, Shabbat and the End of Craving” and Inquiring Mind co-founder Wes Nisker’s “Attitude of Gratitude,” part of his Spring 2010 column.

If you feel so inclined, consider making a donation to help Inquiring Mind continue adding articles to its archive!

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