A Life Well Lived: Developing a Personal Manifesto
ESCAPE THE CUBICLE: Time to take a break from daily life and tend to your dreams. More »
The Big View: Thomas Knierim On Philosophy Worth Spreading
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INTERVIEWS: A traveler/philosopher shares his motivation for creating The Big View, a hub of classic philosophy and new ideas that may be critical for humanity's future. More »
The Freedom to Feel: Is Happiness Our Only Choice?
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CONSCIOUSNESS: Most of us strive for happiness in our lives, as the opposite emotion makes us feel pain. Death certainly looms, but would life be worth living without sadness? More »
Fragile Moment: Pakistan Before the Rise of the Taliban
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TRAVEL STORIES: Traversing the desolation of Pakistan was not a part of Greg Johnson's travel plans. Yet, here he is humbled by a small act of human kindness. More »
The Surprising Wisdom Of Will Smith
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LIFE: A fan-compiled video shares the collected wisdom of Will Smith, revealing the secret to his remarkable success in Hollywood...and life. More »
On the Edge: Why Would a Man Take 40,000 Ecstasy Pills?
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CONSCIOUSNESS: Doctors in London work on a case where a British man consumed tens of thousands of ecstasy pills over a nine-year period. Was the man simply crazy, or was he looking for something he couldn't find? More »
BNT's Best of the Week 11/13/09
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BEST OF THE WEEK: Revenge of the Right Brain, where Americans die abroad, and what to do when you're half-enlightened. All part of the Best of the Week. More »
'Bodhisattva in Metro' Shows Laughter is Contagious
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ESCAPE THE CUBICLE: Sometimes, all it takes to change the day is one person's laughter. More »
Interview: Peter Rodger On Provocative New Film 'Oh My God'
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INTERVIEWS: Filmmaker travels around the world asking "What is God?" The answers are surprising and diverse, just like humanity. More »
It's the End of the World as We Know it: 2012 Smugly Debunked
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POP CULTURE: Critics are debunking myths about 2012 all over the media. But are they coming from the wrong direction? More »
Heroic Travel: The Mythic Art of Homecoming
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SPIRITUAL TRAVEL: In this final installment of a three-part essay, the Hero’s Journey concludes with Joseph Campbell’s insight on how to reclaim home. More »
Project Explorer Asks: What Does it Mean to be a Global Citizen?
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VIDEO CLIPS: Here's your chance to make a video and let the world know what being a global citizen means to you. More »
The Secret To The Dalai Lama's Popularity
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BUDDHISM: With the goal of inner peace and the charm of a simple monk, what's behind the Dalai Lama's celebrity status? More »
Are Americans Afraid of Overseas Travel?
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TRAVEL NEWS: Overseas travel continues to decline for Americans, while travel to Mexico and Canada is up. Does this have to do with the economic downturn, or deeper issues around cultural ignorance and political awareness? More »
Heroic Travel: Navigating the Mythic Journey
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SPIRITUAL TRAVEL: In part two of a three-part essay, Daniel Harbecke shows travelers how to find their way on the "Hero’s Journey" of Joseph Campbell. More »
Interview: Patrick Shen On The Power Of Death Anxiety
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INTERVIEWS: Filmmaker Patrick Shen shares his thoughts how the fear of death influences ourselves and society in very real ways. More »
Prostitution Rocks! SuperFreakonomics on the Oldest Profession in the World
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POP CULTURE: Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner's new book, Superfreakonomics, attempts to position prostitution in a whole new light. But do they cover the whole story or warp reality? More »
The Ultimate Guide To Vipassana Meditation
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CONSCIOUSNESS: Want to try meditation but unsure where to start? This handy guide to Vipassana (insight) meditation will kickstart your journey on the path to nirvana. More »
Death Becomes Them: Who are the Highest Earning Saints?
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RELIGION: Looks like Hollywood stars aren't the only ones to bring in the big bucks after their death. But when it comes to money and sainthood, are we asking a bit too much of our saviors? More »
A Moment Of Reflection For Women The World Over
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CONSCIOUSNESS: Christine Garvin takes a look at what it means to be a woman in the 21st century, where assault, rape, and slavery are all still employed on a large scale as tactics of oppression. More »
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