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Life Examined

Follow this Hindu nun’s advice on quieting your mind in anxious times

It's often contemplatives — like monks, nuns, or meditators — that have the most to say about living a meaningful life.

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By Jonathan Bastian • Apr 24, 2020 • 1 min read

It's often contemplatives — like monks, nuns, or meditators — that have the most to say about living a meaningful life. So in these uncertain times, it seems fitting to hear from two such people: a Hindu nun and Tibetan Buddhist teacher.

They both say there are profound benefits in learning to sit quietly with yourself. After a little practice, you might find you’re more connected to the natural world around you — and a little less lonely.

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    Jonathan Bastian

    Host, Life Examined

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    Pravrajika Vrajaprana

    A disciple of Swami Prabhavananda and a Vedanta nun at the Vedanta Society of Southern California’s Sarada Convent for more than 30 years

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    Elizabeth Namgyel

    Tibetan Buddhist teacher, author, host of the podcast “Open Question”

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