Beginners Mind News Today

It’s absolutely necessary for everyone to believe in nothing. But I don’t mean “void-ness”—there IS something. There is something.

Memorial Day weekend is often thought of as the kick-off to summer, but in Northern Nevada we know that the weather is a fickle creature. The weather should be dryer and warmer as the weekend progresses but have back-up plans for your bar-be-que, just in case.

In the contemporary landscape of skepticism and analytical rigor, advocating for naivety over cynicism might appear unconventional.

It may be Monday, but the next one on the way is Christmas. If you still have some loved ones on your holiday shopping list, the Craft Fair at the Carson Mall is sure to have something for everyone. Monday also means football. Watch the Falcons take on the Buccaneers at Living the Good Life.

It’s time for a new week, but unfortunately, the air conditions are just more of the same. The summer’s wildfire season just seems to be getting worse. As the smoky air settles in the valley, you’ll need to be much more cautious about your outdoor activity.

Last week was a little nutty with a holiday smack-dab in the middle. Now it’s back to the grind. Get the kids out of the house for some fun at the Carson City Library. Today you’ll find ‘Beat the Heat with Happy Notes’ for the younger ones, but there are activities for every age.

Looking to beat stagnation? A Zen Buddhism concept called “Shoshin” can inject some fresh, actionable thinking for your radio station.

The past year proved big, unavoidable changes can happen in an instant: we don’t need to go to an office to be productive, mental health is a priority, and DEI is no longer a box that is checked.

By Eman Ali Beginner’s Mind  is a special project from Buddhistdoor Global collecting insightful essays written by US college students who have attended experiential-learning-based courses related to Buddhism. Some of the authors identify as Buddhists, for others it is their first encounter with the Buddhadharma. All are sharing reflections and impressions on what they’ve learned, how it has impacted their lives, and how they might continue to engage with the teaching. My curiosity about...