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Jeremy David Engels

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Professor of Democracy, Ethics, and Rhetoric + Mindfulness teacher and scholar + co-owner of Yoga Lab. Author of 6 books including On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World (Parallax 2026) and Living Namaste (2026).

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Meditating on the connectedness of life could help reunite a divided country – here’s how ‘interbeing’ works Meditation can change our perceptions about things we encounter in our daily lives − revealing the interconnectedness of reality.

Give this article a read if you’re burned out and looking for a new way to imagine democracy.

“Life is a shared project, and all of us benefit when we cooperate to ensure that there is less suffering, and more joy, in the world.”

How might things be different if we took this sentiment seriously?

10.12.2025 15:25 — 👍 28    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 2

Hello! I think we briefly met at the OI retreat in 2024 (that’s when this picture was taken). I loved your dharma talk, and it’s really nice to connect here. Hope to see you at the OI retreat next summer! Till then, take good care, always happy to chat.

10.12.2025 23:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Meditating on the connectedness of life could help reunite a divided country – here’s how ‘interbeing’ works Meditation can change our perceptions about things we encounter in our daily lives − revealing the interconnectedness of reality.

Give this article a read if you’re burned out and looking for a new way to imagine democracy.

“Life is a shared project, and all of us benefit when we cooperate to ensure that there is less suffering, and more joy, in the world.”

How might things be different if we took this sentiment seriously?

10.12.2025 15:25 — 👍 28    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 2
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Meditating on the connectedness of life could help reunite a divided country – here’s how ‘interbeing’ works Meditation can change our perceptions about things we encounter in our daily lives − revealing the interconnectedness of reality.

New article just published in @theconversation.com

Let me know what you think!

#democracy #mindfulness #thichnhathanh #plumvillage

04.12.2025 15:48 — 👍 20    🔁 4    💬 3    📌 1
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Meditating on the connectedness of life could help reunite a divided country – here’s how ‘interbeing’ works Meditation can change our perceptions about things we encounter in our daily lives − revealing the interconnectedness of reality.

“Life is a shared project, and all of us benefit when we cooperate to ensure that there is less suffering, and more joy, in the world.”

What would happen if we made this sentiment the foundation of democracy?

Give this article a read if you’re curious about a better democratic future.

05.12.2025 14:38 — 👍 34    🔁 8    💬 2    📌 3

Thank you my friend. Agreed!

04.12.2025 19:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

One of my favorite quotes for sure! He was a true teacher.

04.12.2025 18:53 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Meditating on the connectedness of life could help reunite a divided country – here’s how ‘interbeing’ works Meditation can change our perceptions about things we encounter in our daily lives − revealing the interconnectedness of reality.

New article just published in @theconversation.com

Let me know what you think!

#democracy #mindfulness #thichnhathanh #plumvillage

04.12.2025 15:48 — 👍 20    🔁 4    💬 3    📌 1
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Hi friends, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh’s Parallax Press is having a big sale through Dec 2–40% off all books with code PRESENT40. This includes my forthcoming book On Mindful Democracy. If you’re interested in how mindfulness can enrich democracy and help nurture justice and joy, give it a preorder!

01.12.2025 22:07 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

It does! And the type isn’t teeny, thankfully! Hope you’re doing well my friend.

30.11.2025 16:55 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Thanks! I hope that you enjoy it. I’ll be doing some podcasts and other events when the book comes out, and I’ll keep everyone posted here about that. Take good care, happy to be walking the path with you!

30.11.2025 14:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

You’re the best! Mind sharing my post? Hoping to get word out there. Take good care my friend!

29.11.2025 22:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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On Mindful Democracy – Parallax Press An antidote to political burnout and civic despair: drawing on mindfulness and modern wisdom to cultivate resilience, healthy engagement, and skillful presence in turbulent times

Hi friends—my new book On Mindful Democracy is forthcoming with Thich Nhat Hanh’s Parallax Press. It’s a book for activists and resisters who care deeply about democracy and want to save it.

Through Dec 2 it’s 40% off with code PRESENT40. Only $10!

Get a free book with $25 purchase, so buy 2!

29.11.2025 22:24 — 👍 38    🔁 8    💬 4    📌 2

Well said!

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Sign in coffee shop that says all races religions countries of origin sexual identities genders abilities are welcome and safe here.

Sign in coffee shop that says all races religions countries of origin sexual identities genders abilities are welcome and safe here.

Friends—I don’t care about the bluster of blowhards and bullies. You belong, just as you are, and I’m glad you’re here.

The unity that suppresses community is not true unity. The oneness that denies diversity is not true oneness. The strength build on hate is not true strength.

20.11.2025 12:38 — 👍 72    🔁 19    💬 3    📌 2

Right????!!!!

20.11.2025 00:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you my friend! Preorders, esp on Amazon, go a long ways toward determining whether or not bookstores stock a particular book. Really appreciate the support!

15.11.2025 23:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World 250 years after the US Declaration of Independence, this incisive Declaration of dependence is a timely, tender, and transformative guide for citizens who care deeply about the world but feel disill...

What would happen if democracy started with a Declaration of Interdependence?

“On Mindful Democracy is a profoundly wise and timely offering…This book is a balm for weary spirits and a guiding light for those longing to heal our fractured world—from the inside out.”—Tara Brach

#mindfulness

15.11.2025 22:58 — 👍 37    🔁 13    💬 1    📌 0

Thank you my friend! Hope that you are doing well.

15.11.2025 22:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks! Hope you pre-order and then enjoy it—stay turned for updates about podcasts and events. The press designed the cover—I wanted something that echoed and evoked 18th century pamphlets. The symbols here look like common 18th century printing and evoke the stars on the flag—I think at least!

15.11.2025 19:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Thanks my friend! Hope you pre-order and like the book! Will keep everyone here posted about upcoming podcast and media appearances. Take good care!

15.11.2025 03:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks my friend! Hope you pre-order and like the book! Will keep everyone here posted about upcoming podcast and media appearances. Take good care!

15.11.2025 03:25 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks! It seems like you’re doing really great work, too! I’ve taught about leadership and heroism in my classes on mindfulness and democracy. Glad to connect and excited to read your work!

15.11.2025 02:52 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Here’s the cover to my forthcoming book—what do you think, friends?
Amazing to work with @parallax.org

The book is for anyone who cares about democracy and wants to do what they can to promote both inner and outer freedom.

Will keep you posted about upcoming events!

#mindfulness #democracy

13.11.2025 13:09 — 👍 52    🔁 11    💬 5    📌 1

Well said!

10.11.2025 12:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Today is a good day to…

Take a mindful breath.
Feel the earth under your feet.
Be where you are.

As you breathe in, say to yourself, I know that I am breathing in.
As you breathe out, say to yourself, I know that I am breathing out.

Repeat as needed. And it will be needed repeatedly.

09.11.2025 13:25 — 👍 39    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks! Hope you preorder it and enjoy! Take good care my friend.

08.11.2025 16:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks my friend! Hope you’re doing well!

07.11.2025 23:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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On Mindful Democracy – Parallax Press An antidote to political burnout and civic despair: drawing on mindfulness and modern wisdom to cultivate resilience, healthy engagement, and skillful presence in turbulent times

We deserve a better democracy than this! If you agree, pre-order my new book On Mindful Democracy from Thich Nhat Hanh’s Parallax Press. Here, I forward a radical vision of democracy grounded in everyday acts of #mindfulness, #community, and mutual care.

20% off discount code: MINDFUL20

07.11.2025 14:42 — 👍 36    🔁 20    💬 0    📌 1

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