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A Flame: Learning from Silence
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Pico Iyer's "Aflame: Learning from Silence" offers a reflective journey into the heart of a silent Benedictine monastery on the Northern California coast.
Iyer, a seasoned travel writer, shares his experiences and observations from decades of visits to this tranquil retreat.
The book delves into the transformative power of silence and solitude, exploring themes of mindfulness, spiritual growth, and the search for inner peace.
Through vivid descriptions and insightful reflections, Iyer invites readers to contemplate the importance of disconnecting from the modern world and embracing moments of quiet contemplation.
The book is a testament to the enduring appeal of monastic life and its potential for personal transformation.
Iyer, a seasoned travel writer, shares his experiences and observations from decades of visits to this tranquil retreat.
The book delves into the transformative power of silence and solitude, exploring themes of mindfulness, spiritual growth, and the search for inner peace.
Through vivid descriptions and insightful reflections, Iyer invites readers to contemplate the importance of disconnecting from the modern world and embracing moments of quiet contemplation.
The book is a testament to the enduring appeal of monastic life and its potential for personal transformation.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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Dave Davies as a memoir about the author's retreats to a Benedictine monastery and experiences with wildfires.
Dave Davies as a memoir about the author's retreats to a Benedictine monastery and experiences with wildfires.
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Mentioned by Sean Illing as 
Pico Iyer 's latest book, a meditation on silence based on his experiences at a Catholic monastery.
Pico Iyer 's latest book, a meditation on silence based on his experiences at a Catholic monastery.
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How to sink into silence
Mentioned by 
Terry Gross as a new memoir about the author's experiences and learnings from monastic retreats.
Terry Gross as a new memoir about the author's experiences and learnings from monastic retreats.22 snips
Best Of: Learning From Silence / Comic Roy Wood Jr.
Mentioned by Terry Gross as Pico Iyer 's new memoir, reflecting on his retreats in a Benedictine monastery and on the wildfire flames that have threatened the monastery and burned down his family home.
Terry Gross as Pico Iyer 's new memoir, reflecting on his retreats in a Benedictine monastery and on the wildfire flames that have threatened the monastery and burned down his family home.20 snips
How Losing Everything In A Wildfire Led Pico Iyer To Seek Silence
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Jonathan Fields in the introduction, highlighting Pico Iyer ’s work on inner stillness and the art of stepping back.
Jonathan Fields in the introduction, highlighting Pico Iyer ’s work on inner stillness and the art of stepping back.
What 100 Silent Retreats Revealed That Changed His Life | Pico Iyer
Mentioned by Spencer Bailey as Pico Iyer 's latest book, based on his visits to a Benedictine hermitage.
Pico Iyer 's latest book, based on his visits to a Benedictine hermitage.
Pico Iyer on the Pleasure and Profundity of Silence
Mentioned by Anne Strain Champs as Pico Iyer 's new memoir, exploring his practice of silent retreats.
Pico Iyer 's new memoir, exploring his practice of silent retreats.
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