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Nadine Levy

The Guardian

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Life is full of suffering – but leaning into moments of pleasure can allow the nervous system to rest

Life is full of suffering – but leaning into moments of pleasure can allow the nervous system to rest

There is a particular Buddhist story that reassured me I had found the right path. The story goes that Prince Siddhartha Gautama was deep in spiritual...

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Nadine Levy

Surviving desire: what Buddhist thought teaches us about our war on want

When I was a kid, I had a designated “junk food drawer”. I remember a particular kind of joy in choosing what I felt like eating: chips,...

23.08.2026 50

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Nadine Levy

I’ve learned not to cling to my beliefs – even the ones that shaped me

At a recent conference, I found myself in conversation with a fellow participant. We were exchanging ideas when I saw his expression shift. He began...

17.05.2026 50

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What if your life turned out to be ordinary? Slow down and relish this – it might even be enchanting

Lately I’ve been playing with a thought experiment: what if I was told the rest of my life would be completely ordinary? Not bad, just unremarkable....

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On these in-between days I’m ‘growing down’, sinking into the present moment and savouring small delights

28.12.2025 50

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Nadine Levy

How can we navigate difficult conversations these holidays? Buddhism offers some guidance

30.11.2025 50

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Nadine Levy

The secret to happiness? Finding joy in others. It’s free, simple and will gladden your heart

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Nadine Levy