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Tyson Amir, a hip hop artist inspired by Islamic faith

May 14, 2015—Islam has a rich artistic heritage of architecture, design, music, painting, and poetry. Muslim poets like Rumi and Hafez are famous for a depth and beauty that defies time. Today, that poetic tradition is still strong. It’s kept alive in what many may perhaps consider an unlikely place—urban America, through the genre of hip hop. Artists like Yasiin Bey - known as Mos Def, Q-tip from Tribe Called Quest, and Lupe Fiasco all identify as Muslim hip hop artists. Their music mostly veers away from rap themes of braggadocio, girls, or… [Read More…]

Filed Under: Islam, Music, Podcast Tagged With: hip hop, Islam

At the Edge

A different approach to death

April 21, 2015—The annual TED conference invites some of the world's most accomplished and eclectic thinkers to share their findings and visions with the world. This year's lineup in Vancouver, Canada … [Read More...]

A meditator on meditating

April 6, 2015—I meditate. Nearly every day since 2008, I’ve pulled out a blue meditation cushion given to me by a friend, crossed my legs and closed my eyes to focus on my breath. My practice … [Read More...]

Mindfulness continued: Stress

April 4, 2015—The evidence is piling up. In study after study, researchers are finding that mindfulness meditation not only promotes overall well being, but can actually improve outcomes for people … [Read More...]

TSE news roundup for 4.01.15

April 1, 2015—Creating new religions is something of a tradition in the United States. The most famous examples are the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Church of Scientology. Then … [Read More...]

Mindfulness is everywhere, Part III: Sleep

March 12, 2015—This week, we’re focusing on meditation and recent studies that suggest it may be good for your health in all sorts of ways. _____________________________ Waking up in the middle of … [Read More...]

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