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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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 6 episodes
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's latest book, a meditation on silence based on his experiences at a Catholic monastery.


Sean Illing


Pico Iyer

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How to sink into silence
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as one of 

's books.

Nahlah Ayed


Pico Iyer

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We're not machines. Why should our online world define life?
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as a book he wrote about his experiences in silence.


Pico Iyer

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The Power of Silence: Wisdom on Stillness and Solitude with Pico Iyer
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in the introduction, highlighting 

’s work on inner stillness and the art of stepping back.


Jonathan Fields


Pico Iyer

What 100 Silent Retreats Revealed That Changed His Life | Pico Iyer
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as a recommendation on the value of silence (quoted).

Joanna Penn

Writing At The Wellspring: Tapping The Source Of Your Inner Genius With Matt Cardin
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as 

's latest book, based on his visits to a Benedictine hermitage.


Spencer Bailey


Pico Iyer

Pico Iyer on the Pleasure and Profundity of Silence
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as a book describing his travels to a silent Benedictine retreat.


Gilbert Cruz

The Books We’re Excited About in Early 2025
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as 

's new book.


Rolf Potts


Pico Iyer

Pico Iyer on how solitude, stillness, and silence play an essential counterbalance to the traveling life
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as 

'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


Pico Iyer

How Losing Everything In A Wildfire Led Pico Iyer To Seek Silence
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as a new memoir about the author's experiences and learnings from monastic retreats.


Terry Gross

Best Of: Learning From Silence / Comic Roy Wood Jr.



