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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · 3h

Diwali is an opportunity for all of us -- whether or not we are Hindu -- to pause, cleanse, and renew. #hindu #diwali #vedic #mysticism #contemplation #spirituality #meditation #booksky

Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · 6d

The Tuesday clashes in Gaza were a glimpse of what is to come. Turf wars and new militias rising from the ashes will make Gaza the new Beirut. My 2-cents-worth on CBC’s The National. New edition of America & Israel - including Gaza - out Oct. 30. #gaza #palestine #islam #israel #booksky

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · 11d

We may not be able to isolate ourselves in contemplation for three months, but the Buddhist Rain Retreat offers us a chance to pause and, as Thich Nhat Hahn - and Bobby McFerrin! - told us, be happy. #thichnhathanh #buddhism #theravada #zen #contemplation #meditation #booksky

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · 12d

For Western Buddhists, Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu is where it all began. And Nick Ribush was among those who laid the seeds. #LYWA #kopan #fpmt #buddhism #kathmandu #tibet #gelug #vajrayana #mysticism #spirituality #lamayeshe #lamazoparinpoche #booksky

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · 19d

Each version of Truth fits the time, place, and audience. #skybooks #mysticism #mystic #vedanta #vedic #hindu #spirituality #tradition #religion #swamiatmarupananda #atmarupananda

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · 20d

This weekend! #booksky #mysticism #spirituality @buddhaatthegaspump #kabbalah #vedanta #catholic #meditation

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · 25d

The voices that one hears between the lines if you are open to their call. And you?

Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · 26d

Words of wisdom from kabbalahist and scholar Jill Hammer
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In Their Own Words: Jill Hammer, Jewish Bard

YouTube video by Lawrence Pintak, Author

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · 28d

Many traditions have "inner" meanings known to those on the mystic path. The kabbalists offer their interpretation of the meaning of Rosh Hashanah. For more, read my profile of Jill Hammer in Lessons from the Mountaintop. #mystic #mysticism #kabbalah #judaism #roshhashana #roshhashanah #booksky

Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Sep 21

For Druids, Wiccans, and other Pagans, the harvest festival of Mabon is another important seasonal rite of passage, as Emma Restall Orr reminds us. She is one of the mystics profiled in Lessons from the Mountaintop. youtube.com/shorts/TgBQa... #spirituality #mysticism #pagan #druid #wicca #booksky

Honoring Mabon

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Sep 20

I researched and wrote each chapter separately so I was immersed on their particular energies for many months. Each impacted me in its own way. If you read it, would be interested to know which touched you most.

Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Sep 19

Wonderful review of "Lessons" by the incomparable @isabellealcrossley. I particularly loved that she sensed the different energies of each chapter! #booksky #spirituality #mysticism
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Book review- Lessons from the Mountaintop by Lawrence Pintak-

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Sep 11

Chinese-funded?

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Fascinating findings for those familiar with the intracies of #Shi’a politics of the past half century and their impact on #MiddleEast events. As with JFK and the US, there’s an alternate history history to be written if Musa Al Sada had survived.

Musa al Sadr: Body seen in Libyan mortuary could solve 50-year mystery of vanished religious leader

Compelling evidence to suggest Lebanese Shia leader Musa al-Sadr was killed in Libya is uncovered by BBC.

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Aug 25

Never thought I would be talking about mysticism and Trump in the same breath! Two books hitting the market. Couldn’t be more different. Suggestions on how I simultaneously promote them? @ibtauris.bsky.social @bloomsburypol.bsky.social #islam #middleeast #mysticism #spirituality #muslims #booksky

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Aug 25

Coming to a bookseller near you!

Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies @bloomsburypol.bsky.social · Aug 25

Look out for the release of the paperback of America & Islam by @lpintak.bsky.social. 📕 Hitting bookshelves in October 2025!

🛒 Pre-order your copy bit.ly/43MkpQf

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Aug 19

The Traveling Nunk has parked in #NOLA. #buddhism #booksky #thichnhathahn #bhikkuni #zen

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Aug 18

What was the genesis of Lessons from the Mountaintop? My conversation with the publisher: sentientpublications.com/blogs/news/a... #booksky #meditation #mysticism #authors

Author Spotlight: Lawrence Pintak

Lawrence Pintak is a journalist, scholar, and lifelong explorer of both global politics and spiritual traditions. An award-winning former CBS News Middle East correspondent with a PhD in Islamic Studi...

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Aug 11

The “personal gods” of the world’s religions are like icebergs rising from, and melting back into what Ramakrishna called “the all-encompassing Divinity” that is “like a vast shoreless ocean.” Learn more in Lessons from the Mountaintop. #booksky #ramakrishna #vedanta #hindu #buddhism #sufi #kabbalah

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Aug 10

Thanks @robinreed.bsky.social !!

Robin Reed @robinreed.bsky.social · Aug 5

Just arrived today!

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Aug 9

Who needs cocktails for a book launch when you can do it under sail? Lessons from the Mountaintop is at sea in Greece and now available in the US. International release coming soon. #booksky #mystics #spirituality #greece #sailing @sentientmedia.org

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Aug 1

The wait is over! Available now in the U.S., global release coming soon! Order link in bio 🥳 #booksky #mysticism #meditation #spirituality

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thank much to @lionsroar.com for the book shout-out. Nice birthday present! #buddhism #booksky www.lionsroar.com/books-in-bri...

Books in Brief: September 2025

Jessica Little reviews a new batch of Buddhist books for September.

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Jul 27

Thanks much. Video now uploaded!

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Lawrence Pintak (Author) @lpintak.bsky.social · Jul 27

Excuse the double post; forgot to upload video! BS doesn't allow edits...