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NYer, NYT & more. TRAVELING IN BARDO: THE ART OF LIVING IN AN IMPERMANENT WORLD out 9/9 ‪from @grandcentralpub.bsky.social/Hachette. "Both gemstone and touchstone, this book is a gift." - Elizabeth Gilbert linktr.ee/anntashislater anntashislater.com

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Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Jun 12

My book, TRAVELING IN BARDO: THE ART OF LIVING IN AN IMPERMANENT WORLD (Hachette, 9/9), is available for pre-order!

"A rich and freewheeling meditation on life, death, and impermanence." - Publisher's Weekly

Pre-order here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ann-t...
@hachetteus.bsky.social

Traveling in Bardo

A luminous guide to navigating transition and impermanence rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of bardo. In a world where nothing lasts forever, how d...

www.hachettebookgroup.com

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · 2d

"Within whatever order we create, there are things we can’t control . . . and we can live with them rather than struggle."

In my new essay for Oprah Daily, I write about how Japanese wisdom helped me come to terms with losing my beloved dog, Mac.

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · 7d

It was a joy to connect with SF Bay Area booksellers who are bringing TRAVELING IN BARDO into readers' hands. From City Lights to Kepler's to Green Apple to the launch at Book Passage, I'm grateful to the Bay Area literary world for embracing my book with so much heart!
#supportindiebookstores

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · 10d

Another full house!
Deepest thanks to Sylvia Boorstein for our beautiful conversation about TRAVELING IN BARDO, to Book Passage in Corte Madera for the warm welcome, and to all who joined us on Saturday. What a joy to reflect together on impermanence, presence, and the stories that shape our lives.

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · 17d

I talked with Elizabeth Gilbert about her new book, ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER, aligning with your true nature, and why she isn't done learning and growing.

This is the latest conversation in my series about bardo and the art of living in @tricyclemag.bsky.social.

tricycle.org/article/find...

Finding Freedom in the Flow of Life

Ann Tashi Slater talks with best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert about coming into alignment with your true nature and why she isn’t done learning and growing.

tricycle.org

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · 28d

NYC friends — I’d love to see you tonight!
📍 6 PM at Rizzoli Bookstore (1133 Broadway)
I’ll be talking with Dani Shapiro about TRAVELING IN BARDO, with Q&A and signing.
#authorevent #nycevents

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Sep 2

In one week, TRAVELING IN BARDO launches! Join me for an event in NYC, online, or the Bay Area. Columbia will be in person/online, and California Institute of Integral Studies is fully online.

Seating is limited - register now! Details, RSVPs, and pre-order: www.anntashislater.com/traveling-in...

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Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 28

NYC friends — I’ll be at Rizzoli Bookstore Sept 10 with Dani Shapiro to launch my new book, TRAVELING IN BARDO. Would love to see you there! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/traveling-...

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 25

I'm thrilled to share these words from Bianca Bosker, whose curiosity, wit, and brilliance are an inspiration! Deep gratitude for her generous support.

TRAVELING IN BARDO comes out Sept 9 from Balance/Hachette. Pre-order: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ann-t...

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 22

Excited to be in conversation with Tricycle editor-in-chief James Shaheen at Tibet House on Sept 16! Thank you to Tricycle and Tibet House for hosting this special evening. 🙏
@tricyclemag.bsky.social
Register here: tricycle.org/events/trave...

Tricycle: The Buddhist Review @tricyclemag.bsky.social · Aug 11

Join us at Tibet House in New York City on Tuesday, September 16 at 6 p.m. for a Q&A and book signing with author and Tricycle contributing editor
@anntashislater.bsky.social!

Don’t miss out, register today!

Traveling in Bardo: An Event with Ann Tashi Slater

Join us for a Q&A and book signing for Ann Tashi Slater’s "Traveling in Bardo: The Art of Living in an Impermanent World."

tricycle.org

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Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 22

✨My book tour!

9.10 Rizzoli w/ Dani Shapiro
9.12 Modern Tibetan Studies Program, Columbia U, w/ Lauran Hartley
9.16 Tibet House w/ James Shaheen
9.18 CA Institute of Integral Studies w/ Fernando Ona
9.27 Book Passage, Corte Madera, w/ Sylvia Boorstein

RSVP: www.anntashislater.com/traveling-in...

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 21

The finished copies of TRAVELING IN BARDO have arrived! I couldn't have done it without my faithful writing assistant.

Out Sept. 9 from Balance/Hachette—and available now for pre-order: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ann-t...

#TravelinginBardo #booknews

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 18

Melissa Febos is one of the fiercest, most brilliant writers I know, with a gift for seeing straight to the heart of things. I'm grateful for her generous words about TRAVELING IN BARDO. @melissafebos.bsky.social

Out 9/9 from Balance/Hachette! Pre-order: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ann-t...

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Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thrilled to see TRAVELING IN BARDO in Lion's Roar's "Books in Brief," and grateful to be in such good company! @lionsroar.com

Read here: www.lionsroar.com/books-in-bri...

TRAVELING IN BARDO is coming September 9 from Balance/Hachette. Pre-order here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ann-t...

Books in Brief: September 2025

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

www.lionsroar.com

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 11

Honored and thrilled to share these words from Sharon Salzberg, whose profound, beautiful teachings have shaped my journey. @sharonsalzberg.bsky.social

TRAVELING IN BARDO comes out September 9 from Balance/Hachette. Pre-order here: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ann-t...

#sharonsalzberg #bardo

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 7

A midday moment for stillness and reflection, in the midst of a constantly changing world.

#tokyodiaries #impermanence #payattention #howtolive #mindfullife #lifetransformation #artofliving #changeyourstory #authenticliving #betweenspaces #intentionallife #creativelife #creativelifestyle

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 4

...she gives us a map (just when we most need one!) of how to not only survive but thrive in times of great upheaval and uncertainty. Both gemstone and touchstone, this book is a gift.”

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 4

“Brilliant and compassionate, philosophical and practical, Ann Tashi Slater takes us on a modern-day journey through bardo. Drawing upon ancient tradition, her family’s deep lineage within Tibetan Buddhism, and her own experiences of unexpected grief and joy...

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Aug 4

Deepest gratitude to Elizabeth Gilbert for her generous words about TRAVELING IN BARDO, which capture so much of what I hoped my book might offer. I'm sharing an excerpt here--full version in the thread below.
@lizgilbert.bsky.social

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Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Jul 25

End of week. Still lots to do with deadlines looming, but my writing assistant reminds me what it's all about: moving through the world with gratitude and joy (especially after a walk). Have a great weekend!

#dogmuse #gratitudepractice #impermanence #travelinginbardo #artofliving

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Jul 23

It's such an honor to receive these words from one of my literary heroes. Sandra Cisneros has long been an inspiration to me and I'm so grateful for her support of my book!

TRAVELING IN BARDO launches September 9 and is available for pre-order now: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ann-t...

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Jul 14

I've admired Dani Shapiro for a long, long time, and it's a dream come true to see her name on the cover of my book. Thank you Dani, beautiful soul and fellow bardo traveler, for your stunning foreword. Can't wait for you all to read it!

TRAVELING IN BARDO, coming Sept. 9 from Balance/Hachette.

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thrilled and honored that TRAVELING IN BARDO has been selected as a September 2025 "Must Read" by the Next Big Idea Club -- curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink! @nextbigidea.bsky.social

#nextbigideaclub #travelinginbardo #mustread #nonfictionbooks #howtolive

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Jul 1

I talked with poet and writer Maggie Smith about finding possibility in between-states and the freedom of having your life implode.

Illustration by Harriet Lee-Merrion. @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social @tricyclemag.bsky.social
tricycle.org/article/on-n...

#creativelife #authorinterview

On Not-Knowing and Making This Place Beautiful

Ann Tashi Slater talks with best-selling author Maggie Smith about finding possibility in intermediate states and the freedom of having your life implode.

tricycle.org

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Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Jun 25

It's a wrap! Just finished recording the audiobook for TRAVELING IN BARDO: THE ART OF LIVING IN AN IMPERMANENT WORLD (Hachette 9/9).

To pre-order: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ann-t...

“A rich and freewheeling meditation on life, death, and impermanence.” – Publishers Weekly

#audiobook

Ann Tashi Slater @anntashislater.bsky.social · Jun 12

Traveling in Bardo

A luminous guide to navigating transition and impermanence rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of bardo. In a world where nothing lasts forever, how d...