Our new issue hits newsstands next week. In this, the first of three new Shambhala Sun Audio clips, editor in chief Melvin McLeod previews the issue, discussing its theme of “Buddhist Wisdom for Difficult Times,” and, one of the funniest articles ever published in the magazine.

To listen, just click this player:

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And to listen to Part Two, in which Melvin looks at two features from the magazine that address how corporations and individuals can make the world a better place via Buddhist principles, click here.

In Part Three, Melvin explains the philosophy that informs the design of the magazine, as exemplified in the issue’s “Best of Art & Artists” retrospective, and tells us what to expect in the November 2009 issue. To listen, click here.

You can browse also the entire September issue on our Current Issue page.