The Arrow Journal

About

The Arrow Journal explores the relationship among contemplative practice, politics, and activism. Inspired in its founding by the teaching and social vision of meditation master Chögyam Trungpa, The Arrow welcomes the insights of multiple contemplative lineages for achieving a kinder, healthier, and more compassionate world. We encourage dialogue on wisdom and knowledge arising from methods of contemplative inquiry, ways of embodied knowing, and intellectual disciplines. In doing so, The Arrow provides a critical and much needed space for investigating the meeting point of contemplative wisdom and pressing social, political, and environmental challenges.
What’s in a name? In many cultures, the arrow is a traditional image of bravery and precision. Within the speed and chaos of our present world, the arrow symbolizes the courage to define a clear direction for how we might benefit others and society.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 2 x per year

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Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.

Lengths:

Review: Up to 2,000 words.
Article: 5,000 - 8,000 words.
Essay: Up to 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Critical, Mainstream.

Topics:

Economics: General, See guidelines.
Life Sciences: Ecology, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Philosophy: General, See guidelines.
Politics/Political Science: General, See guidelines.
Religion/Spirituality: Spirituality, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Social issues, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

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Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 27 Aug 2026

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