Why Compassion Can Be Challenging—But Ultimately Rewarding
In order to practice boundless compassion, we need to be willing to feel uncomfortable.
Scott Tusa
Scott Tusa is a Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation teacher, practice advisor to Tsoknyi Rinpoche’s Pundarika Sangha, and a former monk who has studied in the Gelugpa and Nyingma traditions.
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Deliberately take joy in someone else’s gain and discover who that impacts most.
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Online Courses
Online Course
Training the Mind: Lojong and Mindfulness
Lojong, an ancient approach for training the mind, is a relational practice in which we cultivate a wise, humble, and loving approach to life. This online course is a practical guide to lojong training.
At the heart of this course is a key Buddhist text, Eight Verses of Mind Training. Over six weeks, Scott Tusa will unpack the profound wisdom within this short text, which is considered to be a complete resource for a compassionate and awakened life.
Dharma Talks
Opening Your Heart: Exploring the Four Boundless States as a Pathway to Meaningful Transformation
For Meditation Month 2024, teacher Scott Tusa will guide us through the four boundless states.
How to Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with a Buddhist Teacher
Committing to a guru can involve considerable risks, but when approached with care, honesty, and critical discernment, the relationship can yield powerful insights. Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation teacher Scott Tusa guides us through the benefits…
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