The Courage to Be Compassionate
The Dalai Lama’s principal English translator discusses why compassion is fundamental to our basic nature as human beings—and why we tend to resist it.
Thupten Jinpa
Thupten Jinpa is a Buddhist scholar and the Dalai Lama’s principal English interpreter.
The Power of Awareness and Compassion to Transform Our World
Thupten Jinpa, the Dalai Lama’s long-time English translator, explains how Buddhist contemplative wisdom can lead to greater emotional balance and address contemporary challenges in large-scale systems from education to healthcare.
Two Exercises for Turning Intention into Motivation
How do we motivate ourselves to live true to our best aspirations?
Wouldn’t it be better if you practiced the dharma?
The sayings of Kadam master Dromtönpa
Podcasts
A Fearless Heart
Tibetan Buddhist scholar Thupten Jinpa discusses how cultivating the courage to be compassionate can transform our lives and our world.
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