The Border States of Compassion
Akil Kumarasamy’s debut novel asks how we can truly understand another’s pain—and at what cost.
Compassion
The Transformative Power of Wise and Compassionate Action
Zen teacher and relational psychoanalyst Joseph Bobrow discusses his new book and vision of expanding the archetype of the enlightened person.
True No-Self
Excerpted from A True Person of No Rank: Awakening Buddha’s Dream to Save the World
Personal Reflections How We Live
Fruit Fly Dharma
A practitioner learns to welcome the unwelcome.
Personal Reflections Compassion
Choosing Compassion
How a daily commitment to compassion can help first responders withstand the day-to-day suffering of the job.
Creative Engagement in an Imperfect World
Instead of resisting an urge to respond or feeling paralyzed by a lack of control, embracing imperfection and cultivating compassion can help us find our way forward.
Meditation Meditation Month 2022
Why Are We So Hard On Ourselves?
We come to terms with our painful past by extending forgiveness to ourselves
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.
Overwhelmed? Pay Attention
Our natural empathy and compassion arises and we’re able to deeply connect with everyone’s struggles and suffering—including our own.
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