Find a Better Balance; Tara Brach on connecting to compassion; The power of real love

 

08.11.2020

Finding a Better Balance Equanimity protects us from emotional overreaction and allows us to rest in a bigger perspective. Christiane Wolf on how to cultivate it.

The Power of Real Love: A Conversation with Sharon Salzberg and bell hooks How do we bring more love into our lives? Sharon Salzberg and bell hooks sat down with Lion’s Roar’s Melvin McLeod for a special discussion on love.

When Sadness Rages Like Fire Pema Khandro Rinpoche shares the life of the Tibetan yogi Shabkar, whose practice and teachings were inseparable from loss and grief. From the Summer 2020 issue of Buddhadharma.

Wayne Shorter, Rogue Philosopher Rod Meade Sperry looks at the life, art, and Buddhism of the jazz great Wayne Shorter.

What If This Is It? Throughout her life, GaBrilla Ballard has often vacillated between the extremes of grasping and pushing away. In a seemingly mundane moment, she finds the beauty of the center.

From Blame to Love We humans are gifted at finding fault. Buddhist teacher Tara Brach teaches us how we can connect to compassion instead.

How to Practice Deep Relaxation Relaxing the mind is a big goal of Buddhist practice, but to do that you need to relax your body as well. Sister Chan Khong teaches us a three-step practice to access a deep restfulness that rivals sleep.