Jubel: How love emerges in the face of disaster; Pema Chödron looks at laziness; Kuan Yin hears the cries of the world

04.21.2020

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She Who Hears the Cries of the World

In Buddhist iconography, compassion is embodied in the bodhisattva Kuan Yin, who is said to manifest wherever beings need help. Engendering such compassion is not only good for others, says Christina Feldman, it is also good for us.

Love Emerges in the Face of Disaster

To be without a reference point is the ultimate loneliness, says Pema Chödrön. It is also called enlightenment.

Life is Tough. Here Are Six Ways to Deal With It

An ancient set of Buddhist slogans offers us six powerful techniques to transform life’s difficulties into awakening and benefit. Zen teacher Norman Fischer guides us through them.

The Lion’s Roar Podcast: Grief and Gratitude with Koshin Paley Ellison and Robert Chodo Campbell

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Looking Into Laziness

Rather than feeling discouraged by laziness, we could get to know laziness profoundly, says Pema Chödrön. This very moment of laziness becomes our personal teacher.

Shelter in the Three Treasures

Vanessa Zuisei Goddard shares how taking refuge in the three treasures of buddha, dharma, and sangha allows us to practice not in spite of trying circumstances, but with them.