Compassion Practice for the Los Angeles Wildfires with Diana Winston
In this video talk and guided practice, UCLA Mindful director Diana Winston shares how compassion practice can support those facing the devastating wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.
How Personal Grief Connects Us to Shared Compassion
Laura Johnson’s eight-month-old cat died as the 2018 California wildfires destroyed nearby homes. She reflects on how her deeply personal loss opened her heart to society’s shared humanity.
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Mindful Cooking with Chef Bryant Terry
How can all communities thrive? Bryant Terry on the importance of cooking mindfully.
5 Tips for Mindful Journaling
James C. Hopkins on how—through writing—you can find the flow of awareness, free of judgment.
How to Practice Mindful Eating For Happiness
Paulina Lamas Morales shares how eating mindfully can transform every meal into a practice of connection with yourself, others, and the planet.
A Self-compassion Meditation to Be Kind to Yourself
A three-step contemplation from Kristin Neff to give yourself the compassion you need (and deserve).
Feed the Right Wolf
Pema Chödrön describes the process of looking compassionately and honestly at our own minds. In the end, she says, freeing ourselves from anger and hostility comes down to choosing which wolf we want to feed.
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Deep Dive
Spiritual Friendship
“Noble friends are the whole of the holy life,” the historical Buddha taught. Read up on Buddhism’s notion of the kalyanamitta, or spiritual friend. Do you know how to recognize one? Do you know how to be one?
Spiritual Friendship Is the Path
Each one of us, says David Viafora, can be a kalyana mitra, or “spiritual friend.” Here’s how.
How Am I Doing?
From time to time, says Anyen Rinpoche, it’s important to take an honest look at yourself and ask, how am I doing on the Buddhist path?
Sangha Is More than a Community
Thich Nhat Hanh explains that sangha is more than a community, it’s a deep spiritual practice.
Buddhist Wisdom for Working with Political Division with Tania Israel
Dr. Tania Israel, Professor of Counseling Psychology and Associate Dean for DEI at the University of California, Santa Barbara, offers invaluable insights on bridging political divides with compassion.
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The Secret Lives of Buddhist Scholars with Pierce Salguero
Dr. Pierce Salguero speaks about a survey he conducted among Buddhist studies scholars, providing an insightful look into the changing landscape of Buddhist scholarship.
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