Welcome dear friend, So honored that you have taken the time to visit. For those who do not know me, my name is Trudy and I’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation for many years. Sitting in stillness has helped me sustain joy through all the ups and downs of life. On this site you’ll find an abundance of… Continue reading
Gender Imbalance in Dharma, Possibilities for a Changing Society, Body Loving Kindness Meditation, May 15, 2020
An Undefended Heart Dharma Talk, 5/10/20
Quarantine as Retreat Dharma Talk, 5/3/20
“These two people are hard to find in the world. Which two? The one who is first to do a kindness, and the one who is grateful and thankful for a kindness done.” — The Buddha, in the Anguttara Nikaya (AN 2:118). The doorbell rings. I stand up from the couch where I work cross-legged… Continue reading
*Audio only Compassion in the Time of Coronavirus Dharma Talk, 4/26/20
Join Trudy Goodman, founding teacher of InsightLA, and Myra Goodman—author, organic farming pioneer and Trudy’s close cousin—for an afternoon devoted to exploring ways to live happily and peacefully in this beautiful, magical world that is also full of intense suffering. We’ll be doing a deep dive into Myra’s new book, Quest for Eternal Sunshine—A Holocaust… Continue reading
Courage During the Coronavirus Dharma Talk, 4/19/20
It’s a beautiful day here in California; new Spring leaves are dancing, flowers tossing their heads in the breeze. Crows and ravens are calling, vultures soaring, warblers, sparrows and songbird friends singing across the clear blue sky. There are more songs in the air. It’s courtship and breeding season, the males are outsinging each other… Continue reading
Trudy Goodman on Ten Percent Happier LIVE with Dan Harris. 4/16/20
The Lion’s Roar of the Dharma Meditation & Talk, 4/12/20