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
The ocean has been cold again this week, good weather for the kelp! Did you know that in ideal conditions kelp can grow from 12 inches to 18 inches in one day? Did you know kelp stores carbon as efficiently as tropical rainforests? The kelp in the Pacific Ocean nourishes thousands of species who graze… Continue reading
This morning at dawn I bring cushions outside to sit on the little cement stoop in front of the cottage I’ve rented for over ten years now. It’s peaceful here, but I’m kind of numb after the long drive home from San Rafael yesterday. I know how to be mindful but I feel disconnected, forgetting… Continue reading
Buddhism, Bhakti and Healing Wounds, July 23, 2020
Decades ago in the ’70s the Dalai Lama’s smiling face was on the cover of a newspaper called “The Snow Lion.” The quote under his photo struck me so powerfully that I cut out the cover page and stuck it on a kitchen cupboard where it yellowed and tattered over the years. That piece of… Continue reading
Equanimity and Balance Dharma Talk, 7/12/20
Engaged Buddhism Dharma Talk, 7/5/20
Love, Compassion & Mindfulness Dharma Talk, 6/28/20
On June 26, 2020, “The Midnight Gospel” co-creator Duncan Trussell and I discussed his popular Netflix series. (Episode 4 features my character “Trudy the Barbarian.”) “The Midnight Gospel” is visually wild—alive with bizarre characters. But it also hits, not too lightly, on subjects like meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhism.
Heart Practice Dharma Talk, 6/21/20
The Lens of a Single Story Dharma Talk with Trudy & Allen Weiss, 6/14/20