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
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
Our practices, our sense of justice, compassion and caring presence are being challenged by shared suffering and the need for wise and courageous response. We invited some old friends for an online benefit (6/9/20-my birthday) for InsightLA and Black Lives Matter. We were fortunate to have some of the world’s most admired teachers and authors,… Continue reading
Systemic Nature of Suffering in Society Dharma Talk, 6/7/20 (audio only)
Being with Unrest Dharma Talk, 5/31/20
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