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Published in Spirituality & Health: Trudy Goodman on the Buddhist Vow to Free All Beings

In an article published in Spirituality & Health in August 2025, Trudy discusses the bodhisattva vows with her cousin, the writer Myra Goodman.

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Published in Lion’s Roar: “Our Precious Human Life & Death”

In an article published in Lion’s Roar in January 2025, Trudy discusses insights she took away from a near-death experience.

Trudy Goodman 4/9/25 Trudy Goodman 4/9/25

Published in Lion’s Roar: “Find Freedom from Anxiety”

Psychotherapist and dharma teacher Trudy Goodman unpacks the root causes of anxiety in this article published in November 2024.

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Published in Lion’s Roar: “When to Say Goodbye”

Leaving a relationship may seem like an escape or failure, but in this article from October 2021, Trudy Goodman says parting ways can be the best choice for everyone.

Trudy Goodman 4/7/25 Trudy Goodman 4/7/25

Published in Lion’s Roar: “Get to the Root of Your Patterns”

Our basic problem, says Trudy Goodman, is ignoring the reality of impermanence. Being mindful in the moment, appreciating this flowing, interconnected life, we miraculously free ourselves from habitual patterns.

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Published in Lion’s Roar: “Us Too”

In this Lion’s Roar article from October 2019, Buddhist teacher Trudy Goodman looks at the history and harm of sexual misconduct by Buddhist teachers, and what we can do to stop it.

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Published on InsightLA Blog: Too Busy is a Lie

Trudy shares about her teacher Seung Sahn in a blog post for Insight LA.

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Published on InsightLA Blog: This Body

Trudy shares her experience in a blog post for Insight LA.

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Published on InsightLA Blog: Gift Given to Everyone

Trudy shares reflections about the holidays in a blog post for Insight LA.

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Published on InsightLA Blog: Steadiness Amidst the Waves

Trudy shares her experience in a blog post for Insight LA.

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Published on InsightLA Blog: One Life Ends, Another Life Continues

Trudy shares about her beloved friend Beverly Berg Wry in a blog post for InsightLA.

Trudy Goodman 6/1/21 Trudy Goodman 6/1/21

Published on InsightLA Blog: Let Your Love Light Shine

Trudy shares her insight about love and light in a blog post for Insight LA.

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Published on InsightLA Blog: Motherer’s Day

Trudy shares about Motherer’s Day in a blog post for Insight LA.

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Published on InsightLA Blog: In Memoriam, Carol Moss

Trudy shares about her friend Carol Moss in a blog post for Insight LA.

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Published on Sangha Live: Breathe! Delight in Meditation

The best way to begin mindfulness meditation is with the breath, our life-long companion. In fact, mindfulness of breathing is not just preliminary, but a practice that can take us all the way to full awakening.