Earth Day arrived in an earth-shattering week in the United States – an historic verdict, more horrific killings of Black people. Today I listened to Ruth King and Zenju Earthlyn Manuel talk about accessing peace. In her new book, The Deepest Peace: Contemplations from a Season of Stillness, Zenju turns her heart towards the earth:… Continue reading
At a meeting with Gil Fronsdal, a friend and colleague who knows Pali, the language of the ancient Buddhist texts he said what the Buddha taught is often not conveyed in its full richness with the translations we currently have. For example, the word “kalyana”, good, can also be translated as beautiful. Teachers in the… Continue reading
Bring Attention to Joy with Trudy Goodman Meditation and Dharma talk – 4/11/21
Stepping Outside Of Linear Time Meditation and Dharma talk, 4/4/21
Using Mindfulness to Write a New Story Dharma Talk, 3/21/21
“When I say fearlessness, I don’t mean there is no fear. I just mean that the fears aren’t in charge of you. That’s my definition of courage. It’s not to be without fear, but that the fear doesn’t determine what you do.” In This Episode: Moving from New Mexico to Los Angeles I moved here… Continue reading
Working with Anger Dharma Talk, 2/28/21
My beloved cousin Myra, whom some of you know from our teaching together, wrote about her new grandson’s birth. Most women – even when there is access to good prenatal medical care and birthing – don’t have the opportunity to birth their babies surrounded by both spiritual wisdom and expert care. I wish this for… Continue reading
Bob Wheeler and Trudy discuss: • The need for emotional self-care and mindfulness at a time with so many distractions. • How childhood stories shape our adult beliefs about money • Strengthening your inner trust fund • Adopting an attitude of cheerful confidence
Why Do We Practice? Dharma Talk, 2/21/21