This talk explores how the heart of metta develops into compassion as it meets suffering in oneself and the world and becomes appreciative joy as it meets the happiness of others
Acknowledging this Martin King Day weekend - this talk weaves Dr King’s teachings into a consideration of the Buddha’s teachings. It emphasizes the connection between the end of suffering and the end of violence
To be mindful is oftentimes perceived as a risk because it challenges our habits. By taking the risk of being present with all things, we move from the known to the unknown.