Dr. Paul Gilbert is the head of the Mental Health Research Unit as well as Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Derby. Dr. Gilbert was another speaker at the conference for Empathy and Compassion in Society in London in the fall of 2012. His subject was what blocks compassion. He talked about suffering and how we […]
The Four Types Of Compassion
February 19, 2013 by
Dr. Paul Ekman is a famous psychologist who studied the facial expressions of emotions. Before he met the Dalai Lama, he did not know anything about Buddhism and now he is encouraging people to meditate. I had the great pleasure of listening to him speak at The Center For Commpassion and Altruism Research and Education […]
The Master Of Self Compassion
February 12, 2013 by
The master of self compassion is Dr. Kristin Neff. She is an innovator in the field of research in self compassion. Dr. Neff is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Culture in the Educational Psychology Department of the University of Texas at Austin. Kristin is also one of the contributors to the Sounds True series […]
Congressman Tim Ryan On CBS News
February 11, 2013 by
In a previous post, Mindfulness Meditation Practices in Politics, we reported on how Congressman Tim Ryan employs daily mindfulness meditation practices. Congressman Ryan is the United States Representative from Ohio. He is also the author of a now famous book, A Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, and Recapture the […]
Mindfulness Eases Inflammation And Promtes Well-Being
February 11, 2013 by
In previous posts, we have reported on the scientific studies from the University of Wisconsin. Many of these studies were performed under the guidance of Dr. Richie Davidson. He is the director of the Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience, Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging & Behavior, and Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the University. His research focuses on affective […]
“The Magic Word Is Stillness”
February 9, 2013 by
Ajahn Brahm teaches meditation retreats at Jhana Grove Meditation Retreat Centre, Serpentine, Western Australia. Ajahn Brahm was born Peter Betts in London. He trained in theoretical physics. When he went to Thailand, he became a monk in the Thai Forest tradition with Ajahn Chah. Ajahn Chah was the teacher of Jack Kornfield. One of Ajahn Chah’s […]
Mindfulness Practice Can Change Your Life
February 8, 2013 by
If you have been following my blog for any length of time or if this is your first time here, you probably know that mindfulness practice can change your life. This is news to some people! In this video, HuffPost Live host Josh Zepps, interviews Jay Michaelson, author of Evolving Dharma: Meditation, Buddhism, and the Next […]
Marines Are Learning MBSR
February 7, 2013 by
This news report investigates how marines are learning MBSR (Mindfulness Base Stress Reduction). MBSR is the stress reduction program created by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and now all over the world. Neither the video or the article specifically mention MBSR. They do say that the program combines meditation and […]
When The Iron Bird Flies
February 5, 2013 by
In the 8th century, Guru Padmasambhava prophesied When the iron bird flies and horses run on wheels, the Tibetan people will be scattered like ants across the face of the earth. The way I heard it is, “When the iron bird flies and horses run on wheels, the dharma [Buddha’s teachings] will come to the West”. […]
The Second Mindfulness Training
February 3, 2013 by
The second mindfulness training of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh states, Aware of the suffering caused by exploitation, social injustice, stealing, and oppression, I am committed to cultivate loving kindness and learn ways to work for the well-being of people, animals, plants, and minerals. I am committed to practice generosity by sharing my time, energy, and […]
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