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1523 results for "compassion"

A climber dressed in red and black gear is ascending a snowy mountain slope under a bright sun and clear blue sky. They have ski poles and skis attached to their backpack. Rocky outcrops are visible on the path ahead.
Expert Interviews
The Value of Adventure 

Outdoor adventure can essentially function like an extreme meditation cushion, teaching not only concentration, but also inquiry, compassion, and right action, says adventurer Renée Sharp. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • February 16, 2011
game face on
Magazine
Game Face On 

Hockey enthusiast Geoff Eaton faces-off against leukemia – and plays the game of his life. Read Geoff's story in The Healing Circle, by Rob Rutledge and Timothy Walker. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • February 7, 2011
Magazine
Learning to Make Peace 

On Wednesday, February 2, the dynamic and innovative mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Cory Booker, announced the Newark Peace Education Summit: The Power of Nonviolence. The Dalai Lama will join Mayor Booker and other activists and experts on May 13-15 to share stories of challenge and success in the… Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • February 4, 2011
Close-up of a person’s hands gripping the handles of crutches. They are wearing a medical gown with a light blue pattern on it. The background is out of focus.
Magazine
Suffering Is Optional 

Physical pain is unavoidable, but meditation practice can ease the mental suffering that often accompanies it. Susan Smalley and Diana Winston teach us how. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • January 25, 2011
A woman and a child sit cross-legged on grass in a park, surrounded by fallen leaves. They both have their eyes closed and hands resting on their knees, as if meditating. The woman wears a yellow shirt and jeans, while the child wears a black shirt and jeans.
Expert Interviews
Parenting Happily 

As parents, we experience stress at various times during the day—whether during a hectic morning routine, a hurried bedtime ritual, or a silent drive to school. But mindfulness can help in many ways, says psychologist Raelynn Maloney.  Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • January 19, 2011
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Expert Interviews
Awake in the Wild 

Whether we’re in a pristine rainforest or our own backyard, nature is always available to deepen our mindfulness. Here are Mark Coleman’s wilderness tips. Read More 

  • Mark Coleman
  • December 23, 2010
A mother monkey with light brown fur sits on the ground, cradling a baby monkey in her lap. The baby monkey clings closely to its mother, looking ahead. Both monkeys appear calm and close together against a plain white background.
Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Mindfulness Darwin 

Psychologist Paul Ekman reveals Charles Darwin's real view of compassion—and it's not what you might think. Darwin's belief that altruism is a vital part of life is being confirmed by modern science. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • December 23, 2010