Tending the World
Tag: Love
The Place of Forgiveness
Inevitably in working with the mixed difficulties of communities, teachers, and ourselves, we will be asked for a certain measure of forgiveness. Forgiveness does not…
You Will Survive
One of the world’s greatest examples of how to survive difficult times is Nelson Mandela, the first president of modern South Africa. After twenty-seven years…
Video: Conversation on Grateful Living with Brother David
Jack sat down with Benedictine monk, Brother David Steindl-Rast, to discuss the topic of grateful living.
Judging Another
One evening, the Buddha arose from his meditation and was seated outside the eastern gate of the park where he was staying. Then, King Pasenadi,…
Harmlessness
All beings tremble before violence. All fear death. All love life. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do?…
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 11 – Freedom of the Heart
The vastness of the human heart is as timeless as it is profound. No matter the circumstance, we can choose to remain openhearted, knowing that…
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 09 – Through the Eyes of Wisdom
Wisdom is eternally gracious; it sees the world as it is, vast and ever changing. It allows us to become ourselves, to awaken to the…
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 08 – Transforming Darkness
In attempting to draw light into our lives, we inevitably encounter the intrinsic darkness that surrounds our existence. Our task, as honorable beings, is to…
Happiness of Being
Japan’s most beloved Zen poet, Ryokan, was known for being unpretentious and wise. Like Saint Francis he was a lover of simple things, of children…
Heart Wisdom – Ep. 02 – Spiritual Laundry w/ Duncan Trussell and Pete Holmes
Amazon.com Widgets Jack sits down with comedians Pete Holmes and Duncan Trussell to discuss a variety of topics including the amorphous construct of our identities,…
