(Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC) The pace of change is speeding up and much of the news we receive is alarming. More than ever, we need the inner reflections and meditations that help us connect with our capacities for clarity, bravery and openheartedness. This is what Tara explores with Oren Jay Sofer, in his book entitled: Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love (2023.)

Oren teaches mindfulness, meditation and non violent communication, and his prior book is bestselling Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication (2018.) Learn more about Oren Jay Sofer and order books at: https://www.orenjaysofer.com

Please Note: At timestamp 57:41, Oren mistakenly attributes an article to George Lakey. The author of this article is Robert Reich.

Oren Jay Sofer, Tara Brach: Living with a Courageous Heart in Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Tara Brach & Oren Jay Sofer

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Andrea Fella: Morning reflection

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Annie Nugent, Devin Berry, Tara Mulay, Victoria Cary: Closing ceremony

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on the 1st of June, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”

Ayya Santussika: Upekkhā (Equanimity) Pāramī

(Sati Saraniya Hermitage) Forest devas chanting these beautiful ancient refrains of the Ratana Sutta at Sati Saraniya Hermitage came to an old bhikkhuni while she walked the trails of the monastery. When we are protected by the sanctuary of the Noble Triple Jewels, the heart's purity is sustained and great blessings rain forth - supreme refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, great compassion, wisdom, and incomparable peace. Herein - the joy of chanting our praise of these blessings.

Ayya Medhanandi: Ratana Sutta - Refuge in the Noble Triple Gems

(Te Moata Retreat Center) This new rendition of forest devas chanting these beautiful ancient refrains of the Ratana Sutta at Sati Saraniya Hermitage came to an old bhikkhuni walking the trails of the monastery. Protected and upheld by refuge in the Noble Triple Jewels, purifying the heart in monastic seclusion and the joys of spiritual  community, great blessings rain forth - vibrant interior sanctuary, total faith in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha, great compassion, wise reflection and incomparable peace!

Oren Jay Sofer, Tara Brach: Living with a Courageous Heart in Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Tara Brach & Oren Jay Sofer

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