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Mentioned in 14 episodes

Tattoos on the Heart

The Power of Boundless Compassion

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In 'Tattoos on the Heart', Father Gregory Boyle shares his experiences and insights from thirty years of working with gang members in Los Angeles.

The book is a collection of parables that highlight the importance of kinship, redemption, and boundless compassion.

Boyle founded Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program, and his stories reflect his commitment to helping young people escape gang life and find a path to self-respect and dignity.

The book emphasizes the power of unconditional love, faith, and the importance of treating all individuals with respect and kindness, regardless of their background.

Mentioned by

Ricardo da Silva

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as one of the books written by Father

Gregory Boyle

.

An Antidote to Overwhelm and Anger | Father Gregory Boyle

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book first recommended by his meditation teacher, Joseph Goldstein.

A Radical Strategy for Dealing With Difficult People | Father Gregory Boyle

Mentioned by

Tara Brach

as an example of a spiritual warrior who created a healing community.

Freedom from Inner and Outer Tyranny: The Path of Spiritual Warriors

Mentioned by

Tara Brach

, who highly recommends it, when sharing a story from the book.

Listening to the Song – Part 2

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book written by Father Gregory Boyle.

Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

in relation to his concept of God's "no matter whatness."

Duncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and How the Gates of Hell Are Locked From the Inside

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book recommended by Joseph Goldstein, impacting his work and life.

Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle

Mentioned by Shima Baradaran-Boffman in the context of welcoming people from marginalized communities into the church.

Mercy at the Margins - A Conversation with Shima Baradaran Baughman

Mentioned by

Jack Kornfield

while sharing a story about a gang member's transformation.

Ep. 167 – The Perfection of Truthfulness

Mentioned by

Manuel Bonilla

when discussing books he likes to share.

Be About It Ep. 2: Searching for the Next Superintendent

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as a book that explores themes of grace and compassion in the face of suffering.

Are humans fundamentally good? (with Rutger Bregman)

Mentioned by

Rainn Wilson

, highlighting his admiration for the author and his work with Homeboy Industries.

E131 - Rainn Wilson: Comedy, God & Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution

Mentioned by

Tami Simon

as the author of several bestsellers.

Father Greg Boyle: The Answer to Every Question Is Compassion

Mentioned by

Tami Simon

as the author of several bestsellers.

Father Greg Boyle: The Answer to Every Question Is Compassion

Mentioned by

Jack Kornfield

as an astonishing book of stories of homeboy industries.

Ep. 295 – The Sweet and Radical Joy of Living in the Way

Mentioned by

Jack Kornfield

while discussing compassion and his work with Father Greg Boyle.

Jack Kornfield on Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness

Mentioned by

Ricardo da Silva

as the author of several books, sharing real stories from his ministry.

Father Greg Boyle on living the resurrection this Easter—and every day

Recommended by

Cyrus Habib

as a book that had a big effect on him.

From politician to priest

Mentioned by Speaker 3 as one of his acclaimed books.

How to Find Hope and Kinship with Father Greg Boyle and Fabian Devora

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