Kaira Jewel Lingo, a former ordained Buddhist nun and meditation teacher, joins Valerie Brown, a former lawyer turned Dharma teacher, and Marisela Gomez, a physician and public health scholar. They discuss six transformative Buddhist practices for navigating life's chaos, particularly during the upcoming U.S. elections. The trio shares the valuable mindfulness technique of The Four Chairs for conflict resolution, the importance of transforming anger into compassion, and the power of journaling for personal growth and emotional clarity.
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Four Chairs Practice
Use the Four Chairs practice to process painful exchanges.
Work through emotions by responding from different perspectives: anger, self-blame, self-compassion, and compassion for the other person.
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Valerie Brown's Hilltop Encounter
Valerie Brown, after being insulted, used the pause practice to avoid reacting angrily.
Reflecting on her own feelings and the other person's situation helped her find relief and joy.
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The Practice of Pausing
Practice pausing or stopping (shamatha) to create space and turn down inner noise.
Combine pausing with looking deeply (vipassana) to notice what's happening within yourself.
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This book surveys the history of humankind from the Stone Age to the 21st century, focusing on Homo sapiens. It divides human history into four major parts: the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, the Unification of Humankind, and the Scientific Revolution. Harari argues that Homo sapiens dominate the world due to their unique ability to cooperate in large numbers through beliefs in imagined realities such as gods, nations, money, and human rights. The book also examines the impact of human activities on the global ecosystem and speculates on the future of humanity, including the potential for genetic engineering and non-organic life.
The Great Believers
Rebecca Makkai
The Great Believers follows two intertwining storylines. The first is set in 1980s and '90s Chicago, where Yale Tishman, an art gallery acquisitions manager, navigates the devastating effects of the AIDS epidemic on his community. The second storyline takes place in Paris in 2015, where Fiona Marcus, a secondary character from the first storyline, searches for her estranged daughter and grapples with the long-term consequences of the epidemic on her life. The novel explores themes of loss, betrayal, friendship, and survival, and it is known for its detailed portrayal of the emotional and social impacts of the AIDS crisis[2][4][5].
Healing Our Way Home
Black Buddhist Teachings on Ancestors, Joy, and Liberation
Kaira Jewel Lingo
Marisela Gomez
Valerie Brown
Healing Our Way Home is a collaborative work by three Black women teachers in the Plum Village tradition. The book delves into various aspects of life, including family, relationships, loneliness, intimacy, politics, and self-care, using embodied mindfulness practices. It aims to support healing from white supremacy, internalized racial oppression, and social and cultural conditioning, leading to a sense of belonging and abiding joy. The authors share their personal narratives and the timeless teachings of the Dharma to guide readers towards liberation and connection with their ancestors.
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Kaira Jewel Lingo, a frequent flier on this show, was an ordained Buddhist nun for 15 years. Now she lives in New York, writes books, and teaches meditation all over the world. Valerie Brown is a former lawyer and lobbyist who traded in her high-pressure job to teach the dharma. She also works as an executive coach. And Marisela Gomez is a physician, public health scholar and longtime meditator.
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