Dr. Jay Michaelson is a meditation teacher, academic, and the author of several books including "The Gate of Tears: Sadness and the Spiritual Path". In this conversation with host Vincent Horn, Jay discusses "The Gate of Tears" and its themes of sadness, grief, and loss on the path. They talk about the practice of co-existing with emotions without being swept away, whether spiritual practice actually makes people more compassionate, and the intersection of dharma practice with social justice.
Links
- Jay Michaelson [http://www.jaymichaelson.net]
- "The Gate of Tears: Sadness and the Spiritual Path"
[ http://www.jaymichaelson.net/gateoftears/ ]
"The Next Generation of Enlightenment" [ http://www.buddhistgeeks.com/2013/12/bg-303-next-generation-enlightenment/ ]
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[ http://www.playboy.com/articles/playboy-interview-dick-cheney ]
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