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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

291: Roshi Joan Halifax

Jun 24, 2018
Roshi Joan Halifax, an abbot at the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, discusses the transformation of positive states into negative ones. Topics include wearing masks, the nature of God, the presence of Neem Corolla Baba, the state of the world, the impact of compassion and social justice, and connecting with family and friends.
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  • Compassion and non-harming are essential in promoting social justice and ending harm.
  • Mindfulness teaches us to appreciate the beauty and miracle of the present moment, finding clarity and connection to our own humanity.

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The Power of Compassion and Non-Harming

Compassion and non-harming are essential principles in promoting social justice and ending harm. It is important to see every human being as worthwhile, even if we may not agree or like them. Engaging in bullying or denigration only degrades our own character. Rather than responding with moral outrage, it is crucial to hold ourselves accountable and see beyond the personality of others, recognizing them as wounded beings. The goal is to re-humanize even those who cause harm and work towards justice without demeaning or disparaging others.

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