10% Happier with Dan Harris A Radical Buddhist Antidote for Anxiety | John Makransky and Paul Condon
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Nov 24, 2025 
Join John Makransky, a Buddhist professor and lama, and Paul Condon, a psychologist who integrates compassion into mental health, as they explore how ancient Buddhist practices can address modern anxieties. They discuss compassion as our natural state and its power against anger and burnout. With insights into attachment theory and brain science, they offer techniques for cultivating well-being without forcing emotions. Discover how sustainable compassion training can transform daily life and foster deeper connections.
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Compassion As Our Natural Baseline
- Compassion is closer to our fundamental human nature than reactive self-centeredness.
- John Makransky and Paul Condon argue compassion feels like "home" and aligns with developmental evidence.
Start With A Relational Anchor
- Tap an inner or remembered source of care to activate warmth before practicing compassion.
- Use that relational starting point repeatedly so it becomes a sustainable inner resource.
Brief Guided Receptive Practice
- Recall a simple caring moment and imagine it happening now to inhabit warmth and acceptance.
- Relax into that feeling and allow its tender qualities to infuse your whole body and world.
