Christopher Ford

Christopher Ford, a lay chaplain in the Soto tradition of Zen Buddhism and former Assistant Secretary of State for International Security under Trump, dives into the intriguing intersection of Buddhism and conservatism. He discusses navigating political polarization, sharing personal experiences from the Trump administration and advocating for moderation. Ford also offers practical mindfulness techniques for stress relief and emphasizes the importance of intellectual humility in political discourse, blending compassion with governance.