“Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of human life.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, How to Transform Your Life

It is very common not to want to know about all the suffering in the world because we just get depressed. It is also very common to get sucked into all the news about it and get angry. Neither of these habitual responses is really healthy, nor are they really part of a higher solution to the problems of the world, but if they’re all we know then they’re all we can do.

There is, however, a way to look at suffering with a peaceful, loving mind, and that is actual compassion. This is not only healthy, it is one of the most powerful virtuous minds there is. This doesn’t imply that we’ll always be able to solve every problem just by wishing to do so, but it does mean that compassion is an essential part of finding the best solution to any problem involving people.

In this series, Gen Norbu will introduce beautiful and simple traditional practices for developing compassion, and for increasing our faith in the power of compassion.

Recommended reading: How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Available in our shop, or free download here - How to Transform Your Life​​

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February 27 - What is Real Happiness?: Wishing Love

March 6 - NEW SERIES BEGINS! Transforming Suffering into Joy: Taking by Means of Compassion

March 13 - No Class: Southern Dharma Celebration in Atlanta

March 20 - Meditation on Happiness and Joy: Giving by Means of Love

March 27 - A Special Purification Practice: Mounting Taking and Giving Upon the Breath

April 3 - Developing Bodhichitta: The Supreme Good Heart

April 10 - Introduction to Emptiness: Ultimate Bodhichitta

April 17 - Happiness Tips for Everyone: Advice from Atisha’s Heart