Dear friends,I'm writing to share a teaching on courage from my weekly group, some upcoming events, and a shout-out to two excellent mindfulness teacher training certification programs that I recommend.Growing Courage One Moment at a TimeSummer's bea...

Dear friends,These days, it feels like nearly every headline brings news of another tragic upheaval—from the outbreak of war in the Middle East to the killing of public servant Melissa Hartmann, a sobering reminder of the political violence in the da...

Dear friends,I hope you're finding ways to keep your heart steady and balanced.My donation-based online course starts this coming Tuesday, Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication. The six-week course is a great way to start your communi...

Dear friends,I'm writing to share a few upcoming events, including a talk on wisdom this Sunday morning and my donation-based summer online course, Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication.I’m also happy to share that Clear Dharma S...

Join me for my six-week donation-based online course this summer, Wise Speech: An Introduction to Mindful Communication, on Tuesdays starting June 3rd. I’ll also be offering a guided meditation and Dharma Talk on Wisdom: Seeing Clearly in Times...

Dear friends, In hard times, one thing that sustains me is meaningful conversation. With so much pain and upheaval in the world right now, I turned to my friend and colleague Kazu Haga to talk about his new book, Fierce Vulnerability: Heali...

Dear friends, In a recent session at Clear Dharma Sangha, I explored the question, “What role can mindfulness play in meeting collective suffering and the challenges of our time?” Like many of you, I've been sitting with these questions—feeling the t...

Dear friends,I recently returned from teaching a seven-day Metta retreat at the Insight Meditation Society. Metta is the ancient Buddhist word translated as “lovingkindness”—an unconditional goodwill that connects us through our shared long...

Dear friends,One of the most helpful teachings I’ve encountered is the reminder that we don’t have to walk this path alone. While spiritual practice asks us to turn inward, it’s often in the company of others that we deepen, stretch, and grow.These d...

Dear friends,I'm writing to let you know about some upcoming events including an online hybrid retreat this spring and a "last call" for our early bird discount on my Say What You Mean Online Course Series.January 15: Save up to $70 on Say What You M...