Fierce Vulnerability: A Conversation for These 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...

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Apr 24, 2025
The Relevance of Mindfulness in a Time of Upheaval

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...

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Mar 29, 2025
Love as the Practice of Our Time

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...

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Mar 14, 2025
A New Space for Practice, Reflection, and Connection

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...

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Jan 25, 2025
Upcoming Events

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...

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Jan 14, 2025