During their time together, Tara and Lama Rod call on the teachings of Buddhadharma as well as their own intrinsic wisdom to lean into fear with love.
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How can we balance fear with equanimity? Ram Dass shares the antidote to fear, and the ways that we can allow our own humanity in order to extricate ourselves from the web of thought forms that create our own suffering.
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Fear is a wonderful and necessary emotion that is connected to your instincts, your intuition, and your ability to be present in the moment. Strangely, most of us have been taught to hate and avoid fear, but that's silly.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s advice on how to deal with negative emotions during his meeting with a group of young women at his residence in Dharamshala, HP, India on April 27, 2018.
When it comes to seeking truth, Tibetan Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön says, there's a telltale sign that you're getting close. 'Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth', she says. Learn why Pema says a little fear can be useful.
Where will we look when we are afraid? How do we find strength? In what can we place our trust? According to Tibetan Buddhism, there are four noble aspirations, known as the Four Great Catalysts of Awakening, which we can call on to cultivate strength and openness in any situation.
As a Buddhist teacher and author, Andrew Holecek is well renowned for his extensive knowledge of the death and bardo teachings of Tibetan Buddhism-which regard times of transition and groundlessness as rich opportunities for spiritual development.
Daniel Amen wants to see the end of mental illness, and he may very well achieve his goal.
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Davidson describes what he describes as "contemplative neuroscience."
The impact of meditation on cultivating more positive emotional qualities.
Renowned neuroscientist Richard Davidson is finding that happiness is something we can cultivate and a skill that can be learned. Working with the Dalai Lama, Davidson is investigating the far-reaching impact of mindfulness, meditation, and the cultivation of kindness on human health and well-being.
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