As a democratic revolution led by tech-empowered young people sweeps the Arab world, Wadah Khanfar, the head of Al Jazeera, shares a profoundly optimistic view of what’s happening in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and beyond — at this powerful moment when people realized they could step out of their houses and ask for change.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Robert Wright: The evolution of compassion
Robert Wright uses evolutionary biology and game theory to explain why we appreciate the Golden Rule (“Do unto others…”), why we sometimes ignore it and why there’s hope that, in the near future, we might all have the compassion to follow it.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Robert Thurman: Expanding your circle of compassion
It’s hard to always show compassion — even to the people we love, but Robert Thurman asks that we develop compassion for our enemies. He prescribes a seven-step meditation exercise to extend compassion beyond our inner circle.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Feisal Abdul Rauf: Lose your ego, find your compassion
Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf combines the teachings of the Qur’an, the stories of Rumi, and the examples of Muhammad and Jesus, to demonstrate that only one obstacle stands between each of us and absolute compassion — ourselves.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
James Forbes: Compassion at the dinner table
Join Rev. James Forbes at the dinner table of his Southern childhood, where his mother and father taught him what compassion really means day to day — sharing with those who need love.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Dayananda Saraswati: The profound journey of compassion
Swami Dayananda Saraswati unravels the parallel paths of personal development and attaining true compassion. He walks us through each step of self-realization, from helpless infancy to the fearless act of caring for others.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Jackie Tabick: The balancing act of compassion
While we all agree that compassion is a great idea, Rabbi Tabick acknowledges there are challenges to its execution. She explains how a careful balance of compassion and justice allows us to do good deeds, and keep our sanity.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Nellie McKay: “Clonie”
Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay performs the semi-serious song “Clonie” — about creating the ultimate companion.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Bill Strickland: Rebuilding a neighborhood with beauty, dignity, hope
Bill Strickland tells a quiet and astonishing tale of redemption through arts, music, and unlikely partnerships.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!