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Christian and Buddhist Teachings on Compassion (graphic)
Parallel sayings on love, compassion, and forgiveness.
Education Can Build Empathy: Q+A with Dr. Eric M. Moody
Dr. Eric M. Moody discusses the importance of empathy and compassion in education and in the military community.
Mindfulness, Compassion, and the Practice of Empathy (podcast)
Discussion between Dr. Eric Moody of Optimistic Tales and Catharine Hannay of Mindful Teachers.
The Power of Empathy: Quotations for Reflection and Discussion
A variety of perspectives on the meaning of empathy and how to practice it.
Compassion and Service: Quotations for Reflection and Discussion
A variety of perspectives on compassion in action/serving our communities.
The Importance of ‘Deep Listening’ to Young People
Dr. Sam Himelstein shares tips for effective, compassionate communication.
Resources for Practicing and Teaching Kindness and Compassion
A variety of resources on lovingkindness, including guided meditation, songs, videos, and recommended books.
Mindfully Healing from Hurt and Feelings of Revenge: What it is at Heart and What is on the Surface Can Be Very Different
Teach compassion and turn the classroom into a compassionate learning community. (by Ira Rabois, author of Compassionate Critical Thinking)
Compassionate Image: A Guided Visualization Practice
The purpose of this visualization is to imagine what complete compassion might feel like so we can access that feeling during difficult times. (by Paul Gilbert and Choden, from their book Mindful Compassion)
Three Different Approaches to LovingKindness Practice
Buddhist, faith-based, and personal approaches to sending good wishes toward others. (by Catharine Hannay)
A Lesson in Mindfulness and Compassion from the Book of Job
The Book of Job offers valuable lessons for all of us about how to respond compassionately to suffering. (by Rev. Deborah Sunoo)
Two Powerful Empathy Practices to Awaken Compassion
It’s a lot easier to be kind when we understand someone else’s point of view and how they experience the world. (by Catharine Hannay)
Restorative, not Punitive, Responses to Youthful Wrongdoing: Q+A with Fania Davis
Fania Davis describes her journey from “bellicose warrior-lawyer-activist” to “lawyer-warrior-healer.”
How Mindfulness Can Help Us Wake Up to Oppression and Suffering: Q+A with Jade Bryan
Interview with Jade Bryan, author/illustrator of Dragon Girl, a children's book based on the Lotus Sutra and traditional Buddhist cave paintings.
The Power of Forgiveness: Quotations for Reflection and Discussion
Quotations about the meaning of forgiveness, forgiving others, and forgiving ourselves.