Allyson Pimentel, EdD, is a psychologist and long-time practitioner of Insight Meditation. She teaches at InsightLA and is the director of Mindful USC at the University of California.
Allyson Pimentel
Recent Articles
Patience Opens the Heart
Allyson Pimentel on how patience helps you stay present in the face of difficulty, allowing compassion and wisdom to be your guide.
The Joy of Interbeing
Gather around the table, says Allyson Pimentel. A holiday meal can fill your belly and heart — and even give you a taste of enlightenment.
Compassion, Empathy, Sympathy — What’s the Difference?
Sympathy is understanding someone’s misfortune, says Allyson Pimentel. Empathy is the ability to feel their pain, and compassion is taking action to help them.
Six Buddhist Sutras You Should Know
Sutras are ancient texts that are still deeply meaningful today. Six dharma teachers each unpack a beloved sutra.
Saborear la alegría
Cuando eres padre, tu corazón siempre está expuesto, a veces roto, a veces lleno de alegría. Para ayudarte a superar las etapas difíciles, dice la psicóloga y maestra de Insight Allyson Pimentel, puedes aprender a saborear los buenos momentos en la crianza de los hijos y en la vida.