There is no greater gift than to be grateful for our lives, says the late Zen teacher Blanche Hartman, and gratitude leads naturally to generosity, because we want to share this gift with others.
Be Kind to Yourself
You have enlightened nature, says Pema Khandro Rinpoche. If you truly know that, you’ll always be kind to yourself.
Too Much Criticism
Someone in your life who’s too critical can undermine your self-worth. Psychologist Lynn Monteiro suggests four ways to take care of yourself.
Christmas in Prison
It is hard to like a man who is loud and obnoxious. Bulldog was not only loud and obnoxious, he was big and strong as well.
Strangers No More
Dharma teacher Shahara Lauren E. Godfrey, passed away on December 1. In this piece from early 2019, she shares a story about the power of kindness.
What Does It Mean to Be Kind?
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, Lion’s Roar magazine’s editorial assistant Hal Atwood explores the real meaning of kindness.
Surprised by Joy
The road to happiness, says Sharon Salzberg, is paved with kindness.
Angel’s Epiphany
After a lifetime of trauma, Karen Connelly’s client sees the miracle of simple human goodness.
Practicing Financial Awareness
Laura Jomon Martin suggests ways to identify our habitual patterns and attitudes around money and to foster a more generous outlook.
UCLA receives $20 million grant to study kindness
The now-established UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute hopes to use its research to promote kindness and create a more humane world.