I’ll be continuing the talk series on The Three Pillars of the Dharma. The theme this week is the second pillar, Sila (virtue). I’ll be giving additional focus to wise and harmonious speech/communication, a topic I’ve been hearing people are interested in.
"James guest tonight is Joseph Bobrow, a respected colleague and Zen teacher, who's work with veterans has been a major contribution in helping them heal from the trauma of war. Joe very movingly talks about his work and his book: Waking Up from War - A Better Way Home for Veterans and Nations.
It’s said that it is better to live with a moment of loving-kindness than 100 years without it. We might feel contracted or armored but just one tender moment where the heart softens even a little can be an opportunity to open us.