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Beyond the NewsAuthor: The Lotus Institute
Join host Dr. Larry Ward as he explores current events through the lens of Buddhism and neuroscience, sharing practical skills for how to engage with the information we receive from the wider world. While we cannot ignore the news or modern media, we can learn new ways to shift our perspective from reactivity to reflection, and gain a deeper understanding of our body and mind along the way. Dr. Ward is the author of Americas Racial Karma, a senior teacher in the Plum Village tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and the co-founder of The Lotus Institute. He brings an interdisciplinary approach to his "Deep Buddhism" teachings, incorporating elements of Buddhist psychology with neuroscience, trauma resiliency and social imagination. Language: en-us Genres: Buddhism, Education, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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On the Eve of the US Election
Monday, 4 November, 2024
In this special mini-episode, Dr. Larry Ward shares his wise words and reflections on the 2024 US election, inspired by the teachings and practices of Beyond the News. As Larry says, "Every election by its nature brings possibility, anxiety, and hope. This is true for society to grow in the improvement of itself for its citizens." As the US election approaches, we invite you to revisit the episodes of Beyond the News so that you may discover practices to help you stay safe, grounded and mindful with how you respond to what you see and hear in the news in the coming days. BONUS: Larry closes with a new poem, A Message to the Ego That Wants to Rule the World.Support the showBeyond the News is made possible through the generous support from Hemera Foundation and the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation. You can help us continue our podcast offerings by giving to thelotusinstitute.org/donate. Your generosity is a gift that supports our programs and events, and the Lotus Institute's global community of friends like you. In gratitude.
