Karuna Articles

Paradox of Identity

By Miriam Hall on July 31, 2024

By Naoko and Miriam Buddhism says there are “two truths” to our experience - we are individuals who are socially located with particular backgrounds and identities, and at the same […]

Discovering Strength in Vulnerability

By Melissa Moore on July 7, 2024

By Melissa Moore “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” Brene’ Brown In Karuna Training, we are interested […]

Uncovering Polarization: Cultivating Compassionate Exchange

By Sandra Ladley on June 27, 2024

By Sandra Ladley I hope you’ll join me for an introduction to Karuna Training on the topic of Uncovering Polarization: Cultivating Compassionate Exchange on Wednesday, July 17th, from 6 – […]

Queer Visibility, Queer Pride, and Queer Liberation*

By Miriam Hall on June 10, 2024

June is Pride Month in the United States and many places. I recently saw a cartoon by Bless the Messy on Instagram which compared what people think Pride Month is […]

The Elegance of Aging: Working Compassionately with a Long Lens on Life

By Melissa Moore on May 10, 2024

By Melissa Moore Last night, I dined with a 92-year-old woman and her 98-year-old husband, both still in good health; although she has severe osteoporosis, she is still gardening, throwing […]

Five Buddha Family Wisdom Mandala: Is it a Therapy or an Awakening?

By Melissa Moore on April 9, 2024

By Melissa Moore This article is related to an event. Click here to learn more. Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘circle’ or anything with a center, a periphery, or a […]

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