Karuna Articles

A Compassionate Death

By emily on October 7, 2021

Emily NelsonFounder of Be A Tree Cremation Lao Tzu says "The words of truth are always paradoxical.” Nowhere is that more true than in death. The great paradox is that there […]

The True Meaning of Compassion

By Melissa Moore on September 24, 2021

What is compassion? Strangely, a word so commonly bantered about today needs defining, but as a society, we’re seriously confused about the definition and usage of the word compassion. At […]

What is a Wisdom Mandala?

By Melissa Moore on July 12, 2021

Mandala means anything with a center, a periphery, and a fringe. The word can include any society, group, or association and represents any kind of practice-oriented gatherings. Wisdom mandalas are […]

Creativity as a Resource for Change

By Melissa Moore on June 1, 2021

Creativity is part of our humanity. It strengthens our resilience, brings joy, gives meaning, and helps us find new ideas and connections. Yet even the thought of creativity can be […]

Growing Confidence in the Garden of Life

By Melissa Moore on May 29, 2021

Spring is an inspirational time for those of us seeking to leap, try something new, or just liberate the doldrums of Winter. After a year of navigating a global Pandemic, […]

The Spiral of Equanimity in our Lives

By Melissa Moore on April 1, 2021

From this past year, What do you want to embrace and extended tenderness toward in yourself? What in your life do you want to let go of? What do you […]

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