What gets in the way of compassion? Many of us aspire to be more compassionate in our own lives, and to build a more compassionate society. In doing so, we work hard to overcome barriers that keep us ...

As a homebound parent with a preschooler, I’ve felt an array of emotions over the past few months during the coronavirus pandemic. I’ve felt sadness and worry about how many people are becoming ill, ...

Karuna should be towards those who are suffering from pain. By practising karuna, we can help those in need through volunteering, listening, or simply being there for someone. This not only helps ...

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” —Maya Angelou By Grant H. Brenner Research on depression and anxiety disorders highlights the connection between ...

Many of us know that if we want to become more physically healthy, we can exercise. What if we want to improve our emotional health? Are there ways to train emotional “muscles” such as compassion?