The Bodhisattva in Difficult Times

This talk from the Insight Meditation Community of Washington’s 2017/2018 New Year’s retreat explores the Buddhist archetype of the bodhisattva and its universal quality across spiritual and other traditions of commitment to the transformation and awakening of one’s own heart for the benefit and freedom of all beings. The civil rights movement in the U.S. and the role and courage of Rosa Parks and other ordinary people—is presented as a ‘bodhisattva movement’ and a model and encouragement for the challenges we face today.

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Absolutely inspiring. A mini retreat of the soul.

I enjoyed learning how cultivating a compassionate heart not only helps us to kindly hold our own painful feelings and emotions but also helps cultivate the wellness of all beings. I also enjoyed learning more about Rosa Parks the civil rights movement in the U.S.

Thanks so much hugh🙏❣ so very inspiring and informative and emotional for me! I hope one day I can be grateful enough to join you all in a retreat!!❤ namaste🙏😌♾

Very insightful. I will use several teachings from here

Inspirational and thought-provoking talk that is utterly relevant to the testing times in which we live. It is good to be reminded of what can be achieved through courage and compassion. Thank you.