Catherine Ingram joins Tahnee on the podcast today. Catherine Ingram is an international dharma teacher and former journalist specialising in empathy and activism. Catherine is the author of several books including; In the Footsteps of Gandhi, Passionate Presence, A Crack in Everything, and the long-form essay “Facing Extinction.” Catherine has published over 100 articles and interviews throughout the 1980s and early 1990s with leading thinkers and activists of our time. Catherine and Tahnee take a deep dive today, sharing a beautiful conversation around the philosophical landscape of activism, empathy, Buddhism, dharma practice, mindfulness and sensitivity.

Tahnee and Catherine explore:

-The mindfulness industry and how it is often misguided.

-The 1970's Dharma movement.

-Catherine's experience of Buddhist meditation and philosophy.

-The nature and burden of sensitivity - "if you're not at least a little bit sad, you're not paying attention" - Catherine Ingram

-The relationship between grief and love.

-Activism, empathy and compassion.

-The themes of Catherine's essay; Facing Extinction.

-The Resilient Byron project.

 

Resources: Catherine's Website Catherine Facing Extinction Essay In The Deep Podcast Coronavirus: Courage and Calm PodcastCatherine's Books The Resilient Byron Project  

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/courage-empathy-in-the-face-of-change-with-catherine-ingram-ep-73