This time of year can be difficult for many -- obligatory family gatherings, stress, pressure, stale relationships, contrived cheer, discomfort.

But consider: perhaps there's no more fertile setting for meaningful Dharma practice than within our own families.

Because while time shared with those with whom we're most familiar can be challenging, it just might present our greatest opportunities for wholesome growth, and the profound rewards that accompany it.

-- Herein, a tale in which a modern day Bodhisattva provides some thoughtful perspectives . . . 

(Length: 16 minutes)

Presented by Mark Winwood of the Chenrezig Project, with music composed and performed by the renowned SF Bay-area musician Bobby Vega in collaboration with Chris Rossbach.