We know that our lives will involve some degree of suffering. But we know that we can also experience happiness and joy. The question is: what are we waiting for? In this provocative audio excerpt, noted Buddhist scholar Matthieu Ricard discusses the importance of cultivating the conditions for joy and happiness, and how happiness can […]

Matthieu Ricard: The Importance of Happiness in a Life Worth Living

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Dr. Steve Taylor is a senior lecturer and researcher in psychology and the social sciences at Leeds Beckett University in the UK. With Sounds True, he has released the audio program Return to Harmony: From Turmoil to Transformation, a collection of teachings, meditations, and poetry on living in alignment with the present moment. This week's […]

Steve Taylor: A Year to Live

Pema Chödrön is a beloved, American-born Buddhist nun who currently serves as the senior teacher at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. The author of many books and audio programs, her most recent collaboration with Sounds True is The Courage to Love the World: Discovering Compassion, Strength, and Joy Through Tonglen Meditation. In this week's excerpt […]

Pema Chödrön: Three Ways to Cultivate Compassion

Latham Thomas is a lifestyle and wellness maven whose books include Mama Glow and Own Your Glow. With Sounds True, she created the audio program Beditations: Guided Meditations and Rituals for Rest and Renewal. Commenting on this week's selection from that program, Sounds True producer Kriste Peoples says, Sleep. It's a necessity for basic human function, […]

Latham Thomas: Reclaiming Your Right to Rest

Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, is a clinical therapist and author who synthesizes current therapeutic modalities and neuroscience. With Sounds True, he has created the audio programs Your Brain on Love and Relationship Rx. This week's selection was chosen from the latter program by Sounds True producer Steve Lessard, who commented, The world of relationships is […]

Stan Tatkin: Distress Relief, Exciting Love, and Quiet Love

Karen Brody is a wellness and leadership coach who focuses on helping women achieve their full potential in a world that often asks far too much of them. With Sounds True, she has published the book Daring to Rest and the audio program The Daring to Rest Yoga Nidra Meditation Program. In this week's selection, […]

Matthieu Ricard: The Importance of Happiness in a Life Worth Living

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