Voices of Love

By Tenzin Chogkyi

Voices of Love: Bridging Differences Through Compassionate Conversations

We are living in a time of deep fragmentation. Communities and nations are increasingly divided along lines of political affil... more

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The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.

Voices of Love episodes:

April 15, 2021 Unpacking Anger with Dr. Eve Ekman
Dr Ekman mentions an upcoming summit in the podcast. If of interest, the link is below.
Explore the Science, Wisdom, and Power of Emotions
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Join this Special Free Global Event
May 2-5, 2021
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41min
March 22, 2021 Self-Compassion
This episode explores self-compassion — what it is, what it's not and how it can make you happier. Put simply, self-compassion is simply treating yourself with the same kindness, concern, and support you'd show a good friend. So, why is it so difficult? What are some of the obstacles to self-compassion? Is there a way we can train ourselves in self-compassion? In this session, Ven. Tenzin discusses why it’s so difficult to give ourselves the same kindness and compassion that we would a friend, and will also introduce us to a short self-compassion practice that we can take into our daily lives to increase our happiness and well-being.
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39min
March 03, 2021 Recognizing our Common Humanity
Many of us feel that our social and political worlds are more divided than ever before, and are aware of the suffering this polarization causes. One of the key steps in contemplative compassion training is a recognition of our common humanity, that beneath all the superficial differences of religion, culture, race, ethnicity, political beliefs, etc., we all share the same basic human feelings and needs. In this episode, Ven. Tenzin introduces this topic and leads us through a brief guided practice.
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24min
February 19, 2021Mindfully Managing Anger
Characteristics of Anger:
Theme: Being thwarted in pursuit of goal that matters to you
Effects: Anger controls, punishes and retaliates
Dangerous effect: Anger calls forth more anger. It is difficult not to respond to anger with anger, especially when it appears unjustified
Why do people want to change anger?
It is the dangerous emotion that can quickly hurt others, psychologically, and physically
Many taught not to express anger -> guilt, shame
For some own anger can get out of control -> fear
Common Anger Triggers
Interference and lack of efficacy
Disrespect
Someone trying to hurt us
Another person’s anger
Injustice: both societal and personal (not being given credit for work)
Disappointment in how a person has acted
Betrayal, abandonment, rejection
Being falsely accused
Breaking a cultural rule
Anger Antidotes
Put yourself in the other person’s shoes
Don’t take it personally!
Is the other person mirroring your own unwanted qualities?
Do you have a need that is not being met?
Check your expectation!
Check for an underlying emotion (fear, hurt, vulnerability)
Is there an important message?
Keep a healthy distance from triggering objects!
Cultivating loving-kindness and compassion
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32min
February 07, 2021Friendship
Today's episode includes a couple of lists of qualities, which are jotted down here for your ease of reference.
Qualities of a true friend, according to the Buddha.
Is a help and support
Is the same in happiness and sorrow
Advises his friend for his welfare
Is sympathetic
Ven Tenzin also mentions Jean Baker Miller's list of five phenomena of growth-enhancing relationships.
Each person feels a great sense of zest (vitality).
Each person feels more able to act, and does act.
Each person has a more accurate picture of her/himself and the other person(s).
Each person feels a greater sense of self-worth.
Each person feels more connected to the other person(s) and greater motivation for connections with other people.
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31min

FAQs about Voices of Love:

How many episodes does Voices of Love have?

The podcast currently has 45 episodes available.