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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Tattoos on the Heart

The Power of Boundless Compassion

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In 'Tattoos on the Heart', Father Gregory Boyle shares his experiences and insights from thirty years of working with gang members in Los Angeles.

The book is a collection of parables that highlight the importance of kinship, redemption, and boundless compassion.

Boyle founded Homeboy Industries, a gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program, and his stories reflect his commitment to helping young people escape gang life and find a path to self-respect and dignity.

The book emphasizes the power of unconditional love, faith, and the importance of treating all individuals with respect and kindness, regardless of their background.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as one of the books written by Father

Gregory Boyle

.

An Antidote to Overwhelm and Anger | Father Gregory Boyle

Mentioned by

Tara Brach

, referring to Father Gregory Boyle as the author, when discussing his work with gang members in Los Angeles.

Awakening Trust in a Fractured World, Part 1

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book first recommended by his meditation teacher, Joseph Goldstein.

A Radical Strategy for Dealing With Difficult People | Father Gregory Boyle

Mentioned by

Tara Brach

as an example of a spiritual warrior who created a healing community.

Freedom from Inner and Outer Tyranny: The Path of Spiritual Warriors

Mentioned by

Tara Brach

, who highly recommends it, when sharing a story from the book.

Listening to the Song – Part 2

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book written by Father Gregory Boyle.

Meditation Party: Magic, Mystery, Intuition, Tattoos, and Non-Efforting | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

in relation to his concept of God's "no matter whatness."

Duncan Trussell on: Being a Spiritual Omnivore, Whether Psychedelics Are a Bridge to the Divine, and How the Gates of Hell Are Locked From the Inside

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book recommended by Joseph Goldstein, impacting his work and life.

Can You Really Conquer Hatred Through Love? | Father Gregory Boyle

Mentioned by Shima Baradaran-Boffman in the context of welcoming people from marginalized communities into the church.

Mercy at the Margins - A Conversation with Shima Baradaran Baughman

Mentioned by

Jack Kornfield

while sharing a story about a gang member's transformation.

Ep. 167 – The Perfection of Truthfulness

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