Lama John Makransky

Join John Makransky, a Buddhist professor and lama, and Paul Condon, a psychologist who integrates compassion into mental health, as they explore how ancient Buddhist practices can address modern anxieties. They discuss compassion as our natural state and its power against anger and burnout. With insights into attachment theory and brain science, they offer techniques for cultivating well-being without forcing emotions. Discover how sustainable compassion training can transform daily life and foster deeper connections.

In this engaging discussion, Lama John Makransky, a respected figure in Tibetan Buddhism and former professor, dives into the transformative power of compassion. He explains how our well-being and relationships depend on accessing our innate compassion. Topics include the balance of empathy and action, the cultivation of compassion as a skill rather than an inherent trait, and practical meditation techniques for self-awareness. Makransky also guides listeners through a meditation, helping them tap into their deeper qualities and recognize their shared humanity.

John Makransky, Boston College professor and developer of Sustainable Compassion Training, shares his lifelong journey with Tibetan meditation. He discusses Buddha nature, bodhicitta, and the threefold practice of receptivity, deepening, and inclusive engagement. Conversations explore emptiness, luminosity, and practical ways to cultivate compassion and presence in daily life.