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All five co-hosts grab some tea, full of compassion for one another, to talk about awakening compassion. The conversation begins with definitions and connections to spirituality. Since everyone thinks compassion is a good thing, co-hosts wonder how we become more compassionate. By awakening? By watering a seed inside of ourselves? Through training?
The conversation turns to a Christianity informed by compassion. Allen brings Tibetan Buddhism and tonglen breathing practice into the space. Bonnie brings in an Orthodox Christian breathing practice. Connecting breath and compassion, co-hosts discuss the possibility of a compassion-centered Christianity. It turns out compassion is a rather divisive, controversial idea within Christianity. Co-hosts’ formation and evolving Christian identity become exposed in interesting ways. Co-hosts realize the effects of being formed within Christianity communities that disavow Christ’s vulnerability and woundedness are still present in them.
The episode closes with a rousing round of Sound Charades. It’s obvious the cups of tea (and perhaps, compassion) have grown cold as co-hosts compete to the bitter, disputed end.
Conversation on Awakening Compassion (00:59)
Sound Charades Segment (55:12)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation, Awakening Compassion
The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe by Richard Rohr (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Saint Francis of Assisi (Wiki) Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time: The Historical Jesus and the Heart of Contemporary Faith by Marcus J. Borg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Tonglen Matthew 25:31-46 NRSV - The Sheep and the Goats Park J Palmer (American author, educator, and activist) Wage Peace by Judyth Hill (Poem) Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chodron (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)From Our Sound Charades Segment
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Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
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