Conversations with the Wise

Insights and Practices for Difficult Times

In these times we're called upon to bring as much consciousness, love and skillful action as we can into the world. One of the great blessings in my life is knowing exceptionally wise voices of consciousness. I'm asking them to share how they're navigating this difficult period as the forces of greed, hatred and confusion are creating suffering for so many and for our planet. We're offering these "Conversations" (the first one with Tara Brach) freely throughout the year.

In addition, the Awakening Joy course can help those who participate become resilient and find happiness no matter what's going on in the world. Watch this video to find out more and to register.
May you be happy and may you let your light shine,
James Baraz and the Awakening Joy team

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	Conversation with Tara Brach Tara Brach is a clinical psychologist and teacher of meditation internationally. She is the founder of Insight Meditation group in Washington, DC and is author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge.

	Conversation with Rick Hanson Rick Hanson is a neuropsychologist and author of Buddha’s Brain and Hardwiring Happiness. His online Foundations of Well-Being program gives you practical tools for hardwiring more happiness, peace, and love into the core of your being.

	Conversation with Guy Armstrong Guy Armstrong is a member of the Spirit Rock Teachers' Council in northern California and a Guiding Teacher of Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author ofEmptiness: A Practical Guide to Meditation.

	Conversation with Thanissara Thanissara actively works for social and racial justice, animal welfare and a sustainable planet. She is a teacher, mindfulness psychotherapist and co-author of Listening to the Heart.

	Conversation with Linda Graham Linda Graham, M.F.T. teaches nationwide on the integration of mindfulness, relational psychology, and neuroscience to promote resilience and well-being. She offers workships, for example, on "Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth".

	Conversation with Frank Ostaseski Frank Ostaseski is the Founder of the Metta Institute and co-founder of Zen Hospice Project. He is one of America’s leading voices in contemplative care of the dying.

	Conversation with Julia Butterfly Hill Julia Butterfly Hill is an American environmental activist, best known for having lived in an ancient redwood tree for over 2 years throughout 1998 and 1999. She is the author of The Legacy of Luna and A Course in Courage.

	Conversation with Bob Doppelt Bob Doppelt is a leading environmental and sustainability expert. He is Executive Director of The Resource Innovation Group at Willamette University, where he is a Senior Fellow. He is the author of Transformational Resilience and From Me to We.

	Conversation with Dacher Keltner Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at University of California, where he directs the Berkeley Social Interaction Lab. He is also the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center and author of Born to Be Good and The Power Paradox.

	Conversation with Terry Patten Terry Patten is a philosopher, author, activist, social entrepreneur, consultant and coach. His latest book is A New Republic of the Heart: An Ethos for Revolutionaries.

	Conversation with Sylvia Boorstein Sylvia Boorstein is a best-selling author, psychotherapist and founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. Her books include Happiness is an Inside Job.

	Conversation with Ruth King Ruth King is a mindfulness teacher, author and life coach. Her latest book is called Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism From The Inside Out .

	Conversation with Jack Kornfield Jack Kornfield is a co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center, a psychotherapist and author of several books, including: A Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology.

	Conversation with Anam Thubten Rinpoche Anam Thubten Rinpoche is the founding teacher and spiritual advisor of the Dharmata Foundation. He is the author of The Magic of Awareness and No Self, No Problem.

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