Mark Epstein on the Union of Awareness and Compassion

Mark Epstein delves into the deep connection between awareness and compassion, showing how self-honesty reveals the hidden suffering we carry — and with it, a natural wellspring of compassion. He reflects on the Buddhist concept of Mahamudra, or the “Great Seal,” where awareness and compassion unite, forming a seamless experience within both mind and heart.

Mark Epstein, M.D. is author of Thoughts Without a Thinker and Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart.

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