Ep. 288 – Engaged Compassion: Reggie Hubbard

About this episode

Sharon Salzberg engages in a conversation with Reggie Hubbard about navigating compassion and action in a world filled with suffering.

The Buddha taught a path of awakened living, but how does that manifest in today’s world of constant connectivity and widespread suffering? How do we keep our hearts open without being defined or hardened by the pain that surrounds us, whether personal, collective, or historical? How do we navigate the paradox of holding both pain and joy without mistaking suffering for punishment or personal failure? Can we infuse our compassion with wisdom and perspective to find the agency to take meaningful action in our communities? In her new series, Engaged Compassion, Sharon delves into these questions and more, engaging in candid conversations with a diverse group of teachers, activists, and changemakers.  For the sixth episode in the series, Sharon’s speaks with teacher and change-maker Reggie Hubbard, marking his third appearance on the Metta Hour. Reggie is an internationally recognized yoga and meditation teacher and the founder and chief serving officer of Active Peace Yoga. Reggie's yoga and meditation practice have served as a sanctuary of peace and perspective while navigating the stresses of being a Black man in the world. He has been a featured speaker on new…

People in this episode

Host: Sharon Salzberg

Guest: Reggie Hubbard

Topics covered

• engaged compassion
• mindfulness
• racial justice
• civic engagement
• yoga
• mental health

Keywords

• compassion
• Buddhism
• pain
• joy
• community action
• yoga
• meditation
• racial justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Active Peace Yoga

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