On Cultivating Courage: An Evening with Pema Chödrön and Father Greg Boyle - 06/23/18

[@eisvogel8099]

I never have seen such beautiful, wise and yet so humble people. Lead by love and inner wisdom. Not knowledge. This wisdom is in all of us. It can't be known only recognized.

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Sending gratitude from a Daoist monastery near Seattle (USA)!

[@karenslaughing]

So inspiring the two of these beautiful souls- thank you both for all the kindness, service and perseverance to easing suffering❤❤❤ I loved the humor between you two so much!

[@michaelkatz9078]

Very grateful this was made public. Pema was the only voice I could hear in my hardest time. She helped me not feel alone with my struggle. Father G, always reminds me that love is the way, and to see our nobility and the nobility of others. Bless them both and the courageous men and women at Homeboy.

[@meganseaman1]

I totally agree with you, Michael. Twenty years ago when I read "When Things Fall Apart" it changed my life. She is a brilliant light and encourages everyone who learns about her and her studies to live bigger and brighter in this existence! Namaste!

[@PetraSchneiderBali]

bless them indeed, and bless your heart

[@jylyhughes5085]

Two beautiful people overflowing with tenderness and love. Thank you dearest Pema Chodron and Father Greg, ... two Bodhisattvas alleviating the suffering of sentient beings ...

[@DJK-cq2uy]

What the hell is a Bodhisterectomy? Thanks we Catholics love being talked down to

[@joycemansfield1108]

​@DJK-cq2uy it's called bodhisattva it means someone who devotes their life to the happiness of others.i too used to be catholic now I'm a Buddhist .

[@yancijosefinasuarezgomezem5451]

This moved me to tears, incredible. No way to describe the power of these beautiful human beings. Thank you for posting this amazing gift.

[@lizafield9002]

I had the same response, tears of joy-grief, sudden memory of the kingdom of God on earth that we are supposed to be living. What has happened to us?!

[@johnboy6594]

They are a gift to Humanity

[@Peedee773]

I felt the same.

[@kathrynhurn6307]

@@johnboy6594 that is the gift each one of us makes with our lives: lives steeped in love, compassion and kinship.

[@DarkMoonDroid]

58:33 _"...and because you wanna be that tender glance, you go to the margins. And you fast like Miguel Lugo. And you say, we're gonna love you into submission and we're gonna imagine a circle of compassion and then imagine nobody standing outside of it."_

[@jazzyreyes6921]

Music is one of the greatest gift from God!

[@yolandaaranda653]

I awoke with such a headache and heartache early this morning. I was guided to utube and guided to view this "random" talk. What I know is that it is not "random"! Spirit guided me to HEAR and see this incredible meeting. This meeting of 3 human beings sharing their " work" of God in action has inspired me to keep learning, to keeping listening and to keep feeling with an open heart. I am grateful. Thank you to all involved. I hope to share this talk with all my friends.🌎

[@lizafield9002]

This is the greatest comment ever. It totally sums up the experience of "seeing" this discussion, or being dissolved by it, back into the vaster universe.

[@katemcshane]

I've watched many, many Homeboy videos. I've thought a lot about the healing that happens there. I've thought about all the money I spent for psychotherapy, in my effort to heal from many years of abuse , and what a waste of money it was. For decades, I worked with victims of rape and child abuse and I tried to be as loving as I could, but when Greg Boyle talked about tenderness, I said YES!!! That's what haven't known myself, and you can't pretend it into happening for yourself through fantasy. I want to watch this video many times. And it was great to listen to Pema Chodron. I didn't know her work, but I will definitely investigate it now. This must have been a thrilling evening. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

[@PetraSchneiderBali]

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[@nicatnight70]

Thank you Homeboy Industries for spreading love and healing!

[@AnastasiaBeaverhausen-gi5vn]

I just realized Father Greg Boyle is the person I consciously look for in everyone I’ve gotten to know. I desperately want to see him in others. 🫶

[@arthernandez2028]

In a land replete with potential and actual harm, this conversation is a healing oasis.

[@LeslieLarsen]

So GREAT! What a heart opening!!! Thank you all. Wonderful questions you asked!!!!

[@briansteppacher4174]

Thank you for lifting me up, for freeing my heart in the midst of the suffering I know to be true for me today. It starts with a single, tender, understanding voice and presence, and becoming aware of it harmonizing with the larger chorus. Listen. "Love thy neighbors. NO EXCEPTIONS!"

[@msflaneuse4340]

Wow. This was such a wonderful posting to stumble upon. Thank you for this. I signed up for the newsletter to learn more about The Homeboys Organization. Blessings. 🙏🏻❤️

[@mars1783]

Thank you Homeboy industry

[@jgarciajr82]

Tenderness MEANS MORE than Love. AGREED!!!

[@katemcshane]

I'm watching this for the 5th time.

[@Kdubbzism]

Rewatching as well... This truly is Great! Profound

[@karenslaughing]

I just finished my second- started it right over after the first time ❤️🪷🩷

[@katemcshane]

@@karenslaughing I recommend this to people all the time. I still watch it again periodically.

[@shereetedrow8645]

Beautiful from all in this video I cry 😭 every time I listen

[@tsungaimutasa2985]

Thank you Father Greg you are a motivation in my life I hope to do something like you did in Africa specifically in Zimbabwe my home country. You are such an inspiration

[@lizafield9002]

Tsungai, YOU are an inspiration! You are a bodhisattva. May the divine forces of goodness bless your ministry/business/work.

[@exerciserelax8719]

What a wonderful dream, hope you make it a reality!

[@auntiebobbolink]

You are talking about what Greg is really after...not just praising him, but looking for ways to bring his message to life where *you* are! Godspeed!

[@pattilhayes]

So very happy I came across this video.Homeboy Industries is life changing for so many. I will make it my mission to share this with as many as I can.

[@salberg1]

I would love this concept in my lovely country of South Africa. When there is hope then there is a way for change for the better. When I want to know the truth of God, The Divine, I watch NDE, near death experiences. They have returned to tell us the overwhelming joy, love and tenderness that exists on the other side.

[@carolineterzaghi5113]

You guys! Give us more!! All my Tenderness, embracing you all

[@carenburmeister5002]

This was so enjoyable. Thanks for the laughter too!

[@MaryLeighLear]

This was beautiful. Thank you for giving us this treasure.

[@bonnieraphael8609]

I am very grateful to hear this today❤Thank you for posting.

[@LivSal22]

Remember who you are 🦁☀️ Thank you both for how much you give us 🙏🏾 #StandTogether!

[@lemostjoyousrenegade]

"YES, we must show tenderness! "Love me with a tender touch. Kindness I need very much. It is so hard for me to trust, but deep inside I know I must. "Tenderness...is the best." - Diana Ross. ✨👌🏾✨ ♥️ I agree. 💯% ! Peace, Love and Tenderness to ALL. THANK YOU, Homeboy Industries, for sharing this video with us! ✨🙏🏾✨ 😘

[@blissoflight]

Love that this is so grounded, present moment, and real!

[@perfectlyimperfect6781]

20.22 .. close mindedness is very very deep kind of suffering .

[@lizafield9002]

Wow. The two 1st speakers are so powerful, giant forces for good. If they evolved thru this sacred ministry, it is clearly & brilliantly a holy place beloved of God.

[@hawkarae]

Thank you for providing this link in the figure it out chain we need to get about repairing ❤

[@patchampagne1]

Love this all. Thank you.

[@Biggirl4life.]

The energy in the rooms speaks volumes!!

[@sandram6913]

This transcends so many areas... One of the most beautiful presentations I've seen.

[@sarahsussman8961]

"the solution is whatever is within my capacity to do" - jose

[@heynowls3058]

What a great match. Fr. Greg and Pema. So good. Thanks for all you do. Viva homeboy

[@meggybaby0115]

I love this so much! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@pixpusher]

Thanks for posting this. It was sold out before I could get tickets.

[@hoaha8903]

Tenderness & Gracefulness🙏🌻

[@elizabethclark4722]

It never gets better!❤❤

[@margiehg]

What an inspiring evening!

[@Emma-yu9wb]

Absolutely delightful. Moving, inspiring, amusing. Priceless.

[@louisesumrell6331]

Thank you Ani Pema💜 🙏🏼 y "OG"! 💖🙏

[@CILSELLSHOMES]

I love this..t.y.Father Boyle

[@triciahendrickson3036]

The best songs 🎵 were written by David! Fr. G I have Always loved your references to Oh Holy Night,... "And the Soul felt it's Worth!"

[@CILSELLSHOMES]

Love this..

[@juliaszabados148]

❤ Ty to all for it all 🕊️💕✨

[@mojavewander9308]

I love you Ani Pema!

[@shyiwatsho5339]

Ani Pema Chodron, inspiring as always. Tashi Delek

[@firmlyplantedcj9962]

As I listened to Pema and Greg talk about "God". I smiled remembering a name my brother and I have for that which they seemed to be describing. We call is Gus. (God, the Universe, and all that...explative euphamized... Stuff) :)

[@lizafield9002]

This is terrific. Thanks be to Gus!

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Love it!

[@bumble8588]

"How do you like the tortilla chips?" love it!

[@hoaha8903]

Tattoo In The Heart 💜 Beautiful Souls 💝💝💝 Humorous & Humble🙏

[@galeno-healthsciencepreven5075]

26:50 - Father Greg Boyle’s speech

[@solarhydrowind]

I wish the venue had turned up the House lights ... So the speakers could see the audience!! I saw another video once where the speaker asked for the house lights to be turned up 🙂

[@Firuzeh]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@alejandrogonzalez6385]

Horale father G God bless this man 😂

[@galeno-healthsciencepreven5075]

5:10 - Pema Chödrön’s speech

[@cmitch7285]

I think Hosay should be mentioned in the synopsis

[@lizafield9002]

I agree!! Hurray Jose! He should host a live event each week.

[@davidmaddon554]

God is all things.

[@sirishthapa651]

sewa = service

[@jazzyreyes6921]

Jose is very spiritual!

[@archerbaugh7148]

Can you meet with the new administration, please!

[@willgiorno1740]

❤

[@bethstrenkoski2311]

We need you Father Boyle to help change the close minds and hard paranoid hearts of our USA military defense department and in the Pentagon. Please pray for all those delusional minds in our military State departments.

[@jazzyreyes6921]

The gentleman in the middle is quite impressive with his words and humor 😅

[@boundlessky9]

Please remove commercials

[@philbertperrywinkle5197]

Does anyone know if there is a transcript for this talk?

[@ure2grit931]

23:09 here

[@jazzyreyes6921]

Fr G how about starting a music group….choir or any kind of musical 🎵

[@R0291-l1l]

Does anyone know the verse "O nobly born..." is from?

[@TulipIris7244]

It is often used as a greeting in Buddhist texts such as - “O Nobly Born, O you of glorious origins, remember your radiant true nature, the essence of mind. Trust it. Return to it. It is home.” -The Tibetan Book of the Dead In Buddhism, to have been born a human is considered the rarest, most auspicious, and noblest of possible births, because (so they say) only as a human in the human realm can one study the dharma, mediate, pray, and realize the radiant true nature of mind - and help alleviate suffering. (“this precious human birth”)

[@TheNocturnalpheonix]

💔🔥💖

[@laraffinee]

Yes...the discussion about God...God is innocent of the interpretations and distortions people attach to God. Our limitations are projected onto our interpretation of God.

[@PriyankaSharma-iq1ue]

Homeboy please dont let venerable Pema Choden stand for such a long period.

[@rodriguezy1913]

My God the audience is asking some tough questions 😳

[@joycedistler4332]

I’m “hear” for the first time. Has she passed? I was just turned into her.

[@jazzyreyes6921]

I totally loved this dialogue! Peña’s comment regarding God, did not set comfortable with me.

[@reginagaughan-kassery4575]

If you smile at me, I will understand, cuz everybody, everywhere does in the same language👄😁😃😀😆😆😀😃😁

[@lafishface]

Wooden Ships -Deja Vu album, CSN&Y. Great song.

[@shellebel1]

Too many ads.

[@mattwilson9585]

Find True Peace In Jesus Christ What does it take to be Saved? Faith in Christ’s Finished Work on the Cross The Cost of Sin Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. HELL IS A REAL LOCATION Luke 12:4-5 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. Matthew 25:51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Are we all Sinners in NEED of a Saviour? Romans 3:10-12 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Romans 3:23-26 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. What specifically to Believe in!! 1 Timothy 2:4-6 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Christ died for our sins, he was buried, and he rose again according to the scriptures so you can be free from Hell and Death. This is the greatest gift God gave us. By having faith in the Gospel you are sealed with the Holy Spirit forever and SAVED from that moment to eternity. Galatians 1:11-12 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. Heaven or Hell? It’s Your Choice A PRAYER FOR SALVATION THROUGH FAITH “I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that Christ died for my sins and rose three days later from the grave. Thank you for forgiving my sin on the cross. You alone Jesus is now why I have forgiveness and eternal life. Thank you in Jesus name. Amen.” If you have prayed this with faith (Wholeheartedly) you are Forgiven and now in the Body of Christ. Welcome brother or sister. Remember saying a prayer does not save you, having Faith does in Jesus and what He did for you. What if I continue to Sin? What if I stop having Faith? What if 5 years after being saved I have an affair? What if I aborted my child 1 year after I was saved? What about suicide? When you first had faith in Christ you were sealed and secured from that day forward, no matter what you do or don’t do our saviour has saved your soul and made you a new creation. Remember it Gods Work that saved you not Yours. Eternal Security ( 100% Going to Heaven) Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. God Bless You

[@anoshya]

Can God even be talked about..does this not minimise it

[@TheBstakz]

This does not minimize God. Throughout history, people have worked to understand God. Just talking about God does not mean that we humans are somehow putting God in a bottle

[@erinstites1452]

I don’t believe we can have a single experience outside of Creator, or Father/Mother God.

[@rodriguezy1913]

Like if there is anything that can minimize God

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Should we whisper it behind closed doors, in secret underground caves, when we're about to be executed for being caught saying it by "The Police"....?

[@john-uj9cj]

Why is she trying to explain the grace of christ exempt christ repent and follow your dreams in Jesus name

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

These former gang members who have lived lives of Hell thanks to their primary caretakers, will never feel totally spiritually fulfilled, this goes for all people, until they make the connection to the animals and earth, by being vegan. By ingesting the misery and torture of innocent, helpless animals, this contributes to their inner angst, mental and physical issues, not to mention, the destruction of the earth. Subsidized foods for the poor in struggling communities like the Barrio and ghetto, that are in the prison system, and I'm assuming at Father Greg's home, are full of meat, dairy, sugar, AKA misery, murder, disease-creating foods. Pema, of all people, being that she is a Buddhist nun, and purports to live a non-violent, harmonious life, and that others should also, missed making the most important point, how we are all connected in the circle of life, everything living/breathing, and when the animals suffer, billions a day, and the earth is being destroyed, the violence within society,, the addiction, gangs, wars, abuse of children and women, will never end. Get these young people to have gardens, be outside planting their food, connecting to it, to the earth, to their humanity, and stop this vicious cycle of negativity. These young people are our future, and they have to save the animals and planet, or there is no hope.

[@erinstites1452]

If we can understand that when we have to injest an animal it is a sacred sacrifice of giving itself to our life. It is an energy exchange. It is a gift. Indigenous peoples were so aware of the sacredness if it’s

[@pattyayers]

Oh for God’s sake

[@iglesiasmarco]

I think you should watch the video again and work with it.

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

Work with this: millions of animals are tortured and murdered daily and we are all connected through energy. All minorities, women, children, particularly those from disenfranchised backgrounds are affected by ingesting and contributing to the agony and destruction of animals and the earth. Violence begets violence. Guaranteed if humans live in harmony with animals and the earth, the horror these young people have lived through and that this wonderful man helped them heal from, would be eliminated. I know Pema well as I’m a Yoga teacher and have studied her, she’s taught me so much, but these people have the ability to change the course of these young people’s philosophy on living by making them aware of these issues. Also, if you think that the misery that the majority of animals live in is such a beautiful sacrifice, first of all watch “Earthlings”, then if you find that acceptable, why don’t you go live like these sentient beings do and tell me how much you enjoy it, capisce? 😔🌱✊🏿

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

The bottom line for governments and corporations is money, and they don’t give a crap about animals, the earth, women, minorities, abused children. I mean, the drug culture keeps millions employed including police and people working in the prison system. On the note of the large amount of people incarcerated, there is no rehabilitation in them, they fight, do drugs, get raped, eat tortured, mutilated animals (and for “good behavior “ prisoners are allowed to work in the slaughterhouses, where they take their tortured spirits out on these innocent animals, where some rape the animals, but at any rate physically abuse them) and unhealthy, processed foods, bide their time with monotonous activities, some spend a lot of time in isolation, have nothing constructive to occupy them, don’t learn healthy skills, don’t spend time outdoors connecting to nature. By the way, this land, (as all land has been)the US was stolen from the indigenous peoples, who knew that they were benefactors of it and needed to live in harmony with it, understood the circle of life. The destruction of the animals and earth must end and the violence, wars and addiction will end. In the next 20 years, the oceans will be empty of life and most species of land animals will be wiped out. 💔🌱🕊🧘🏿‍♀️🌸

[@johnschaal5866]

The worst video ever, and-then commercials

[@Negricolas]

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