How to Fall in Love with the Future—Rob Hopkins #205
Climate activist and author Rob Hopkins invites us into his time machine to explore what a healthy, thriving future could look like for humanity and our earth.
VIDEOS
Meditation for Angry Parents #204
Scott Snibbe explores how Buddhist psychology defines anger and offers parents practical antidotes rooted in curiosity and compassion.
Emptiness of Self: Guided Meditation with Geshe Sherab #203
Join Geshe Sherab for a deeply reflective guided meditation on the emptiness of self—one of the core insights of Buddhist wisdom.
What is Emptiness? with Geshe Sherab #202
This week’s guest is from Tibet, Geshe Sherab—he discusses emptiness, not just as a philosophy but as a practical antidote to suffering.
AI and Enlightenment with Dr. David Kittay #201
Dr. David Kittay explores whether AI can lead to enlightenment or surpass humanity, while emphasizing simpler paths to happiness over technological fixes.
Is Enlightenment Possible? #200
Scott Snibbe offers a talk and meditation to the Train a Happy Mind community on the question, Is enlightenment possible?
Healthy Masculinity: A Meditation on Sex, Strength, and Love #228
A guided meditation on healthy masculinity, exploring strength, sexuality, compassion, and self-acceptance to cultivate deeper connection with yourself and others.
Sex, Strength, and Love: Karen Brody on Modern Masculinity #227
What does healthy masculinity look like? Karen Brody explores how men can deepen confidence, intimacy, and connection with women.
Meditation to Cultivate Hope for the Future with Geshe Legtsok #226
In this guided meditation, Geshe Legtsok leads a reflection on gratitude, good fortune, impermanence, and intentional action. By recognizing the blessings in our own lives, appreciating the positive contributions of others, and remembering that change is always possible, we develop a more balanced and hopeful outlook.
Is This Actually the Best Time to Be Alive? — Geshe Legtsok #225
Are we living in a better world than we realize? Discover why Geshe Legtsok believes this could be humanity’s most hopeful era yet.
Remembering Robert Thurman: Psychonaut, Scholar, and Friend #224
Following Robert Thurman’s death, we revisit a favorite conversation exploring the possibility that our deepest nature is joy.
Our Best Possible Future: Kim Stanley Robinson #223
Best selling author and climate activist talks to Scott on Earth Day about the climate crisis and his hope for a better future. Hosted by the UC Berkeley School of Journalism.