Yesterday, George was joined by Hugh Byrne, whom you might recognize as a co-teacher of the Mindful Engagement monthly program he and George are leading along with Kaira Jewel Lingo.

Against the backdrop of the global coronavirus pandemic, Hugh and George discuss the role of practitioners during this time, and how they feel called to help others to connect the inner and outer and transform these experiences and feelings into comfort, relief, peace, and ease, for example. Hugh speaks to the history of Buddhism and the connection between social action and mindfulness practice. They discuss Hugh’s work with habits and using mindfulness practice to identify triggers and social reactions, especially in relation to the political climate.