01:23

Tap Into The Better Part Of Ourselves - Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D.

by Compassion Institute

Rated
4.8
Type
talks
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
Plays
176

Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D provides advice on how each of us has the opportunity to tap into our innate capacity for compassion, an action that is part of our essential humanity. Scientific appreciation of our social nature has expanded and deepened, shedding light on the intimate connection between compassion and our health, mental well-being, longevity, sense of purpose, and the ability to maintain perspective in the face of stress and life challenges. Only when we make compassion a guiding principle and active force throughout society – focused on alleviating suffering on an individual and collective level – will we be able to create a more caring and humane world.

CompassionHumanityMental Well BeingSocial ConnectionEmotional AwarenessStress ManagementHealthy RelationshipsIntention SettingPro Social EmotionsMind Based TechniqueReactivity ManagementJudgment ManagementConscious Intention Setting

Transcript

For social creatures,

One of the most important factors is the need for connection,

Connecting with others.

And social connection and these,

What we call pro-social,

You know,

Emotions and states of mind really are at the foundation of fostering healthy relationship with others.

And so if we are able to tap into that part of who we are by using mind-based techniques,

Conscious intention setting,

As well as,

You know,

Developing greater emotional awareness so that we notice when we are being reactive and being judgmental,

These really equip the individuals to be able to really turn on and switch on if you can,

If we can use that language,

The better part of who we are and tap into that resource and really use that toolkit coming from there to really live their life,

Interact with others,

And also apply it in everyday life.

Meet your Teacher

Compassion InstituteHalf Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA

More from Compassion Institute

Related Meditations

Related Teachers

© 2026 Compassion Institute. All rights reserved. All copyright in this work remains with the original creator. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.

How can we help?

Sleep better
Reduce stress or anxiety
Meditation
Spirituality
Something else