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Compassion Wheel

Compassion Wheel

Written by: Doug Swift
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Can the Tibetan Buddhist practices of compassion apply in a hostile modern world? Doug Swift spends a year with the KTC Buddhist Center in Columbus, Ohio. He tells the stories of Lama Kathy Wesley, the resident teacher, neurologist Julie Brevzinsky-Lewis, therapist Bethany Dwinnel, and many others at the center, as they apply the practices to some of the biggest challenges in their lives. Swift turns the year-long project into an experiment for himself. Listen to learn how it turns out.Copyright 2026 Doug Swift Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Spirituality
Episodes
  • Episode 1: The Challenge

    Episode 1: The Challenge
    Oct 11 2026

    Why did Kathy Wesley transition from journalism to become a Tibetan Buddhist Lama? Why did neurologist Julie Brefczynski-Lewis incorporate Tibetan Buddhist compassion practices into her research? Both are addressing modern problems at the root: the essential challenge.
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    25 mins
  • Episode 2: Kids's Class

    Episode 2: Kids's Class
    Oct 11 2026

    Studies show that toddlers get more pleasure giving than receiving. But culture can override these natural impulses. We find a place where kids are taught compassion practices, an important skill to have in the context of our mental health crisis.
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    15 mins
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