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An Important Announcement from the Compassion Institute

Thupten Jinpa | April 14, 2021

Like so many organizations, this past year has been one…

“Unless we change social structures and institutions, we cannot expect our society to change in any fundamental, enduring way.”

Frank Martin | June 3, 2020

“Unless we change social structures and institutions, we cannot expect…

“How is Your Heart Today?”: Compassion at Angola Prison

KC Branscomb | August 1, 2019

I’m excited to share this lovely article by Dr. Chris…

Reflections on Compassion: Compassion Cultivation Training at Angola Prison

Lisel Joseph | June 12, 2018

Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is the largest maximum-security prison…

CCT for Social Advocates

Dent Gitchel | January 26, 2018

Arkansas-based Certified CCT Teacher Dent Gitchel received a Compassion Corps…

Compassion Corps: Bringing CCT Into Communities of Color

Lisel Joseph | December 8, 2017

Among this year’s Compassion Corps grantees is Lakiba Pittman, a…