Summary: This series focuses on the cultivation of three interconnected themes that constitute the heart of contemporary dharma practice: autonomy – the inner freedom to respond rather than react to life situations; imagination – the capacity to engage creatively with all activities; and care – an open hearted concern for oneself and others to flourish.<br> Such a perspective encourages a way of life that is less constrained by psychological habit and social pressures, thus rendering one more willing and able to assume responsibility and take risks. It offers a path to increased aesthetic sensitivity with regard to both nature and art, while also refining the empathetic capacity to engage with the suffering of others.<br> Stephen Batchelor begins the program with “an alternative history of Buddhism,” and a comparative genealogy of Buddhism and ancient Greek philosophy.<br> To access the entire series, please click on the link below:<br> <a title="Upaya Podcast Series: Autonomy, Imagination, and Care" href="https://www.upaya.org/2020/04/batchelor-autonomy-imagination-care-7-parts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Upaya Podcast Series: Autonomy, Imagination, and Care</a><br>
