Spaciously Being Human: Transforming Jealousy into Openness

Episode 16, Series 1: "Embracing Life with Wisdom & Compassion"

Featuring: Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal, and Alejandro Chaoul-Reich, Ph.D.

Jealousy is said to be one of the fundamental afflictions of human beings according to the Tibetan Bön and Buddhist traditions. Constantly comparing ourselves to others and wanting what others have leaves us perpetually dissatisfied, competitive, stressed, and exhausted. How can we acknowledge and accommodate our own jealousy such that it can shift or transform on its own? Are there positive ways in which we can channel the energy of jealousy into being of benefit to others or supporting our practice? Is there an “awakened” expression of jealousy?