Jon Kabat-Zinn: Compassion And Mindfulness

Sean FargoPublished May 7, 2016 · Updated April 16, 2024 · 1 min read

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This video tells us why compassion and mindfulness go hand in hand. Being more mindful can unlock the compassionate side in all of us.

We are inherently compassionate. The spaciousness of compassion is pure awareness. Mindfulness can help unlock that compassion in us. This video tells us why being mindful can help us unlock our compassionate side. This was part of a talk put on by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.

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Sean Fargo

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Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a global platform offering evidence-based resources and teacher certification. A former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition, he bridges contemplative wisdom with modern psychology to make mindfulness practical at work and in life. Sean has mentored under Jack Kornfield for five years and supported leaders at organizations such as Reddit, PG&E, and DocuSign. Through online trainings, guided meditations, and mentorship, he has helped thousands of educators, clinicians, and coaches bring mindfulness to diverse communities. Sean’s mission is simple and ambitious: expand access to authentic, science-informed practice while cultivating compassion, clarity, and resilience. Today, Mindfulness Exercises serves millions with free and premium tools, empowering individuals and teams to lead with presence and purpose.

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