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The Garrison Institute Presents: The Common Good

The Garrison Institute
Meditation
Mindfulness
Sustainability
Interconnectedness
Climate Change
Solar Energy
Sustainable Economics
Environmentalism
Compassion
Self-Compassion
Common Good
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Energy Transition
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Post-Activism
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What does it mean to live for the common good? To explore the threads that bind us all, the Garrison Institute, a non-profit organization exploring the intersection of contemplation and engaged action in the world, offers the new podcast series, The Garrison Institute Presents. Hosted by Garrison Institute co-founder, urban visionary and award-winning author Jonathan F.P. Rose, the show’s debut se... more

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Cultural ecologist David Abram explores the “more-than-human world,” challenging the human-centered mindset of the Anthropocene and calling for a return to ecological humility. In this rich conversation, Abram weaves philosophy, indigenous wisdom, an... more

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In this conversation recorded not long before her death in 2025, activist and systems thinker Joanna Macy joins Jonathan at a Garrison Institute Pathways to Planetary Health forum to discuss how we can stay present and purposeful in a time of ecologi... more

In this eight-minute guided meditation, Sharon invites us to explore a walking meditation or gentle movement, with our eyes open, bringing a light awareness to our bodies and the world around us.

You can find more meditations and contemplative resou... more

In this episode, Judy Lief—a longtime student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and a leading voice in bringing Tibetan Buddhist teachings to the West—reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, unexpected turns, and deep contemplative practice. She shares her... more

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Joanna Macy
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Episode: Joanna Macy: Interdependence and the Great Turning
Sharon Salzberg
Meditation leader and teacher featured for the episode
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Episode: Meditation with Sharon Salzberg: Movement-Oriented Meditation
Judy Lief
Long-time Buddhist teacher, editor, and author
The Garrison Institute / Buddhist Teachings
Episode: Judy Lief: Buddhist Practice in Life and Death
Jeremy Lent
Author and systems thinker describing the ecological civilization framework
Author of The Patterning Instinct, The Web of Meaning, Echo Civilization
Episode: Jeremy Lent: Ecological Civilization and the End of Extractive Capitalism
John Fullerton
Founder of the Capital Institute; author and advocate of regenerative economics
Capital Institute
Episode: John Fullerton: Regenerative Economics and Living Systems Capitalism
Rebecca Henderson
Distinguished economist, author of Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire.
Harvard University
Episode: Rebecca Henderson and Jamie Bristow: Reimagining Capitalism with Mindful Leadership
Jamie Bristow
Writer and policy advisor at the intersection of inner and outer transformation.
UK Mindfulness Initiative
Episode: Rebecca Henderson and Jamie Bristow: Reimagining Capitalism with Mindful Leadership
Bayo Akomolafe
A philosopher and post-activist thinker
Episode: Bayo Akomolafe: Post-Activism and the Trickster Future
Siddhartha Mukherjee
Renowned physician, scientist, and bestselling author
Episode: Siddhartha Mukherjee: Genetics and Empathy

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Jonathan F.P. Rose
Co-founder of The Garrison Institute and host of talks on the common good, sustainability, and systemic design.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Inspiring Soul Food

    I love starting the day with this rich nutrition which powers me up and inspires me to keep practicing, hoping, growing, and innovating. There’s a dynamic quality of intellectual and spiritual integrity that makes me feel in loving, collegial company and gives me buoyancy!

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    5
    Marvaleela
    United States13 days ago
  • Kindness and Curiosity

    Such a beautiful podcast, full of wonderful insights. It is healing for the mind and soul in a time when kindness and bigger thinking is needed for a way forward. It leaves me feeling more curious and optimistic. Thank you, Jonathan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Healthy Gina
    United States2 months ago
  • The common good

    Love what they are talking about here and have been feeling all sorts of related ways lately. Connection with everything. Look forward to hearing of more ways to engage on my level in the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sarah Langdon
    United States2 months ago
  • positive visions of the future

    I feel so nourished intellectually and spiritually listening to some of these talks. These ideas are the seeds of a future where life can thrive

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    5
    Er-e Day
    United States2 months ago
  • A new way to understand the world - with hope at the core

    Despite not being able to fully comprehend all the concepts being shared - this podcast feels like someone trying to explain to me the secrets of the universe, with patience love and understanding, minus the psychedelics and weird cult vibes. Scientists, researchers, doctors, professors and other scholars explain how trees are a community that talk, learn and help each other, how quantum science helps explain the self, ego and how we are all connected, and many more mind blowing revelations. If ... more

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    Ellastellabella42
    United States3 months ago

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Accessible exploration of complex ideas with practical takeaways.
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Guests range from mindfulness experts to climate economists, highlighting breadth of topics.

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Joanna Macy: Interdependence and the Great Turning
Q: How can one love the suffering that is rapidly increasing without being overwhelmed by it?
Inspire openness through Bodhisattva-like compassion, stay engaged, and cultivate the willingness to listen and act in concert with others, even when faced with anger or indifference.
Joanna Macy: Interdependence and the Great Turning
Q: How do you balance the health of individuals with the health of the larger system?
Adopt a holistic view (holons) where individuals and the whole are interdependent; true balance comes from recognizing that nurturing the whole also nurtures the parts, and vice versa.
Joanna Macy: Interdependence and the Great Turning
Q: What should a climate change campaigner do when motivation wanes despite despair work?
Find smaller, immediate, meaningful actions like composting or local projects to stay connected to the world, recognizing that caring for the planet is part of who they are even in moments of hopelessness.
Judy Lief: Buddhist Practice in Life and Death
Q: Was there a religious or spiritual texture to your childhood, or is it something you found yourself?
She describes growing up Protestant Christian with curiosity about Christianity, then moving toward Buddhism and how her early questions and leadership experiences shaped her later engagement with spiritual practice.
Judy Lief: Buddhist Practice in Life and Death
Q: What was your first major?
Judy Lief explains her early college shifts across English, sociology, philosophy, and pre-med as a search for meaning and integration, rather than a linear path, ultimately leading to a life in Buddhist teaching and editing.

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A thoughtful series exploring how to align human systems with interdependence, ecology, and compassionate action. Episodes frequently cover regenerative economics, mindful leadership, biomimicry, and the social fabric that supports a sustainable future, often grounding big concepts in real-world examples like local commons, education reform, and systems thinking. Noteworthy is the blend of policy, philosophy, and contemplative practice, plus a consistent emphasis on practical pathways for living the common good and fostering systemic resilience.

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2. Sharon Salzberg
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