In this poignant, funny follow-up to his fabled 2006 talk, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning -- creating conditions where kids' natural talents can flourish. more
Yesterday, the Dalai Lama spoke on the Today Show. He shared his thoughts on how to find contentment through difficult times and how compassion can reduce the suffering we see in the world today. more
Investing in women can unlock infinite potential around the globe. But how can women walk the line between Western-style empowerment and traditional culture? Kavita Ramdas of the Global Fund for Women talks about three encounters with powerful women who fight to make the world better -- while preserving the traditions that sustain them. more
I've known Matthieu Ricard – Tibetan monk, author and scientist – for over 25 years. He has been an official translator for His Holiness the Dalai Lama for decades. He has been a key instigator of the Dalai Lama's long-time dialogue with neuroscientists and psychologists. Above all, he is a humanitarian extraordinaire. more
