Can You Have Too Much Altruism?
Roshi Joan Halifax discusses her new book about the edges of compassion.
What “The Good Place” Says about Good and Evil
Here is what the NBC series looks like when we watch it through the lens of the science of a meaningful life.
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
Just One Thing: Hold Wants Lightly
We can avoid some pain, suffering, and frustration if we change the way we relate to our desires.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2017
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
The State of Mindfulness Science
Here's what we know right now about meditation—and what we don't.
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Who Experiences the Most Awe?
The results from our Greater Good awe quiz reveal which people feel the most wonder and amazement in life.
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
Can You Have Too Much Altruism?
Roshi Joan Halifax discusses her new book about the edges of compassion.
How to Build a More Forgiving Community
As groups, organizations, and nations, we can find love and healing after being wronged.
The State of Mindfulness Science
Here's what we know right now about meditation—and what we don't.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2017
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
The Case for Discussing Spirituality in Schools
Research suggests that spirituality may be a natural developmental process—so what does this mean for secular schools?
The Ancient Heart of Forgiveness
Jack Kornfield shares extraordinary stories of forgiveness--and explains how the next story could be yours.
Forgiveness Meditation
The acclaimed author and teacher leads a meditation to practice forgiveness of others and of oneself, and to seek forgiveness.