Creating a Culture of Tenderness

Embracing Our Kinship with All of Life

By: Greg Boyle, Pema Chödrön

Narrated by: Pema Chödrön

Join two beloved spiritual luminaries for a conversation full of kinship, laughter, and joyful truths

What do a Jesuit priest and a Buddhist nun have in common? It may sound like the opening to a joke, but it’s actually the question that initiated an extraordinary spiritual collaboration.

Father Greg Boyle and Pema Chödrön came together in a night of interfaith conversation for a great cause: aiding Homeboy Industries, the world’s largest rehabilitation, re-entry, and job training program for former gang members. Originally founded by Father Greg in 1992, Homeboy Industries has helped thousands of people find renewed hope after leaving gang life.

Now, Father Greg and Pema present Creating a Culture of Tenderness, an audio program devoted to what it means to embody one’s principles in the world. Co-teaching for the first time, here they offer an inspiring dialogue on recognizing each other’s innate humanity, the power of second chances, the profound connections between the world’s faiths, and how in service to others we can discover the most vital spiritual truths.

Such a gift

Listen with an open heart and mind. We have to sit with curiosity to see the humaneness in each other. I so appreciated this conversation!

Pema's laugh, "G's" humor

I applaud every word, every moment that so distinctly describes Homeboy Industries' accomplishments and the dedication of all involved. Listening, I kept thinking this is what happens when people realize that above all God loves us and wants us to love each other. Love. It never fails. Thank you.

So much kindness and care. What the world needs now

Two religious faiths - one deep unity and love - to me, that was the theme of this

Humor Connects

Listening to the banter between Greg, Pema and the moderator was entertaining. In between laughter, I happily gleaned some helpful nuggets.

I like supporting Sounds True and this broadcast is also accessible on YouTube.

Insightful! Thought provoking!

What a fun and lighthearted way to explore some deeper controversial topics on spirituality and politics. Not what I expected but definitely worth every minute!