Frits Koster

Frits Koster joins us to speak about Mindfulness-Based Compassionate Living.

Compassion as the practice of intentional care for those in distress, is a very wide and deep topic. Whether that takes the form of self-care or care of others, there are ways in which mindfulness can inform and grow compassion to be an integral aspect of how one’s life is lived in every moment.

Frits Koster is a vipassana meditation teacher, certified mindfulness teacher, and healthcare professional. He has taught mindfulness and compassion in healthcare settings for many years. He studied Buddhist psychology for six years as a monk in Southeast Asia. The author of several books, Frits trains mindfulness teachers across Europe at the Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches.

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• Frits Koster
• Compassionate Living

Music for This Episode Courtesy of Rodrigo Rodriguez

The music heard in this podcast is from Rodrigo Rodriguez. You can visit his website to hear more of his music, get the full discography, and view his upcoming tour dates.