Paradigm Shift Toward Universal Compassion | Ivette Vargas-O'Bryan | TEDxAustinCollege

A perspectives paradigm shift from conditional relationships to unconditional compassion, which can be found in the Buddhist tradition, promotes a more balanced world. We can empower our future generations to end the cycle of selfishness, inequality, and greed.
Ivette Vargas-O’Bryan is chair and associate professor of religious studies at Austin College. She was trained as a historian of Buddhism and in medical anthropology at Harvard University with an undergraduate political science degree from Columbia University. As a Fulbright Scholar, she taught at Chinese universities. Dr. Vargas-O’Bryan enjoys traveling, learning languages, digital technology, art, mind-body exercises, and baking with her son. Ivette Vargas-O’Bryan is chair and associate professor of religious studies at Austin College. She was trained as a historian of Buddhism and in medical anthropology at Harvard University with an undergraduate political science degree from Columbia University. As a Fulbright Scholar, she taught at Chinese universities. Dr. Vargas-O’Bryan enjoys traveling, learning languages, digital technology, art, mind-body exercises, and baking with her son. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx