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A moral compass refers to an individual’s internalized set of moral values, beliefs, and principles that guide their decisions and actions in ethical or moral situations. It is the innate sense of right and wrong often shaped by one’s upbringing, culture, religion, education, and life experiences that helps a person to navigate through the complexities of life and make ethical choices. […]

Harvard Divinity School recently caught up with Akhil Gupta, a former fellow at Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative (ALI), a member of the Dean’s Council at HDS, and a member of the advisory board of Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program. In the decade since his time with ALI, Gupta has become a leader in fostering religious literacy

An image that recurs across religions to symbolize the challenges and importance of maintaining and taking mental health seriously is that of the chariot. Driving a chariot beautifully symbolizes mastering the self. Just as charioteers must tame their horses, so too must we tame our minds to be able to forge ahead in life. The