Exploring the role of love as part of practice. Following our hearts to awaken what is true. Utilizing the devotional skill of loving the present moment and giving our hearts to respond skillful in each sitting and in out lives.
How the simple practice of being aware, develops and deepens leading to awareness. This brings forth the maturity of Awakening characterized by abiding in the Presence of Sati/Awareness.
This session offers an overview of equanimity, the quality of even-mindedness, balance, and non-reactivity. We discuss how it is cultivated, hear some stories about it, and do a guided equanimity practice.
Sometimes the hardest person to send metta to is oneself. This guided meditation invites us to see ourselves through a loved one's eyes to see who we really are.
Since so many of us struggle with self-judgment, what practices and tools will help us find more self-compassion and cultivate more joy? In this talk we explore the roots of self-judgment, and the ways in which mindfulness, loving kindness, and the recognition of our shared humanity and inner goodness can work together to alleviate the critical mind and promote joy and resilience.