Compassion has been called ‘the quivering of the heart in response to suffering.' Cultivating a compassionate heart helps us to hold kindly our own painful feelings and emotions, and engage with the suffering of others, near and far.
Gentleness is the fastest way to land at the retreat and the best way to be with the guests visiting our mind. The acronym F.I.R.E. is presented - F: Friendliness, I: Intention, R: Relaxation, E: Enjoyment as a gentle fire to infuse our practice.