guided compassion practice using as subjects: 1) a person in suffering 2) oneself, and 3) one's benefactor.

As self-centeredness fades away, the strong energies of emotional states are purified and transformed.

Discovering the very practical aspects of metta practice.

Introduction to mudita-sympthetic joy, and practice instructions.

"The greatest gift is the act of giving itself" Generosity is the seed--the foundation of spiritual development. It is the ground of compassion. It is a requisite of Liberation. Generosity--the practice of non-clinging--puts us directly in touch with the reality of interconnectedness. We give to help free ourselves. We give to help, bring joy to and to free others. And, we learn to receive graciously and with trust, just what is given..

recognizing each of these seven factors, and how they reflect each other and interweave in both the prelude to and fruit of liberation.

Recognizing each of these seven factors, and how they reflect each other and interweave in both the prelude to and fruit of liberation.

Understanding how sila is the foundation of our mindfulness practice.

Lovingkindness, compassion, empathetic/appreciative joy and equanimity. We weave a tapestry of clear, caring, balanced and appropriate responsivity through our practice. This growing and maturing tapestry made up of these perfectly natural capacities of heart weave into the whole of our life and into all of our relationships.

"From listening, spontaneously meditation arises. From listening, a depth, a well of virtues: From listening, truth, fulfillment, knowledge, ……those who hear flower forever." 16th century Indian poet, Nanak A 45 minute sitting meditation, beginning with Nanak's poem and then listening/hearing Tibetan bells, Japanese mok-tok, and other bell tones with alternating moments of silence.