How to bring your metta practice alive in the midst of the inevitable cycles of difficulty and purification. Stories, poems, practices and tools to help us "keep going".

What are the hindrances to meditation - how do they manifest and how do we develop a skillful compassionate and wise relationship to them.

The Neurology of Awakening, with Rick Mendius: The latest brain research has begun to confirm the central insights of the Buddha and other great teachers. And it's suggesting ways you can help your brain to enter deeper states of mindfulness and concentration, love, and happiness. Suffering, joy, and freedom all depend on what happens within your nervous system. Skillful practice thus means being skillful with your own brain. This experiential workshop offers user-friendly information with lots of practical methods. No background in neuroscience or mindfulness is needed. We'll cover: --- The relationship between the mind and the brain; --- Strengthening neural factors of mindfulness; --- The role of concentration in Buddhist practice; --- Practical help from brain research for steadying the mind...quieting it... and bringing it to singleness. Learning Objectives for participating health care professionals- This workshop is designed to help you: a) Name two mechanisms of experience-dependent neuroplasticity; b) Give clients two examples of how repeated mental activity changes brain structure; c) Describe temperamental variations in the control of attention; d) Teach clients two ways to practice mindfulness.

Finding compassion & balance amidst the wild & beautiful changes of Life...

Dharma practice shows us how to awaken to the stillness of the unmoving mind, where joys and sorrows move freely through our heart.

This talk explores our bravery and belonging, and how we cultivate the compassionate heart of the Bodhisattva.

The Buddha recommended the frequent, skillful contemplation of our mortal predicament, as it gives rise to wisdom, compassion, joy and peace.

These instructions accentuate relaxation and self compassion creating a sense of ease for the concentration practices

Retreat held in Santa Barbara, CA - December 2013

Retreat held in Santa Barbara, CA - December 2013

Retreat held in Santa Barbara, CA - December 2013

How to live in the world with an open heart. How altruism and service leads to happiness for ourselves and others.

An exploration of the causes, obstacles and mind states of compassion in our lives and in the world.

Guided Meditation Instructions on Metta and Compassion. The heart of the path is being a good person. Expounding Metta (friendliness), Mudita (appreciative joy), Karuna (compassion) and Upekha (equanimity).

Guided compassion meditation with emphasis on working with difficult relationships

Siddhartha Gautama’s last challenge before enlightenment was doubt, and to some degree, most of us live with limiting beliefs about our own worthiness and goodness. This talk looks at the tenacity of self-doubt and the power of mindfulness, investigation and compassion in releasing its grip.

How being with our own suffering experiences, with mindfulness and a patient heart, is the beginning of compassion for all beings

This is a talk about self compassion and how it transforms our hears. How to deal with difficulty and loss.

What is compassion? How to cultivate and practice it, in and out of meditation