Events Archive

Fierce Self-Compassion Workshop with Kristin Neff, PhD

Since the publication of Kristin Neff’s ground-breaking book Self-Compassion, there has been a surge of interest in the science and practice of self-compassion, particularly in clinical settings. But that has often focused on the gentle version of self... Read more

CMS Retreat

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The Twelve Insights: Practicing with the Four Noble Truths

The Four Noble Truths are the cornerstone of the Buddha’s teachings. These, however, are not just truths to be recited or learned, but truths to be practiced with. A template for practicing with the Four Noble Truths is found in the twelve insights. ... Read more

CEs Only (for Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training with Kristin Neff & Chris Germer)

This page is for purchasing CEs only. It is for those who have already purchased attendance to Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training and would like to register to receive CEs for your attendance. $85: CE Registration $60: CE Registration for th... Read more

A Daylong for Youngish Adults (20s and 30s)

Join us for a Youngish Adults (YA) daylong retreat exploring authenticity and the experience of heart-mind (chitta) through practices of stationary meditation, walking meditation, and noble silence. Practice connecting to what’s arising within as a ... Read more

Awakening in the New Year

This retreat is full. Practicing together at the turn of the New Year will provide an ideal time for reflection and taking refuge in dharma and community. By taking time to pause and look into our hearts, we can better care for ourselves and t... Read more

Right Intention and Right View

What better time to think about right intention that January? And what better lens through which to regard intention setting than Right View? Can we be gentle with ourselves as we engage with this process? Can we be realistic? Can we move forward in a w... Read more

AAPI Mindfulness: A Workshop on Facing Critical Issues for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

NOTE: This event is for self-identified Asians and Pacific Islanders. Whenever addressing a critical issue, one may experience the arising of their own reactivity and difficult emotions. Well use mindfulness techniques to show how these difficult emoti... Read more

New Year 10-class Pack for $149 (a $200 value!) Purchase by 1/31/22

To purchase, click the green Register button to the left. You will receive a code within 2-4 business days that you can use for 10 unique events. If the event is more than $20, please use a credit card to pay the difference. If the event is less than $2... Read more

Mettā as the Foundation for Equanimity: A Daylong Hybrid Retreat

In Buddhism, the cultivation of kindness (mettā bhavana) is revered as a practice with many benefits. One fruit of the practice of mettā is equanimity. When equanimous, the heart/mind is steady, even, peaceful, and balanced, supple like bamboo that be... Read more