Dwelling in Goodness and Safety: A Brahma Vihara Retreat
Through cultivating beautiful qualities of the heart and mind, we can discover a place of safety, rest, and resiliency, right in the middle of everything. Love, compassion, joy, and equanimity are the skillful responses of a wise heart. Known as the brahma viharas (divine abidings), they are qualities that keep us resourced and inspired to engage with our complex, aching world. During this program, we’ll explore and deepen into these four heart practices offered by the Buddha. Our sitting and walking schedule will move through each of them in sequence, beginning with the practice of metta (loving-kindness), and moving through karuna (compassion), mudita (appreciative joy), and upekkha (equanimity).
This program will include dharma talks, guided meditation, silent meditation, relational practices, walking meditation, and mindful movement.