In this online meditation retreat, we engage with Buddhist practices of love and compassion as a means by which to open the heart. Through exploring both how to open our hearts, as well as the obstacles that may arise when we try to do so, we discover the power and potential of difficult situations and experiences to reveal our inherent compassionate nature. We will investigate more deeply how self-compassion and compassion for others function reciprocally to deepen our wisdom of openness and spaciousness.

Using both traditional Buddhist modalities and practices adapted for modern life, such as deep listening and inquiry, we will work to develop an awareness of how all experiences (pleasant or unpleasant) can become the path of awakening. Bodywork and movement will be part of this retreat.