The final topic and practice, while the most challenging, also lies at the very core of Buddhist Mahayana teachings - extending compassion to those who we find most challenging or difficult.

This half-day retreat offers a series of hands-on teachings utilizing the visualization techniques practiced in Karma Kagyu lineage. As a technique for developing compassion, deity visualizations offer a compelling and accessible technique for opening the the heart to broader energies.

Nanda will build on our guided visualization practice to extend the field of care beyond our loved ones to the souls we come in contact with every day.

As we find greater clarity and support in our field of care meditation, we can more fully trust that what naturally arises is just as it should be.

Lama John Makransky has developed a robust training called Sustainable Compassion Practice, which is based in science and Vajrayana teachings. This half-day retreat will introduce the full set of practices in a hands-on setting with ample time devoted to discussion.

Ming Po will introduce a meditation practice of opening up to receiving love as an initial step in one’s daily practice.