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During the month of January, I’ll be offering twice weekly 30 minute meditations. The series will introduce awareness and compassion practices.

Classes will be held in person and online in partnership with On the Mat Yoga in Concord, MA.

IN STUDIO or ONLINE (recording available)

STRUCTURE: 5 Tuesdays, 4 Thursdays, beginning Tuesday January 2

12:30-1pm est followed by an optional 15 minute discussion.

Cost: $160 for the 9 class series

Tuesdays- Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

1. Attention + Settling – Easeful Focus
2. Awareness of the Body
3. Awareness of Emotions
4. Awareness of Thoughts
5. Bringing it all together- Open Awareness

Thursdays- Introduction to the Heart Practices

1. Loving Kindness
2. Compassion
3. Joy
4. Equanimity

Join us in this silent retreat as we explore and practice together the key teachings of the Buddha.

— What is mindfulness?

— The Four Noble Truths: a path to liberation

— Working with hindrances to our meditation practice

— The three characteristics of existence

— At home in the Brahmaviharas – the heart practices of lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity

These core instructions form the foundation for meditators to build a practice that leads us toward wisdom, compassion, and skillful, embodied living.

The essential teachings of the Buddha help to open the heart, settle the mind, and loosen the inner grasping that leads to suffering. During IMS retreats, we are invited into these life-changing practices.

The teachings have been carried forward by countless beings, generation by generation, for 2600 years, and are revealed within our own unique experiences in this moment.

This retreat is open especially to newcomers and all who want to strengthen their practice through an understanding of the core teachings of the Buddha. The daily schedule will include meditation instructions and guidance, alternate periods of silent sitting and walking meditation practice, and talks about the teachings.

A limited number of Hemera Contemplative Fellowships will be available soon for this retreat. If you qualify for a Fellowship, you can register for the retreat now, and follow up with a Fellowship application once they are listed as available. We will then retroactively apply the grant to your registration and adjust your balance accordingly.

Metta means friendship or lovingkindness in the ancient Buddhist Pali language. Metta meditation cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. Said to have been taught by the Buddha himself, we traditionally practice metta along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, happiness, and a greater ability to love.

This silent retreat, open to both new and experienced meditators, will focus on the development of lovingkindness for concentration and as a support for insight. Teachers will offer a foundation of formal instructions in the classical method of metta meditation, and provide guidance in additional methods for the development of this powerful quality. Our time will include instructions for sitting and walking meditation practice, Q&A, talks about the teachings, and meetings with the teachers. An optional daily period of mindful movement will be offered by Lissa Edmond. All are welcome!

A limited number of Hemera Contemplative Fellowships will be available soon for this retreat. If you qualify for a Fellowship, you can register for the retreat now, and follow up with a Fellowship application once they are listed as available. We will then retroactively apply the grant to your registration and adjust your balance accordingly.

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST

April 3 – May 29

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST

April 3 – May 29

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST

April 3 – May 29

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST

April 3 – May 29

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST

April 3 – May 29

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Our practice together will include eco-grief and as well as other forms of grief- and how we hold, open and practice with grief to move into a space of tender action.

Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Joanna Macy, Linda Thai and Francis Weller, this three-week practice group invites you to acknowledge and feel your grief — for yourself and for the world. Together, we will create a compassionate space to honor, embrace, and practice with all kinds of sorrows, including personal losses and the profound ecological grief of our times.

We will lean into mindfulness and loving-kindness practices to help us navigate the depths of our grief, offering tender acknowledgment and patient companionship. The goal? To give our grief the attention it deserves with the hope that by doing so we can find our way back to a place of reconnection with all of life – including a deepening intimacy with ourselves. In doing so we may find renewed energy and clarity to move into a space of wise action in the world.

This program is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Our time together will include talks, guided meditation instructions, and ample opportunity for discussion and questions. Everyone is welcome.

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST

April 3 – May 29

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Our practice together will include eco-grief and as well as other forms of grief- and how we hold, open and practice with grief to move into a space of tender action.

Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Joanna Macy, Linda Thai and Francis Weller, this three-week practice group invites you to acknowledge and feel your grief — for yourself and for the world. Together, we will create a compassionate space to honor, embrace, and practice with all kinds of sorrows, including personal losses and the profound ecological grief of our times.

We will lean into mindfulness and loving-kindness practices to help us navigate the depths of our grief, offering tender acknowledgment and patient companionship. The goal? To give our grief the attention it deserves with the hope that by doing so we can find our way back to a place of reconnection with all of life – including a deepening intimacy with ourselves. In doing so we may find renewed energy and clarity to move into a space of wise action in the world.

This program is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Our time together will include talks, guided meditation instructions, and ample opportunity for discussion and questions. Everyone is welcome.

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST

April 3 – May 29

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Our practice together will include eco-grief and as well as other forms of grief- and how we hold, open and practice with grief to move into a space of tender action.

Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Joanna Macy, Linda Thai and Francis Weller, this three-week practice group invites you to acknowledge and feel your grief — for yourself and for the world. Together, we will create a compassionate space to honor, embrace, and practice with all kinds of sorrows, including personal losses and the profound ecological grief of our times.

We will lean into mindfulness and loving-kindness practices to help us navigate the depths of our grief, offering tender acknowledgment and patient companionship. The goal? To give our grief the attention it deserves with the hope that by doing so we can find our way back to a place of reconnection with all of life – including a deepening intimacy with ourselves. In doing so we may find renewed energy and clarity to move into a space of wise action in the world.

This program is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Our time together will include talks, guided meditation instructions, and ample opportunity for discussion and questions. Everyone is welcome.

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST

April 3 – May 29

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Wednesdays 1-2:30 EST

April 3 – May 29

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

The qualities of good enough caretaking are very much what we develop in our meditation practice through mindfulness and compassion practices. Moreover, it is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

In this course, through discussion, meditation practices and individual coaching, we will work together towards establishing secure attachment in order to support the deepening of our meditation practice – and greater well being in the rest of our lives and relationships.

Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community to foster personal insight and growth.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

If you are interested please fill out this google form 

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

It is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a guided meditation related to the practices of the Ideal Parent Protocol from Dr. Dan Brown et al. followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your attachment healing journey, your work with the Ideal Parent Protocol (IPF) and related meditations or other attachment related themes.

I may also offer one or more participants individual IPF practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Yay, Summer and some spacious time for exploring our meditation practice in community.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a series of guided meditations followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your meditation practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity. I’ll offer individualized practice advice and support along with a library of guided meditations to practice with.

I will also invite requests for types of meditations you’d like me to lead each week.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice. The teachings are rooted in Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Thursdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

It is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a guided meditation related to the practices of the Ideal Parent Protocol from Dr. Dan Brown et al. followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your attachment healing journey, your work with the Ideal Parent Protocol (IPF) and related meditations or other attachment related themes.

I may also offer one or more participants individual IPF practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Yay, Summer and some spacious time for exploring our meditation practice in community.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a series of guided meditations followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your meditation practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity. I’ll offer individualized practice advice and support along with a library of guided meditations to practice with.

I will also invite requests for types of meditations you’d like me to lead each week.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice. The teachings are rooted in Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Thursdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

It is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a guided meditation related to the practices of the Ideal Parent Protocol from Dr. Dan Brown et al. followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your attachment healing journey, your work with the Ideal Parent Protocol (IPF) and related meditations or other attachment related themes.

I may also offer one or more participants individual IPF practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 EST

A class on how to meditate while parenting and/or parent while meditating with my friends and fellow parents, Ofosu Jones-Quartey and Cara Lai.

The potential for awakening is not dependent on one’s life situation. And yet, we may have the idea that being a parent is an impediment to deep practice. This class series, taught by three parents, is meant to highlight and celebrate the many ways that being a parent has the potential to be, in and of itself, a powerful awakening experience. We will gather inspiration through sharing stories; practicing, reflecting, and playing together; and remembering the wisdom of parents walking the path before us.

Yay, Summer and some spacious time for exploring our meditation practice in community.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a series of guided meditations followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your meditation practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity. I’ll offer individualized practice advice and support along with a library of guided meditations to practice with.

I will also invite requests for types of meditations you’d like me to lead each week.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice. The teachings are rooted in Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Thursdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

It is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a guided meditation related to the practices of the Ideal Parent Protocol from Dr. Dan Brown et al. followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your attachment healing journey, your work with the Ideal Parent Protocol (IPF) and related meditations or other attachment related themes.

I may also offer one or more participants individual IPF practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Yay, Summer and some spacious time for exploring our meditation practice in community.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a series of guided meditations followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your meditation practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity. I’ll offer individualized practice advice and support along with a library of guided meditations to practice with.

I will also invite requests for types of meditations you’d like me to lead each week.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice. The teachings are rooted in Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Thursdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

It is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a guided meditation related to the practices of the Ideal Parent Protocol from Dr. Dan Brown et al. followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your attachment healing journey, your work with the Ideal Parent Protocol (IPF) and related meditations or other attachment related themes.

I may also offer one or more participants individual IPF practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Yay, Summer and some spacious time for exploring our meditation practice in community.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a series of guided meditations followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your meditation practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity. I’ll offer individualized practice advice and support along with a library of guided meditations to practice with.

I will also invite requests for types of meditations you’d like me to lead each week.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice. The teachings are rooted in Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Thursdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

It is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a guided meditation related to the practices of the Ideal Parent Protocol from Dr. Dan Brown et al. followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your attachment healing journey, your work with the Ideal Parent Protocol (IPF) and related meditations or other attachment related themes.

I may also offer one or more participants individual IPF practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Yay, Summer and some spacious time for exploring our meditation practice in community.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a series of guided meditations followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your meditation practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity. I’ll offer individualized practice advice and support along with a library of guided meditations to practice with.

I will also invite requests for types of meditations you’d like me to lead each week.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice. The teachings are rooted in Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Thursdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

It is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a guided meditation related to the practices of the Ideal Parent Protocol from Dr. Dan Brown et al. followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your attachment healing journey, your work with the Ideal Parent Protocol (IPF) and related meditations or other attachment related themes.

I may also offer one or more participants individual IPF practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 EST

No Enemies: Being Peace in Times of War

Ofosu Jones-Quartey and Cara Lai

Yay, Summer and some spacious time for exploring our meditation practice in community.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a series of guided meditations followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your meditation practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity. I’ll offer individualized practice advice and support along with a library of guided meditations to practice with.

I will also invite requests for types of meditations you’d like me to lead each week.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice. The teachings are rooted in Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Thursdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Secure attachment results from “good enough” care taking, which is defined as an adult caretaker who is present, safe, protective, reliable, emotionally attuned and responsive – enough of the time. If we had the good fortune of having this kind of caretaking as children we develop a sense of safety and trust in ourselves and in the world.

And what does secure attachment have to do with meditation and dharma?

It is only when we build our capacity to connect and love, by establishing “healthy attachment” with all parts of ourselves, with others and the world, that we can let go and trust enough to realize the awakening promised by Buddhist meditation.

It is not by ignoring our psychological patterns but by directing our curious, loving attention toward them that we find our freedom.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a guided meditation related to the practices of the Ideal Parent Protocol from Dr. Dan Brown et al. followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your attachment healing journey, your work with the Ideal Parent Protocol (IPF) and related meditations or other attachment related themes.

I may also offer one or more participants individual IPF practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Yay, Summer and some spacious time for exploring our meditation practice in community.

During these 8 weekly sessions, I will offer a series of guided meditations followed by an opportunity for all participants to ask questions about your meditation practice.

This is a drop-in format without a specific structured curriculum, so no worries if you can’t make all the sessions, just come with your questions and curiosity. I’ll offer individualized practice advice and support along with a library of guided meditations to practice with.

I will also invite requests for types of meditations you’d like me to lead each week.

This program is designed for individuals with a regular meditation practice. The teachings are rooted in Buddhist techniques.

Course dates:  Thursdays 1:30-3:00 EST

Find Your PATH.
Find Your PEOPLE.
Find Your PURPOSE.

What is the Contemplative Semester?

C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.

• 4 Weeks of (mostly) Silent Retreats 

• 3 Classes on Buddhist Theory & Practice, Relational Mindfulness & Nature Connection

• Living in Community based on shared power & collaboration

>> Read more about the program curriculum HERE.

What will I learn?

Learn how to . . .

• Integrate Buddhist wisdom into everyday life

• Skillfully navigate conflict & power dynamics

• Speak your truth

• Work with strong emotions & habitual thoughts

• Apply principles of nonviolence to social change

• Build communities based on shared power

• Collaborate with others

• Communicate your needs & desires

• Live in harmony with the natural world

You’ll also learn about . . .

• The foundations of Buddhist Philosophy

• How Buddhism intersects with race, identity, justice &  modern-day Western life

• How identity & culture shape our understanding of nature

• How to respond to the ecological crisis with compassion

Find Your PATH.
Find Your PEOPLE.
Find Your PURPOSE.

What is the Contemplative Semester?

C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.

• 4 Weeks of (mostly) Silent Retreats 

• 3 Classes on Buddhist Theory & Practice, Relational Mindfulness & Nature Connection

• Living in Community based on shared power & collaboration

>> Read more about the program curriculum HERE.

What will I learn?

Learn how to . . .

• Integrate Buddhist wisdom into everyday life

• Skillfully navigate conflict & power dynamics

• Speak your truth

• Work with strong emotions & habitual thoughts

• Apply principles of nonviolence to social change

• Build communities based on shared power

• Collaborate with others

• Communicate your needs & desires

• Live in harmony with the natural world

You’ll also learn about . . .

• The foundations of Buddhist Philosophy

• How Buddhism intersects with race, identity, justice &  modern-day Western life

• How identity & culture shape our understanding of nature

• How to respond to the ecological crisis with compassion

WITH OFOSU JONES-QUARTEY, ANTHONY “T” MAES AND DEVON SANGSTER RATH

Join us for a transformative retreat that thoughtfully balances the power of silence with the art of communication, all taught through a trauma-informed lens. Our program is uniquely designed, dedicating half of our time to silent meditation and somatic expression, and the other half to engaging in relational mindfulness through thoughtful speaking and interaction. This approach allows for a deeper, more compassionate exploration of both self-reflection and mindful communication. We look forward to guiding you on this balanced and empathetic journey, offering tools and insights that honor your individual experiences.

Led by a teaching team with a combined 30+ years of experience leading Relational Mindfulness at Harvard, UCLA, Spirit Rock, iBme, and other practice communities.

We will be creating an intentionally multiracial community with the aim of hosting at least 50% Black, Indigenous, Mixed-Race, and all People of Color (BIPOC). With this intention, the retreat will have an application process to prioritize registration from BIPOC folks. You will receive an email after you register with more information and confirmation when you are offered a space.

Find Your PATH.
Find Your PEOPLE.
Find Your PURPOSE.

What is the Contemplative Semester?

C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.

• 4 Weeks of (mostly) Silent Retreats 

• 3 Classes on Buddhist Theory & Practice, Relational Mindfulness & Nature Connection

• Living in Community based on shared power & collaboration

>> Read more about the program curriculum HERE.

What will I learn?

Learn how to . . .

• Integrate Buddhist wisdom into everyday life

• Skillfully navigate conflict & power dynamics

• Speak your truth

• Work with strong emotions & habitual thoughts

• Apply principles of nonviolence to social change

• Build communities based on shared power

• Collaborate with others

• Communicate your needs & desires

• Live in harmony with the natural world

You’ll also learn about . . .

• The foundations of Buddhist Philosophy

• How Buddhism intersects with race, identity, justice &  modern-day Western life

• How identity & culture shape our understanding of nature

• How to respond to the ecological crisis with compassion

Find Your PATH.
Find Your PEOPLE.
Find Your PURPOSE.

What is the Contemplative Semester?

C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.

• 4 Weeks of (mostly) Silent Retreats 

• 3 Classes on Buddhist Theory & Practice, Relational Mindfulness & Nature Connection

• Living in Community based on shared power & collaboration

>> Read more about the program curriculum HERE.

What will I learn?

Learn how to . . .

• Integrate Buddhist wisdom into everyday life

• Skillfully navigate conflict & power dynamics

• Speak your truth

• Work with strong emotions & habitual thoughts

• Apply principles of nonviolence to social change

• Build communities based on shared power

• Collaborate with others

• Communicate your needs & desires

• Live in harmony with the natural world

You’ll also learn about . . .

• The foundations of Buddhist Philosophy

• How Buddhism intersects with race, identity, justice &  modern-day Western life

• How identity & culture shape our understanding of nature

• How to respond to the ecological crisis with compassion