This program is co-sponsored by Dharma Gates and intended for participants ages 18-35.

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 brahmavihāras (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 mettā (loving-kindness), and moving through karuṇā (compassion), muditā (appreciative joy), and upekkhā (equanimity). Practice sessions will include relational inquiry, guided meditation, and silent practice.

Program Format: There will be dharma talks, guided meditation, silent meditation, and relational practices as well as walking and mindful movement.