Drawing on Innate Powers of Love and Wisdom from our Buddha Nature

This program is part of a nine-month long Path called "Drawing on the Unconditional Love and Wisdom of our Buddha Nature". Please click here for more information on the full path.

In the first program, we will learn three modes of practice that empower each other. The receptive mode helps us find access to unconditional qualities of love and wisdom from the depth of our awareness—our buddha nature. In the deepening mode, we let those qualities help the mind settle into the source of the qualities—the non-conceptual openness, simplicity, clarity, peace, and compassionate capacity of our buddha nature. In the inclusive mode we come from that depth of being to recognize others in their depth, and to include them all in those unconditional qualities of openness, love and wisdom. This contemplative process also empowers our ability to discern the empty, constructed nature of our experiences, freeing the mind for further access to its innate awakening capacities.

Noble Silence:

Noble silence will be observed during much of this program. Some contemplative exercises may involve mindful speaking and listening. Noble silence is to be upheld at all other times.

Experience Level:

Suitable for beginning and experienced practitioners.

Prerequisites:

At least two years of contemplative experience in Buddhism or another spiritual tradition that involves regular practice of some form of meditation, contemplation, and/or prayer. Please read the book Awakening through Love and the article “Sustainable Compassion Training” before attending the first program of this Path. A handout of meditations will also be provided.  

Cancellation Policy:

We understand that personal circumstances may require you to cancel your registration. In these cases, please contact us right away. If you cancel more than eight weeks before the program starts, you are eligible for a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee. If you cancel between three and eight weeks before the program starts, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the deposit. Registration fees are nonrefundable less than three weeks before the program starts.