As we look closely at our actions through body, speech and mind, we often have the feeling of remorse. Not to be confused with regret which can paralyze us and take us down useless paths … remorse, when properly understood and handled, plays a key role in the process of waking up. As practitioners our task is to develop the high degree of objectivity that is required to see and open to our karmic patterns and make peace with their arising. We can then feel the joy of what is useful, the pain of what is not, and the understanding that makes it possible to relate skillfully. This program is intended for students who are interested in strengthening both their theoretical understanding of the topic and their direct experience through practice. It will include contemplation of the suttas, Dhamma talks, reflections, and group discussions. Most of the day will be spent in silent meditation practice, exploring directly and experientially the material covered in the teachings.