Kirtan, or keertan, is a Sanskrit word that means "narrating, reciting, telling, describing" of an idea or story, specifically in Indian religions. It also refers to a genre of religious performance arts, connoting a musical form of narration or shared recitation, particularly of spiritual or religious ideas, native to the Indian subcontinent. With roots in …
We all want to truly see and be seen in our authentic nature. Invite a friend, family member or partner to join you in this nurturing guided practice that expands our definition of what true intimacy (in-to-me-see) is. As we are guided in new ways to experience embodied connection with others, our self-awareness expands. We …
Is it possible for mindful awareness to become an organic and natural ingredient in all that we do? Is it possible to live with awareness in such a way that it becomes as natural to us as reading or driving or tying our shoes? What about in moments of great stress, crisis, or habituation? In …
Indigenous traditions of mindfulness, sacred relationship, and working with breath and energy are precious gifts from our Ancestors. In this talk, Brenda Salgado will share about the Time of the Sixth Sun, and Toltec teachings and calendar to help us better understand and navigate the turbulence and change we now are experiencing as a human …
Seated meditation is the cornerstone of Soto Zen Buddhism as taught by San Francisco Zen Center’s Japanese founder, Shunryu Suzuki-roshi. The instruction is simple and yet… This iPause Guided Practice is the third part of a three session series taught by Furyu Nancy Schroeder. Attendees are welcome to register for one or all three sessions …
This talk will explore the spiritual and personal development dimensions of Beloved Community, as particularly espoused and lived through the example of late US congressman John Lewis. We’ll inquire into (1) our polarized culture (2) beloved community as an antidote to us-them dynamics (3) practices that can grow us into instruments of beloved community. This …
Westerners may find Ubuntu—an African concept of personhood— a strange word with perhaps an even stranger meaning. Emphasizing the communal and contemplative dimension of human identity, the concept of Ubuntu (pronounced oo-BOON-too) of necessity poses a challenge to persons accustomed to thinking of themselves as individuals. Contemplate a fish trying to understand what it means …
CBD 2023: iPause Guided practice #8, Inclusive Awareness and the Open Way with Will Kabat-Zinn, MA
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There are two ways to find inner stability in meditation, one is by letting one’s attention be absorbed in a single object, the breath, or an inner image. The other way is to allow all experiences to be welcomed in awareness so that there is no tension that comes with trying to stay with an …
Gabriel will guide you through the Evolving Worldview’s process, a tour of four key worldviews: the ego centric, the ethnocentric, the world centric and the cosmic centric worldview. You’ll learn about the genius and limitations of each worldview, and how it can help you navigate the perspectives operating in yourself as well as in the …
Learn meditation practices to access your inner wisdom by compassionately listening to your inner voice and body. Come to this practice with a certain question or issue in mind, and see if creating the space for deep listening to your body provides clarity and guidance. This keynote is part of a two-session series featuring Helen …