Holistic Spirituality: A Three-part Online Series
with Oren Jay Sofer at the Garrison Institute

Part 1, March 6: Finding Courage and steadiness with uncertainty

part 2, march 13: How to Care without Getting Overwhelmed

part 3, march 20: How to Speak to Anyone with Truth and Kindness

all events: 10:00am - 1:30pm PT / 1:00pm - 4:30pm ET

The path of awakening taught by the Buddha includes a wide range of practices to calm the body and mind, to heal the heart, and to respond to need with wisdom and compassion. Silent meditation is only one form of training. In this series of three online, half-day workshops, we will build on the foundation of inner practice to build a holistic approach to transformation and engaged action. 

These workshops will be held online via Zoom, and will include meditation instructions, short Dharma talks, as well time for questions. We will take several short breaks, including a half hour break in the middle.

All are welcome: Appropriate for meditators at all levels of experience; no prior experience required.

Cost: Entire Series (3 x half-days): $250 standard / $150 supporting / $90 subsidized
Workshops 2 & 3 only: $175 standard / $90 supporting / $75 subsidized (please register after March 6th)
Workshop 3 only: $90 standard / $50 supporting / $35 subsidized (please register after March 13th)

NOTE:  It’s not possible to register ONLY for session 1 or session 2.

If you are going to miss any of the three sessions, you can always register for the whole series, and enjoy the recording at a time of your choice.

Have questions about the event or about registration? Please email the Garrison Institute at info@garrisoninstitute.org

Part 1:  Finding Courage and Steadiness with Uncertainty
Saturday, March 6

How do we find the strength to handle difficult emotions and the courage to face intensely challenging situations? In the first part of this series, we will explore ways to calm the mind and body, manage fear and anxiety effectively, and offer loving support to others in distress. 

Part 2: How to Care without Getting Overwhelmed
Saturday, March 13

When the heart is open and the mind clear, we are able to respond to challenges and crises with wisdom, love and skill. In part 2 of this series, we’ll explore practices to strengthen the heart and cultivate a wise perspective on relationships and life. Participants will apply their contemplative practice to a real-life situation, developing new ideas and skills to identify one’s resources, limits, and capacity to engage without getting overwhelmed.

Part 3: How to Speak to Anyone with Truth and Kindness
Saturday, March 20

In the final part of this series, we will explore an integrated approach to bringing mindfulness and care to our communication. How do we bring qualities of integrity, truth, and kindness into our relationships and conversations, staying true to our values while creating conditions for real dialogue? The tools shared will integrate guidelines for Wise Speech offered by the Buddhist tradition, as well as the contemporary discipline of Nonviolent Communication.