Retreat on the Four Boundless Hearts (Mar 7-14, 2021)

Dates: Mar 7-14, 2021
Time Commitment: 1-3+ hrs/day

• Orientation/Closing Calls: Mar 7 & 14, 7:30-9:30PM (PST)
• Practice Sessions (optional): Mar 9 & 12, 8:00-9:30pm (PST)

Hosted by: Jin Chuan Shi and Jin Wei Shi

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What if we could meet the world with kindness that is fearless?
With compassion that never gets exhausted?
With appreciative joy that is boundless?
With equanimity that holds everything?

In a world overwhelmed with conflict and uncertainty, the Buddha's framework of the four boundless hearts (aka brahma-viharas) offers a grounding force for transformation and service. They provide a sense of purpose that is not trapped in our stories (or other's stories) about ourselves. They free the heart from coldness and entanglement, opening to warmth, spontaneity, and courage. While they may appear simple, their cultivation has many nuances and traps often referred to as the "far enemies" and "near enemies." This is where we will begin our journey together.

Join us for a 7-day pod, dedicated to cultivating these four virtues. Each day will include "head" readings and videos, "hands" practices, and "heart" reflections. In addition to the orientation and final call, we will have optional calls with guided meditation and discussions for those who want to dive deeper.

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