Online: What is the Good Life?
with Seth Zuihō Segall
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
What can Buddhism (alongside the ancient Confucian and Aristotelian traditions) tell us about the nature of the good life today? This talk and discussion based on Seth Zuihō Segall’s new book, The House We Live In: Virtue, Wisdom, and Pluralism (Equinox, 2023), offers a view of the Buddhist path that is naturalistic, pragmatic, and humanistic. One that is about living the best possible life we can in this, our present lifetime.
Online: Meditation in Real Life
with Sharon Salzberg and Jay Michaelson
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
We are living in a world torn by conflict, from wars around the world to hate crimes and political division here at home. During this evening with meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Jay Michaelson, we will discuss the difficult (and important) emotions that often arise in “real life” — that is, a life engaged with the world around us. What are the practices that help us find balance so that we are better able to be present for our loved ones and our communities? How do we make room for difficult emotions (despair, fear, powerful concern, anger) so that they inspire and do not devour us?
In-Person: In the Shelter of the Now – How We Can Rest, Simplify and Let Go
with Kaira Jewel Lingo
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
In this day of practice, we explore how to deepen inner contentment through rest, creating space and simplifying our life. When we allow ourselves to find balance and restore, we are empowered to move into the world and bring about greater justice and peace.