Online: Transforming Self-Judgment with Lovingkindness

Online: Transforming Self-Judgment with Lovingkindness

with Dalya Tamir

Saturday, February 7th, 2026 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET

Many of us are familiar with the voice of the inner critic, also called our inner judge. This is a harsh voice in the mind that scolds us, corrects us, and keeps us in check. It might feel like there is someone watching over our shoulders, pointing out our wrongdoings, or telling us how to think or behave.

In reality, this judgmental voice is no more than a collection of thoughts in the mind. But when it is not seen and understood, the inner critic holds the power to pull us down into feelings of guilt, shame, and unworthiness.

In this half-day retreat we will turn our attention toward our patterns of self-judgment. We will explore both its fleeting and impermanent nature and the power it has over our lives. With the help of Buddhist teacher Dalya Tamir, you’ll start to notice the messages you receive and internalize from society and those around you—and the ways you hold on to these messages.

Through lovingkindness practices we will cultivate the antidotes to the harsh voice of our inner judge and make room for a more compassionate, wiser self. Freeing ourselves, even temporarily, from our harsh inner voice allows for a natural emergence of spaciousness and acceptance of ourselves and others.

This retreat will include silent guided meditations, short dharma talks, sharing in breakout rooms and in the large circle.

Come join us for this online half-day retreat to learn how to love, accept, and trust yourself.

Note: This program will be recorded. The recording will be sent to all registrants after the program, so please feel free to sign up even if you cannot join in real time.

Online Registration:

Please register below. If you are able, registering at the “Supporter” level enables others to attend at the “Subsidized” level. Thank you for your generosity! (Please note that the registration price includes a base level of teacher support, and you will have the opportunity to donate more after the program.)

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Bring a Buddy: If you are a member of our Circle of Friends, you’re invited to bring a Dharma buddy to this program for no additional cost. Simply select “1” from the drop-down next to the Bring a Buddy level, and enter your special discount code (provided in your Circle of Friends welcome email) to reduce the price to that of a single, standard registration. This registration will grant attendance for you and your buddy.

Volunteering

All of our programs rely on volunteers to support our teachers and staff with various tasks and responsibilities. Volunteering allows you to participate in our programs at no cost. To inquire about volunteering opportunities, please fill out our inquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.