In-Person and Online: Practicing in the Midst of Conflict
with Stephen Fulder
Sunday, October 13th, 2024 | 10:00am – 1:00pm ET
In-Person Location: New York Insight at 115 West 29th Street, 12th Floor
These are times of uncertainty. It is easy to respond to the many conflicts around the world with anger, confusion, despair, or to even switch off our emotions. We may also be experiencing conflict and divisiveness closer to home, and we can often feel exhausted from what feels like an endless struggle.
During this 3-hour mini-retreat, we will explore how to face these challenges with steadiness, from a more universal and less personal point of view. We will practice meditation that helps us to remember our big soul, and listen to our wise, kind, and liberating inner voices.
Particular emphasis will be given to dharma practice and meditation needed to develop deep inner resources such as trust and equanimity. Teacher Stephen Fulder will discuss his years of experience in leading peacemaking activities in Israel and Palestine, focusing on how to work with our views and those of others who may be against us, as well as how to engage tirelessly in making a difference.
During this event, Stephen Fulder will be joining us via zoom and New York Insight Teachers Jon Aaron and Elaine Retholtz will be facilitating in-person.
In-Person Registration:
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Teacher(s)
Stephen Fulder
Born in 1946 in London, Stephen was closely involved in the 1960s culture, studied at Oxford University and obtained a PhD. He has been practising largely within the Theravada Buddhist framework since 1976, together with long-term inspiration from Dzogchen and Advaita teachings. Stephen is the founder and senior teacher of the Israel Insight Society, which is the leading dharma and mindfulness organisation in Israel. He has been teaching intensively for 30 years, mostly in Israel, but also internationally, usually 10 retreats a year, plus courses and classes.
He has been leading peace-building and conflict management initiatives and programs at the front lines of the Israel-Palestinian conflict for many years, and continues to guide peace-builders on how to develop the tools, capacities and attitudes, and the wise heart of the dharma, that are needed in peace-building in the most challenging of circumstances. He has had 16 books published, including the recent dharma books: The Five Powers and How to Thrive in Hard Times: A Buddhist Manual.