Discovering Elemental Magic Through Sacred Ritual With Melissa Moore

Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 10:00–11:00 AM MT

Online | FREE (Donations appreciated)

Karuna Training is rooted in the sacred mandala of the Five Buddha Families. This rich wisdom tradition includes working intimately with the elemental forces of space, water, earth, fire, and air. These elements are not only symbolic but deeply embedded in our physical bodies, psychological landscapes, and the natural world around us.

In this special Karuna Live session, we will explore how sacred ritual—through the creation of a contemplative circle, chanting, and guided reflection—can awaken our intuitive connection to these elemental energies. Drawing on ancient practices and embodied awareness, we will begin to sense the invisible, animating forces that shape our lives.

Participants will be guided through a meditative journey of the five elements, investigating each one as it appears in both the natural world and daily experience. 

This session offers a glimpse into the transformative ritual work practiced in our Phase One retreat at Ari Bhöd Retreat Center in Tehachapi, California. Our next cohort begins September 20, and this session provides a preview of the depth and richness to come.

What You Can Expect:

• A guided elemental meditation
  
• Short teaching and contemplation on each of the five elements
  
• One-on-one breakout reflection via Zoom
• A renewed appreciation for the elemental nature of body, mind, and world

About Karuna Training

Rooted in mindfulness and compassion, Karuna Training helps us rediscover the strength and wisdom already within us. In this live introductory session, we will reflect and discuss how to draw upon our innate wisdom as an ongoing resource for healing and empowerment. The program is open to everyone and includes meditation, an experience of the Karuna teachings, and insights into upcoming training opportunities.

In Sanskrit, the word Karuna means compassion. Karuna Training brings together a community of people who trust the world's wisdom to awaken their compassionate hearts. This journey teaches us how to integrate our experiences and resource ourselves to live with greater empowerment and clarity. The world needs our compassion, health, and wisdom more than ever.

For 28 years, Karuna Training has offered time-tested mindfulness and compassion-based programs across Europe and North America. Learn more about our Basic Training Program here.

Facilitator

Melissa Moore, Ph.D, has been a Lead faculty member and Karuna Training North America Executive Director since 2014. She co-founded Karuna Training in Germany in 1996. She has a Master's in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University and a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Integral Studies in Psychological Anthropology. Melissa has trained and certified students in Contemplative Psychology for over thirty-five years in nine Countries. She has been a Buddhist practitioner for over 40 years and the author of The Diamonds Within Us: Uncovering Brilliant Sanity Through Contemplative Psychology.