Much of Buddhism and Contemplative Psychology covers an exploration of who we are. Are we who we say or think we are? Are we who others think we are? Many of us hide from ourselves and from others, often unconsciously, as a form of protection. But as Jules Shuzen Harris says, we cannot hide from the reality of impermanence forever.
This Karuna Live will touch on the teachings of the six realms, an in-depth way of understanding the psychological states we get trapped in and take to be reality. From the God Realm to the Hell Realm, we will talk about the pitfalls and benefits of these states of being, and practice noticing which are most familiar to us, and how to get out of our disguises to see a bit more of reality - and our true selves.
Come to this free event and get a lively chance to learn some dharma, listen to yourself and others deeply, and explore the liberation waiting on the other side of deception.
On Karuna Training
In Karuna Training, we find strength in the intrinsic openness, wisdom, and compassion that is available to us as human beings. In the one-hour Karuna Live introductory session, we will have time to reflect and discuss how we can draw on our innate wisdom as a resource in an ongoing way. The program is open to everyone and will include guided meditation, an experience of the Karuna teachings, and a discussion of upcoming Karuna Training offerings.
The word Karuna means compassion in Sanskrit. Karuna Training brings together a community of people who trust the world’s wisdom to awaken our compassionate hearts. We can learn to resource ourselves and integrate our experiences to live a more empowered life. The world needs all of our compassion, health, and wisdom.
For 28 years, Karuna Training has offered time-tested mindfulness and compassion-based programs in Europe and North America.
A cohort is forming for the next Karuna Training program starting in 2025. Stay tuned for more information!
BIO
Miriam Hall is one of the lead faculty for Karuna Training. In addition to being on faculty for the next cohort for Karuna Training, she presents groups and classes through her business, Herspiral Arts, where she focuses on the mediums of writing and photography combined with social justice and dharma. You can find her online at
herspiral.com
