Loading Events

« All Events

Karuna Live! The Power of Play with Sandra Ladley

March 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am MST

Free – $10.00

The Power of Play with Sandra Ladley

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10 - 11 AM Mountain Time 

ONLINE - FREE. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Do you remember playing as a child? When we’re young, we turn to play to explore, imagine, connect, and cope. As adults, we tend to forget, ignore, or judge our natural impulses to play. Studies show that play in any form is important for us as adults, too - it’s not just for artists. Play helps us find delight, connect with our surroundings, stretch our capacity to stay open, and strengthen our ability to try new things. These are skills we need now more than ever as we adapt to rapid change and the pain of our times.   

All are invited to attend this free online Karuna Training program. It serves as an introduction to the upcoming Creativity and Resilience course that Sandra and Miriam Hall will teach on Saturdays from March 8th - April 12th. It also provides an introduction to the Karuna Training certificate program.  

What to expect:

  • Teaching on the value of creativity and play 
  • An introduction to the Karuna Training certificate program in Contemplative Psychology 
  • Guided meditation and movement 
  • Guided contemplation and exercise 
  • Interaction in a small group  

What you will learn: 

  • What is Contemplative Psychology
  • Inspiration and support for continuing with play in everyday life 

On Karuna Training 

In Karuna Training, we find strength in the intrinsic openness, wisdom, and compassion available to us as human beings. In this 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. Learn more about the Basic Training Program here.

Facilitator

Sandra Ladley, MA, is a core Karuna Training faculty member. She partnered with Melissa Moore to develop Karuna Training in North America. She is a Buddhist teacher and an interdisciplinary artist and activist. 

Sandra teaches Contemplative Psychology and Creative Arts programs internationally. She draws on ​a breadth of experience as a teacher, counselor, and manager in business, mental health, and creative arts settings to bring vibrancy and engagement to her teaching.

Details

Date:
March 1
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am MST
Cost:
Free – $10.00
Event Categories:
, ,

Venue

Online

Tickets

The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.
The Power of Play (Free)
$ 0.00
The Power of Play (Donation)
$ 10.00

linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram