Karuna Live! Uncovering Polarization: Cultivating Compassionate Exchange With Sandra Ladley Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, from 6 - 7:30 PM, Mountain Time Are you overwhelmed by the news and your reactions? Are you holding back from conversations because of how you or others may react? Do you feel trapped in negativity or hopelessness, ready to boil […]
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 […]
Celebrating the Solstice with Sacred Ritual Saturday, December 21 at 9:00 AM -10:30 AM MT Online - FREE. Donations are greatly appreciated. You're invited to come together in sacred ritual, in gratitude and evocation of the profundity and sanity of the world, to join in a like-minded, heart-based community to realign our nervous systems and join […]
Set Your Compassion Compass January 18th at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST Online - FREE. Donations are greatly appreciated. In starting the Western New Year, many of us wonder how to begin the year on the right foot. One way to support our intentions early in the calendar year is to start practices early […]
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 […]
Karunity Sunday: Speaking from the Heart Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM MDT Online - FREE | Open to Everyone, no pre-requisites to attend! We all need a space to pause, reflect, and connect in these challenging times. Karuna offers just that—a chance to slow down, meditate, and share your thoughts […]
Karuna Curiosity Session - Ask Us Anything A free virtual Q&A session will be held on Zoom Sunday, April 13, 2025, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM MT Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86786980895 Meeting ID: 867 8698 0895 Join lead Karuna faculty members Miriam and Naoko, as well as a few Karuna graduates, on Sunday, April 13th. This is […]
Karuna Live! Finding a Soulful Bond: Building a Community of Love Tuesday, May 6th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM MT Online - FREE. Donations are greatly appreciated. Landing in a loving and supportive community feels essential, as many of us feel besieged by dramatic headlines and the monumental changes we are all experiencing. We need each other, […]
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | 6:00–7:00 PM MT Online | FREE (Donations appreciated) Fear can leave us feeling trapped and disconnected in these deeply unsettled times. Do you find yourself longing for relief, for a way to meet fear with kindness rather than resistance? Would you like to share from the heart in a supportive […]
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 […]
Sunday, December 21 | 10:00–11:30 MT Online | FREE (Donations appreciated) At the turning of the year, when the sun begins its slow return, many of us feel the stirrings of both vulnerability and fierce hope. The aftermath of the year's news cycle and possibly personal challenges have left countless people with a lingering ache […]
Wednesday Evenings | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | January 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 2026 Location: In-person at Be A Tree Cremation, 3720 Pierce St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Registration is free, but required. Sign up to reserve your spot. Grief asks us not to “get over” what we’ve lost, but to stay […]