Pema Chödrön, a well-known Buddhist teacher and author, writes about Tonglen extensively. She has stated that Tonglen practices offers us “the opportunity to work with compassion, kindness, gentleness and generosity,” especially in a time of suffering and confusion. This virtual retreat will introduce you to the foundations of the practice and provide guided meditation periods, discussion, time for questions and extensive resources.
Faith
Buddhist:
Buddhist
Christian:
Christian
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Dedicated to anyone seeking God, meaning and wholeness. Rooted in the Gospels and founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. People of all faith traditions and backgrounds are welcome. Core values: sacredness, respect, community, hospitality, professionalism.
Average Cost: $
Investment: $20
Start Date: 1/23/2021
End Date: 1/23/2021
Event Length: 1 days
Event Leaders: Sharon Lukert
Training/Lineage: Sharon Lukert has been a chaplain for 20 years and recently retired from Gundersen Health System. She has been a practicing Tibetan Buddhist studying under Pema Chödrön for more than 25 years. Sharon is a meditation instructor and facilitator for workshops, retreats and study groups focused on Buddhism, meditation, death and dying education, and bereavement support.
Features
Learning:
Learning
Meditation:
Meditation
Personal Development:
Personal Development
Virtual / Online:
Virtual / Online