The Four Buddhist Heart Practices (Brahmavihāras) (JB1C24)

Registration will close at 4:00pm (US Pacific Time) prior to the first class on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class.

Description:
As a complement to Insight (mindfulness) Meditation practice, The Four Buddhist Heart Practices (Brahmavihāras) is a 4-week live online course designed to open the heart. The brahmavihāras—classical Buddhist heart practices that include lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity—are all about our connection with ourselves, others, and the world around us. They connect the mind and heart so that our meditation practice and everyday mindfulness incorporate both clarity and kindness.

This course offers formal meditation instructions and talks on how to apply these practices in our lives. Each session builds on the previous ones as we learn the different ways the heart can open to ourselves, those close to us, those we have difficulty with, and all beings.

Online Only: We are offering this program online via Zoom.

Class dates are: November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3; all classes are held on Tuesdays from 6:00pm – 8:00pm US Pacific Time.

Sliding Scale: Our sliding scale options for this program include financial support for our teachers. Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports the teachers as well as Spirit Rock, staff, and your fellow practitioners.

Benefactor – $600
Sustainer – $300
Basic – $150
Scholarship Rate (BIPOC, M/K) – $75

All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org.

*Recording Note: If you would like access to the recordings, you must register by the deadline above. You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the recordings of this program.