The Mindful Heart Buddha Sangha is pleased to have Donald Rothberg leading our spring 2021 virtual weekend retreat. The theme will be The Divine Abodes. The Divine Abodes (Brahmaviharas) of lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity, are the places of the open, awakened heart. In this online retreat, on the foundation of mindfulness, we will learn the formal practices of lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. We will also offer guidance for bringing these practices into daily life, including in challenging situations. All of these practices strengthen clear seeing and wisdom, self-confidence, self-acceptance, generosity of spirit, steadiness of mind and heart, and skillful action, revealing our fundamental kindness and wisdom, in a culture in which heart and mind are often disconnected.

The retreat will be held in the context of silence, alternating sitting meditation and walking meditation. Core instructions in the different practices will be offered, along with short talks and discussion. The retreat will be offered via Zoom and will begin on Friday April 23rd @ 7:30 pm to 9 pm (short sit, introduction to weekend, discussion). It will continue on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am until 5 pm with talks, periods of guided practice, discussions, and home practice. Registration fee is $30. If interested, please contact Tom Ballard at tom.ballard.56@gmail.com.