7:00-8:30 pm EST
Tuesdays: Avr 2 / 9 / 16 / 23 / 30 & Peut 7

À propos du groupe du livre

Explore the profundity and wisdom of Pratiquer la paix en temps de guerre by Pema Chödrön in this guided book-group experience. Ensemble, participants will learn about Buddhist teachings on ethics, hatred, agression, and navigating difficult and intense emotions. We will learn how to harness the energy of our experience to practice true peace with great courage and an open heart.

This book group is open to all levels of experience. No previous understanding of meditation or Buddhism is required.

Group Sessions Breakdown

April 2—Chapitre 1: Pratiquer la paix en temps de guerre

April 9—Chapitre 2: The Courage to Wait

April 16—Chapitre 3: Not Biting the Hook

April 23—Chapitre 4: Changing Our Attitude Toward Pain

April 30—Chapitre 5: Compassionate Abiding

May 7—Chapitre 6: Positive Insecurity 

What You Will Receive

• A virtual safe space to practice mindful communication, emotional intelligence, courage, bravery and tenderness
• An opportunity to look at Buddhist ethics, non-violence and our attitude toward war, pain and suffering
• An opportunity to practice mediation in community from the comfort of your home/practice space
• An opportunity to practice Tonglen—a traditional Buddhist practice where we “take in” and acknowledge the suffering of ourselves and others and “send out” compassion and ease
• Discussions on how to cultivate internal and external equanimity

Matériel de lecture requis

Practicing Peace in Times of War par Pema Chödron—Please purchase the text from your preferred vendor. The text will not be screen-shared.

Conditions préalables

Ouvert à tous les niveaux d'expérience. No previous understanding of meditation or Buddhism is required.

À propos de l'enseignant

Allée Smith is an ordained (Upadhyaya) Buddhist Chaplain in the Shambhala Lineage at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, Etats-Unis. Elle détient également des préceptes du bouddhisme zen. Alley est un ancien combattant de l'armée américaine. During her military career, she was a member of the Honor Guard and Military Funeral Honors programs in the Marine Corps and Navy Reserve. Elle étudie le bouddhisme Shambhala et le zen depuis 1999. Elle héberge actuellement, Se lier d'amitié avec la mort & En train de mourir: Support Group with Shambhala Online.

Alley’s email: [email protected]