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Insight Community of the Desert Presents The Circle of Compassion : A day long retreat focusing on cultivating self-compassion in the service of all sentient beings
"You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." - The Buddha
Saturday August 23, 2014 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Venue: Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert,
72425 Via Vail,
Rancho Mirage
You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” - The Buddha
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When loving kindness meets suffering, compassion is born. We are often quick to offer compassion to people we love, even acquaintances, but reflect for a moment; how do you typically treat yourself when things go wrong. Particularly if you feel you have done something wrong. If you realize that the language, tone and attitude are different, perhaps harsher than what you would usually say to someone else, then please join us.
“If your compassion does not include yourself it is incomplete” - Jack Kornfield
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Developing an active self compassion practice has been shown in research to have many physical and psychological benefits. But it can also deeply enhance your meditation practice. We flourish with encouragement and wilt under the lash of criticism. In this daylong workshop you’ll learn some well tested practices to enhance your spiritual journey and perhaps make your world (and your mind and heart) a friendlier place.
“A moment of self compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” - Christopher Germer
PLEASE BRING A LUNCH AND WRITING MATERIALS
Cost: A suggested registration fee of $25 is suggested with no one turned away for lack of funds. This registration fee does not include any payments to the teacher. Please support the Teachings through your voluntary donations of Dana directly to the teacher.
Information and Registration:
www.desertinsight.org
Contact:
888-260-6667
Info@desertinsight.org
