Brahma Viharas as Insight Practice, Part 2: A Deep Dive into Karuna

NOTE: This event was previously announced as covering Karuna, Mudita, and Upekkha, but is now changed to be on Karuna only.

This is the second of our four-part series exploring the insight dimension of the Brahma Viharas. We will build upon what we practiced in the first weekend on Metta, and apply it toward an experiential understanding of Karuna. There will be talks and guided practices that foster a heart-centered understanding of our interconnectivity with all that is.

We ask all attendees to clear their schedules so they can participate in the retreat fully for the entire weekend.

Led by Vimalasara and Amala

Open to all GFR Mitras and Dharmacharinis in the US and Canada. This is the second of four standalone retreats covering all of the Brahma Viharas. You are welcome to sign up for this weekend by itself. You do not have to have attended Part 1 on Metta, nor do you need to commit to attending Parts 3 and 4 on Mudita and Upekkha.

Retreat schedule:

Friday

6:30-8:00 pm ET / 3:30-5:00 pm PT

Introductions and Connecting, Check in

Dedication Ceremony

Sat session #1

10:00-11:30 am ET / 7:00-8:30 am PT

Double sit: Sit #1 is bells only, Sit #2 is a compassion visualization

Sat session #2

12:30-3:00 pm ET / 9:30-12:00 pm PT

Program session

Sat session #3

4:00-6:30 pm ET / 1:00-3:30 pm PT

Program session

Sun session #1

10:00-11:30 am ET / 7:00-8:30 am PT

Double sit: Sit #1 is bells only, Sit #2 is a compassion visualization

Sun session #2

12:30-3:00 pm ET / 9:30-12:00 pm PT

Program session and closing

Suggested sliding scale donation: $30 | $60 | $120

All proceeds go to the Alokasetu general fund, which supports the costs of the ordination training program including retreat team costs as well as administrative support. Please consider a regular or one-off donation to the Alokasetu - Bridge of Light - Fund to support a strong and healthy ordination training process in our region.

This event is open to women * who have requested ordination with the Triratna Buddhist Order, and Dharmacharinis.

*The Triratna Buddhist movement has a long, rich history of offering women-only practice spaces. At the same time, we welcome participation from a diversity of gender identities, including trans women and those who identify as non-binary. We ask all participants to be open to this broader definition of a women-centered space. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at alokasetu@gmail.com.

Image: Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Kannon)

National Museum of Asian Art