Upcoming teachings & talks

Hope to see you somewhere in Jan or Feb:
NYC, Colorado, Atlanta, and/or Boston!

New York

1. Evening Talk / January 13 / 7p-830p / 302 Bowery 3rd Floor (Middle Buzzer)
Interdependence Project: Love, Attachment, and Heartbreak: Is it Possible to Practice Dharma in Relationships?
Join me to talk about falling in love without grasping (hah!), letting go without self-destructing, and generally conducting yourself with elegance, decency, and gentleness while naked, body and soul.

2. Weekend Workshop / January 14 – 16 / New York Shambhala Center / 118 W 22nd St., 6th fl
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart: From Heartbroken to Open Hearted

In the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, a broken heart is not a problem to be solved, but a remarkable opportunity to discover wisdom. This weekend program will gently introduce you to the skills needed to work with a broken heart – not to drive it away or tie it up with a bow, but to find the messages contained in this most difficult situation.

You will learn meditation, the practice of maitri (loving-kindness), and several on-the-spot techniques to use throughout the day. In addition, we will:

• Discuss the wisdom aspect of painful emotions
• Contemplate our histories with heartbreak
• Shift the emphasis from finding love to offering it
• Learn to stabilize our hearts in a state of openness

Whether your heart was broken yesterday or years ago, the elements needed to tread this path are present. As we progress, you will discover that the dark power of heartbreak can introduce you to gentleness, fearlessness, and intelligence. If you stay with your broken heart, it will surely lead you down the path to wisdom.

Colorado

Weekend Workshop / January 28 – 30 / Shambhala Mountain Ctr, Red Feather Lakes, CO
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart: From Heartbroken to Open Hearted
see description above

Atlanta

Weekend Workshop / February 4 – 6 / Atlanta Shambhala Center / 1447 Church St., Decatur
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart: From Heartbroken to Open Hearted
see description above

Boston

Evening Talk / February 15 / 7p / Boston Shambhala Center / 646 Brookline Ave., Brookline
Weekly Dharma Gathering, Under 30 Meditation Night