When going through a difficult time, most of us long for a sense of connection, for being with someone who really cares what we are going through and can stay present with us. In the Buddhist tradition, there are meditation practices and contemplations that have been used for centuries to cultivate compassionate presence, the foundation of all healing relationships.
Karen Kissel Wegela, author of Contemplative Psychotherapy Essentials and The Courage to Be Present, shows us how to develop our inherent compassionate impulses and our ability to be present in this experiential retreat. We engage in sitting and walking meditations, listen and share in large, small, and dyadic groupings, and give ourselves the time and space to learn about and go deeper into these Buddhist traditions and practices.
