The Bramaviharas: Divine Abodes of the Heart

In this retreat, Tina gives an overview of the “Heart Practices” category of meditation, which includes the four Bramaviharas or “divine abodes of the heart” found in both Theravadan and Tibetan Buddhism. These include: metta (loving kindness), karuna...

Embodied Breathing, Clear Seeing, Liberated Heart

Attending to breathing in and out using the Buddha’s original instructions is a deeply embodied practice. It fosters a wide range of insights into the realities of life-body-mind. With care and curiosity, we explore within important mind-body processes associated with...

Metta Retreat

Metta (Loving-Kindness) Meditation is a complementary practice to Vipassana (Mindfulness) Meditation. It is a formal practice originally taught by the Buddha as an antidote to fear. When we practice Metta we awaken to our own intrinsic wholeness, peacefulness and...

The Unfolding of Awareness and Wisdom

This retreat focuses on cultivating steady awareness in every moment of practice—sitting, walking, and daily activities. As we meet experience with openness, understanding naturally grows. Awareness is not about forcing the mind into a particular state, but about...