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1. Making Peace With Things As They Are


Learn how we can let go of expectations and soften into a more accepting attitude towards uncertainty and change. Discover how this can help us adjust to life’s difficulties with greater joy, lightness, and ease.


Theme 1 Sessions

Available May 2 at 9am ET until May 4 at 10pm ET

Arawana Hayashi

Comfortable with Uncertainty

+ GUIDED PRACTICE: Mindfulness of body

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Tami Simon

With You, On the Journey

+ GUIDED PRACTICE: Groundless ground meditation


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Pema Chödrön

The Joy of Letting Go

(Archival Footage Courtesy of Shambhala Publications)


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2. Befriending Ourselves


Discover how the very things that challenge us most are also a golden opportunity to wake up to the truth of impermanence and connect with the life-changing power of compassion.


Theme 2 Sessions

Available May 2 at 9am ET until May 4 at 10pm ET

Tsokyni Rinpoche

Clear Mind, Open Heart, Grounded Body

+ 3 GUIDED PRACTICES: Beautiful Monster’s Practice; Care Free Openness Practice; Handshake Practice


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Margaret Wheatley

The Path of Warriorship

+ GUIDED PRACTICE: How to Serve: Start by Asking Two Simple Questions


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Pema Chödrön

Making Friends With Yourself 


(Archival Footage Courtesy of Shambhala Publications)


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3. Awakening Our Hearts


Explore how we can fan the flames of bodhicitta, the awakened heart of compassion and wisdom, and consider practical ways to develop this quality in your own life.


Theme 3 Sessions

Available May 2 at 9am ET until May 4 at 10pm ET

Father Greg Boyle

We Belong to Each Other


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Gaylon Ferguson

Awakening Loving-Kindness and Compassion

+ GUIDED PRACTICE: loving-kindness meditation


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Pema Chödrön

Igniting the Heart: What is your meditation style?

(Archival Footage Courtesy of Shambhala Publications)

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4. Working With Obstacles

Learn practices to bring stability and sustainability to your life, and gain tools to help you live a life of compassion and courage without burning out.


Theme 4 Sessions

Available May 2 at 9am ET until May 4 at 10pm ET

Anam Thubten

Using Challenges as the Path

+ GUIDED MEDITATION: Open Awareness Meditation

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Karma Lekshe Tsomo

The Challenges and Fruits of Women’s Ordination

+ GUIDED MEDITATION:

Contemplation on the self; Loving-kindness meditation

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Pema Chödrön

Turn Your World Around: Take a Mindful Gap

(Archival Footage Courtesy of Shambhala Publications)


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5. Trusting Your True Nature


Learn how to nurture your innate goodness — your natural compassion, wisdom, and love. When we trust our capacity for these qualities, and bring awareness to them in our day-to-day lives, we move through the world with lightness, joy, and freedom.


Theme 5 Sessions

Available May 2 at 9am ET until May 4 at 10pm ET

Mingyur Rinpoche

The Fundamental Nature of You

+ GUIDED MEDITATION: Open Awareness meditation


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Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

Elegance, Humor, and Confidence on the Path

+ GUIDED MEDITATION:

Calm Abiding


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Pema Chödrön


The Heart of the Matter–Tonglen practice with Pema

(Archival Footage Courtesy of Shambhala Publications)

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Bonus: Tonglen & Lojong Workshop


Learn from Buddhist teacher Judy Lief in this practice workshop, where she introduces the classic Buddhist teachings on mind training through the 59 poignant lojong reminders, or slogans, and guides you step by step in tonglen, or compassion meditation.

Available May 2 at 9am ET until May 4 at 10pm ET

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Video library of

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Transcript and audio files for study and reflection



Guided meditations library



The Wisdom of Pema Chödrön: Finding Fearlessness in Uncertain Times

Archival Videos of Pema Chodron, courtesy of Shambhala Publications

Tonglen and Mind Training Workshop with Judy Lief



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