The Buddhist path is often characterized as a path of letting go. We practice letting go of clinging. Yet, the path is not merely about what we relinquish, it is about cultivation. What do we cultivate? The seven factors of awakening – mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity – refer to both psychological qualities we can develop as well as practices to be undertaken. When fully developed, they express a life of understanding and love. In this day, we will explore these qualities of heart and how they can function in our lives. All are welcome.

What to Bring: Please bring a lunch, beverage and appropriate clothing for outside walking meditation

Suggested Donation: $25 – $75
No one turned away for lack of funds

For More Information Contact
Barbara Dondero at barbdondero@gmail.com

Bio:  Matthew Brensilver, PhD, began practice in the Tibetan tradition, and since 2003 has studied with Shinzen Young. He served as a Buddhist chaplain at USC for four years and teaches about the intersection of mindfulness and mental health at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center and with Mindful Schools.He completed the Spirit Rock/IMS teacher training program (2016) and regularly offers retreats at Spirit Rock and the Insight Retreat Center. He spent years doing research on addiction treatment at the UCLA Center for Behavioral and Addiction Medicine and continues to be interested in the unfolding dialogue between dharma and science.