Whether it is the betrayals, disappointments, and abandonments experienced in our interpersonal lives, the injustices and tragedies perpetrated in society, or the various ways we have failed to live up to our own or others expectations of ourselves, forgiveness practice can begin to loosen the ropes binding us to the past. It can allow us to come more fully into our hearts and can be a catalyst that transforms bitterness, anger, and grief into compassion and lovingkindness.

In this half-day retreat, we will explore our views on forgiveness, what forgiveness is and isn’t, the challenges we face in embarking on this practice, and how forgiveness practice relates to many of the Buddha’s most important teachings, including the cultivation of mettā (unconditional kind regard or lovingkindness), the understanding of the Three Characteristics (Impermanence, Dukkha, not-self) and the Four Noble Truths. The half-day will include periods of practice, investigation, reflection, and discussion.

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