“On the Gifts of Impermanence" — Free Online Dharma Talk at Nyingma Institue
The notion of impermanence often seems overwhelming to people. Join me as I discuss how acceptance and appreciation of change with both mindfulness and compassion reveals gifts for our living each day fully and with joy.
Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT), 8 Week Online Course –Monday’s at 4-6pm Pacific Time, October 2-November 20
CCT is a multifaceted exploration of how connection and kindness might transform human experience. Originally developed at Stanford University in 2009, CCT draws on both contemplative and scientific approaches to the mind and offers techniques and practices for opening the heart and building courage in the face of adversity. We will meet for 2 hours a week, for 8 weeks, on Zoom. Each class includes meditation practices, informal lecture, group discussion, in-class listening, and communication exercises with partners and small groups. Home practice is a key aspect of the training. Click here for more details.
This course is being offered through the Compassion Institute.
Schedule: Monday’s from 4-6pm Pacific Time, October 2-November 20, 2023
Compassion Meditation - Drop in
Join Erika for 1 hour of compassion meditation and informal discussion on Zoom. All skill levels are welcome! This free session is offered through the Compassion Education Alliance.
Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) - The 8-week Course, Mondays, March 8 - April 26
Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT) is a multifaceted exploration of how connection and kindness might transform human experience. Originally developed at Stanford University, CCT draws on both contemplative and scientific approaches to the mind and offers techniques and practices for opening the heart and building courage in the face of adversity. We will meet for 2 hours a week, for 8 weeks, on Zoom. Each class includes meditation practices, informal lecture, group discussion, in-class listening, and communication exercises with partners and small groups.
Growing Compassion: A brief exploration of how to unlock the strength of your heart.
Compassion goes beyond feeling more empathy and concern for others. It develops the strength to be with suffering, resilience in the face of life’s challenges, and the courage to help alleviate suffering in oneself and others. In this half-day workshop, Compassion Educator and Nyingma Institute instructor, Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D., will take participants through an experiential exploration of the cultivation of compassion. This brief training offers a variety a meditations and exercises to explore qualities that support the development of your inherent compassionate nature. In particular, practices will visit three key aspects of compassion work: relaxation and stabilization of the mind, self-compassion, and embracing common humanity. No meditation experience is required to participate in this workshop.
Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT)™ online course
Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT)™ is an 8-week course designed to help you grow your own compassionate nature. Originally developed at Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE), CCT derives from both contemplative and scientific approaches to the mind, social interaction, and emotion. This session is a live, online course offered through The Compassion Institute. Mondays, 3-5pm, Pacific Time. Mondays, 3-5pm, Pacific Time. Register for the class through The Compassion institute.
Tonglen Intensive, August Class #2
This is the second session of the 2-part intensive. You must register for the 2-session series. This 2-session online intensive offers a deep-dive into the active compassion practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is an ancient, imagery-based meditation practice that exercises your willingness to do something for somebody who needs help (including yourself). Our immersion into Tonglen deconstructs the practice and demystifies it, with an eye toward envisioning what is possible when we learn to stay with whatever arises in life.
Register here: https://www.compassioninstitute.com/class/active-compassion-practice-tonglen-intensive-course-august-2020/
Tonglen Intensive, August Class #1
This 2-session online intensive offers a deep-dive into the active compassion practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is an ancient, imagery-based meditation practice that exercises your willingness to do something for somebody who needs help (including yourself). Our immersion into Tonglen deconstructs the practice and demystifies it, with an eye toward envisioning what is possible when we learn to stay with whatever arises in life. Offered through Compassion Institute. Registration is for both sessions, August 3 and August 10.
Register here: https://www.compassioninstitute.com/class/active-compassion-practice-tonglen-intensive-course-august-2020/
Common Humanity and Self-compassion as Preparation for the New World
Join me online in this event sponsored by Psychedelic Sangha, NYC.
This event will take place on Zoom at 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific. Please register to receive event link.
Life is difficult always, but during pandemic our hearts are stretched to their limits by opposites — from the enormity of suffering to the glory of heroic kindness. On top of this, we have great uncertainty about what lies ahead.
In this 90-min virtual session, we will explore how the common humanity of shared grief and the cultivation of self-care can sustain you in these times of massive change in our lives and world. We will work with meditation, discussion and experiential exercises to explore how softening our hearts to our own pain and the pain of others can make us individually and collectively stronger than ever.
Tonglen Intensive -- May Class #2
This is the second session of the 2-part intensive. You must register for the 2-session series. This 2-session online intensive offers a deep-dive into the active compassion practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is an ancient, imagery-based meditation practice that exercises your willingness to do something for somebody who needs help (including yourself). Our immersion into Tonglen deconstructs the practice and demystifies it, with an eye toward envisioning what is possible when we learn to stay with whatever arises in life. Offered through Compassion Institute. Right now there is a 20% discount (enter the coupon code bewell2020 upon checkout.)
Tonglen Intensive - May Class #1
This 2-session online intensive offers a deep-dive into the active compassion practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is an ancient, imagery-based meditation practice that exercises your willingness to do something for somebody who needs help (including yourself). Our immersion into Tonglen deconstructs the practice and demystifies it, with an eye toward envisioning what is possible when we learn to stay with whatever arises in life. Offered through Compassion Institute. Right now there is a 20% discount (enter the coupon code bewell2020 upon checkout.). Registration is for both sessions, May 7 and May 14.
Connection Through Compassion Drop-in session
Compassion Institute is offering this free Connection through Compassion drop-in practice session to all those worldwide who wish to come together in community and do our best to meet these challenging times with humanity and compassion.
In this 45-minute session, Compassion Institute I will offer information, practices, guided meditation, and an opportunity for you to ask questions. In addition, we also provide a dedicated discussion forum for you to connect with others around these topics on an ongoing basis.
Our aim is to provide some relief during this challenging period, offer a possible way to decrease any distress you may be feeling, and shine a light on kindness, generosity and interconnection during this time of heightened concern, uncertainty, and isolation.
This session will take place in a live online group-learning environment.
Drop-In Compassion Meditation
As part of an international collaboration of teachers who are coming together to offer supportive practice during this time of crisis, I am hosting a free online drop-in session on Zoom
Through meditation and group discussion, we will explore self-compassion and common humanity as support for living in the world of covid-19.
Join me. Give yourself a break.
Tonglen Intensive - February Class #2
Part 2 of Erika Rosenberg’s live, online 2-session Tonglen Intensive. This workshop will be a deep-dive into the active compassion practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is an ancient, imagery-based meditation practice that exercises your willingness to do something for somebody who needs help (including yourself).
Tonglen Intensive - February Class #1
Part 1 of Erika Rosenberg’s live, online 2-session Tonglen Intensive. This workshop will be a deep-dive into the active compassion practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is an ancient, imagery-based meditation practice that exercises your willingness to do something for somebody who needs help (including yourself).
Dharma Talk: "The Healing Power of Compassion"
Compassion arises when we are confronted with suffering (in ourselves or others) and feel motivated to help end it. How do we explain the paradoxical truth that opening one’s heart to suffering helps us find happiness and peace? Join Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D. for a discussion of the nature of compassion, how we can grow our own compassion, and the ways in which compassionate connection can heal people, communities, and our planet.