From Self-Comparison to Self-Compassion: An Evening Workshop

This workshop will explore the Buddha's teachings on the three types of self-comparsion/judgement, as well as the two primary alternatives which are much more wonderful and life-giving: emptiness and compassion. We'll also discuss how this crosses with Dr. Kristen Neff's teachings on self-esteem and self-compassion.

Our time together will feature a combination of guided meditation, journaling, brief lecture, and small & large group discussion.

Given the subject matter, as well as my teaching style, this workshop will invite a degree of vulnerability and both exploring & discussing with others some of our tender spots.

In turn, if this theme feels destabilizing or overwhelming, probably better to not attend — but, if it feels exciting, liberating, or maybe a little edgy but in a good way, I invite you to join us in community to realize something deeper than the limiting mind of judgement, comparsion, criticism and hatred.

As always, effort will be made to create a container of safety, care, and being "at-choice" with your level of participation.

Offered on the gift economy (aka, on donation).

Please note that offered on donation does not mean "low value" or "only sign up because no payment is required." Please only join if you genuinely intend to come.

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A former Buddhist monk, David Sudar completed an intensive 21-month Vipassana meditation retreat in Myanmar with his core teacher, Sayadaw U Tejaniya, and for the last decade, has continued to spend 1-2 months a year on silent retreat. He currently works as a meditation & Buddhist teacher, based out of Portland, Oregon.

David also holds a B.A. in Psychology, has completed a two-year training in Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy, and often weaves into his teaching his studies of Zen Buddhism, Classical Yoga, and over 4 years spent across 25+ countries. Please visit www.pathofsincerity.com for more information.

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