“If we begin to think of miracles as everyday occurrences, we could notice them all around us, and maybe even within ourselves” – Mimi ZhuNext in our interconnected series Be Wise Go Kind 2023: Awaken Awe, Mitra Mark Power will talk with Mimi Zhu, a queer Chinese–Australian author, writer, and artist, about their journey from fear and disenchantment to a joyous connection with the “wows” of intimacy and everyday life.
When we practice listening to what others have to say,” Christian Scott writes, “when we truly hear them, there are fewer rambling thoughts coming from our own mind. When we hear what someone is saying before we put our own thoughts on it, our mind settles down into a receptive and peaceful space.
How to navigate the many challenges and pains felt by many and embrace the world with the powerful force of love, joy and positivity?Offered by our friends from the Contemplative Resource Center (CRC), Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche will point out how “our aspirations and prayers are not passive words but definitely have a strong impact.”
“You meditate and fight for your life by meditating, by doing nothing. Then you realize, you don’t have to fight for it. The most awesome thing in the world is we don’t need anything awesome.” – Chapman ToNext in our interconnected series Be Wise Go Kind 2023: Awaken Awe, Mitra Mark Power will talk with Chapman To to discuss the formula for awe and in particular how to apply this in our daily lives and amidst any kind of trouble we may face.
While being on solo retreat can bring profound depth and strength to my practice, there is a different type of power that comes from group retreat,” writes Robbie Rettmer. “When we practice alone, it can be easier to get up and walk away from the cushion. Meditating, chanting, and singing with our teachers and sangha friends brings a potent energy, reminding us to stay and continue the practice.
“Our identities are stories. We are the story we tell ourselves everyday. How is that freeing for you, how is that limiting for you?” – Mitra Mark Power.Next in our interconnected series Be Wise Go Kind 2023: Awaken Awe, Mitra Mark Power will talk with Laura Simms to explore the craft of storytelling as a transformative practice.
