Online, Hosted by DGCEC, Eastern Time
Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13, 2025
An enemy, whether within (in the shape of a habitual, painful mind state) or without (as someone whom we find is trying to harm us or those we care about) marks the edge between limited lovingkindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity and the potential boundlessness of these qualities, which is freedom even in very difficult circumstances.
In this workshop we will explore inner and outer enemies, look at the fear, anger and anguish generated by being stuck in a mode of "us" and "them", and focus on the liberation we are capable of. We will explore how this is different than toxic positivity, being conflict avoidant, or being too timid to take a stand. And we will explore what it is like to find strength in being motivated by compassion instead of antipathy, which can just wear us down.
Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators. There will be periods of dialogue, discourse, and meditation practice.
Three Sessions, Eastern Time
Friday, Dec 12, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Saturday, Dec 13, 10am - 12:30pm
Saturday, Dec 13, 3:00 – 5:00pm
Cost on a Sliding Scale - please pay what you are able: $35, $60, $85 or Sponsor: $250. Register at DrepungGomangUSA.org or 502-614-5616.
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture nearly 50 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Most recently Sharon released Real Life and Finding Your Way. Sharon’s podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed six million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. www.sharonsalzberg.com.
