"Susan was a phenomenal teacher/facilitator: powerful, generous presence, skillful, inspiring, uplifting, an ally, and strong leader." -L.E.
Hear Susan Piver read from her upcoming book,
The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, and talk about the program:
To visit Susan Piver's website, click here.
In the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, a broken heart is not a problem to be solved, but a remarkable opportunity to discover wisdom. This weekend program will gently introduce you to the skills needed to work with a broken heart - not to drive it away or tie it up with a bow, but to find the messages contained in this most difficult situation.
You will learn meditation, the practice of
maitri (loving-kindness), and several on-the-spot techniques to use throughout the day. In addition, we will:
- Discuss the wisdom aspect of painful emotions
- Contemplate our histories with heartbreak
- Shift the emphasis from finding love to offering it
- Learn to stabilize our hearts in a state of openness
Whether your heart was broken yesterday or years ago, the elements needed to tread this path are present. As we progress, you will discover that the dark power of heartbreak can introduce you to gentleness, fearlessness, and intelligence. If you stay with your broken heart, it will surely lead you down the path to wisdom.
To download a printable flyer,
click here.
The program will begin at 7:30pm on Friday, February 26, and end with lunch at noon on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
Program Price: $275
Please Note:
Price includes meals but not
accommodations.
It is traditional for students to offer a monetary gift to the teacher in appreciation for receiving
the teachings, and in recognition of the years of training and understanding the teacher has cultivated.
There will be an opportunity to offer a teaching gift at the program.
About Susan Piver:
Susan Piver is an authorized meditation instructor in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage, the New York Times bestselling author of The Hard Questions series, and the creative director of Padma Media. She has practiced meditation for over 10 years, and has written five books, including the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life (St. Martin's Press, 2007) and the upcoming The Wisdom of a Broken Heart (Simon & Schuster, 2010).
Registration is closed for this program.
