When: Saturday, Dec. 16
Where: Matthew’s house in West Newbury, MA (address emailed to registrants)
Time: 9:30 am–12 pm (optional potluck lunch: 12:15–2pm)
Cost: $48 ($45 cash or check)
Please join Matthew Daniell for NSIMC’s annual holiday lovingkindness offering.
The Dalai Lama said that “love is not a luxury, but a necessity,” yet in our hearts we often do not feel love for ourselves or others, and we bear the painful consequences. In this workshop, we will explore time-tested Buddhist practices that tap the power of intention through offering phrases of lovingkindness (metta) to ourselves and others. When cultivated, lovingkindness practice helps us to heal our own hearts by loving ourselves more deeply. It can also help us touch those in our lives and the world with a deeper sense of love and connection. Touching love for ourselves and others can be especially helpful during the holiday season, with all of its inherent stresses. All are welcome. Note: This workshop is offered in hybrid format, you may attend in person or on Zoom.
Following the workshop will be an optional Potluck Lunch and Community Sharing at 12:15 pm. This gathering will give us a chance to visit with one another and make some new friends within our meditation community. If you don't like to cook, you can bring something from the store! The meal will be followed by a gratitude sharing. There is no charge for the potluck lunch and sharing.
To register and pay online, click below. Along with payment, you will be able to indicate whether you plan to attend the potluck and what you would like to bring. If paying by cash or check, send this information in an email to northshoreimc@gmail.com.