Compassion for a Loved one and for Ourself

In this practice we are invited to recognize a loved one in the midst of struggle and wish them wholeheartedly to be free from that struggle. We then replace the image of the loved one with ourself, and we are then invited to feel what it feels like to be our own best friend.  Chris has been practicing meditation for 36 years and has been successfully teaching meditation worldwide since 2009, giving talks, facilitating retreats, and has authored two books. Chris has received formal training in Theravada, Mahayana (Tibetan, Zen,) and Vedanta meditation techniques as well as Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, MBSR, Neuroplasticity, Non Violent Communication, and Buddhist Psychology. Chris teaches from a secular voice and he is passionate about bringing timeless wisdom teachings to people of any faith, belief system, or tradition. May All Benefit