Cultivating Courage
These teachings were offered in June, 2025 at Clear Dharma Sangha, part one of a two-part teaching on cultivating courage in times of rapid change and upheaval. Check out Clear Dharma Sangha here, or register for a drop-in session here.
I. Guided meditation Video: The Seed of Courage
Dharma Talk Video: Cultivating CouragE
Practice reflections:
Is courage asking you to open more or turn inward right now?
Where are you being called to act or speak with courage right now?
What helps you stay steady in the face of fear or overwhelm?
What would it look like to take one breath with courage today?
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Online Meditation Group: Drop in by donation, or join as a member for access to all live sessions, recordings, and an audio library of guided meditations and teachings. Meets Wednesdays (4–5:30pm PT) and 1st and 3rd Saturdays (8-9am PT).
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Online Meditation Group: Drop in by donation, or join as a member for access to all live sessions, recordings, and an audio library of guided meditations and teachings. Meets Wednesdays (4–5:30pm PT) and 1st and 3rd Saturdays (8-9am PT).
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Online Meditation Group with Oren
Drop in by donation, or join as a member for access to all live sessions, recordings, and an audio library of guided meditations and teachings. Meets Wednesdays (4–5:30pm PT) and 1st and 3rd Saturdays (8-9am PT).
Saturday Practice Session: (with Lily) Drop in by donation, or join as a member for access to all live sessions, recordings, and an audio library of guided meditations and teachings. Meets Wednesdays (4–5:30pm PT) and 1st and 3rd Saturdays (8-9am PT).
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