Reflective Reading and Discussion: Compassion & Psychotherapy
Details
This is a free event proudly supported by Mindful Peace Adacemy— a nonprofit dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Buddhist Dharma and Chan (Zen)-inspired living in a modern world.
🌿 Whether you’re exploring mindfulness, curious about Buddhist wisdom or looking for a calm space to reflect, this session offers gentle guidance and practical insight for everyday life.
In this session, we will explore compassion, including
- What Is Compassion?
- The Practice of Compassion
- The Transformative Role of Compassion in Psychotherapy
Many appreciate and admire the quality of compassion but hesitate to put it into practice. This reluctance stems from the belief that compassion involves sacrifice, giving, and the loss of personal interests. This is absolutely normal. We will discuss the challenges and benefits of compassion, and learn methods to grow it.
🧘 Session Flow
- A short guided body scan meditation to help us arrive and settle
- Group reading (we read aloud in turns — optional participation)
- A few minutes of silent reflection
- Open sharing and discussion of insights, thoughts, and experiences.
Each person’s sharing helps deepen and broaden our understanding. You’re always welcome to simply listen and observe — no pressure to speak.
Time: 1pm-2.30p
Location: Online via Zoom
Meeting ID: 885 1186 794
Password: 95421