Transforming Suffering into Freedom: The Practice of Tonglen

Evenings in Denver, any can stand alone

24 June, 15 July, 5 August (all Wednesdays)

6pm - 8pm, address below, refreshments afterwards!

We're living in times where it's easy to lose heart.  We may feel pained, angry, afraid, and all the rest.  We long to heal, to help, for relief and more.  This can either isolate and depress us, or connect and awaken us, shining out from there.

This transformation starts within ourselves, and has been practiced for millennia through the best and worst of circumstances, empowering practitioners to embrace our pain and transform it into love and freedom.  We can do it too.

The practice is called "tonglen", or "sending and taking", and is used to deliberately bring up the wounds and suffering within ourselves and others as we feel ready, to offer what's needed to heal, and to be free.

Each evening will include a talk, guided meditation, small groups for real connection, and discussion. All are welcome, so feel free to bring friends.

Logistics:

Time -- 6pm to 8pm, with refreshments and social time afterwards

Location:  2nd Floor Chapel

First Unitarian Society of Denver

1400 Lafayette St., Denver

Enter through church main door.

Parking is available in lot off Lafayette Street, just across from main entrance and slightly down the street closer to Colfax Ave.  Entrance will be marked on day of the event. Note: If you use the lot, you will need to come into the building after you park and get a parking placard to be placed on your dashboard.

By donation at the event itself, no need to register beforehand.