Gestures of Mindful Self-Compassion
Catherine Duffy - 15 minute video

In this video practice, Catherine walks us through the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Gestures, which are positions and movements that can help us sense and physically embody the different qualities of Mindful Self-Compassion. The first three gestures correspond with...

Relaxed and Alert Tonglen for Self
Tim Burnett - 37 minute audio

A tonglen (“giving and receiving compassion”) meditation with an emphasis on being relaxed and alert in our practice.  You can learn more about tonglen meditation at Tim’s introductory recording. Delivered at the Winter 2023 MSC II: Roots of...

Developing Bodhicitta
Tim Burnett - 34 minute audio

A meditation oriented around developing the quality of heart-mind the Buddhists call “bodhicitta” – the altruistic mind of awakening.  This practice is based on an article by Ven. Thubten Chodron. Delivered at the Winter 2023 MSC II: Roots of...