A short guided meditation with the theme of impermanence and appreciation, followed by a short talk on the practice of cultivating appreciation.

Roshi Joan and Marc talk about serving others as an unconventional source for radical joy. Joan addresses how her compassion for all beings is her secret for avoiding burnout.

Marc begins with a short meditation, followed by a short talk about effective ways to shift from frustration to acceptance and appreciation.

Marc and Joel share a heartening conversation about sustainability, and how to shift from overwhelm and despair to committed and engaged activism.

Marc gives talks about a famous Zen dialogue in which a student asks, Why must it be this way — referring to a crow eating a dead frog.

Marc and Parker explore the creative tension between what is and what is possible, the art of perspective taking, and how to find wholeness in a challenging world.

Marc unpacks the teachings of Shunryu Suzuki who says “The more you practice meditation, the more you will be interested in your everyday life..

The New York Times describes her as “among the modern masters.” Jane reads her poetry about optimism, surprise, and embracing the fullness of the world.

Training ourselves to meet and transform difficulty. Marc begins with a short guided meditation followed by a talk on the topic of meeting challenge.

Sharon Salzberg, a meditation teacher, talks about places of resistance as “tight spots” and methods of transforming resistance to more openness and freedom.