Please join us!
Please join us!
What happens when we practice Insight Dialogue in relationship to non-human creatures? In this course, we will explore the power of our relationship with beloved pets or other sentient creatures to cultivate wholesome mindstates and freedom from suffering.
People are complex beings. Practicing Insight Dialogue with other meditators can be particularly challenging for those with a history of relational trauma. For some, practicing Insight Dialogue with animals instead of people may offer a gentle and deeply insightful way to explore interdependence, non-clinging, and the immeasurable heart qualities of lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity.
Participants may choose one animal to work with for the duration of the course, or they may wish to vary their partners. The animal does not need to be present during the Zoom sessions, though all are welcome to attend. We will provide guidance on how to practice with them between sessions. During each session, meditators will practice human-to-human with contemplations designed to explore what arises when we practice with non-human beings.