Upcoming Events
“Caverly Morgan is a rare teacher, capable of weaving clear, in-depth wisdom with practical suggestions on the path to greater awareness. Her ability to intuit the needs behind people’s questions is extraordinary.”
Who is the Self in Self-Compassion?
A special workshop with Caverly Morgan and Dr. Kristin Neff
June 7th (7 - 9pm) + June 8th (10am - 5pm)
Insight LA (CA)
Self-compassion is a powerful tool for emotional resilience, but it can be hard to access. Our physiology and culture doesn’t support the practice of being kind and supportive to ourselves. One way to enter the heart of self-compassion is by inquiring who is the self in self-compassion? Who is it that receives compassion and who is it that gives compassion?
We’re often identified with a limited sense of self that feels inadequate. We say things to ourselves like “you aren’t good enough,” “you should be trying harder,” “You should be kinder to yourself and others.” But who is the self that gives compassion to ourselves and others? Is there a separate “self” doing things at all, or are we simply opening to something larger that is naturally compassionate and interconnected with the greater whole?
Ironically, trying too hard to be self-compassionate may get us stuck in striving and make it even more difficult to open our hearts, whereas loosening our sense of separate self makes it easier for natural compassion to arise and be known.
Come join Caverly Morgan and Dr. Kristin Neff for an experiential workshop that will begin to explore these issues. We will create a space of loving, connected presence as we engage in discussion, interactive exercises, practice and meditation.
What we will explore in this workshop:
How to respond to feelings of failure or inadequacy with kindness and care
How to relate to difficult emotions with greater warmth and ease
How to release the effort from self-compassion practice
How to access your true nature which is naturally compassionate
How to rest in Being, the heart of who we are
Ongoing Events
Tuesday Morning Sits
Livestream, Tuesdays 9-10am PST
These weekly groups focus on integrating practice into our everyday lives, deepening our direct experience of awareness, and embodying realization.
Caverly combines meditation with a facilitated group discussion that is interactive and personal. Learn to see how suffering is created in your life and gain the tools to open, transform, and explore your direct experience of truth. Designed both for newcomers and those who would like to deepen their practice.
Our community sits are completely donation-based, with no one turned away due to lack of funds.
You can choose to purchase a package or register for individual classes below.
Monthly Meditation Gathering
First Wednesdays of the month
7-8:30pm
Whidbey Institute
This monthly group focuses on direct experiences of who we truly are, integrating practice into our everyday lives, and embodying realization.
Caverly combines meditation with a facilitated group discussion that is interactive and personal. Learn to see how suffering is created in your life and gain the tools to open, transform, and explore your direct experience of truth. Designed both for newcomers and those who would like to deepen their practice.
These gatherings are offered on a sliding scale; additional scholarships are also available. You can choose to purchase a 2024 Pass or individual drop-in’s.
Schedule
This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm in the Sanctuary. Dates include: 2/7, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/5, 7/3, 9/4, 10/2*, 11/6 and 12/4. (Please note: there is no gathering in August.)
Realizing Freedom Together Charlottesville Book Collective
3rd Wednesday of the month*
7:30-9:00pm EST
Charlottesville, VA (these gatherings have moved online)
You are invited to join a book collective that is forming out of a shared love of Zen and nondual teachings. All are welcome. No experience required. Our frame is to follow the arc of Caverly’s recent book: The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together.
Sessions will include mediation, teachings, journaling, and group discussion.
No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. These gatherings are being offered on a donation basis. You can donate HERE.
* Please note: We won’t be gathering online in May as Caverly will be teaching in-person in Charlottesville 5/14.
To receive a Zoom link, or if you have questions, please contact us HERE.
Save the Dates!
Fall 2024 Practice Collective - more details to come late spring!