What can we, as people who care about this congregation, do to help our community heal and reconnect with each other in the wake of covid and conflicts? I’ll explore this question using the framework of Joanna Macy, Buddhist teacher and eco-philosopher, which she calls “The Work That Reconnects.” An integral part of the service … Continue reading The Work that Reconnects Us

We know that humans are social animals with a biological need for love. But what exactly is love, as our bodies experience it? How does love help us be healthy in body and mind? And how can we use Buddhist practices of metta (lovingkindness) to increase our capacities for love? We’ll explore these questions from … Continue reading Love as a Spiritual Practice