Course Features

Course Features

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Gregory Kramer and Janet Surrey

Wise teachers

Gregory and Janet are expert teachers in the Insight Dialogue community. They bring relational and psychological awareness to the ancient wisdom of the Buddha in ways that have revitalized the teachings for many practitioners.

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A thriving community

This isn't a path we walk alone. Join in the discussion and connect with a practice community as we share the joys and difficulties of the contemplative life together.

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Embody the Buddha's wisdom

This course offers actions and reflections that bring the teachings into your relationships. This is, of course, an area where we often find ourselves in need of clarity and ease. Fortunately, these teachings were always intended to bring harmony, understanding, and care into our relationships.

Colourful Indian text

A fresh look at the early texts

The popular image of the solitary Buddha sitting alone in meditation doesn't tell the whole story. Most of our lives is not spent in meditation, but in relationship. We will look again at early Buddhist discourses and find poignant friendships and the life of a community in full flow.

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Energize your meditation

Meditative concentration develops naturally with the support of dharma friendships. Contrary to the impression we are sometimes given, the mind can become very still and settled in the midst of relational life. We can bring this ease and gatheredness with us to and from the cushion.

Urban graffiti that reads we are all Buddhas

A whole-life path

The noble eightfold path encompasses all aspects of our lives, nothing is left out. Gregory and Jan show how we can practice effectively across the full spectrum of our lives. For many practitioners, this is a decisive turning point in their spiritual journey.

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