Opening the Heart: Joy of Living 2 Workshop (TI-I-J2-231013)

In this weekend workshop we will learn how meditating on loving-kindness and compassion can open our hearts to the world around us and relax the self-centered tendencies that lead to anxiety, dissatisfaction, and suffering. Cultivating loving-kindness and compassion helps us to see the basic goodness that all beings share. By relating to others in an open-hearted way, we bring peace to the mind and develop a sense of confidence and purpose. This, in turn, naturally brings harmony to our relationships and enables us to work with challenging situations more effectively. 

The workshop is suitable for people of all faiths and open to anyone who has already participated in the Joy of Living 1 and completed 50 hours of meditation practice, or has been meditating for several years and would like to deepen their practice.

Dates:  IMPORTANT -  Please plan to come to all 3 sessions.  People who do not attend the first session will not be able to attend the rest of the workshop series.  Spaces are limited.  If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.

Friday, October 13: 6:00-8:00pm

Saturday, October 14: 9:00am-5:00pm (lunch included)

Sunday, October 15: 9:00am-1:00pm

Location:

Costs:

Your support is key to helping us to provide these teachings.

• Base fee - 135$
• Reduced fee for those on a limited income - 80$
• Sponsorship fee - 180$

Please note that no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you cannot afford the fees listed, please don´t hesitate to contact us at communityprograms@tergar.org

or be in touch with the organizers: MargieRodgers@gmail.com or 607-738-5232

For more information about the Joy of Living visit https://joy.tergar.org/

Meet the Guide:

Kell Julliard

Kell Julliard has a master’s degree in Expressive Therapy from the University of Louisville and a Master of Fine Arts in Dramatic Direction from the University of Arizona. With academic appointments at several universities including New York University School of Medicine, for twenty-five years he mentored medical and dental residents in learning about, designing, and implementing clinical research. He is certified as a mindfulness teacher through the International Mindfulness Teachers Association.

Kell has studied intensively and done retreats with Mingyur Rinpoche since the founding of Tergar International in 2009. Over the course of his life, he has practiced deeply in other meditation traditions, including Sufism, Qabalah, shamanism, and Christianity.

Kell has served as a practice leader for Tergar since 2009, as a facilitator for Joy of Living programs since 2013, and as a mentor for Tergar groups in the northeastern US. He also teaches meditation regularly for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. 

Kell lives with his husband in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. He enjoys playing classical chamber music on pipe organ and flute, painting icons, and spending time in nature.

Cancellation Policy:

Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance so we may have an accurate attendee list.

For further information about the program please contact: communityprograms@tergar.org.