Compassion in the Heat of Conflict
Practicing Understanding Amid Division
Focusing on our differences instead of what we have in common, we create enemies. If we are waiting for other people to change their opinions, their habits, and their views before we accept them as friends, we will be waiting forever, embittered by our own lack of understanding.
Compassion is a virtuous, intelligent mind that understands the suffering of others and deeply wishes for their freedom and happiness. It is not an easy mind to develop because we are more familiar with the habit of judging or rejecting others than the habit of accepting the truth: They are just like me. They just want to be free from every type of suffering and problem. They just want to experience happiness. And just like me, they haven't got a clue how to do this! We are more the same than we are different!
In meditation we can develop new habits of mind by quietly reflecting on positive, realistic ways of seeing others. Join us for a morning meditation workshop to learn how.
Everyone is welcome!
Schedule
10:00am - 11:15am: Session 1
11:15am - 11:45am: Break
11:45am - 1:00pm: Session 2
Cost
$25 General Admission
$20 Students, Seniors, Veterans, First Responders and low income at this time
Free for kids 12 - 18
Member Pricing
$17.50 KMC Texas Supporters (30% savings)
$12.50 KMC Texas Sponsors (50% savings)
Free for KMC Benefactors
Learn more about membership here
Live Streaming for this class is available for KMC Texas Monthly Members who are unable to attend in person.
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Abundant metered street parking is available on Lamar, Laws, Griffin, Munger, Corbin and Ross and is usually less than $1/hour. Download the Parkmobile app on your phone, it's super easy!
A number of lots and garages are also available within walking distance.
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