Course Description
I was sad one day and went for a walk; I sat in a field.
A Rabbit noticed my condition and came near.
It often does not take more than that to help at times –
to just be close to creatures who are so full of knowing, so full of love,
They just gaze with their marvelous understanding.
– Saint John of the Cross
More than ever, in this human-ravaged world of uncertainty, our Earth and Animal kin need what the Rabbit gave Saint John: understanding and love. This is the heart of accompaniment. To accompany our Earth and Animal kin with compassion and resilience, we must cultivate wholeness and balance for ourselves. By facing our fears and vulnerabilities, we increase our capacity to support others mindfully and compassionately, living fully with intention, purpose, and appreciation. This is the core message of the Buddha’s lessons on impermanence, the Five Remembrances. Drawing on these teachings, this course explores the meaning and significance of life’s challenges and inevitabilities – aging, sickness, death and loss – as they relate to us personally, and to the Plant and Animal kin whom we accompany. In this way, we deepen our understanding of life and move into greater alignment with Nature’s values and ethics.
Course Structure & Format
This six-part online, asynchronous course is designed as a resource to support Earth and Animal carers, rescue workers, healthcare professionals, activists and anyone who is engaging with life’s challenges.
Learners are offered two options of study:
Online, asynchronous
Six sessions, each comprised of a recorded lecture, guided meditation, relevant readings and resources, and take-home questions for reflection and study. Two virtual gatherings will be scheduled for learners to join, share, and discuss with each other and with instructors Gay Bradshaw and Deeksha Agrawal.
Cost: $105.00USD
Internship Intensive
The Internship expands upon the course material (recorded lecture, guided meditation, relevant readings and resources, and take-home questions) with one-on-one mentored discussions with the instructor for each session and additional, in-depth teachings on core tenets of Zen Buddhism as they relate to Nature’s values and ethics. Interns are asked to
Cost: $305.00USD
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Course Includes
- 6 Lessons
