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SUMMARY:From Stillness to Action: Navigating Our Global Crisis  with Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi
DESCRIPTION:Each day we’re assailed by the chaos and confusion of a world that seems to be spinning out of control. The cruelty\, violence\, obscene greed and glaring injustices—rolling out incessantly like ocean waves—pound on our hearts and tear at our minds\, demanding a wise response. Our meditation practice offers us calm and clarity\, but we also need to act\, to use the quiet power generated by our practice as a platform for transforming our society\, our nation\, and our world. Even when the future seems bleak\, the soft voice of compassion refuses to let us give up\, but calls on us to engage with the wider circles that encompass our lives\, acting boldly to address destructive systems responsible for collective suffering.  \n \nIn this session\, world-renowned scholar-monk Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi will explore with us some of the critical issues impacting our shared destiny today. After highlighting the dangers that hang over us\, he will suggest guidelines to help us channel our grief and anger into concerted action that can help us realize the humane future we envision. Despite our doubts and trepidation\, we must always remember that such a future IS indeed possible\, and that this future depends on us. \n \nThe session is from 12:30 – 2 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/from-stillness-to-action-navigating-our-global-crisis-with-venerable-bhikkhu-bodhi/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Tara Brach | Buddha Nature: Exploring Practices That Reveal Our Natural Awareness and Love
DESCRIPTION:For many\, the language of “no-self” or emptiness can seem confusing or abstract\, and teachings on our true nature may feel distant or obscure. But they need not be. \n \nJoin me for a fresh exploration of Buddha Nature—a realm that is\, as the Tibetans say\, closer than we imagine\, easier than we imagine\, more profound than we imagine\, and more wondrous than we imagine. \n \nThe only preparation\, should you choose\, is to spend a little time before we gather in effortless mindfulness. \n \nI look forward to being with you\,  Tara \n \nThis session is from 12 – 1:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/tara-brach-buddha-nature-exploring-practices-that-reveal-our-natural-awareness-and-love/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Earth Day: The Power of Loving Engagement with James Baraz
DESCRIPTION:At this moment\, the Earth and many living species are threatened by humanity’s unawareness. It’s natural to feel frustration or anger when you care deeply about our planet and its more-than-human inhabitants. Yet the most powerful force for healing arises from wise stewardship and love. We’ll explore accessing love and other wholesome states that deepen our connection to our beautiful Mother Earth. \n \nThis session is from 12 – 1:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here \n \nMore about James \nJames has been a meditation teacher since 1978. \nHe is creator and teacher of the Awakening Joy course (since 2003).  He leads retreats\, workshops and classes in U.S and abroad and is Co-founding Teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre\, CA.  James is also the co-author of Awakening Joy\, the book based on the course (with Shoshana Alexander) and Awakening Joy for Kids (with Michele Lilyanna). \n \nHe is a Guiding Teacher for One Earth Sangha\, a website devoted to expressing a Buddhist response to Climate Change. James lives in Berkeley\, California with his wife\, Jane. He has two sons and three grandchildren. You can learn more about James and his offerings here. 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/celebrating-earth-day-and-eco-dharma-with-james-baraz/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T140000
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SUMMARY:Gil Fronsdal | The Practice of Accompaniment - Mindfulness and Chaplaincy
DESCRIPTION:Even as secular mindfulness teachers\, those we work with sometimes ask more of us than instruction alone. In these moments\, we are invited not only to offer practices\, but also our presence — to listen deeply and to walk along with them as they come into a more intimate relationship with themselves and their suffering. \n \nDrawing on the wisdom and practices of chaplaincy\, Gil Fronsdal will guide us in exploring the nuance between instruction and accompaniment and how to walk alongside others with care and humility\, discerning when to teach and when simply to be present.   \n \nThis session is from 12:30 – 2 pm ET; the Zoom link is here \nMore about Gil \nGil is the founding teacher\, and a co-guiding teacher at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City\, California and the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz\, California. He has been teaching since 1990. Gil is also the lead teacher of the Sati Center’s Chaplaincy and Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy programs. Gil has practiced Zen and Vipassana since 1975 and has a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Stanford. He is a husband and father of two boys. You can learn more about IMC’s offerings here.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/gil-fronsdal-the-practice-of-accompaniment-mindfulness-and-chaplaincy/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T133000
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SUMMARY:Joseph Goldstein | Date Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:We are rescheduling this session to Sunday\, October 19 from 12 – 1:30 pm ET.  We know many of you are participating in the No Kings! events on Saturday;  being present with Joseph in a live session just for our alumni is a rare gift and we look forward to seeing you.  \n \nTime with our beloved Joseph — this has become an annual tradition since we launched and we deeply appreciate Joseph’s support and wisdom. In this session he will talk about ‘mind as the forerunner of all things’ (from one of the opening passages of the Dhammapada).  He will also take your questions either on his talk or anything else coming up for you in practice or teaching.  \n \nThe session is from 12 – 1:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/joseph-goldstein-speaker-series/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20250430T182731Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Session with Jack Kornfield
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD – Jack will identify and address a topic relevant to the times as we get closer to the session.  In the meantime\,  \nJack is offering this free course on keeping the heart steady and responding with courage and compassion in these wild times. He sends the following message: “this course is important in our current world and I am happy to offer this free to our alumni community.”    \n \nThis session is from 12 – 1:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/speaker-session-with-jack-kornfield/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
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SUMMARY:Tara Brach | Processing Societal Loss and Grief
DESCRIPTION:(please note this was previously scheduled for April 5. We are aware that many of you may participate in the April 5 national/international events; we also think the topic of this session is really important thus the reschedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this change causes.) \n \n Teaching in this time of destabilization and widespread societal loss can be deeply challenging—especially as many of us are tending to our own emotional reactivity and grief. The teachings on impermanence and the worldly winds of gain and loss apply not only to our personal lives but also to governance\, where shifts in leadership and fundamental values can be abrupt and unsettling. \n \nWe experience societal grief when we lose a sense of safety\, trust\, or hope due to government actions. This grief is also sparked by oppression\, racism\, civil and human rights violations\, war\, environmental destruction\, and the erosion of shared community and national values. When these harms threaten our physical safety\, freedoms\, or livelihoods\, grief becomes both personal and collective—a shared pain felt by millions. \n \nAs teachers\, it’s essential to honor our own grief while also guiding our students through the emotions they face. \nHow do we find equanimity when core values and rights are under threat? How do we open our hearts to the cruelty and suffering of our times without becoming overwhelmed? How do we move beyond blame and see the shared vulnerability and conditioning in all beings? Most importantly\, how do we stay present with what’s unfolding and respond with wisdom\, courage\, and love? \n \nJoin Tara as she explores with us how to navigate these times with the presence and clarity of an awake heart. \n \nThe session will be from 2 – 3:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/jack-and-tara-topic-tbd/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
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SUMMARY:Gil Fronsdal:  Teaching as Practice
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to host Gil Fronsdal as he talks to us about “Teaching as Practice.” – how is teaching a dharma path and what is it to maintain practice while in the midst of teaching.  Gil Fronsdal is the senior guiding co-teacher at the Insight Meditation Center (IMC) in Redwood City\, California and the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz\, California. He started Buddhist practice in 1975\, and has been teaching for IMC since 1990. Gil is an authorized teacher in two traditions: the Insight Meditation lineage of Theravada Buddhism of Southeast Asia\, and Japanese Soto Zen. He holds a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Stanford.  \n \nThe session is from 12 – 1:30 pm PT;  the Zoom link is here.  Please note this session is on Thursday and not our usual Saturday.  
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/gil-fronsdal-teaching-as-practice/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20250110T124155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T152502Z
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SUMMARY:Lama Rod Owens:  Peace and Healing in a Divided World
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion led by Lama Rod Owens on how\, in our very divided and conflicted world\, how can we as meditation teachers help people move through grief\, anger\, and division towards love\, peace\, healing\, and liberation among each other and for our communities. How do we address our own emotional contradictions so that we can be more effective in resourcing and supporting the people we work with? As Lama Rod Owens says in his latest book\, The New Saints\, we are all called on to become “spiritual warriors” serving a vision of a world shaped by love. \n \nLama Rod Owens is a leading voice in a new generation of Buddhist teachers. With over 11 years of experience\, Lama Rod is highly respected among his peers and the communities that he serves. He is the author of The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors and Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger and co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race\, Love and Liberation\, his teachings center on freedom\, self-expression\, and radical self-care. He has a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School with a focus on the intersection of social change\, identity\, and spiritual practice  \nThe session is from 12 – 1:30 pm ET;  the Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/lama-rod-owens-peace-and-healing-in-a-divided-world/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
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SUMMARY:James Baraz:  Cultivating Joy
DESCRIPTION:We kick off another robust year of our meditation\, mindfulness\, and dharma teachers and topical experts speaker series.  As we start what looks to be a turbulent social and political year\, James Baraz will offer us some wise counsel and timely advice in his talk on Cultivating Joy: An Act of Loving Engagement.  We look forward to seeing you!  \n \nJames has been a meditation teacher since 1978 and is creator and teacher of the Awakening Joy course (since 2003). He is also a co-founding Teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre\, CA\, co-author of Awakening Joy\, the book based on the course (with Shoshana Alexander) and Awakening Joy for Kids (with Michele Lilyanna) an a Guiding Teacher for One Earth Sangha\, a website devoted to expressing a Buddhist response to Climate Change.   \n \nThe session is from 12 – 1:30 pm ET;  Zoom link is here.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/james-baraz-cultivating-joy/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T143000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series | Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi
DESCRIPTION:We close out this year’s Speaker Series with the Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi.  He is still finalizing his topic but what a treat and privilege to have him with us so don’t miss this unique opportunity.  This session is from 1 – 2:30 pm ET (a one hour change from previously announced).  Please RSVP using the yes/no buttons;  the Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/speaker-series-ven-bhikkhu-bodhi/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T143000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20241004T011551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T011551Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Kornfield | What You and I Have Been Learning from Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this special time with Jack as he engages us in a conversation about “What You and I Have Been Learning from Teaching.”  Jack will share reflections and moments from his teaching experiences and then take your teaching or practice questions as well as what you are learning from your teaching journey.  We are expanding the Q&A time and will be together with Jack from 1 – 2:15 pm ET.  We are no longer using Eventbrite for registration so please use the RSVP feature here; it also contains the Zoom link and you can add it to your calendar for easy access. 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/jack-kornfield-what-you-and-i-have-been-learning-from-teaching/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20240916T184923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T184923Z
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SUMMARY:Q&R with Joseph Goldstein
DESCRIPTION:Q&R with Joseph Goldstein\, Saturday September 21 from 2 – 3:30 pm ET (please note this is later than our normal start time). Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to be with this beloved teacher in an alumni only setting — we have all heard Joseph speak many times but this is one of the very few places where he shares his teaching wisdom.  Joseph is also winding down his speaking engagements so these opportunities will become rarer and rarer.   \n \nAfter a brief talk\, Joseph will focus the bulk of this session on responding to questions on your teaching — challenges you have faced\,  student questions that were hard  for you\, an issue you seek guidance on\, etc — as well as questions about your practice. He asked us to solicit questions ahead of time so he can better prepare so please pre-submit your questions for Joseph here.   Register here;  Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/qr-with-joseph-goldstein/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20240726T204352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T204352Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the AI Explosion with Buddhist Wisdom with Randima Fernando
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of our lives and rapid changes in AI arouse both fear and excitement as well as questions about ethical considerations for society. Randima Fernando will lead us in a informative discussion on the many opportunities and challenges that AI presents in our space including questions such as: \n\nhow will AI shape the mindfulness field; how will personalization and algorithms create products for students and what role will mindfulness teachers play\nembrace the potential of AI while remaining vigilant of its ethical implications and use in the mindfulness space\nCompassion\, empathy and AI\nhow to worry wisely about AI\nopportunities\, challenges and ethical issues of using tech /AI for teaching mindfulness\nimpact of tech on our attention and sense of self – how can mindfulness teachers help their students navigate this\n\nAI is all around us and our space will be impacted by its many layers and considerations so it is important to become more literate in AI. \n \nRegister here;  Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/navigating-the-ai-explosion-with-buddhist-wisdom-with-randima-fernando/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20240712T190141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T190141Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Washam: Plant Medicine and Buddhist Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:In this heart focused talk\, dharma teacher and plant medicine guide Spring Washam will share powerful insights blending plant medicine and Buddhist based wisdom over twenty years of practice. The importance of plant medicine used skillfully to accelerate the awakening process cannot be underestimated. With lively stories from the Himalayan Mountain monasteries to the jungles of Peru. Spring will share the importance of understanding true empathy and interconnected web that flows through all of life.  Register here;   Zoom link is here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/spring-washam-plant-medicine-and-buddhist-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20240712T175915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T175915Z
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SUMMARY:Roshi Joan Halifax - Living by Vow: Integrity as Foundational to Teaching the Dharma
DESCRIPTION:Roshi Joan Halifax will speak on Living by Vow: Integrity as Foundational to Teaching the Dharma. One of the most important aspects of our practice is how we actualize our vows as teachers and stewards of the dharma. This is a time when we can explore our motivations and intentions in teaching and sharing mindfulness with others.  Register here;  Zoom link is here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/roshi-joan-halifax-living-by-vow-integrity-as-foundational-to-teaching-the-dharma/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20240520T163420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T162823Z
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SUMMARY:Engaged Dharma with Konda Mason
DESCRIPTION:Engaged Dharma with Konda Mason\, Saturday\, June 15 from 12 – 1:30 pm ET.  In this session\, Konda will guide us through a better understanding of how and why the dharma calls us to engage with the turmoil and injustice in the world.  She will also offer guidance into how to create spaces for our students which allow them to bring their concerns and activism.   Register here;   Zoom link is here.  We invite you to pre-submit your questions for Konda.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/engaged-dharma-with-konda-mason-2/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20240405T182439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T033459Z
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SUMMARY:Outsmart Your Pain with Christiane Wolf - Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness and Self-Compassion are powerful tools when dealing with chronic pain.  This is follow-up to the November session; this such an important topic and there was so much content to cover that Dr. Wolf is back again with us to continue the conversation and teaching. You can listen to the first session under the Events /Recordings of Past Events after log in.  Register here;  Zoom link is here 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/outsmart-your-pain-with-christiane-wolf-part-two/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20240222T170537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T170537Z
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SUMMARY:Tara Brach: Teaching in the Midst of Deep Division
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March  2 from 12 – 1:30 pm ET.  Our political systems\, communities and even our families are facing deep divisions and these divisions often seem insurmountable. How do we address the pressing challenges of our times – politics\, climate crisis\, conflict and suffering – when we can’t agree on common starting points? How do we hold each other in love and compassion when it feels like we are yelling across great divides? Tara will offer support and practical guidance on how we teach in these moments and how we show up for our students\, friends\, family and ourselves even when it seems impossible and daunting. Register here ;  Zoom link is here.  We invite you to pre-submit questions for Tara. 
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/tara-brach-teaching-in-the-midst-of-deep-division/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20231130T125444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T133739Z
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SUMMARY:Trudy Goodman:  Teaching with Vulnerability and Authencity
DESCRIPTION:How do we take our seat as a teacher in the face of our own vulnerabilities\, challenges\, fears\, insecurities\, etc.. With her wonderful sense of humor and humility\, Trudy will share her own shortcomings and offer practical guidance on how to overcome these ‘obstacles’ and take the teacher seat authentically.  Registration coming soon
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/teaching-with-vulnerability-with-trudy-goodman/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T133000
DTSTAMP:20261007T183717
CREATED:20231130T125122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T231849Z
UID:10001738-1705147200-1705152600@mmtcpalumni.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Teaching (with Joy!) with James Baraz
DESCRIPTION:James will lead this session with lots of practical guidance on the art of teaching – sharing what he has learned along the way and how important it is to bring joy into our teaching both for ourselves and our students. Register here.
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/the-art-of-teaching-with-joy-with-james-bara/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T123000
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SUMMARY:The Refuge of Sangha:  Healing Spaces During Difficult Times
DESCRIPTION:Launching a new series where we can come together in community during challenging times to get support for both teaching in these moments and for our personal practice.  Jack and Tara will kick off the series;  2024 dates being scheduled.  Please Register here
URL:https://mmtcpalumni.org/event/the-refuge-of-sangha-healing-spaces-during-difficult-times/
CATEGORIES:Senior Teacher Speaker Series
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