Mindfulness and Compassion for Others

This course introduces fresh perspectives on mindfulness, compassion, and goodwill towards others and builds upon learnings from the PDI course on Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. Participants will engage in meditative exercises for calming the mind and understanding the relationship between what we think and feel, on one hand, and what we say and do, on the other. In addition, participants will use analytical meditation exercises to stabilize a sense of appreciation and affection for others that can reliably motivate and support the altruistic intention to reduce suffering, whenever possible. Together, we will discuss and challenge our assumptions about the benefits and rewards of empathy and solicitude for those who suffer.