Naropa Mindful Compassion Training: WELCOME An Offering to Naropa Alumnx
About Course
Compassion opens and expands our minds and hearts, inspiring kindness and altruistic behavior. Current research suggests that compassion can be intentionally cultivated to enhance personal well-being, resilience, and capacity to benefit others. This is because training in compassion reduces empathy fatigue, improves emotion regulation, and fosters healthy social connection.
Naropa’s WELCOME Training offers a pathway to foster mindfulness alongside lovingkindness for yourself, loved ones, and even the difficult people in our lives. Drawing on scientific research findings from neuroscience and psychology, as well as practices and teachings from Buddhism, WELCOME provides a multifaceted view of the power and potential of compassion. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to a series of experiential practices, receive informative suggested readings, and engage in compassionate “fieldwork” to integrate compassion into your personal, social and professional life
Live Sessions
Join faculty for synchronous sessions for discussion, q&a and guided practices (these sessions will be recorded as well).
- Judith Simmer-Brown, Professor Emeritx: Tuesday, May 25, 10 AM MT
- Dale Asrael – University Professor: Friday, June 4, 10 AM MT
- Jane Carpenter, Professor, Contemplative Psychology: Saturday, June 12, 10 AM MT
- Erika Berland, Instructor, MFA Theater: Saturday, June 26, 10 AM MT
Zoom Link for All Live Sessions: https://naropa.zoom.us/j/91078105393?pwd=SmRZemZiRHdOak5QSitLMmNpczc3QT09
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Topics for this course
Introduction
WELCOME Introduction11:42
Week I: Compassion – Monday, May 24-Sunday, May 30
What is Compassion?11:42
Neuroplasticity10:07
Practice9:09
Live Session with Judith Simmer-Brown, Professor Emerita: Tuesday, May 25, 10 AM MT1:01:08
Week I: Readings & Practice Audio
Week II: Embodiment – Monday, May 31- Sunday, June 6
Embodiment as Basic Goodness14:44
The Body as Ground11:01
Practice: Mindfulness Meditation16:04
Live Session with Dale Asrael, University Professor: Friday, June 4, 10 AM MT55:04
Week II: Readings & Practice Audio
Week III: Lovingkindness – Monday, June 7 – Sunday, June 13
Introduction to Lovingkindness and Self-Compassion16:25
Courage of Compassion8:27
Practice: Lovingkindness for Oneself14:57
Live Session with Jane Carpenter, Professor, Contemplative Psychology: Saturday, June 12, 10 AM MT56:35
Week III: Readings & Practice Audio
Week IV: Compassion – Monday, June 14 – Sunday, June 20
Near Enemies of Lovingkindness15:33
Empathy vs Compassion13:19
Practice: Lovingkindness for a Dear One12:15
Week IV: Readings & Practice Audio
Week V: Open – Monday, June 21 – Sunday, June 27
Interdependence and the Role of Strangers15:36
Loneliness and Connection9:33
Practice: Lovingkindness for Neutral People15:26
Live Session with Erika Berland, Instructor, MFA Theater: Saturday, June 26, 10 AM00:59:50
Week V: Readings & Practice Audio
Week VI: Maintain – Monday, June 28 – Sunday, July 4
Why Have Compassion for Difficult People?00:16:00
Niceness vs Compassion00:9:00
Practice: Lovingkindness for a Difficult Person00:16:00
Week VI: Readings & Practice Audio
Week VII: Engage – Monday, July 5 – Sunday, July 11
Compassion on Everyday Life and Fierce Compassion00:26:00
Growing More Resourceful00:9:00
Practice: Lovingkindness for All Beings00:14:00
Week VII: Readings & Practice Audio
Week VIII: Retreat
Retreat Intro00:11:00
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Material Includes
- Weekly lectures
- Live sessions
- Guided meditations