Description
Winnie Nazarko is an IMS Core Guiding Teacher. Her orientation to practice is rooted in a background of human service work and the desire to relieve human suffering. After years of work with issues of violence, and hunger, it became apparent that the largest single impediment to collective human progress is the level of development of the average human mind.
In 1998, she was asked to teach the Dharma by Joseph Goldstein. She does so to help people open their full potential, in the interest of their own happiness and well-being and for the benefit of others who their lives affect.
Winnie’s teachings are rooted in the Eight-Fold Path taught by the Buddha, with particular emphasis on aligning motivation with the student’s highest and wisest aspiration. Letting go (renunciation) and self-compassion are taught as essential, foundational attitudes supporting practice. Her emphasis is on “skillful means”, understanding that students come to meditation from many different circumstances and experiences.
No registration is necessary. You are welcome to attend just the sit, just the talk, or both. Please note that the doors to the meditation hall will be closed at 6:35 pm for the Evening Sit and at 7:35 pm for the Dharma talk.
Schedule
- 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm: Evening Sit
- 7:15 pm – 7:30 pm: Mindful Break
- 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm: Dharma Talk