Webinar: “The Unshakable Core: Growing Calm Strength for Turbulent Times” with Rick Hanson

The deepest roots of the highest happiness are in the living body. At the intersection of modern science, ancient wisdom, and practice—which could be called “neurodharma”—we can find very effective tools for resilient well-being. In this live webinar, psychologist and best-selling author Rick Hanson explained the foundations of neurodharma and the transformative potential it has to protect, nurture, and free…

Webinar: “The Direct Path to Peace and Happiness” with Rupert Spira

In this live webinar, international philosopher and spiritual teacher Rupert Spira reflected with the Virtual Sanctuary community on the importance of self-knowledge; connecting with our essential, unchanging selves; and differentiating between awareness and experience. The first step to which Spira calls us is to recognize that we are awareness and to separate this essential identity from the content of our…

Webinar: “Deepening Your Meditation Practice” with Lama Surya Das

Lama Surya Das, an American lama in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition, led the Virtual Sanctuary community through a guided meditation and reflection on how we can deepen our meditation practice and integrate it into our daily lives. We are living in unprecedented times of uncertainty, stress, and even bewilderment. We are called upon to pay attention and try to stay…

Webinar: “Practices for Transforming Stress into Vitality” with Gayla and Aaron Stiles

A leading teacher in the Garrison Institute’s Contemplative-Based Resilience program, Gayla Stiles teaches mindful practices for resilience and healing. Gayla joined her husband and fellow wellness practitioner, Aaron Stiles, to lead an embodied movement practice designed to transform stress into vitality. Identifying tools that help us move from a place of stress and anxiety into a space of resilience and…

Webinar: “The Flourishing of the Earth Community” with Mary Evelyn Tucker, John Grim, and Jonathan Rose

A long-standing member of the Garrison Institute advisory board, Mary Evelyn Tucker, and her husband John Grim, joined Garrison Institute co-founder Jonathan Rose in conversation around how we as a global community can transition to an ethic of interdependence that can serve as an inspiring vision for integrating ecology, justice, and peace. The religious and spiritual traditions of the world transmit ecological and justice…

Webinar: “Mastering the Present Moment” with Michael Miller

The Garrison Institute welcomed Michael Miller, Founder and Director of New York and London Meditation Centres, for a live webinar and practice session. In this time of increased demand and rapid change, it’s challenging to stay grounded and aware of the present moment. And it’s at times like these that we need to be alert to what’s actually going on.…

Webinar: “Self Practice in Challenging Times” with Krishna Das

“Spiritual practice is what gives us the strength to be here.” The Garrison Institute welcomed world-renowned chant artist Krishna Das to the virtual sanctuary for a live webinar and practice session. KD led us in an invocation followed by the chanting of Mantras and a discussion of how the use of Mantras and breath work can help us move more…