Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.
~ Pema Chodron [source: The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times]
Buddhist Recovery Network – Midweek Meeting
Sit-and-Share: Wed August 31, 2023
No registration is required. The meeting link is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81326534832
You can connect manually, with Zoom meeting ID 813 2653 4832 and passcode ‘501497‘.
The topic is for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual BRN ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Zoom at:
Wednesday
2:30 pm HST (eg Honolulu, Hawaii)
5:30 pm PDT (eg San Francisco/Vancouver)
6:30 pm MDT (eg Denver)
7:30 pm CDT (eg Chicago)
8:30 pm EDT (eg New York/Tampa)
Thursday
7:30 am ICT (eg Bangkok)
10:30 am AEST (eg Sydney)
12:30 pm NZST (eg Auckland)
This meeting’s topic was chosen by Gary who will be our host.
Photo by Gary Butterfield on Unsplash
All are welcome.