Online Kindness Meditation Retreat with Dan Lupton

Kindness and compassion are fundamental to our nature, extending to those close to us and suffering beings worldwide. However, directing the same kindness towards ourselves can often feel more challenging.

This short online retreat will offer guided meditations focused on the body and heart, both of which respond well to gentle attention. The practice will begin with connecting awareness to the body, allowing relaxation to unfold naturally. As the session progresses, participants will turn their attention to the heart, exploring kindness and goodwill towards the inner voices that often bring difficulty or self-criticism. These aspects of ourselves, often driven by fear and self-protection, can find relief and safety through compassionate attention.

The retreat will include spoken guidance at the beginning and end, with silent practice in the middle except for teacher-led instructions. Meditation will be primarily in a seated position, with some lying-down practices and gentle guided movement. A short…