The Open Heart Project

Mommy Sangha
2018-03-21 13:30 - 14:00, 2018-03-14 13:30 - 14:00, 2018-03-07 13:30 - 14:00, 2018-02-28 13:30 - 14:00, 2018-02-21 13:30 - 14:00, 2018-02-07 13:30 - 14:00, 2018-01-31 13:30 - 14:00, 2018-01-24 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 13 more dates
The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms, stepmoms, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom
Are you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children?
Parenting, no matter how desired (and enjoyed), may come with fatigue, self-doubt, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones.
Whether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood.
The Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children, all mothers are welcome.
We promise to:

Provide meditation instruction
Answer questions about meditation
Moderate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point
Foster kindness
Keep it short!

Where: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering.

About Jenna Hollenstein
New mom, mindfulness teacher, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness, lovingkindness, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan, her partner Andrea, and her son Mimmo.
About the Open Heart Project
Created by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance, cultivate fearlessness, sharpen our minds, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here.
Once you register, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days, unless or until you cancel.
Questions? Please email Michele

Week-Long Spring Meditation Retreat
2018-03-17 - 2018-03-25 | Shambhala Mountain Center, 151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes, CO, 80545, United States
Do a deep dive into your meditation practice with this one week intensive. Appropriate for newbies and experienced meditators, this is a chance to deepen your understanding of meditation as well as your own mind and heart.
We will practice shamatha, peaceful-abiding meditation, under the guidance of Shambhala teachers and best-selling Buddhist authors, Lodro Rinzler and Susan Piver. Each day will include a mix of meditation, guided contemplation, fresh teachings, and discussion around how to apply our practice to the rest of our world. If you have been seeking a way to build a bridge between your spiritual life and your secular life, this is the retreat for you. If you have yearned to bring your meditation practice off the cushion and into your work, family and romantic realms, this is the time to do it. If you are ready to see the effects of meditation on how your live your everyday life, join us for this experience. We will study how meditation practice impacts not only your own life, but your relationships with others and society overall.
This retreat is a way to recharge our intention for being kind to ourselves and helping others. We will balance our meditation practice with celebration. Each day will begin with opening practice at 7:00 am. and end at 9:00 pm. Included will be group practice with breaks after meals, the daily chants practiced within the Shambhala community, teaching talks and opportunity for discussion, individual meetings with a meditation instructor, and 24-hour periods of silence. We will serve all our meals to each other in silence in the meditation hall. Attendance at each session is an important aspect of the discipline of retreat, but we will also include much time for celebration, the arts, and meaningful conversation.
This retreat fulfills the requirements of a weekthun.
Registration is now open.

Lodro Rinzler
Lodro Rinzler has taught meditation for seventeen years in the Shambhala lineage and is the award-winning author of six books including the best-selling The Buddha Walks into a Bar and Love Hurts:Buddhist Advice for the Heartbroken. He has spoken across the world at conferences, universities and businesses as diverse as Google, Harvard University and the White House. Lodro’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, FOX, CBS, and NBC. He serves as co-founder and Chief Spiritual Officer of MNDFL, NYC’s premier drop-in meditation studios. Website: www.lodrorinzler.com

Susan Piver
Susan Piver is a Buddhist teacher and the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life and The Wisdom of a Broken Heart. Her latest book is Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation.
Piver has been a student of Buddhism since 1995, graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004 and was authorized to teach meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage in 2005.
She teaches workshops and speaks all over the world on meditation, spirituality, communication styles, relationships and creativity. She wrote the relationships column for body + soul magazine, and is a frequent guest on network television, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, and CNN. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, TIME, Parade, Money, and others.
In 2011, Piver launched The Open Heart Project, an online meditation community with more than 20,000 members who practice together and explore ways to bring spiritual values such as kindness, genuineness and fearlessness to everyday life. www.susanpiver.com

Mommy Sangha Quarterly Gathering
2018-02-14 13:30 - 14:30
The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms, stepmoms, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom
This hour long gathering will include guest speaker Fiona Redshaw to discuss “Musings on identity, motherhood and business”

Are you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children?
Parenting, no matter how desired (and enjoyed), may come with fatigue, self-doubt, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones.
Whether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood.
The Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children, all mothers are welcome.
We promise to:

Provide meditation instruction
Answer questions about meditation
Moderate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point
Foster kindness
Keep it short!

Where: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering.

About Jenna Hollenstein
New mom, mindfulness teacher, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness, lovingkindness, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan, her partner Andrea, and her son Mimmo.
About the Open Heart Project
Created by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance, cultivate fearlessness, sharpen our minds, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here.
Once you register, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days, unless or until you cancel.
Questions? Please email us.

The Path to True Love: Cultivating Mindful Relationships
2018-02-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Deepak HomeBase, 888 Broadway, New York City, NY, 10003, United States
During ABC home’s Month of Love, join us as we ask the question, “what do we mean when we talk about true love anyway?”

Jonathan Fields is a New York City dad, husband, award-winning author and host of top-ranked podcast, Good Life Project. He also leads a global community in the pursuit of life well-lived. Jonathan’s latest book, How to Live a Good Life: Soulful Stories, Surprising Science and Practical Wisdom, offers a gateway to a life of meaning, connection and vitality. Learn more at GoodLifeProject.com.

Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life and The Wisdom of a Broken Heart. Her latest book is Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation. She is at work on her next book, “The Four Noble Truths of Love.” She is founder of the Open Heart Project, an online mindfulness community with more than 20,000 members. https://openheartproject.com/open-heart-project/

Stan Tatkin is a clinician, author, PACT® developer, and co-founder of the PACT® Institute, Dr. Stan Tatkin teaches at UCLA, maintains a private practice in Southern California, and leads PACT® programs in the US and internationally. He is the author Wired for Dating, Wired for Love, Your Brain on Love, Relationship RX, and co-author of Love and War in Intimate Relationships. https://stantatkin.com/

The authors books will be available for purchase & signing after the event.

Fearlessly Creative: A Meditation and Writing Retreat
2017-12-13 - 2017-12-17 | Shambhala Mountain Center, 151 Shambhala Way, Red Feather Lakes, CO, 80545, United States
Time to write. Yet even if such precious time could be found, it’s not always easy to settle into the writing groove. Meditation may help.
Meditate, Write, Share (or Don’t)
Meditation can help synchronize mind and body in a way that truly supports the creative process. In addition to plenty of personal writing time, quiet, and the supportive (but non-intrusive!) presence of other writers, this writing retreat will include meditation instruction and discussion of how to create and maintain a practice at home. Evenings provide the option to share and discuss your work with others, if you would like.
Open to writers of fiction and non-fiction, published and unpublished. Please note that the majority of time will be spent writing rather than doing writing exercises. Thus this writing retreat is best for those who wish to begin, continue, or complete a particular project. Bring your ideas, works-in-progress, or simply your wish to devote attention to your creativity.
Registration now open!

Meditation Instructor Training Alumni Quarterly Check-in
2017-12-05 15:00 - 16:00
The Open Heart Project Meditation Instructor Training Program is a nine week online intensive E-Course for coaches, nutritionists, yoga teachers, therapists and change agents.
This quarterly gathering is for graduates of our MIT program.
We’d love to hear how your practice is going and how you’ve been applying your course knowledge. All graduates will receive a reminder email the day before the quarterly check-in.

Questions? Please email Michele.

Office Hours with Susan
2017-12-01 15:00 - 16:00
A chance for Sangha members to stop by and say hi, discuss your practice or find out about upcoming Sangha events.
One Friday a month from 3-4p.m. ET. An email reminder will be sent the day before and you will also find a link on the ‘community tab‘.
Future dates will be announced.
Learn more about the Open Heart Project Sangha here. A Sangha membership offers continuous support in the form of video lessons, daily practice support, and a wildly supportive community in which you may participate or lurk as much as you like. 24/7.

Mommy Sangha Quarterly Gathering
2017-11-08 13:30 - 14:30
The Open Heart Project Mommy Sangha: A supportive gathering of moms, stepmoms, and grandmothers to practice meditation together and share our wisdom
This hour long gathering will include guest speaker, and member, Meryl Arnett who will talk about motherhood and the ‘shame’ trap. Meryl’s experience teaching mindfulness & yoga within a substance abuse recovery program promises to bring an unique view to this topic. She is also currently co-facilitating a group using Brene Brown’s shame-resilience curriculum and incorporating mindfulness into these teachings.
Are you a mom (or stepmother or grandmother) who longs to practice meditation but can’t find time amidst the demands–and joys and difficulties–of caring for young children?
Parenting, no matter how desired (and enjoyed), may come with fatigue, self-doubt, and the natural question: who the hell am I now? Meditation can help by offering space to breathe. Sangha (Sanskrit for community) helps by assuring you that you are most definitely not alone. Together, meditation and Sangha can help you to remain present during the long days and short years of caring for your little ones.
Whether you have a meditation practice (or used to have one) or are a brand new beginner, you are warmly invited to join the Mommy Sangha. During this weekly 30-minute gathering, you will be guided in a short meditation practice followed by a chance to connect with other mothers. We will also meet quarterly for a longer practice session and a special talk on how to apply Buddhist mindfulness principles to motherhood.
The Mommy Sangha will exist as a continuous presence for you to participate in as you are interested and able. And, while we will be emphasizing the experiences of caring for younger children, all mothers are welcome.
We promise to:

Provide meditation instruction
Answer questions about meditation
Moderate the dialog to keep it meaningful and on point
Foster kindness
Keep it short!

Where: In the comfort of your own home via the Zoom meeting platform. Each session will be recorded so you can practice with the Mommy Sangha even if you can’t attend the live gathering.

About Jenna Hollenstein
New mom, mindfulness teacher, and Founder and Nutrition Therapist at Eat to Love, Jenna aims to bring the gentle sanity of Buddhist principles to every aspect of her personal and professional life. She is excited to support Mommy Sangha members to create and sustain a meditation practice that creates awareness, lovingkindness, and self-compassion. Her greatest teachers include Susan, her partner Andrea, and her son Mimmo.
About the Open Heart Project
Created by meditation teacher and writer Susan Piver, the OHP is an online meditation center. It shares all the qualities of a traditional dharma center: A shared practice. Workshops. Advanced courses. Retreats. Guest teachers. Community gatherings—all online and available to you 24/7. Currently, there are close to 15000 members all over the world who are practicing meditation to recover a sense of balance, cultivate fearlessness, sharpen our minds, and soften our hearts. While each may practice alone, we also practice together to create a network of sanity and kindness. More information about the Open Heart Project can be found here.
Once you register, your account will be charged automatically every 30 days, unless or until you cancel.
Questions? Please email Michele

Office Hours with Susan
2017-11-03 15:00 - 16:00
A chance for Sangha members to stop by and say hi, discuss your practice or find out about upcoming Sangha events.
One Friday a month from 3-4p.m. ET. An email reminder will be sent the day before and you will also find a link on the ‘community tab‘.
Future dates are:
Nov 3
Dec 1
Learn more about the Open Heart Project Sangha here. A Sangha membership offers continuous support in the form of video lessons, daily practice support, and a wildly supportive community in which you may participate or lurk as much as you like. 24/7.

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche "The Lost Art of Good Conversation"
2017-10-20 - 2017-10-21 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Our communities have been forever changed by the effects of social media, computer technology and globalization in a way that has reduced the amount of time we have to spend with family and friends and changed the way we communicate with them.
The Shambhala Meditation Center of Denver invites you to a profound weekend program that will give you insights to the importance of conversation, tools to improve your conversation ability, and practice in the art of good conversation.
Join us for the Friday night meditation and discussion with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and guests, including Rep. Jared Polis, to hear a variety of perspectives on why good conversation is so important in these challenging times. The first step toward forging a stronger relationship with our friends, family and fellow citizens is to develop the relationship we have with ourselves.
Then on Saturday, Lodro Rinzler will host a day-long retreat with teacher Susan Piver, featuring a talk by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
The full retreat includes the live events on Friday and Saturday and a six-week online companion called The Cushion Tour. The online event features exclusive content and behind-the-scenes footage from the tour as well as the live talks and live panel discussions with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche from every stop in Denver, New York and Toronto.
Tickets now on sale.
