Study Group
Advanced-Loving Kindness

with Diana Winston
Starts May 2025
In this study group, we'll take a deep dive into the practice of loving-kindness, exploring the multiple types of loving kindness practices.
In this class we will:
- Discover ways the practice can be used to cultivate concentration—including absorption states.
- Identify its benefit for working with challenging emotions
- Understand the relationship to mindfulness practice and how loving-kindness can be used to cultivate insight
- Explore loving-kindness as a facet of awareness itself
- Integrate it into our daily life
- Touch upon other related heart-based qualities
Through lecture, meditations, dialogue, and guided and relational exercises, we will deepen our understanding and embodiment of loving-kindness through a six-month study group format.
Note: During the month, you will be expected to be sincerely practicing with Loving Kindness
This six-month program meets approximately approximately every two weeks. Each module includes:
- Monthly meeting with Diana to practice together, discuss themes, ask questions, and delve more deeply into Loving Kindness practice.
- Once a month shorter Check-In Session with Diana
When: Friday mornings 10am-12:30pm, see dates below
Where: Live-Online via Zoom; Recordings Available
Cost: $400 for 6 months, due upon acceptance. Financial assistance available- apply in application.
Decisions regarding admission to the study group are made without consideration of financial need.
Requirements: Must have been practicing mindfulness for a minimum of two years and have had exposure to Loving-Kindness practices. Or with permission of the instructor.
Study Group Schedule
Module | Teaching Meetings 10am-12:30pm, PT | Check-Ins 10am-11am, PT |
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1 | May 23 | June 6 |
2 | June 27 | July 11 |
3 | July 25 | August 8 |
4 | August 22 | September 5 |
5 | September 19 | October 10 |
6 | October 24 | November 7 |
Short Application Required- Deadline: Monday, May 5, 2025
Notification Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2025