A Fulfilled Body is a Kind Body

In this evenings talk, Soryu discusses the importance of developing a healthy relationship with our bodies and how many forces (personal and societal) can make this challenging. Further, we learn how body awareness practices allows us to experience deep fulfillment in...

In Order to Live Without Regret

In this evening’s talk, Soryu tells us about a conversation that he head with a fellow practitioner and friend. They talked about the possibility of purifying one’s mind to the point of eliminating all mental afflictions and how this leads to a natural rejoice and...

Love at First Sight

Jacob Newman, a CEDAR resident, tells the story of a family tragedy and a story about Hafez, a Persian mystical poet. Common themes of the stories include the clarification of what is truly fulfilling in life and the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who...

Find the Wisdom

In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses the importance of basing one’s practice on three pillars: morality, generosity, and patience. We also hear how we can train ourselves to ‘find the wisdom’ in our own thoughts and emotions and in other people and how this leads...

Compassion Community

In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses the way in which community can – if we act cleverly – help us establish discipline. We also explore the curious relationship between seeing clearly and compassion. Deepen your understanding of this talk by following...

Dance Your Judaism

Janet Salzman is a rabbi at the Ohavi Zedek Synagog in Burlington, VT. She received her rabbinic education and ordination through ALEPH, the rabbinic seminary of Jewish Renewal and was ordained there also as a Mashpia Ruchanit/Spiritual Director. With her strong voice...