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...

The Central Question

In this evening’s talk, Soryu tackles the central question: What’s the relationship between sitting still and changing the world for the better? His eloquent answer connects the following elements: Positive Behavior Change and Concentration (leads to) Unconditional...

Stirring the Happiness Stew

In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses surface and deep conditional and unconditional happiness and…how you put ‘em all together! We also consider shame as a hindrance, which keeps us from attaining such happinesses and how positive behavior change is an...