Gateway Series

This is a series of three classes that will engage students in the essential transformative aspects of a Zen-inspired life. Pre-requisite: Primer Series

Gateway 1: Living a Life of Openness

This class will define and illustrate the concept of living a life of openness. The class will consist of an introduction to the practice of Focusing with experiential exercises to help each participant learn how to use this important tool for self awareness. The class will present concepts of "Focusing", "Felt Sense", and "Focusing Partnerships". 

Gateway 2: Connecting with Others

This class will provide insight and instruction on orienting the self towards empathy and compassion. The class will consist of an introduction to the practice of Non-violent Communication and will cover the 4 NVC steps of a language pattern for communicating and listening pro-actively and empathically to ourselves and others. 

Gateway 3: Contributing Yourself to the World

This class will showcase the ongoing process of achieving clarity for yourself and in the world around you. The class will touch on the importance of integrity and some basic leadership principles. The class will consist of a Big Mind process that will explore various selves, big mind and the integration of both of these in living a Zen-inspired life. Concepts of "Cause and Effect" "Voices" "Big Mind" and "Zen-inspired Life" will be presented. "

If you have already completed the Primer Series (four classes), congratulations! You can now sign up for the first Gateway 1 class: Living a Life of Openness by clicking here.