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Being a vulnerable human being is the title of the Intensive led by FRANK OSTASESKI in videoconference MONDAY 3 FEBRUARY from 20.00 to 22.00. The intensive is aimed at all members. Frank will answer questions from participants.

Frank Ostaseski, is a visionary and internationally known buddhist teacher; he is the founder of Metta Institute and cofounder of Zen Hospice Project, the first buddhist hospice in the USA. Former guest lecturer at Harvard Medical School, Mayo Clinic and Wisdom 2.0, he is currently lecturing in a number of major spiritual centers around the world.
He helped spreading a tested model of compassion and awareness caring; trained hundreds of clinical practitioners, and helped more than one thousand people in dealing with their dying process. His pioneering work has been featured on the Bill Moyers “On Our Own Terms” series, and on the “Oprah Winfrey Show”, as well as being praised by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He received in 2018 the prestigious Humanities Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
His book “Sapere Accompagnare” (Arnoldo Mondadori) has received a very positive feedback in Italy. He also published “L’apertura dell’amore” (“Love’s opening”), as part of the A.Me.Co. booklets series. His last book is: Cinque Inviti. Come la morte può insegnarci a vivere pienamente (Arnoldo Mondadori: may 2017. Original title: “The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully”).

4-PART DHARMA AND VIPASSANĀ MEDITATION SEMINAR conducted by NEVA PAPACHRISTOU entitled: How practice helps us not to be overwhelmed by the waves of existence and to accept change in us and in the world. On WEDNESDAY 15th, 22nd, 29th of JANUARY and 5th of FEBRUARY 20.00-22.00. The seminar is aimed at all members.

Contrary to what is reported in the previous calendars and in the paper one attached to SATI, the DHARMA AND VIPASSANĀ MEDITATION SEMINAR  of January led by CORRADO PENSA will be in 3 MEETINGS instead of 4 on TUESDAY 21st, 28th of JANUARY and 4th of FEBRUARY 7.15 pm- 10 pm. The seminar is aimed exclusively at members who have participated in at least one complete seminar and / or a residential retreat led by A.Me.Co teachers.

Registrations are open for the RETREAT OF DHARMA AND VIPASSANĀ MEDITATION  ORGANIZED BY THE LAMA TZONG KHAPA-POMAIA INSTITUTE (PISA) led by CORRADO PENSA and NEVA PAPACHRISTOU from THURSDAY  the 30th of JANUARY to SUNDAY the 3rd of FEBRUARY. FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CALL THE ILTK 050.685654 OR VISIT THE SITE CLICKING ON THE FOLLOWING LINK

Ritiro di Dharma e meditazione vipassana

The retreat is open to everyone, it is not necessary to have previous experiences of meditation. Every day there will be two Dharma talks, two guided meditations, a question and answer session and the possibility, compatibly with the number of participants, to have individual interviews with the teachers and it will be possible, for those who wish, to participate every day in a Qi Gong lesson led by Debora Drigani. During the retreat the rule of the Noble Silence will be observed. Being able to devote to intensive practice in a marvelous context like that of the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute, represents a precious opportunity to gather and cultivate one’s mind-heart with care. It is this commitment, this love that we turn to ourselves that allows us to take care of others with more awareness and effectiveness and to bring a concrete change in our lives and in the community to which we belong.

The third issue of SATI of 2019 was sent on Thursday 19 December. It contains precious articles, starting with those of Corrado and Neva to continue with Frank Ostaseski, the Dalai Lama and others more.

It is possible to register for the End of Year Celebration, which will take place THURSDAY the 19th of DECEMBER. We will celebrate together  from 8.30 pm onwards at the A.Me.Co. It will be, like every year, a wonderful opportunity to share the Christmas atmosphere with the Sangha and celebrate with food and drinks brought by all of us. In addition, the Choir of A.Me.Co., led enthusiastically by CLAUDIA MARSS, will cheer us and fill our hearts with the joy transmitted by music.

You can bring friends or relatives. Naturally we will give precedence to our Members, but we will put them on a special list and, if there were places available, we will be happy to let them participate.

Two days that were moving and full of joy were those that Joseph Goldstein, with the impeccable translation of Neva, offered. His generosity was truly incredible and he did not stop teaching and testifying, with his presence, the wonder of Dharma. An infinite gratitude arises spontaneously for Corrado and Neva who have made all this possible and for this extraordinary teacher who has renewed our motivation and our faith. Gratitude that extends to all the people who, with their work, made sure that everything went really well.

For all those who have failed to participate, remember that the CD of this initiative will be ready shortly and that it is possible from now to request audio tracks in mp3 format which will be sent via email.

Registrations are open for the DHARMA AND VIPASSANĀ MEDITATION RETREAT  ORGANIZED BY THE AMECO in MORLUPO (Rome) led by CORRADO PENSA and NEVA PAPACHRISTOU from TUESDAY the 3rd to SUNDAY the 8th of DECEMBER.

The retreat is aimed at those who have participated in other residential retreats and wish to intensively practice mindfulness meditation and deepen the Dharma teachings.

During the retreat the rule of the Noble Silence will be observed. Being able to devote ourselves to intensive practice represents a precious opportunity to gather and cultivate one’s mind-heart with care. It is this commitment, this love that we turn to ourselves that then allows us to take care of others with more awareness and effectiveness and to bring a concrete change in our lives and in the community to which we belong.

The course of the morning will take place on WEDNESDAY, from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
The afternoon course will take place on MONDAY from 6.15 pm to 8 pm. This schedule will remain unchanged on Mondays when there are no other initiatives. The timetable becomes from 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm on Mondays when at 8.00 starts another course. The seminars are addressed to all Members and it is always possible to take a free trial lesson.
Alberta Biressi has been practicing yoga since 1979 and has been following Boris Tatzky’s teachings of energy yoga since 1985. She has been teaching at A.Me.Co. for several years, at the Casal Palocco Yoga Centre and, finally, at the Yoga Teaching Training School in Milan.