The Four Heart Aspects of Mindfulness (15 Wellness Points)*

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

2:00 PM-3:00 PM

Often, people think mindfulness is just about being in the present moment or how well you can pay attention.There are also four heart qualities to mindfulness that we cultivate when we're present. Those four are kindness, compassion, receptive joy, and equanimity. They represent the attitude you are bringing to the present moment. They make all the difference in the world on whether you can stay present and how long you can stay present. We will explore this in our session through lecture and practice.

Tuere Sala is a Guiding Teacher at Seattle Meditation Society and the founding teacher of the Capitol Hill Meditation Group. She is a retired prosecuting attorney who has practiced Vipassana meditation for over 30 years. She teaches all aspects of meditation through introductory and intensive study classes, daylongs, and weekend nonresidential retreats. She also teaches short and long residential retreats. Tuere believes that urban meditation is the foundation for today’s practitioner’s path to liberation. She is inspired by bringing the Dharma to nontraditional places and is a strong advocate for practitioners living with high stress, past trauma and difficulties sitting still. Tuere has a long history of assisting others in establishing and maintaining a daily practice. Her teachings reflect an approach to Dharma that is easily accessible to everyone.

This event is open to all faculty and professional staff. Registration is required in Career Pathway. Please note that registration closes 24 hours in advance. Contact Monica Fauble mfauble@drexel.edu with questions.

*Participants in our Wellness Incentive Program are eligible to earn 15 points (a $15 credit) for attending each session. Your name must appear in the participants box in Zoom (you must be signed in) in order to receive wellness credit. You will receive an email from Career Pathway confirming your attendance after attendance has been completed. Wellness points will appear in your Health Advocate profile in six weeks.

You must register for the Health Advocate Wellness Incentive Program AND complete your annual Personal Health Profile before you will be eligible to receive any payouts. Points for attending these events will be sent to Health Advocate on a monthly basis for the prior month’s activities. There will be a 6-week delay in these points and payouts being distributed. For information about our wellness incentive program, please visit: http://drexel.edu/hr/benefits/a-healthier-u/wellness-incentive-program/