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Daily Meditation Recordings, with Ulla Koenig – Week of June 13, 2022

Ulla Koenig

We’re fortunate that Ulla Koenig has generously offered to lead our daily meditation sessions for Europe and the UK. To find out more about Ulla, and to view her other contributions to Sangha Live, click here.

 

Recordings are posted 24 – 36 hours after the live session runs.

 

This week’s topic is Healing Shame and Guilt.

 

Psychologists describe shame as soul-eating emotion. Shame and guilt prevent us from developing trusting connections with others and a healthy sense of appreciation for ourselves. The Buddha taught that systems of self-reference such as shame and guilt can cause pain and stress. To find liberation is to find freedom from these deeply harmful emotions. We will look at practical ways to find such freedom in our own lives.

Seeing shame for what it is

June 13, 2022

On guilt and responsibility

June 14, 2022

Mudita is the antidote

June 15, 2022

The safe haven of integrity

June 16, 2022

Growth without fear

June 17, 2022

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