Damn! Pema AND Jack!
Too bad it's not so close to my return from Ireland, or you bet your bottom I'd be in San Fran in May! I'd get to see my dear friend Jackie too! :(
Wisdom & Compassion
Pema Chödrön and Jack Kornfield in Dialogue, moderated by Michael Krasny
San Francisco, Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California St.
Thursday evening, May 26, 7 - 9:30pm
A Benefit Evening for Northern California Shambhala and Spirit Rock Meditation Center
An evening of dialogue with two Western Buddhist Dharma teachers, illuminating the wisdom and compassion needed in the world at this time.
This evening will be moderated by Michael Krasny, host and senior editor of NPR’s award-winning Forum program, a news and public affairs program that concentrates on the arts, culture, health, business and technology.
Cost $45 first tier seating; $35 second tier; $25 third tier. Tickets are now available from the Nob Hill Masonic Center box office at http://nobhilltickets.com or by calling (415) 292-9191.
Pema Chödrön is a leading exponent of teachings on meditation and how they apply to everyday life. She is known for her down-to-earth interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism for Western audiences. Pema studied under the meditation master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and currently studies with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. She has authored many best-selling books, including Comfortable with Uncertainty, When Things Fall Apart and The Places that Scare You. She will have a new book entitled, No Time to Lose coming out later this year.
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma. He is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Center and has taught meditation internationally since 1974. He also holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, and is a husband and father. His books include A Path with Heart; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; and The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace.
Wisdom & Compassion
Pema Chödrön and Jack Kornfield in Dialogue, moderated by Michael Krasny
San Francisco, Nob Hill Masonic Center, 1111 California St.
Thursday evening, May 26, 7 - 9:30pm
A Benefit Evening for Northern California Shambhala and Spirit Rock Meditation Center
An evening of dialogue with two Western Buddhist Dharma teachers, illuminating the wisdom and compassion needed in the world at this time.
This evening will be moderated by Michael Krasny, host and senior editor of NPR’s award-winning Forum program, a news and public affairs program that concentrates on the arts, culture, health, business and technology.
Cost $45 first tier seating; $35 second tier; $25 third tier. Tickets are now available from the Nob Hill Masonic Center box office at http://nobhilltickets.com or by calling (415) 292-9191.
Pema Chödrön is a leading exponent of teachings on meditation and how they apply to everyday life. She is known for her down-to-earth interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism for Western audiences. Pema studied under the meditation master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and currently studies with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche. She has authored many best-selling books, including Comfortable with Uncertainty, When Things Fall Apart and The Places that Scare You. She will have a new book entitled, No Time to Lose coming out later this year.
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma. He is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Center and has taught meditation internationally since 1974. He also holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, and is a husband and father. His books include A Path with Heart; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; and The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness and Peace.