Allow Joy into Our Hearts with Rebecca Li
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By cultivating total clear awareness moment to moment, we open our hearts to everything the present moment has to offer. When we allow joy into our hearts, we suffer less and can also bring joy to others. This is the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. Rebecca Li will discuss this topic and lead us in a practice.The author of Allow Joy into Our Hearts: Chan Practice in Uncertain Times, Rebecca Li, PhD, is a teacher of Chan Buddhism in the lineage of Chan Master Sheng Yen. She is the founder and guiding teacher of Chan Dharma Community, a Chan Buddhist practice and study community made up of individuals committed to cultivating wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all beings. She has two decades of Dharma and meditation teaching experience and has been invited to lead retreats or teach at Buddhist centers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Rebecca is one of the founding board members of The GenX Buddhist Teachers Sangha where she continues to serve as a board member. Rebecca has published and been featured in several Buddhist publications, including Tricycle, Lion’s Roar, and Buddhadharma. Rebecca is a sociology professor and lives with her husband in New Jersey. Her talks, guided meditation, and calendar of events can be found at www.rebeccali.org.