Hi all, I started a fundraiser yesterday, with the T shirt I am wearing above (“I’m with collective genius”) based on the words of Daniel Kwan at the Oscars (“genius emerges from the collective - we emerge from context”) Much better than the usual “I”m with stupid” t-shirts!! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/withcollectivegenius Proceeds will be split between the APA Moore Foundation for mental health and equity, the Center for Asian American Media, the African American Arts and Culture Center, and Eth Noh Tec. H ...Continue Reading

Words of wisdom, worth sharing today - Creating a Culture of Peace: Statement of the National Council of Elders – East Wind ezine I wanted to also let folks know I will be facilitating 3 hour and 8 week workshops in Mindful Self-Compassion, to cultivate inner peace and relatedness in this time of change, growth, and distress. I am able to offer sliding scale to those in need. I offered the 8 week course by donation 2 yrs ago, and some reviews are here. These skills (in addition to what I’ve learned from Healin ...Continue Reading

Dear all, This has been a horrific week after a extremely difficult year. Here's what I recently offered as a summary quote about the times: “The hate rhetoric from political leaders, the 4,000 verbal and physical assaults over the last year, and the recent homicides and mass murder at the Georgia spa’s have made it clear that Asian Americans, particularly women and elders, are not safe in the current climate. Asian American history over the last 200 years makes it clear that we were never intended to be full citizens ...Continue Reading

Hi all, Welcome to my occasional email list, if this is your first time! This one is for SF Love Dojo. I am doing another round of Umami t-shirts - https://www.customink.com/fundraising/sf-love-dojo-winter-2021-fundraiser This round will be printed, as we have met the minimum required - so if you'd like a reminder of Umami, please chip in :)  All funds raised will go to support my first film, which is completely self-funded at this point. There is a thanks to all SF Love Dojo workshop participants in the closing f ...Continue Reading

Hi all, Happy New Year to you all! May 2021 bring relief, wellness, and community to us all once again. I will be offering the 6 week short course in Mindful Self Compassion beginning January 13th. I chose 5:30 pm on Wednesdays to be the most available for East Coast and West Coast and points in-between. Please join, and spread to your networks of interested people. The Short Course in Mindful Self-Compassion for Liberation and Healing (SC- MSC), Winter 2021 Online 5:30 – 6:30 pm PST Wednesdays, January 13, 2021 – Febr ...Continue Reading

  Hi all, I'm just about to finish teaching my 8 week Mindful Self Compassion workshop. I modified the Center for MSC's program for the BIPOC community, and over 20 participants engaged and learned self compassion techniques. I'm very passionate about MSC, and am a member of the steering committee for the Self Compassion in Psychotherapy certificate program starting up next March. I offered this course for free or by donation, because there are many people who can't afford the going rate of $400-600. While I a ...Continue Reading

Hi all, Many of you are new subscribers, added from the list of Zoom attendees last weekend. Please feel free to unsubscribe at any time. This list is pretty infrequent, and usually only announces SF Love Dojo Events. Upcoming events Contagious Compassion Zoom Sessions  April 11 April 25 May 9 (all Saturdays, from 4-5:30 pm PDT) Mindful Self Compassion 8 Week Workshop (Fall 2020): Wednesdays beginning September 9, 2020 Earlybird price thru August 10 - $395, includes half-day retreat. Blog and Videos You might also ...Continue Reading

Hello all, I hope this note finds you and yours healthy, well and safe, as we practice shelter-in-place and social distancing. More information on the crisis in the links below. I'm hosting a Zoom group session next Saturday, March 28, 2020 from 4-5:30 pm PDT. You can register for this free event at Eventbrite. Please share with your networks. SF Love Dojo: Contagious Compassion Zoom Session In this time of COVID19 crisis, with attendant anxiety, stress, uncertainty, and isolation, we need ways to connect, heal an ...Continue Reading

(The 4000 year old skeleton is of a young man in what is now Vietnam - he had a spinal disability and was cared for by his community until he died around age 20 - evidence of our caring nature, which is essential for our survival. See the lectures on Self Compassion and Compassion in Difficult Times for more details.) Hi all, Our San Francisco warmth abruptly turned to chill this week, and night is falling faster. Many of us go through seasonal changes in our moods, affected by the changing light and shorter days. No w ...Continue Reading

Dear all, I decided to aim my fall classes more specifically for the times. I will be giving a series of 8 weeknight lectures on these topics:  In Japantown at the Union Bank Hospitality Room (near Daiso), 6:30 pm each of these evenings. 20-30 minute talks followed by discussion. Free tickets at Eventbrite.  Mindful Self Compassion has proven benefit in coping with distress, preventing burnout, and building resilience. (Sept 11) Compassion Cultivation - Tips on maintaining Compassion and humanity with difficu ...Continue Reading