Marc gives talks about a famous Zen dialogue in which a student asks, Why must it be this way — referring to a crow eating a dead frog.

Marc and Parker explore the creative tension between what is and what is possible, the art of perspective taking, and how to find wholeness in a challenging world.

Marc unpacks the teachings of Shunryu Suzuki who says “The more you practice meditation, the more you will be interested in your everyday life..

The New York Times describes her as “among the modern masters.” Jane reads her poetry about optimism, surprise, and embracing the fullness of the world.

Training ourselves to meet and transform difficulty. Marc begins with a short guided meditation followed by a talk on the topic of meeting challenge.

Sharon Salzberg, a meditation teacher, talks about places of resistance as “tight spots” and methods of transforming resistance to more openness and freedom.

Marc shares a short guided meditation, followed by a talk on living in both the ordinary and sacred world.

MaryAnne Howland, storyteller, entrepreneur & social change agent, talks about her work for justice, equity, diversity & inclusion.

“The real miracle isn’t to walk on water. The real miracle is to walk right here on Earth.” This is the magic of the miracle of being present here. The practice of seeing reality, the practice of keeping our hearts open and the effort and practice of helping to heal and make the world a better place.

Marc and Dr. Dan Siegel discuss the deep inner work of awareness, the power of belonging, and the illusion of the self.