The Wisdom of a Broken Heart with Susan Piver

Draw on the healing power of meditation, this retreat invites you to open your heart into gentleness and fearlessness.

In Shambhala Buddhism, a broken heart is not a problem to be solved but a remarkable opportunity to discover wisdom. We can develop the skills needed to work with a broken heart—not to drive it away or tie it up with a bow, but to find the messages contained in this very painful situation. Through meditation, the practice of maitri (or “loving-kindness”) and some on-the-spot techniques, we will learn to stabilize our hearts in a state of openness. We can then embrace the dark power of heartbreak as a means to access our own innate gentleness, fearlessness and intelligence. Whether it was broken yesterday or years ago, if we stay with our tender heart, it will surely lead us down the path to wisdom.

Susan Piver is a New York Times best-selling author of five books and a frequent contributor to Shambhala Sun. Her latest book is The Wisdom of a Broken Heart. Susan has been authorized to teach meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage since 2006.

Extend Your Stay. We are offering a 25% housing discount for additional nights. Come early and relax before your program starts or stay an extra day or more after this program to savor your retreat experience.

Please arrive between 2 and 5pm on Friday, February 10. Program ends with lunch at 12:30pm on Sunday, February 12. View Detailed Program Information.