Mindfulness & Self Compassion Resources
Reading Suggestions
Mindfulness
Self Compassion
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change
Pema Chodron
Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
Kristin Neff, Ph.D.
The Mindful Path to Self Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Self Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
Christopher Germer, Ph.D.
Mindfulness Communities
Weekly Sitting Groups in Vancouver
BC Insight Meditation Society - Check out their website for group sits throughout BC.
Zen Center of Vancouver - After attending an introduction course, individuals can join regular sits.
Vancouver Shambala Center - This center offers a "Learn to Meditate" course on the second and forth Tuesday of every month. They also have an open sit on Wednesday nights.
Retreats & Local Meditation Centers
BC Insight Meditation Society - Check out their website for upcoming residential and non-residential retreats.
Zen Center of Vancouver - Check out their website for upcoming non-residential retreats.
Birkin Forest Buddhist Monastery
Vipassana Center of BC - For 10 day silent retreats.
