“When work for a more just, equitable and sustainable society is championed by individuals and organizations that cultivate compassion and presence as much as they do strategies and campaigns, the potential for real transformation, both personal and social — transformative change — begins…”
Reverend angel—
Kyodo williams
Overview
27 Days of Change is an urban-based intensive program of inner, outer and practical work designed for social change/justice practitioners to effect change in our lives through relationship to self, community, loved ones and the earth.The semi-retreat environment and structured practice (which have also been adapted to an online format) create an effective container that supports participants in developing PRESENCE — the continuous, moment-to-moment practice of being in relationship with every aspect of our lives that in turn grounds our personal and collective capacity to enact transformative social change. We offer this program 3 times a year (fall, winter, spring).
Structure and Practice
This 360º 6-point program , modeled on the traditional Buddhist paramitas, or transcendental virtues, it is structured around the following intentions:
- giving through volunteer service
- ethics of reducing harm to environment
- re-examining and reclaiming relationships through patience
- behavior change through applied daily effort
- increasing personal practice of meditation
- cultivating wisdom by letting go of attainment.
The 27 Days | Practice Period container encourages us through deep practice to:
- Seed solutions rather than aggression
- Deepen connection rather than separation
- Cultivate sustainability rather than burnout
