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Fearless Open-Hearted Awareness with Frank Ostaseski

In this four-part series, you'll explore your relationship to endings without any judgment or criticality.

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Frank Ostaseski is a meditation teacher who cofounded the Zen Hospice Project. In 2004, he went on to create the Metta Institute to provide innovative educational programs and professional training to foster compassionate, mindfulness-based care.

Fearless Open-Hearted Awareness with Frank Ostaseski

Most of us have some developed habits about the way in which we meet endings. Are you aware of your habits? In this 4-part series, you’ll explore your relationship to endings without any judgment or criticality.

Session #1: How Embracing Uncertainty Leads to Fulfillment

Session #2: Learning to Love Endings

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Session #3: Cultivating Fierce Open Receptivity

Session #4: Becoming More Curious and Less Critical

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