Sunday, May 18, 2025

9:00 am - 2:00 pm ET

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Equanimity isn’t indifference—it’s inner strength. It’s the calm at the center of the storm, the spaciousness that allows us to meet life’s beauty and pain with balance and clarity. In the Buddha’s teachings, equanimity is not only a protection for the heart—it’s a path to awakening itself, described as inseparable from Nibbāna (nirvāṇa).

In this nourishing retreat, we’ll explore how to cultivate this profound quality through guided teachings, silent practice, and time for reflection and inquiry. Together, we’ll learn to steady the heart—not by shutting down, but by opening wide. All are welcome.


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Meet Your Teacher

Christina Feldman

Christina Feldman began teaching in the west in 1975 after spending some years in Asia studying and practice in both the Mahayana and Therevadan traditions. She is a co-founder of Gaia House and served as a guiding teacher of IMS since its early days. She is a co-founder of Bodhi-College, which is dedicated to the study and practice of the early teachings of the Buddha. She teaches Buddhist psychology in several university settings in Europe, and she teaches both traditional retreats and study programs. She is the author of "Boundless Heart: The Buddha's Path of Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity" and co-author of "Mindfulness: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Psychology," among other books. She lives in England and is a mother and a grandmother.

More Information

  • Equity Pricing Model

    As one part of our ongoing effort to expand access to the teachings of the Buddha, all IMS Online programs feature equity-based registration fees, including the opportunity to self-select a low-cost scholarship rate. No-fee enrollment is available for those who request a fee-waiver at [email protected], no questions asked. Our system supports the cultivation of a dynamic and inclusive community and is made possible by our generous donors and those who choose to support other students by contributing at the “Benefactor” level.

  • Registration Deadline

    Registration for this program closes at 8:00 am ET on May 18, 2025.

  • Program Recordings

    This program will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the live sessions. On-demand videos will be available to registered participants only for 90 days.

  • Refunds

    IMS Online offers full refunds through the last day of a live program. Refunds for this program can be processed until May 18, 2025. Refunds can only be applied to the card that was used for the purchase. Please reach out to [email protected] with any refund requests. 

  • Additional Questions

    If you have additional questions please contact us at [email protected].