About this IMS Online On-Demand Program

This program was recorded live on January 12, 2025.


~When there is appreciation, joy is born. When the mind is joyful, the body calms down. When the body calms, it feels happiness, and being happy, the mind gathers. ~ Digha Nikaya


Join Christina Feldman for a mini retreat focused on the quality of joyfulness—a gladdened heart that the Buddha valued deeply in his teachings as a quality that inclines the mind toward awakening. Christina describes joyfulness as a resilient ally that brings empathy, compassion, and light during difficult times. She emphasizes the importance of cultivating joyfulness, especially in challenging moments, and shares teachings from the Buddha about joy and appreciation. 

This retreat included two hours of guided meditations, Dharma talks, reflections, and a suggested schedule. This framework can be integrated into your daily practice or sprinkled throughout the days to come, giving you the opportunity to shape your practice as you wish. The retreat is open to both beginning and experienced meditators.

Enrollment Fee

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.

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  • Additional Questions

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