Lama John Makransky

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John Makransky is a Professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College, senior advisor for Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche’s Centre of Buddhist Studies in Nepal, former president of the Society of Buddhist-Christian studies, and co-founder of the Foundation for Active Compassion and Courage of Care Coalition. In 2000, John was ordained as a Lama, a meditation teacher of innate love, compassion and wisdom, within the Nyingma, Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. John is the developer of Sustainable Compassion Training (also called Innate Compassion-Wisdom Training, ICT), which is being applied to empower self-replenishing, inclusive love and compassion for people in caring roles and professions. Information on his work can be found at these websites: foundationforactivecompassion.com, courageofcare.org, https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/mcas/departments/theology/people/faculty-directory/john-makransky.html

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Realizing Awakened Awareness through Unconditional Love and Compassion

Jun 15 - 22, 2019 (8 days)
Realizing Awakened Awareness through Unconditional Love and Compassion

Oct 4 - 6, 2019 (3 days)
Transmitting the Blessing of Compassion

Dec 13 - 15, 2019 (3 days)
Finding Immediate Access to Innate Capacities of Love, Compassion, and Wisdom
NDF’s Winter Meditation Intensive – January 2018
2018 Finding Immediate Access to Innate Capacities of Love, Compassion, and Wisdom
Annual Summer Meditation Intensive—July 2018
Opening to Awakened Awareness Through Love and Compassion

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