Tricycle’s Meditation Group for Tricycle subscribers provides weekly meditations and small group discussions led by renowned Buddhist teachers.

This month, meditation teacher Nikki Mirghafori will lead us in an exploration of karuna, or compassion—care with no strings attached. More than just a feeling, karuna is a transformative practice that invites us to meet suffering—our own and others’—with an open heart.

What does it mean to respond to pain with genuine care, without overwhelm or aversion? How can we cultivate a compassion that is both tender and wise? While modern science highlights its benefits for mental and emotional well-being, Buddhist teachings show that karuna is essential for deep transformation, dissolving barriers, and awakening resilience, wisdom, and connection.

Through guided meditation and reflection, we’ll explore what true compassion is (and isn’t), the challenges that arise in its practice, and why it’s not a luxury but a necessity. Together, we’ll discover practical ways to bring compassion into our daily lives—for the benefit of ourselves, others, and the world.

Each session will include a 10-15 minute talk and a 15-20 minute meditation practice. After each meditation, we will reconvene for either breakout group discussions or a Q&A with Nikki. The sessions will range from 45 minutes to an hour. 

Here is the schedule for February: 

Monday, February 3 11am–12pm ET

Monday, February 10 11am–12pm ET

Tuesday, February 18 11am–12pm ET*

Monday, February 24 11am–12pm ET 

This series is free for Tricycle subscribers. If you aren’t one already, become a subscriber today to join us for this unique opportunity.