WHAT IS COLLECTIVE CARE?
Collective care is the intentional practice of supporting the wellbeing of a community.
Unlike individual self-care — which focuses on personal restoration —collective care emphasises shared responsibility, mutual care and nourishment.
Collective care creates the conditions for creative action.
Creative care is rooted in Engaged Buddhism, Qigong, Embodied Activism and Somatics.
/ COLLECTIVE BREATH /
online Sangha
Weekly Tuesday Evening Practice can include:
A short talk, guided Meditation and Qigong, Breathwork and periods of silence - depending on the needs of the Community.
7pm UK time via Google Meet
MONTHLY COMMUNITY QIGONG
at The Convivial in Penryn
Every first Friday of the month
The Convivial is a community space, I’m delighted to be offering this class based on Dana. Please refer to the following suggestions:
🌱 No spare income - £1
🌱 Low space income - £5
🌱Medium spare income - £10
🌱High spare income / Supporter - £15
LAST SESSION THIS YEAR DECEMBER 5TH.
about the teacher
My name is Kasia Murfet and I’ve been a committed Buddhist practitioner for 10 years. In October 2024 I received Jukai Precepts during a sesshin with Ordinary Mind teacher Malcolm Martin. I hold MA in Buddhist Studies.
After I lost my grandmother; who co-raised me with my mother; I was faced with a profound grief. This is when I came across teachings on Impermanence, anicca, which appears extensively in the Pali Canon which tells us that nothing stays the same and everything is always changing. Touched by these teachings, I decided to commit myself fully to a Buddhist practice.
In 2019 I was diagnosed with PTSD and as a HSP (highly sensitive person). I struggled with severe panic attacks for two years. Thanks to EMDR and Buddhist practice I began to practice self-compassion and accept this new sense of ‘self’. My healing journey began with a question: How can I embrace Not-Knowing?
In 2022 I enrolled for a Master Degree in Buddhist Studies. After 8 years of practicing and attending silent retreats twice a year, I was ready to deepen my understanding. My dissertation research explored whether Zen can really be expressed through Arts.
Throughout my journey I have come to understand the importance of deepening awareness through the process of self-inquiry. As a Buddhist Meditation teacher I care deeply about making sure that all my offerings feel inclusive, compassionate and empowering. I believe that we all want to feel more connected; to ourselves, each other and the world around us. Engaging with Buddhist practices allows space for strengthening the muscle being present, self-compassion and deep listening.
