The Self-Compassion for Shame (SC for Shame) course offers a compassionate way to understand and work with one of the most painful human emotions. Rather than trying to get rid of shame, the course helps us recognize how shame develops, how it can become deeply connected to our sense of self, and how we may unknowingly carry messages of “I’m not good enough,” “I’m not worthy,” or “Something is wrong with me.” Through mindfulness, self-compassion, and experiential practices, we learn to meet shame with kindness and understanding, recognize that shame is a universal human experience, and begin to loosen its grip. The course invites us to see that shame is something we experience, not who we are, and to develop a more compassionate and authentic relationship with ourselves.
SC for Shame Course Dates: October 6 – December 1, 2026
Times: 3:00 PM-5:30 PM PT (No session on November 3)
Instructors: Carolina Bautista-Velez & Noriko Morita Harth
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“Surrendering to the Flow of Life: Cultivating Wisdom, Compassion, and Belonging”
Over the five days of shared silence, we will explore the ever-changing nature of life and how to meet it with wisdom and compassion. Through mindfulness, self-compassion, and reflections on impermanence, we will investigate the changing experiences of body, mind, relationships, and the world around us. Rather than resisting change, we will practice opening to it with greater ease, tenderness, and understanding. In the refuge of community, we will remember that we do not grieve, heal, or awaken alone, and that a deep sense of belonging can sustain us through times of change.
Online Silent Retreat Dates: November 11-16, 2026
Instructors: Carolina Bautista-Velez & Noriko Morita Harth
Information and Registration: Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
The Buddha invited us to contemplate earth, water, fire, and air as qualities continually changing within our bodies and throughout the natural world. In this daylong, we’ll explore the Four Elements as a doorway into the Dharma—discovering through our bodies and hearts the impermanence, interconnection, and belonging at the heart of our lives.|
Through sitting and walking meditation, Qigong, yoga, elemental contemplation, reflection, and mettā, we’ll explore steadiness, fluidity, warmth, and spaciousness, while gently practicing the art of meeting change with mindfulness and compassion.
An invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and experience that we are not separate from the world—we are intimately woven into it.
Daylong Date: December 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Facilitator: Noriko Morita Harth
Information and Registration: Insight San Diego
8-week MBSR course is a secular, evidence-based program open to people of all backgrounds, and its practices are rooted in early Buddhist teachings. If you’re curious about these roots and how to apply Buddhist wisdom in everyday life, you’ll have the opportunity to explore teachings such as the Satipatthana Sutta – the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and the Five Hindrances, and discover how they can deepen and enrich your mindfulness practice.
MBSR Course Dates: January 2027
Instructors: Carolina Bautista-Velez & Noriko Morita Harth
Registration Opening Soon
8-week MSC course is an evidence-based 8-week program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. Developed by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer, MSC teaches practical tools to help us meet difficult moments with greater kindness, care, and understanding. Self-compassion can be learned by anyone. It’s a skill that can strengthen emotional resilience and well-being, reduce self-criticism and stress, and help us relate to ourselves and others with greater authenticity.
MSC Course Dates: March 7 – May 5, 2027
Times: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM PT
Half-day Retreat Date and Time: April 17, 2027 at 9:00 AM-1:00 PM PT
Instructors: Elizabeth Stomp & Noriko Morita Harth
Information and Registration: InsightLA
Offering a weekly 45-min Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation session.
Day/Time: Tuesdays at 12:00 PM-12:45 PM PT
Instructor: Noriko Morita Harth
Information and Registration: Insight San Diego
Offering a 45-min Mindful Self-Compassion Meditation session with other MSC teachers.
Day/Time: Thursdays at 12:00 PM-12:45 PM PT
Instructors: Dina Abou Aish, Laila Narsi and Noriko Morita Harth
Information and Registration: Center for Mindful Self-Compassion
We begin each gathering with silent meditation practice at 6:00 p.m. At 6:30 p.m., we come together for a brief check-in about our practice, followed by a short review of the study topics. We then share our reflections and explore the teachings together in community.
Day/Time: Every 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4190 Front St., San Diego, CA
Facilitators: Noriko Morita Harth & Ryoko Ikeda
Information and Registration: Insight San Diego
日時：2026年12月19日（土）9:00AM-12:00PM（日本時間）
場所：オンライン
講師：ハース(守田)のり子
主催：Mindful Self-Compassion Japan Institute
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