The EMBRACE study groups offer practitioners a deeper exploration of our Plum Village practice through the eyes of neuroscience and trauma-informed principles. The EMBRACE study groups are not a substitute for therapeutic conversations around trauma and are not meant to be places for trauma processing.

The study groups began in 2020 and have been offered online every year since then, usually in the spring and/or fall. When possible, we support two sessions throughout the year: one on a Sunday and one on a weekday evening, with attempts to accommodate different time zones. Also, as EMBRACE Sangha continues to grow, we will offer Study Group Part Two, to deepen our practice as a sangha with a neuroscience lens at the collective level for those who have participated in Study Group One.  

All study groups combine readings, videos, and practices in the context of both large and small group discussions. We are using Unshakeable as our main text with references to other resources.

Please subscribe to the EMBRACE email listserv to be notified about future study group offerings.