The Middle Way Initiative Newsletter: August 2025

Learn about Elizabeth’s OQ Live Conversation with Fleet Maul. Save the Dates for more upcoming events. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ The Middle Way Initiative Newsletter: August 2025 Timeless Wisdom to Remedy Extreme Thinking Willow Park. Photo by Elizabeth Hello Dear Friends, Recently home from a rich and stimulating Nyingma Summer Seminar program with Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche and Dungse Jampal Norbu, I am taking this month of August to write my upcoming podcast episode on the third aspect of bodhicitta - absolute bodhicitta - also known as the wisdom aspect or the sixth paramita, Prajnaparamita. Of course, I am enjoying the contemplation immensely, and as usual, often take my inquiry, (along with my pencil and notepad), up into the mountains - aka my office! Nature inspires the openness it takes to tackle this nuanced and crucial topic. I am curious to see what happens. Can’t wait to release it into the ethers. August 30 please join me for my online teaching on the wonderful topic, “Bodhicitta: Three Aspects of the Intelligent Heart”. This event is hosted by Paz e Mente Brazil and will be in English with Portuguese simulcast translation. Registration is open for Open Question Live Conversation September 13 with Fleet Maull. Fleet is an experienced Buddhist practitioner and the founder of the Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association. Fleet is the author of two books, Dharma in Hell and Radical Responsibility. He is truly an example of someone who has utilized challenging situations to mature and deepen spiritually and he has benefitted many through his activism. His insights and life experience will enhance our ongoing inquiry into the topic of bodhicitta, the practice of bearing witness and the meaning of “radical responsibility.” Love, Elizabeth OQ Live Conversation: Radical Responsibility and Embodied Meditation with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel and Fleet Maull Please join us on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 12pm to 2pm MT USA for the OQ Live Conversation: “Radical Responsibility and Embodied Meditation” with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel and Fleet Maull. Fleet Maull is an experienced Buddhist practitioner, a senior teacher in the global Shambhala Community, a Zen master in the international Zen Peacemaker Order, and the founder of the Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association. Fleet is the author of two books, Dharma in Hell and Radical Responsibility. Fleet is truly an example of someone who has utilized challenging situations to mature and deepen spiritually and he has benefitted many through his activism. His insights and life experience will enhance our ongoing inquiry into the topic of bodhicitta, the practice of bearing witness and the meaning of “radical responsibility.” This event is offered livestream via Zoom in English and in Portuguese simulcast translation.  Register Today  Bodhicitta: Three Aspects of the Intelligent Heart Hosted by: MWI & Paz & Mente Brasil Theme: Bodhicitta: Three Aspects of the Intelligent Heart Date: August 30, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Mountain Time Format: Online via Zoom Language: In English with simultaneous translation into Portuguese by Denise Kato This gathering is a precious opportunity to deepen our connection with the beloved Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, who will guide us through the wisdom of Bodhicitta — the intelligent and compassionate heart at the core of the Mahayana path. The Zoom access link will be sent by email a few days prior to the event. All participants will receive the recordings within 15 days after the session. Tickets: All proceeds will go to MWI (Elizabeth’s Institute), and a portion will be allocated to support her students in retreat. Registration is open until August 26, 2025. Limited spots available! 🔗 Register now (For non-Brazilians and Brazilians living abroad): https://forms.gle/pU2wccnXe5gh8Xsq7 For more information, please contact: eventosbrasilemn@gmail.com Realização: MWI & Paz & Mente Brasil Tema: Bodhicitta: os três aspectos do Coração Inteligente Data: 30 de agosto de 2025 Horário: das 16h às 18h (Horário de Brasília) Formato: Online via Zoom Com tradução simultânea para o português por Denise Kato. Este encontro é uma preciosa oportunidade de aprofundamento com a querida Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel, que nos guiará pela sabedoria da Bodhicitta — o coração inteligente e compassivo que está no cerne do caminho Mahayana. O link de acesso ao Zoom será enviado por e-mail alguns dias antes do evento. Todos os participantes receberão, em até 15 dias após a aula, os links das gravações. Ingressos: Toda a renda será destinada ao MWI (Instituto da Lama) e, a pedido de Elizabeth, parte será direcionada para apoiar seus alunos em retiro. Inscrições abertas até 26 de agosto de 2025. Vagas limitadas! 🔗 Inscreva-se agora (link apenas para Brasileiros residentes no Brasil - Just for Brazilians residents in Brazil): https://evento.blinket.com.br/ensinamentos-online-sobre-bodhicitta-com-elizabeth-mattis-namgyel Para mais informações, entre em contato pelo e-mail: eventosbrasilemn@gmail.com Participantes brasileiros residentes fora do Brasil devem utilizar o link abaixo, que se refere à inscrição de não brasileiros ou brasileiros não residentes no país. Save the Date Saturday, October 4. 10am-12pm MST Open Question Live Conversation with Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel and Karl Brunnholzl, Saturday, October 4. 10am-12pm MST. Chöd Retreat December 14-20, 2025 - Registration opens mid-August. 7-day residential Chöd retreat at Drala Mountain Center (Colorado) with Anam Thubten Rinpoche and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel. Please see information provided by Wilderness Dharma Movement. Tashi Delek 2025 Losar T-shirts are Now Available in our Store! Our Special Edition “Year of the Snake” t-shirts are now available through our non-profit store, Bonfire, which directly benefits MWI. These shirts feature the original artwork by Deborah Haynes and Amy Hayes that was selected in our Call for Creativity. The shirts are festive for Losar 2025, and all through the year! These high-quality, responsibly sourced and produced shirts are available in Unisex Comfort fit (100% cotton) and Women’s Slim Fit (60/40 blend) styles, in a range of great colors. Price $29.99. Because shirts print in batches, please allow extra time for delivery.  Order a T-Shirt   Watch the Free Recording   Elizabeth recommends Dungse Jampal Norbu’s Every Bodhi Podcast. New episodes on all podcast platforms or visit https://mangalashribhuti.org/everybodhi-podcast-by-dungse-jampal-norbu/ Elizabeth says: Check out eB 142 - The Best Revenge! Formação EaD de Agentes de Paz — Turma 2025-2026/2 NOTE: This Paz & Mente postgraduate program is for Portuguese speakers. Saiba mais: www.pazemente.com.br Única formação 100% EaD da América Latina com chancela da Cátedra UNESCO de Paz e com apoio do Middle Way Initiative e Santa Barbara Institute. Corpo docente: ✨ Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel (EUA), Denise Kato (BR) — Interdependência e Bodhicitta: cultivando a inteligência do coração ✨ Dungse Jampal Norbu (EUA) — Lojong: treino da mente ✨ PhD Wolfgang Dietrich (Áustria) — As Muitas Pazes ✨ PhD Maurício Watanabe (BR) — Equilíbrio Emocional e o agente de paz ✨ Flavius Raymundo (BR) e Cerys Tramontini (BR) — Práticas Contemplativas ...e muito mais! Processo seletivo aberto | Bolsas parciais disponíveis 🎓 Curso registrado no MEC com chancelas: UNESCO | SBI | MWI 📚 Formato: 100% EaD, 4 encontros ao vivo + 10 módulos assíncronos The Middle Way Initiative. c/o Edward D. Gompers & Company, AC., 2001 Main St #401, Wheeling, WV 26003-2854, United States Unsubscribe