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The Diversity Mosaic Participant Workbook: Leading Diversity is designed to help people who manage others and set policy at all levels (executives, middle managers, supervisors, group leaders, and board members) to develop knowledge, awareness, and skills required by leaders in creating a truly inclusive organization. It will also help people understand what the organization expects leaders in supporting the organization’s diversity initiative. When you have completed the workshop you will: ·        Understand leaders’ unique roles in creating a successful diversity initiative·        Appreciate why cultural competence is important for you as a leader·        Learn the concept of structural inequality and leaders’ role in addressing it·        Analyze your perceptions, strengths, and development areas in leading diversity·        Learn skills to increase our level of cultural competence as leaders·        Determine how to demonstrate support for your organization’s diversity and inclusion effort by developing our ability to communicating the Cornerstone concepts effectively·        Create a personal action plan for leading diversity and creating true inclusion in the workplace

This is a clear and in-depth presentation of the traditional Theravadin concentration meditation known as jhāna practice, from two authors who have practiced the jhānas in retreat under the guidance of one of the great living meditation masters, Pa Auk Sayadaw. The authors describe the techniques and their results, based on their own experience.

Two experienced American meditators explain the stages and techniques of concentration meditation, as taught by the Buddhist master Pa Auk SayadawPracticing the Jhanas is a clear and in-depth presentation of the traditional Theravadin concentration meditation known as jhāna practice. Drawing from the teachings of Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the jhānas, tracing their significance back to the Buddha’s own journey toward enlightenment. Through personal experiences and detailed instructions, the authors bridge the gap between ancient teachings and modern meditation practices, emphasizing the transformative potential of jhāna as a path to deeper concentration and insight.Readers will discover a meticulous approach to meditation, learning how to cultivate serenity and concentration through samatha, and progress through the material and immaterial jhānas. The book provides practical guidance on overcoming hindrances, mastering jhāna factors, and exploring advanced practices such as the Four Elements Meditation. By engaging with these teachings, practitioners can purify their minds, gain insight into the nature of reality, and ultimately move toward liberation. This book invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, offering a rare opportunity to learn from esteemed meditation masters. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or new to the practice, Practicing the Jhanas is an invaluable resource that promises to enrich your understanding of meditation.