R.A.I.N. is a meditation technique for bringing mindfulness and wisdom to difficult (sometimes hidden or layered) emotions, thoughts, or body states. Developed by Vipassana teacher Michele McDonald, then popularized by Tara Brach, this technique has been adopted and adapted by many Western mindfulness teachers. In this workshop, we’ll cover the basics of R.A.I.N, and learn to meet—and listen to—difficult emotions. Attendees will leave with a technique that can be used as a structured contemplation for meeting strong emotions in daily life.

About the Teacher

Maho Kawachi is part of the faculty for the Mindful.Dharma Advanced Buddhist Studies program. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Maho Kawachi first encountered meditation and Buddhism in downtown Manhattan in 2000. She became an avid practitioner in 2008 and has over a decade of experience, practice, training, and certification credentials including completion of the Interdependence Project Teachers Training, Mindful Meditation Teachers Certified Program, and Mindful Mentor Training. She has trained with and under many influential teachers, including Ethan Nichtern, Jack Kornfield, and Tara Brach, and was fortunate to meet with HH the Dalai Lama in 2017.