An introduction to mindfulness of the body in terms of the four qualities of earth, water, fire, and air or wind, as a way of gaining insight into the body's impermanence and interconnectedness
When we slow down and look at our own mind things aren't always so pretty. We often find self-judgment, criticism, harshness. One way to understand this path is that we are learning to be a good friend to ourselves, and to others.
Springboard Meditation Sangha (St. Francis Renewal Center)
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The Way of Insight
Exploring the role of sukha, happiness, in the Buddha's teachings, and how the silence, solitude, simplicity, slowing down and stillness of being on retreat support the development of that happiness