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I find teaching to be a very deep and powerful "no self" practice. When I connect with others during Dharma talks--in the intimacy of small groups, and while holding meditation practice interviews--I am continually reminded to know, and be, in a place of clarity, spaciousness and immediate presence. Being able to offer students such a place of connection is my greatest pleasure and inspiration, as well as the most appreciated challenge in my teaching practice.

For me, the real fruit of the teaching is seeing the beauty of a gradual, and sometimes sudden, unfolding of a heartmind into its true self; seeing the variety of ways a person's essential, creative energy of being flows into the world.

On one end of the teaching, I am excited and inspired by students who are deeply committed to long-term, intensive practice. On the other end (and of course they're connected), I find that working closely with people at the grass roots level--in a co-creative process of developing and sustaining Dharma practice, study and community opportunitiies on a day-to-day basis--is equally exciting and inspiring.

From the immediacy of presence flows a wisdom that naturally connects us to the way of things. This amazing gift of mindfulness provides us with a spaciousness where we can make appropriate, healthy and creative life choices. Rather than being caught up in our old, conditioned habits, mindfulness provides us with the gift of engagement at its best. This is the Gift of the Dharma that we offer to all beings.

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2005-04-19 Ten Guided Meditations: 10 - Metta 21:20

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2016-02-23 Morning Reflection – Equinimity 13:33	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-02-22 Karma 61:55	Download Listen
The teaching, relevancy and understanding of Karma, which is one of Buddhism's central themes, is really quite accessible and even quite ordinary. It's not something to be believed in, but rather it is to be understood as we come to see and know it in operation. Karma is 'action' or 'deed'. In the context of the Dharma it is defined as "action based on intention". This talk explores how through clarifying and purifying our intentions via mindfulness based Buddhist meditation practice we can free ourself from the actions that repeatedly throw is into suffering……free ourself from repeatedly being re-born into the realm of suffering.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-02-22 Morning Reflection – Concentration 13:31	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-02-21 Morning Reflection – Tranquility 9:44	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-02-15 Transformation and Relinquishment of Afflictive States of Mind 1:16:25	Download Listen
The beginning of a healthy response, rather than unconsciously dropping into old reactive patterns in relationship to afflictive emotions is born out of clearly connecting and a non-judgmental knowing rooted in kindness 'this is how it is in this present moment'. We explore a few specific hues of the rainbow of emotional states in this Dharma Talk.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-02-15 Morning Reflection: The Fourth Factor Of Awakening 7:55	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-02-14 Morning Reflection – Joy 12:03	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-02-09 The Liberating Embrace of Annicca-Impermance 1:13:51	Download Listen
The deep knowing & living with impermanence is a gateway to freeing the mind – freeing the heart. The only thing that we can really know for sure is the constancy of change. It's the most basic fact of our existence. Nothing lasts…nothing stays the same. So paradoxically the only thing that we can hold onto is the intuitive insight of impermanence, which arises out of direct experience within our practice and eventually brings a great relief and lightness into our life. We no longer need to haul around such a heavy load.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-02-08 Morning Reflection: Wise Effort – Right Effort – Balanced Effort 10:47	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

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