Our human loneliness and suffering arise from getting identified in a mental ego, and separating ourselves from the living web of our natural world. This talk explores the pathway back to sacred relationship, and offers reflections and practices that awaken intimacy with the non-human world.

Introduction to mindfulness as found in the Satipatthana and other suttas.

Short teaching and stories about accompaniment on the path, followed by guided Caring Moment practice

Teaching on working with the six senses and guided meditation based on Bahia Sutta.

Understanding what disappointment is and how it arises is to understand the mind-state of desire. This mental hindrance is recognized by the presence of wanting something that isn't actually happening. This longing can be attached to a person, wanting someone to be a certain way they are not. It can be attached to an expectation of getting something or achieving something. It can also be connected to our self, wanting our self to be a certain way that we are not. All of this becomes fertile ground for disappointment and unhappiness. Let's find ways to identify these mind states, learn how to heal them, and move towards more contentment and peace in our lives.

This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on July 27, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:00 - GUIDED MEDITATION 21:53 - DHAMMA TALK 43:50 - Q&A

How to offer respect and dignity to our emotions. How the practice of RAIN can lead to liberating insight into the nature of being human.