Using the metaphor of light as awareness, this talk weaves in poetry, and teachings of the Buddha to explore the role of mindfulness in the path of practice.

The power of awareness to turn our difficulties into the path of awakening and freedom.

Mindful awareness of the life of the body teaches us how to live, and how to die.

How do the practices of mindfulness and metta (loving kindness) work together - and the important of bringing a kind loving presence to working with difficulties and pain.

Similar to other talks on personality view, sakaya dhitti, and how we can notice the myriad ways it is spawned in our thoughts