with Steven Smith

learning to express a greater inner harmony by paying attention to what motivates our actions

weaving together and balancing the 3 "arousing" factors and 4 "tranquilizing" factors of enlightenment

discovering the subtle and deep realms of balance that bring about a sense of well-being and peace

If there is no self, then who is it that is reborn?

learning how the power of mindfulness frees us from the delusions and power of conditioning

examining the specific nature of each of the 7 factors of enlightenment

understanding the nature of ignorance

surrendering to the paradox of opening simultaneously to immense suffering and immense joy

acknowledging the different levels of darkness and pain we carry inside and feeling compassion for ourselves

understanding how the different aspects of conceit keep our perception of the truth hidden

further elaboration on the aspects of either an inflated or deflated sense of self that undermines our journey

Lovingkindness, or metta as it is known in Pali, is a universal, unselfish and all-embracing love that protects, supports and heals both oneself and others. This guided meditation for cultivating the power of metta begins by directing positive sentiments towards oneself and progresses to radiate this well-wishing outward towards specific people and finally to all beings everywhere, without limit.