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Retreat Dharma Talks

Contemplating the Four Elements

The Buddha recommended contemplation of the traditional four elements — earth, water, fire, and air — as a way to deepen our understanding of the interconnected nature of ourselves and the world. On this retreat we explore the benefits of adopting this refreshing perspective. In addition to the usual Gaia House schedule, the days include reflections in nature to ease us into more appreciative embodied presence. The four elements practice has the power to dissolve our common sense of separateness from nature and open up a spacious and delicate sense of belonging. This can also resource us to turn towards the ecological challenges of our times.

2024-05-10 (6 days) Gaia House

  
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2024-05-10 Opening Talk - Introducing the Themes of the Retreat 61:21
Nathan Glyde, Jenny Wilks
2024-05-11 Morning Instructions - Earth Element 61:47
Nathan Glyde
2024-05-11 Movement Practice; Guided Meditation on the Four Elements 49:00
Jenny Wilks
2024-05-11 Talk: Contemplathing the Elements - an Overview 45:25
Jenny Wilks
2024-05-12 Morning Instructions - Water Element 55:32
Jenny Wilks
2024-05-12 Movement Practice; Guided Meditation - Exploring the Four Properties 45:27
Nathan Glyde
2024-05-12 Talk: Fuel & Fire 50:55
Nathan Glyde
2024-05-13 Morning Instructions - Fire, Thoughts & Vedanā 60:49
Nathan Glyde
2024-05-13 Guided Gaia Meditation 44:56
Jenny Wilks
2024-05-13 Talk: The Elements, Nature Connection & Deep Ecology 44:27
Jenny Wilks
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