The four foundations of mindfulness, right and wrong mindfulness. Awareness and meditation. The practice of meditation in relation to consciousness. Fatigue of samsara and the retreat experience. Guided meditation instructions.
After a brief overview of the Foundations, we explore both experientially and through teachings four ways of practicing with the aggregates:
1.) Recognizing when they are present
2.) Tracking their arising and passing away
3.) Noting when a thick sense of self is present and opening to experience without such a sense of self
4.) Noting when suffering or dukkha appears and responding skillfully
We review the Four Foundations with continued emphasis on the Fourth, including attention to a number of practical situations. Pt 1 of 2.
*There are a few minutes missed between pt 1 and 2. Part 2 is the wrap up of the talk.
