Reflections on the Paramis (Particularly Dana and Sila) as essential capacities for awakening as well as relating skillfully to oneself and thw world (AKA 'This Life') This talk references the song 'Go Easy Kid" by Monica Martin, Paradise Built in Hell by Rebecca Solnit and Am I Helping, Fixing or Serving? by Rachel Naomi Remen

A meditation, reflection, and (just the) responses to questions on the theme of a practice worthy of our lifetimes on this wide and wonderful Middle Way. How can we practice intentionally in relationship to the world we live in, the world we connect with through the news, and keep our aspirations not only alive, but effective?

The research on kindness shows that there are not only many benefits for one’s mental well-being, but also many positive benefits for one’s physical well-being.

When we loosen our grip on being someone — the creator, the author, the one who did that thing — something opens. This talk explores renunciation not as deprivation but as the doorway to creativity, purpose, and an open heart.

This dhamma talk, guided meditation, comments, questions and responses was offered on March 14, 2026 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:00 - WELCOME 01:09 - GUIDED MEDITATION 23:09 - DHAMMA TALK 47:31 - COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & RESPONSES From January 4th to April 2nd 2026 the regularly scheduled Saturday morning program taught by Ayya Santussika, will take many of the suttas referenced in "Mindfully Facing Disease and Death" by Bhikkhu Anālayo as their basis. For those who want to dive deeply into this material, you may want to read the book as we discuss the suttas, listed below. Jan 10 SN 22.1 Nakula’s Father Chapter 2 Jan 17 SN 36.6 An Arrow Chapter 3 Jan 24 SN 22.88 With Assaji Chapter 10 Jan 31 SN 22.89 With Khemaka Chapter 11 Feb 7 AN 10.60 With Girimānanda Chapter 12 Feb 14 SN 3.22 Grandmother and SN 47.13 With Cunda Chapters 13 & 14 Feb 21 MN 143 Advice to Anāthapiṇḍika Chapter 16 Feb 28 SN 55.3 With Dīghāvu and SN 55.54 Sick Chapters 17 & 18 Mar 7 SN 36.7 The Infirmary (1st) Chapter 19 Mar 14 AN 6.56 With Phagguna Chapter 20 Mar 21 SN 35.74 Sick (1st) and SN 41.10 Seeing the Sick Chapters 21 & 22 Mar 28 DN 16.31, 34-36 The Buddha’s Last Words Chapter 23

Gier und Hass führen nicht zu Frieden. Deren Ursprung ist Verblendung. Alle drei gilt es zu überwinden. Dazu entwickeln wir Gegenkräfte. Dana, Großzügigkeit, für die ÜBerwindung von Gier, Sila für die Überwindung von Hass, Weisheit für die Überwindung von Verblendung.

Four Great Efforts: Connecting with emotions in an onward leading way.

Instructions on letting go of the anchor in meditation on day 10 of monthlong retreat.

Exploring Greg Kramer's time-based categories of over-arching intention, episodic intention and momentary intention

How to bring the energy of the mind and heart together in unification or concentration. What are the causes for samadhi. How we can live with nondistractedness and what are its benefits.

This talk shares a teaching from the great 10th Century Tibetan master, Tilopa. Tilopa and his succession of Dharma heirs formed the core of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He passed his teachings on to Naropa, whose student Marpa transmitted them to Milarepa, who then gave transmission to Gampopa. Tilopa's teaching is summed up in his timeless "Six Words Of Advice" which are instructions on how to stay connected to the present moment. These instructions are explored in this talk.

Short Reflection & Guided Meditation with an Icaro (medicine song) by Manari Ushigua | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene III | Online Wednesday-Morning