The acronym RAIN – Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture – guides us in bringing mindfulness and compassion to difficult emotions. With practice, we can find our way home to open-hearted presence in the midst of whatever arises.
The first 30 minutes is a talk given by Molly McCormick and the second 30 minutes is a guided meditation accompanying Molly's talk given by Brian Lesage
Gently acknowledge any strong waves of thought or emotion that pull you away from the breath. Let them rise and fall, then return to breath. Become the mindful loving witness of each breath.
Exploring ditthupādāna: attachment to views. How to hold, let go, evolve, and expand our views, opinions, and understandings of these teachings. Includes a 30-min meditation, Dharma Reflection, and responses to questions (for privacy’s sake the questions are not recorded)
As you come into presence, feeling body and breathing, mind naturally wants to wander off. Return because there’s something enjoyable and essential to nourish yourself with. Open up to the capacity for enjoyment of the qualities and energies that begin to be felt. Enjoy the present moment as it is – a gift.
Meditation on generosity, guided by Bhante Akāliko. Dhamma talk by Bhante Sujato on his translation of the Sutta Nipata. Story of Bāvari from the Pārāyanavagga (Snp 5): The Way to the Beyond.
