Developing skill and sensitivity to life force energy or chi can support development on the path to awakening. Here are some reflections on how that might happen.

The introduction to the retreat with introductions, descriptions, taking refuges and precepts, and calling the devas. The Dhamma talk starts at 34 minutes. Tonight we are entering the sanctuary of this amazing forest and beautiful buildings where so many people have come to practice over these many years. We are also entering the sanctuary of physical safety and security to be here together with everyone keeping precepts and holding the intention to practice well. We can feel the presence of the devas. And, we are entering the internal sanctuary of the heart.

Includes instructions on 6-Part walking meditation at the end.

Questions are précised. Q1 I'm old and I am sad about it and I keep falling asleep. What's your advice? 09:38 Q2 Regarding QiGong and the statement that loosening contraction needs width. Can you elaborate please? 20:12 Q3 How do you know when to be with the difficult and when to turn to something that is comfortable? 27:08 Q4 What are the different kinds of conceit? 31:10 Q5 My intention is for the breath to flow gently through the entire body. It really cooperates! Any suggestions? 35:04 Q6 Who's the boss? The body or the mind? Or neither of them? 37:30 Q7 What is it that continues from life to life in the Buddhist view? What is the deathless?