This talks explores how one can practice with the four foundations of mindfulness outdoors with the support of the natural world in an embodied and effortless way and how nature illuminates Dharma teachings and wisdom.
The inward turning - parallels across tradition, a natural maturation.
Exploring a vertical and horizontal perspective on awakening, and how these trajectories interact.
Disentangling from Samsara.
Connecting with the vertical - attention, the ground of awareness, and inner peace.
Normalising common challenges encountered.
The value of beginning again, and infusing the body with wise mindfulness.
Mindfulness and compassion, when brought to our wounded heart, have the capacity to rewire our brain and free our spirit. This talk explores the ways we get trapped in the trance of feeling unworthy and unlovable, and how, with a wise attention, we can profoundly transform our relationship with our inner life. NOTE: this talk was given at the 5-day “The Undivided Heart” residential retreat in April 2024.
