Two aspects of Wise Effort are explored: 1) how do we know if we're doing too little, too much or just enough with regard to effort in practice? and 2) the four aspects of wise efforts are discussed with particular emphasis on the importance of cultivating and increasing wholesome states.
Lovingkindness, or metta, is the first of the four divine abodes in buddhist teachings. This talk explores the habitual patterns of fears and wants that obscure this innate quality of heart and key ways that we awaken ourselves to its luminous presence.
An exploration of the Noble Truth of suffering, as described in the Buddha's first discourse. When met directly with courage, suffering can be a unique source of wisdom and nobility.
We begin by identifying several supports for practices with difficulties and then explore forgiveness practice in further depth - with Q & A at the end.
This talk examines how we attach to the meditation practice in a way that actually obstructs practice. More than anything else … difficulties in practice have to do with an incorrect understanding of practice rather than something we are doing or not doing.
These regularly scheduled mornings begin with a guided meditation, sometimes followed by standing or walking meditation. There is a Dharma talk and often a question and answer period where attendees can inquire about practice.
It's a heavy load to carry our 'self' around…the myriad permutations of our thoughts (all the hopes and fears),
the feelings, opinions, perceptions and beliefs…believing that they are 'mine, 'me, 'myself. When we begin to
taste the truth of 'not-self' , often there is a feeling of great relief. Therein lies the potential for peace of
mind. This Dhamma talk includes two short guided meditations.
An introduction to forgiveness as an inner practice to work with reactivity toward self or others. Includes a guided practice and questions and response.
