As we shed our identification with our past and free ourselves from the belief, "I am my story," we open to a larger field of reality and to infinite possibilities of expressing who we truly are.
Awakening arises out of presence with the changing ground of our lives. This talk explores three key gateways to liberating presence: forgiveness, inner fire (aspiration) and a deep inquiry into the nature of our own mind.
A discussion of the factor of Faith and its importance in meditation, followed by a look at ways we can draw inspiration from those who have walked the path and show us the way - stories and poems from the Therigatha.
Opening Talk for a retreat dedicated to cultivating a heart rooted in calm, receptive insight. This talk also includes Rob Burbea, Jake Dartington and Chris Cullen.
Chanting the Karaniya Metta Sutta. Starts with an invocation to the devas, and then leads the Karaniya Metta Sutta - once through as call-and-response, and once through all together.
