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 exploration of how to truly land and relax into a retreat, and feel into the personal and universal truth of why we engage in the practice of Insight meditation.
