A dharma talk exploring adhitthana (resolve) as a spiritual practice rooted in ancestral wisdom and lived experience. Devin shares personal stories and examples of how resolve manifests not as willpower or force, but as a quiet, steady commitment to returning again and again to what matters most - whether in meditation practice or in responding to the world's suffering with fierce compassion.

Using an easy being to cultivate Loving Kindness and then turning that caring heart to the difficulties of another and self.

From a base of loving kindness and compassion we can consciously aim our heart's attention into a practice of Forgiveness.

Bringing a tone of compassion to one's metta practice when encountering suffering in oneself or others

For the Buddha, practice was understood as involving three trainings, in wisdom, meditation, and ethics (sila). Ethics, typically under-emphasized in much of Western Buddhism, with sometimes clear negative consequences, had as its horizon helping others. The Buddha said: “Wander forth . . . for the welfare of the multitude, for the happiness of the multitude, out of compassion for the world.” The later emphasis on the bodhisattva develops this emphasis further. In this talk, we suggest a contemporary “Eightfold Path” for understanding and responding to the current difficult times in the society and world. It’s outlined in terms of three wisdom guidelines, two meditation guidelines, and three ethics guidelines. The talk is followed by discussion.

2025 E-BIPOC Retreat, day 5 (4th full day): guided meditation centering One’s heart-body-mind. suggested for experienced meditators only.

2025 E-BIPOC Retreat, day 4 (3rd full day): part 2 of the dharma talk titled: “ The Body of Emptiness, The Wings of Compassion and Wisdom”