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I find teaching to be a very deep and powerful "no self" practice. When I connect with others during Dharma talks--in the intimacy of small groups, and while holding meditation practice interviews--I am continually reminded to know, and be, in a place of clarity, spaciousness and immediate presence. Being able to offer students such a place of connection is my greatest pleasure and inspiration, as well as the most appreciated challenge in my teaching practice.

For me, the real fruit of the teaching is seeing the beauty of a gradual, and sometimes sudden, unfolding of a heartmind into its true self; seeing the variety of ways a person's essential, creative energy of being flows into the world.

On one end of the teaching, I am excited and inspired by students who are deeply committed to long-term, intensive practice. On the other end (and of course they're connected), I find that working closely with people at the grass roots level--in a co-creative process of developing and sustaining Dharma practice, study and community opportunitiies on a day-to-day basis--is equally exciting and inspiring.

From the immediacy of presence flows a wisdom that naturally connects us to the way of things. This amazing gift of mindfulness provides us with a spaciousness where we can make appropriate, healthy and creative life choices. Rather than being caught up in our old, conditioned habits, mindfulness provides us with the gift of engagement at its best. This is the Gift of the Dharma that we offer to all beings.

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2018-02-19 Reflections On The Paramis 21:58	Download Listen
About generosity.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : In the Footprint of the Buddha: Wise Concentration

2018-02-19 Bowing 5:10	Download Listen
From Barry Lopez's book "Arctic Dreams" - the section called bowing. Short reflection
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : In the Footprint of the Buddha: Wise Concentration

2018-02-18 Exploring Wholesome and Beautiful States 61:33	Download Listen
Qualities of mind and heart that are developed through concentration, Metta, and vipassana practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : In the Footprint of the Buddha: Wise Concentration

2018-02-18 Metta Practice - Difficult Person 28:00	Download Listen
Instruction with an introduction for practicing Metta for a difficult person.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : In the Footprint of the Buddha: Wise Concentration

2018-02-18 Reflections On Faith 48:20	Download Listen
A brief reflection of faith from the Buddha Dharma understanding, what is the difference between faith and belief and its place in our practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : In the Footprint of the Buddha: Wise Concentration

2018-02-16 Metta- The heart's release 1:12:32	Download Listen
A talk of a number of stories that illustrate the hearts release from long conditioned constrictions and identifications that keep us from unconditional connection with others and ourselves.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : In the Footprint of the Buddha: Wise Concentration

2018-02-16 Four practice techniques 47:37	Download Listen
Four practice techniques towards encouraging and supporting the capacity to access and sustain attention on the breath at the Anapana spot for concentration practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : In the Footprint of the Buddha: Wise Concentration

2018-02-15 Metta practice instructions. 29:19	Download Listen
Metta practice instructions for offering Metta to ones' benefactor... A being, human or otherwise who has been of great benefit in one's life.
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2018-02-15 Walking meditation instructions for Samatha practice/concentration. 18:19	Download Listen
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2018-02-14 Wise Concentration 1:11:26	Download Listen
A comprehension exploration of the samatha/ anapanasati teachings and practice in the context of the breadth and the Buddha's teachings and practices.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : In the Footprint of the Buddha: Wise Concentration

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