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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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2002-11-11 Transformation Of Afflictive Emotions 1:17:04	Download Listen
Cultivating a strong and clear mindful attention that meets the experience of the moment allows us to see the afflictive emotions clearly.. To see through them like we see through the colors of a rainbow. This 'seeing' brings with it the possibility of the transformation of afflictive states into wholesome energies.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three Month Retreat Part 2

2002-11-24 Generosity - A Powerful Medicine 62:19	Download Listen
An inner wealth of generosity is powerful medicine. An antidote to the anguish and confusion that's generated through the training to accumulate and fixate upon and cling to our accumulations, generosity a seamless circle - giving and receiving. It feeds and grows itself.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three Month Retreat Part 2

2002-12-01 The Lion's Roar 67:25	Download Listen
There is great power and strength in the capacity to connect within our self and to others. Directly, clearly, patiently and fearlessly with a heart/mind that is free of ill-will and rooted in lovingkindness and mindfulness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three Month Retreat Part 2

2005-02-07 Guided Meditation #3 59:25	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2005 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2005-02-11 Guided Meditation #5 60:04	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2005 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2004-10-25 Just As It Is 48:34	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : October 2004 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2005-02-02 Guided Meditation #1 57:42	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2005 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2003-09-07 Mindfulness As A Factor Of Enlightenment 1:12:04	Download Listen
Mindfulness is needed in all instances. It has the capacity to connect with and accept whatever phenomenon is presenting itself at any of the six sense doors without judgement, evaluation or the attachment of self-identification. Mindfulness is the "mother" of all the factors of enlightenment. It offers the great intimacy with experience that is needed for the door of truth to open.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : September 2003 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2005-02-03 "Come And See" Investigation: The Second Enlightenment Factor 56:48	Download Listen
"Ehi Passika-come and see" investigation is the active aspect of mindfulness. It brings a clear discernment of our body-mind experience. Investigation is what lights up the truth for us.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2005 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2003-09-21 Joy And Tranquility As Enlightenment Factors 49:31	Download Listen
Spiritual joy-bliss-rapture makes the mind/the heart bright, light, pliable, and open. It's rooted in our practice along the way of this journey to awakening. This bright and buoyant energy of mind and body helps to inspire and sustain the effort that is needed for practicing. The bright and buoyant energy of joy, this "lightness of being", and the arising calm and quiet of a tranquil body and mind are essential aspects and fruits of this path along the way to awakening.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : September 2003 at IMS - Forest Refuge

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