A very different kind of retreat
I have just returned from a three day conference/retreat of Intersangha, the annual meeting of the Buddhist Insight Network held
Category: meditation
Rituals for the Winter Solstice
Yesterday was the solstice and because we have a western view, it is always the sunset that captures the sense
The Ten Paramitas :: A Review
The qualities we have been exploring are not alien to us. They are intrinsic to our nature. To the degree
Meditation is not a luxury item!
I just can’t seem to let go of Letting Go! This Paramita, the third on the list, seems so crucial
What Can We Learn From Water?
On a rare rainy day in these parts these days, we do a meditation on water. Coming in from the
First Foundation of Mindfulness: Elements
The Buddha taught about the elements of the body: earth, air, fire and water. As we develop a sensory awareness
Accessing Inner Wisdom & Compassion
Following up on last week’s post about Jack Kornfield‘s description of being greeted by the Dalai Lama and one of
What Makes an Effective Sangha Discussion?
Last week we talked about the importance of sangha, our community of meditation practitioners, for keeping us on track with
Three Aspects of Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Last Thursday we spent more time than usual in class practicing, exploring and clarifying three aspects of meditation practice. (Blog
The Art of Inner Conversation
Over the past weeks we have been exploring the characteristics of the inner aspects or sub-personalities that we have for
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