This talk gives an overview of mindfulness of breathing with reference to the Anapanasati Sutta. It is 16 stages of development show how the breath is a foundation for both concentration and insight

The inter-relationship of our inner world of thoughts and emotions, and the outer world of family, community, society, etc., and how compassion is needed.

Recognizing the terrain of the mind and heart in relationship to equanimity.

This talk concludes a series on the Dasadharma Sutta and covers the last five reflections which includes questions like "do I delight in solutitude", and am I using my time wisely?"

The inner and outer conditions for attachment to arise.

Development of awareness is a life long process. By understanding experience we change out priorities and this contributes to our doing well in life.

Based on the Honey Ball Sutta, this talk is an exploration of papanca, a Pali word meaning proliferation of thought in the mind. Mental proliferation leads into the creation of self and into craving and comparing, as well as holding on to views and opinions.

How happiness is derived from several of our meditation practices: generosity, sila, samatta, panna and gratitude.