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Retreat Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

Awareness, Pure and Simple: Insight Meditation Retreat

From the perspective of the Buddha’s teachings, there are basically two ways that we as human beings can live our lives. We can either be mindful of the present moment and its contents, or not. The consequences are diametrically opposed. Being mindful of the present moment supports happiness and the understanding of what leads to happiness in our lives. Not being mindful leads to suffering without understanding what leads to it, or how to let it go. Simply, the source of happiness and unhappiness lies in our own hearts and minds.

During this silent retreat, suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators, we will explore various techniques and approaches that train the heart and mind to be present in a way that is both relaxed and alert, kind and compassionate.

2019-02-22 (6 days) Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

  
2019-02-24 Instructions On Learning To recognize Thoughts and Eating Meditation 36:23
Tuere Sala
Connecting with the sense doors is a skillful way to learn to recognize thoughts as thoughts. It can help us to understand the distinction between experiences and thoughts about experiences.
2019-02-26 Morning Instructions and Meditation Practice 42:28
Tuere Sala
Review of all the instructions for the retreat.
2019-02-27 Chanting - Metta Chant 5:02
Tuere Sala
2019-02-27 Chanting - Refuges and Precepts 3:09
Tuere Sala
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