No doubt there are challenges that may come up when we practice meditation and so helpful to learn how to work with them wisely so they can transform as gifts of wisdom.

The power of renunciation, my path from Dharma to MBSR and translations of Dukkha

Brief talk followed by guided meditation on anchoring in body, sounds, or breath.

Naming the tasks of the individual satipaṭṭhāna channel; psychological map of the contemplative territory. (Including some common hangups)

Reflections on deepening wisdom and awakening

Guided practice on the themes of mettā, gratitude, connectedness, and forgiveness

How do we make ourselves growth and realisation? Tracing the historical, psychological and Two sources of valid forms of knowlege: – Paccakkha "before the eye," i.e. 'perceptible to the senses' 'direct experience'. – Anvaya – 'inference' History of Sudden & Gradual. Aside of the the historical background, these terms have taken on a metaphorical meaning: the talk looks at how these metaphors chart the path of practice, their respective analogies and their images, their framing of the probleme and their respective values and drawbacks. – May these metaphors ultimately have their bases in the differeing mind functions of samādhi (gradual) and sati (sudden)? The speaker, despite little canonical evidence, thinks so.

Being seen with the loving gaze of another who sees that you are perfectly in tact. Then practicing with a loved one who is suffering and whom you would like to be able to meet and love with more equanimity.