Our potential as humans is vast and deep, and can be intentionally developed. There is a way that we can learn to open to all of our experience with kindness and clarity. As we begin to find this stability of heart and mind, wisdom will emerge.This emergence of wisdom, and strengthening of compassion, are the road to our individual and collective happiness and well-being.
A description of the nature of mindfulness (sati), why it is key in Buddhist practice and how it's trained in meditation practice. Given at short IMS retreat
Comments about our hopes before going on retreat, and how we tend to evaluate what happens. The usefulness of wise reflection and what it is - in reviewing the retreat.
A discussion of the quality of faith is a necessary ingredient for spiritual opening. And a discussion of what faith (saddha) is not what we may think it is
The hindrance of doubt is difficult to recognize and if unseen can derail
meditation practice. How to see doubt and practice skillful relationship to it.
