Cultivations for the opening days of retreat, with some exploration of the Three Refuges, Samadhi, and the five Jhana factors as cultivations.

An introduction to the topic of insight/liberating understanding with some exploration of the domains of personal insight and cultivation of three universal insight contemplations of anicca (impermanence) dukkha (unsatisfactoriness) and anata (not self)

A talk from the first full day of a retreat exploring how to deepen a sense of enjoyment, grounding and collectedness through cultivation of the five Jhana factors.

Exploration of the Brahma Viharas, with some reference to their value within mindfulness teaching and psychotherapy.

Guided meditation. Metta is embodied practice– Categories of community, self, benefactor and good friend.

Practices for cultivating appreciative fullness and collectiveness using the Jhana factors. Hindrances are also briefly explored

Reflections on compassion as resonance and appropriate responsiveness.

Introduces body practices from the Satipatthana Sutta