This talk explores how deepening understanding of the truth of impermanence leads to greater compassion and ease. The development of equanimity (non-reactivity, equilibrium, upekkha in Pali) gives rise to greater peace and joy. This talk was offered during a BCIMS Online Daylong following the passing of beloved dharma teacher Steve Armstrong, and towards the end of the talk, it includes memories and teachings of Steve in last months. The talk also explores how mindfulness gives rise to insight.

With all sensory and mental experience-body sensations, hearing , seeing, tasting, smelling, thinking emotions and moods.

A discussion of Equanimity and confidence and Mindfulness

With a discussion of how to practice with them in any given moment

Touching on All Three Marks of Conditioned Existence

Guided Meditation on practicing with mind-states, both wholesome and unwholesome.

Impermanence, Dukkha, and Not-Self