MINDFULNESS OF THE BODY SCAN.
In his masterly discourse on Mindfulness, the Buddha encouraged mindfulness of the body. …
MINDFULNESS OF THE BODY SCAN. The Reason. The Application. The Practice. The BenefitsRead More »
The Buddha referred to the importance of mindfulness of the four primary postures, sitting, walking, standing and reclining (full length of the body on the floor or bed). …
I received an email from a person who has met a man with unresolved alcohol issues. She asked me what approach to take towards this person and his situation. This is a common situation.
Here is my response: …
A woman meets a man with issues around alcohol. What is a wise approach?Read More »
Here are recorded audio talks of Zoom Retreat
I will place links below for the Dharma talk, Q and A, etc for the Zoom Retreat from morning of 23 April to Tuesday 27 April.
Links will be placed daily. …
A retreatant participates in an Inquiry. An Inquiry does not include theories, abstract ideas, speculations or views of about the future. She or he sits besides myself in the front of the Dharma hall. A participant can speak about or ask about any significant issue of concern and interest that she or he wishes. An Inquiry might last for five minutes or 25 minutes and sometimes longer.. The Inquiry offers mindful/meditative listening for all of us. An Inquiry can generate an insight or understanding for questioner, listeners and teacher. The participant or myself can say ‘thank you’ to bring the Inquiry to a close at any time. An inquiry might close with understanding or possibly for further reflection.
Here is an example of an Inquiry. This Inquiry took place on the retreat in the Thai Monastery in Sarnath, India in February 2020. A few spots of editing help make clear when reading. Different initials used for person. …
An Inquiry. From Ego to Inter-Connectedness and the ExpanseRead More »
