Dear Friends,
Here is the list of items for the current Christopher e-News sent out on 30 August 2020.
Click on links below for items or on website link for full enews. …
Christopher e-News issued 30 August 2020. Eleven themesRead More »
Christopher e-News issued 30 August 2020. Eleven themes Read More »
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MINDFULNESS OF LIFE AND DEATH. A Series of Reflections from the BlogRead More »
MINDFULNESS OF LIFE AND DEATH. A Series of Reflections from the Blog Read More »
Today is the Full Moon of May. The Buddhist tradition marks the birth, death and enlightenment around 2600 years ago of Gautama the Buddha.
The facing of sickness, pain and death served as the trigger for Gotama, aged 29, to depart from the pleasures and privileges of the Royal Palace to explore the depth of experience. …
Dear Friends,
This is a heartfelt invitation to join our ‘Mindfulness in Times of Corona Virus‘ meetings online on Zoom on a Tuesday evening. Ask questions. Share your experiences. …
Join our Tuesday evening online Zoom meeting on Mindfulness in Times of Coronavirusus.Read More »
Join our Tuesday evening online Zoom meeting on Mindfulness in Times of Coronavirusus. Read More »
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 »
An Inquiry. From Ego to Inter-Connectedness and the Expanse Read More »
