Teachings: In-depth Series

  These teachings touch on many different practices and texts ranging from shamata and guru yoga to One Sentence Pith Instructions and Aspirations for Mahamudra.   Bringing Life Into Practice DownloadCommon mistakes and pitfalls regarding emptiness and Mahamudra (believing emptiness is a thing, attempting to offer explanations to those who do not … [Read more...] about Pointing Out Instructions 9

  These teachings touch on many different practices and texts ranging from shamata and guru yoga to One Sentence Pith Instructions and Aspirations for Mahamudra.   Seeing and Resting DownloadThe utility of deception; faith, trust, and not knowing your reaction to what you haven’t experienced; the union of seeing and resting (guided meditation); … [Read more...] about Pointing Out Instructions 8

  These teachings touch on many different practices and texts ranging from shamata and guru yoga to One Sentence Pith Instructions and Aspirations for Mahamudra.   Buddhism And How You Actually Live DownloadSatori, enlightenment, and laypeople; parallels with martial arts training; what compassion is really like; commentary on Aspirations for … [Read more...] about Pointing Out Instructions 7

  These teachings touch on many different practices and texts ranging from shamata and guru yoga to One Sentence Pith Instructions and Aspirations for Mahamudra.   Awareness DownloadThe problems of idealizing; seeing the mirror; awareness; commentary on Aspirations for Mahamudra.     TRANSCRIPT       Section 1   Student: Based on your talk last … [Read more...] about Pointing Out Instructions 6

  These teachings touch on many different practices and texts ranging from shamata and guru yoga to One Sentence Pith Instructions and Aspirations for Mahamudra.   Consequences, vows, and commentary DownloadConsequences of ignoring what arises from meditation; what is meant by sentient beings are infinite, I vow to save them all; comments on Verse … [Read more...] about Pointing Out Instructions 4

These teachings touch on many different practices and texts ranging from shamata and guru yoga to One Sentence Pith Instructions and Aspirations for Mahamudra.   Prayers and Practice DownloadOverview of rituals and prayers used in retreat; the ‘primary’ practice described, related guided meditation, and participants’ experience with this … [Read more...] about Pointing Out Instructions 2