A discussion on attention and intention from the Pointing Out Instructions retreat Cultivating Attention Download The importance of keeping intention and letting go of practicing perfectly, questions on shamatha, cultivating attention for those who are not able to keep a regular sitting practice, and life out of balance. … [Read more...] about Cultivating Attention
Teachings: Short Talks
Devotion
Devotion Download How devotion reveals internal material, the difference between faith and belief, the three types of faith and how they transform the three poisons. … [Read more...] about Devotion
Dismantling Behavioral Patterns
A process based on the four noble truths (from Awakening From Belief 11) Dismantling Behavioral Patterns Download Working with patterns that prevent behavioral changes, how to deal with physical sensations that may arise when working with patterns … [Read more...] about Dismantling Behavioral Patterns
Dreams
Dreams Download What happens when you die, questions on dream yoga and treating all experience as a dream. … [Read more...] about Dreams
Emotional Reactivity
Questions on working with emotions as they arise, resistance to practice, nightmares, and fear of dying. Part 1Download Questions on working with emotional pain, anger, and depression Part 2Download Questions on working with emotions as they arise, resistance to practice, nightmares, and fear of dying Part 3Download Question on the … [Read more...] about Emotional Reactivity
Ethics and Actions
A discussion of ethics associated with taking and sending. Ethics & Actions Download Questions on the basis of Buddhist ethics, service as expressed in the bodhisattva vow, and can someone have a serious meditation practice, yet not necessarily experience significant change in his life. … [Read more...] about Ethics and Actions