The connection with loving-kindness, joy, compassion, equanimity How to meet what arises in experience Download Discussion on parents and children, how we as individuals come to know the the four immeasurables in our lives and how it relates to meeting what arises. … [Read more...] about Meeting What Arises
Basics
FInding A Path, Finding A Teacher
Where do you want to go? Listen to various teachers and ask yourself if that person speaks to you, then consider if this is a person to whom you will listen even when you are completely crazy. … [Read more...] about FInding A Path, Finding A Teacher
Breath: Observe or Rest?
The difference between observing the breath and resting in the breath Download There can be a distancing that occurs when trying to observe the breath. Resting doesn't involve struggle and increases quality of attention. EXCERPT - full transcript in progressKen: (00:52)And this is a very, very ancient method or approach and Buddhist practice. … [Read more...] about Breath: Observe or Rest?
To Name or Not to Name
Is it helpful to label or identify distractions during practice?Download Different practice instructions work for different people. Not one-size fits all. Find what works for you. … [Read more...] about To Name or Not to Name
How To Meditate Like the Buddha
In the Heart Sutra, at a gathering of bodhisattvas and monastics, Buddha is said to enter an absorption call Profound Radiance. How To Meditate Like The BuddhaDownloadThis excerpt from UM's Heart Sutra Workshop series describes Profound Radiance, has a brief guided meditation which provides an experiential understanding of the absorption, and … [Read more...] about How To Meditate Like the Buddha
Working With Patterns
Working with patterns DownloadQuestions on the mind of the body and patterned tendency, keeping practice alive, and where do released reactive patterns go. Transcript Host (00:41): This question is from Thomas in Ohio. My question is about a piece of advice that I've heard from you, Ken, on numerous occasions, namely "in the face of … [Read more...] about Working With Patterns