In-depth series of teachings on The Jewel Ornament of Liberation and how practitioners in today’s world might approach traditional texts written hundreds of years ago. Course Introduction DownloadStudying ancient texts in modern times; three approaches: study/reflection/practice; texts to be covered; looking for the questions behind the answers; … [Read more...] about Then and Now
Training
The Warrior's Solution
"Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." - Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom is not a state; it is a process. It is something you are, not something you have. In freedom, there is a continual releasing of reactive material as it arises in each moment of experience. The … [Read more...] about The Warrior's Solution
There Is No Enemy
The notion of enemy arises in us when we resist. These teachings help you to see there is nothing to push against. There Is No Enemy 1 - 7 TNE 1 TNE 2 TNE 3 TNE 4 TNE 5 TNE 6 TNE 7 Introduction DownloadNothing to push against; notion of “enemy” arises in us when we resist; key terms of retreat: relationship, conflict, enemy; retreat … [Read more...] about There Is No Enemy
Releasing Emotional Reactions
Working with painful or difficult emotions is something everyone encounters in practice. This series explores ways to let go of reactions associated with powerful emotions so you don't have to repress them or express them in the world. Opening talk of retreat DownloadAim of the retreat, overview of content including levels of … [Read more...] about Releasing Emotional Reactions
Power and Presence
There is a lot of confusion about power and it is often misunderstood and misused. These teachings provide a better understanding about power and how to use it. Power and Presence 1 - 10 PAP 1 PAP 2 PAP 3 PAP 4 PAP 5 PAP 6 PAP 7 PAP 8 PAP 9 PAP 10 Introduction DownloadIntroduction to retreat themes and practices. The relationship between power … [Read more...] about Power and Presence
Mind Training – Santa Fe
Teachings on the practices and principals regarding mind training, ranging from making adversity the path to awakening, taking and sending, the four kayas, and the five forces in daily life. What Is Ultimately True Download Review of lineage; 5 practices on awakening to what is ultimately true: regard everything you experience as a … [Read more...] about Mind Training – Santa Fe