Let’s start with the premise that we all want to be happy. Happiness is living in harmony with the truth of this unfolding present moment. Our mindfulness practice trains the…
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We may wonder why is it that we meditate? It seems like such a simple activity as sitting and watching the breath rise and fall would have very little benefit…
There is a practice in the Thai and Burmese tradition called Wisdom Resolutions. This is taught in the West by teachers such as Jack Kornfield and others in the Theravada…
I recently read a book entitled “Double Take” written by Kevin Michael Connolly. Kevin was born in 1985 in Helena Montana and was a typical young man in every way…
Having a spiritual practice isn’t easy. It requires a desire for peace and clarity, effort, continuation/persistence and reflection to see if we are on the path. A recent psychological study…
This week we will examine our relationship with Truthfulness. Truthfulness is one of the 10 Paramis (perfections/adornments) of a mind moving toward freedom from greed, hatred and delusion- a peaceful…
Hello Sangha members. I hope you all are well, happy and at peace. Autumn is the time of year when we begin to notice seasonal changes all around us. Have…
This Third Foundation of Mindfulness is difficult to meditate upon for several reasons: 1. It is very subtle. 2. It changes much faster than the body or feelings. 3. One…
Doubt is one of the Five Hindrances that the Buddha discusses in the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness found in the Foundation of Mindfulness Sutta also known as Satipatthana Sutta. The…
My teacher once told me “this entire spiritual practice is about death”. He didn’t elaborate and I didn’t ask for an explanation (probably should have). But as time has passed…
