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The mind and body in meditation
A discussion on mindfulness, antidotes to lethargy and sleepiness, proper meditation posture and dealing with…
View PostKarma, samsara, and dukkha
A comprehensive teaching on the intricate interplay of karma and its myriad manifestations of results.…
View PostWorking with the mind in retreat
Working with the afflictions, applying correct antidotes, an explanation of lung and a discussion regarding…
View PostThe four types of karmic results
The four types of ripening created from karmic results include our habits, where we are…
View PostTaking retreat into daily life
For those coming out of the one-month retreat: how to come out of retreat and…
View PostDoubting one’s capabilities
Doubting our own capabilities brings a lot of useless anxiety. What we don't know, we…
View PostFear of being disliked
Attachment to reputation brings a lot of suffering. Being able to own up to our…
View PostAntidotes to the fear of separation
Parting from those we love is inevitable. Sending our loved ones on with love eases…
View PostFear of separation from loved ones
Attachment to those we love causes fear and anxiety about separating from them, and actually…
View PostThe weight of karmic actions
The heaviness or lightness of our karmic actions are determined by five factors. We look…
View PostThe need for correct discernment
We need to be able to discern whether our fear is based on a clear…
View PostEmotions, refuge, and emptiness
Observing how sleep patterns may change during retreat due to the calming of the mind,…
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