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This week, as a part of our Black History Month Series, we explore wise understanding and the teachings of Tuere Sala.  Cultivating Wise Understanding is a practice of acknowledging how suffering arises and how to free the heart and mind from habitual patterns that perpetuate stress.  To find more of Tuere’s teachings visit https://www.tueresala.org/ Sitting segment that complements the talk porti...

In Buddhist teachings one of the heaviest weights to carry is the burden of me & mine.  In this talk, we explore the concept of “annatā” or “not-self”, and how it can be a lens for insight practice at various levels including material things, the body, emotions and thoughts. Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Not-Self

In Buddhist teachings one of the heaviest weights to carry is the burden of me & mine.  In this sit, we explore the concept of “annatā” or “not-self”, and how it can be a lens for insight practice at various levels including material things, the body, emotions and thoughts .Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Not-Self

Dukkha, often translated as suffering, can be a liberatory practice of seeing into the unsatisfactory nature of grasping to phenomena which are always in flux. In this talk, we explore who seeing the stress of grasping can lead to a natural process of insight and release. Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Dukkha

Dukkha, often translated as suffering, can be a liberatory practice of seeing into the unsatisfactory nature of grasping to phenomena which are always in flux. In this sit, we explore who seeing the stress of grasping can lead to a natural process of insight and release. Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Dukkha

Equanimity is a practice of being at peace and staying balanced amidst the ups and downs of life. In this talk we explore a few definitions/meanings of equanimity and how it fits into the arc of a meditation practice as a means of finding poise in the middle of the “worldly winds.” Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Equanimity.

Equanimity is a practice of being at peace and staying balanced amidst the ups and downs of life. In this talk we explore a few definitions/meanings of equanimity and how it fits into the arc of a meditation practice as a means of finding poise in the middle of the “worldly winds.” Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Equanimity.

Metta or loving-kindness meditation is a practice of cultivating a genuine intention towards love or goodwill. In this talk we explore what Metta is, how to practice it in daily life, and how it can develop into an embodied openness of heart. Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Loving-Kindness (Metta).

Metta or loving-kindness meditation is a practice of cultivating a genuine intention towards love or goodwill. In this sit we explore what Metta is, how to practice it in daily life, and how it can develop into an embodied openness of heart. Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Loving-Kindness (Metta).

Cultivating three forms of wisdom: learning, reflection, and non-conceptual wisdom.  Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Wisdom within the Paramis teachings.

Cultivating three forms of wisdom: learning, reflection, and non-conceptual wisdom.  Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Wisdom within the Paramis teachings.

Renunciation/Minimalism is a means of simplifying life and freeing the mind from attachments to things and experiences.  Taking a minimalist approach creates a mental and physical environment which supports spaciousness and ease of mind. Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Renunciation within the Paramis teachings.

Renunciation/Minimalism is a means of simplifying life and freeing the mind from attachments to things and experiences.  Taking a minimalist approach creates a mental and physical environment which supports spaciousness and ease of mind. Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Renunciation within the Paramis teachings.

Often less discussed, but of central importance to mindfulness practice, is the cultivation of virtue in daily life.  Virtue simply put is refraining from causing harm and cultivating what is skillful or beautiful. Early Buddhist teachings point towards five “precepts” or areas of training in virtuous conduct. Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Virtue within the Paramis teachings...

Often less discussed, but of central importance to mindfulness practice, is the cultivation of virtue in daily life.  Virtue simply put is refraining from causing harm and cultivating what is skillful or beautiful. Early Buddhist teachings point towards five “precepts” or areas of training in virtuous conduct. Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Virtue within the Paramis teachings...

Cultivating generosity can support the dissolution of grasping, craving, and attachment to self.  Offering generosity can positively impact the giver, receiver, and the building of resilient communities. Talk segment that complements the sitting portion on Generosity within the Paramis teachings.

Cultivating generosity can support the dissolution of grasping, craving, and attachment to self.  Offering generosity can positively impact the giver, receiver, and the building of resilient communities. Sitting segment that complements the talk portion on Generosity within the Paramis teachings.