Not Self, Inter-being and Compassion
Today we explore the understanding of “not-self” that opens a natural doorway to compassion. We end with the poem from Thich Nhat Hanh, Please Call Me by my True Names.
Monthly Archives: May 2021
Sitting Meditation- Samadhi Practice
In this practice, we explore a samadhi, or concentration practice, using the breath as the object of focus.
Wise Samadhi
Samadhi practice, sometimes translated as concentration practice, has been described as a gathering or unifying of the mind. When cultivated, this kind of practice can bring a deep settling to the mind that is useful in all aspects of life.
Short Mid-Day Meditation- Gardening Practice
Sowing the seed, my hand is one with the earth. Wanting the seed to grow, my mid is one with the light. Hoeing the crop, my hands are one with the rain. Hungry and trusting, my mind is one with the earth. Eating the fruit, my body is one with the earth. -Wendall Berry A … Continue reading Short Mid-Day Meditation- Gardening Practice
Sitting Meditation-Breath Practice
In this practice, we start with a short body scan and then move into the breath as an anchor that can “teach us how to be interested in the present moment and how to develop persistence in staying connected to the present moment.” (Mark Nunberg)
Wise Mindfulness and Impermanence
Today we explore how simple bare attention of mindfulness to breath helps us gain wisdom into the nature of reality– in particular, wisdom of impermanence.