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Deeper Dive into the Dharma with Andy – Right Effort – 10/25/2023

2023-10-30T16:28:46-04:00

Notes The Noble Eightfold Path Wise View Wise Intention Wise Speech Wise Action Wise Livelihood Wise Effort Wise Mindfulness Wise Concentration Definition of Wise Effort Consistently focusing attention on the present moment. Clearly observing every experience. Gaining insight into the nature of reality with Wise View and Wise Intention. Motivation for Right Effort Spiritual urgency is the driving force. This urgency is deepened by understanding impermanence. Reflect on the inevitability of death, both our own and that of others. Reflection Question Have you ever pondered the fact that everyone you know will [...]

Deeper Dive into the Dharma with Andy – Right Effort – 10/25/20232023-10-30T16:28:46-04:00

Deeper Dives in the Dharma with Roxy – Video: Right Livelihood – Dharma Talk from 10/18/2023

2023-10-27T17:25:45-04:00

The Reading by Ben Talaputa Sutta: To Talaputa the Actor From Access to Insight On one occasion the Blessed One was staying near Rajagaha in the Bamboo Grove, the Squirrel's Sanctuary. Then Talaputa, the head of an acting troupe, went to the Blessed One and, on arrival, having bowed down to him, sat to one side. As he was sitting there he said to the Blessed One: "Lord, I have heard that it has been passed down by the ancient teaching lineage of actors that 'When an actor on the stage, in the midst of a [...]

Deeper Dives in the Dharma with Roxy – Video: Right Livelihood – Dharma Talk from 10/18/20232023-10-27T17:25:45-04:00

Drop the Hammer and Start Loving Yourself!

2023-10-06T19:46:10-04:00

The Importance of Self-Love Start Loving Yourself! Please learn to love yourself! No matter if you are in pain, are an emotional wreck, are about to lose your lover or your paycheck. Whatever the conditions, there is no other choice based in reality but to love yourself, no matter what. Understanding Self-Love Learning to love oneself is critical to one's sense of well-being. This type of love is not based on a sense of accomplishment or wealth. This type of love is not self-centeredness. Some people rail against self love due to religious injunctions and other views against selfishness. They may [...]

Drop the Hammer and Start Loving Yourself!2023-10-06T19:46:10-04:00

Deeper Dive in the Dharma: The Awakening Factor of Equanimity, May 24, 2023

2023-10-09T22:06:28-04:00

Weekly ExplorationEvery Wednesday evening, our Lakeland Insight Meditation Group (LIMG) delves into the teachings of the Satipatthana Sutta, exploring the four foundations of mindfulness. This week, we ventured further into the fourth foundation, focusing on mindfulness of dhammas (mental processes). Thus far, our journey has encompassed an examination of the five hindrances, the five aggregates, and the six senses. Our current focus is on the seven factors of awakening, having already explored the first six: mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, and concentration. The initial trio—investigation, energy, and joy—tend to energize us, while the latter trio—tranquility, concentration, and equanimity—encourage a calming of energy. [...]

Deeper Dive in the Dharma: The Awakening Factor of Equanimity, May 24, 20232023-10-09T22:06:28-04:00

Foundations of Meditation, Class V, Notes and Assignments

2023-04-25T01:19:08-04:00

I. Foundations of Meditation: Lovingkindness, Class V  Check ins  Welcome: has someone to present their image?  Friendship: Reflection: p37  "Boundless Heart" II. The Neutral Person       These are the people throughout the day that we pay little or less attention to; Our perception is that they are less interesting, so we lose our mindfulness. We are indifferent towards these people.  This is perception without mindfulness. Perception is based on history of emotions, views, beliefs etc  Mindfulness: waking up; remembering We are waking up to how are our preferences keep us blind Waking up to the neutral person’s aliveness; all [...]

Foundations of Meditation, Class V, Notes and Assignments2023-04-25T01:19:08-04:00

Foundations of Meditation, Class IV, Notes and Assignments

2023-04-19T21:10:00-04:00

Foundations of Meditation, Class IV, Notes and Assignments I. Check ins: A. The one situation you felt loved in? B. Review: Befriending the Body Meditation; Befriending thoughts, emotions and moods meditation Need to learn to love ourselves; As we do this intimacy evolves within ourselves and hence with others Easier to see we are all in this together; there is more love available love for others; and more willingness to spring into action for others If we are not quite there, we just wish for others to be well for that is what we want for ourselves II. Benefactor meditation A. [...]

Foundations of Meditation, Class IV, Notes and Assignments2023-04-19T21:10:00-04:00
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