Near the time of Winter Solstice, this reflection will include teachings on the importance of ritual in our spiritual lives, plus stories, songs, poetry and teachings of the Buddha on the themes of darkness and light.
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In addition to a teaching on the topic, which will include simple practices you can do in daily life, the teaching will end with an optional short simple ritual to bring in the new year together. If you are joining us via zoom, please have the following handy: a Kleenex or sock; 2 pieces of paper (any size, but small is fine), a pencil or pen.
In this talk we will explore ways that Wisdom and Heart practices inform each other, along with practical applications in our daily life practice.
Tonight’s teaching from Heather will focus on the theme of Emptiness, and how it relates to our sense of self. Short guided practices and inquiries will be a part of the teaching.
The Talk explores ways of re-languaging and accessing the spirit of Devotion when it doesn’t come naturally, the ‘near misses’ of Devotion and how to untangle ourselves from them, and ways to cultivate the richness Devotion in our daily lives.
Based on a wonderful teaching from long-term Buddhist teacher and activist Joanna Macy, the Talk explores the 4 Qualities which are Gratitude, Compassion, Wisdom Lenses, and Intentions for Service, and will include a short guided meditation to explore the qualities directly.
Using teachings from Ajahn Chah and the Thai forest tradition elders, we will explore how the mind gets caught and how to develop clarity, equanimity and freedom.
Teachings and practices on the following expressions of Taking the One Seat will be offered: Somatically, Steadying the mind and Working with non-reactivity at the sense doors.
This evening Talk will serve as an introduction to the June 25th daylong retreat, covering foundational topics from which the daylong will deepen into and expand upon.
In these times of a particular amount of making, changing and breaking plans, this Talk uses a teaching from Ajahn Chah to explore an alternative attitude of mind to bring to the fluctuations of life, based in wisdom-awareness.