Beginning talk of a series on the Noble Eightfold Path

A short introduction to Wise View, and an exploration of how different views of Nibbana might affect our practice

Beginning with chanting the Karaniyametta Sutta in English as an invitation to orient towards kindness while settling into mindfulness of the body and mindfulness of breathing

Exploring the second aspect of Wise Intention, metta or kindness, as a support for understanding anatta, not-self

Looking at lesser-known aspects of Wise Speech, including how the Buddha at times endorsed harsh speech if necessary to prevent harm; also exploring the role of wise listening to help discern when and how to speak

Mostly silent sitting with a few minutes orientation to compassion at the beginning

A short introduction to Right or Wise Action

short talk looking at the second aspect of Wise Action, not stealing or taking what is not freely offered, in relation to our individual lives and our collective impact

A beginning exploration of how "livelihood" includes every aspect of how we live our lives, grounded in the orientation to non-harming

Looking at Wise Effort generally, how it is supported by Wise View, and some of the common challenges of maintaining momentum in daily life practice

orienting to appreciation and gratitude as a support for gladdening the mind, an aspect of Wise Effort

Exploring appreciation and gratitude as aspects of mudita, to support the development of Wise Effort

Short talk on what makes mindfulness Right or Wise, then a group guided meditation/contemplation exploring different aspects of sati, based on questions from Gregory Kramer's book A Whole-Life Path

Settling in to the body then bringing awareness to the rhythm of the breath to support deepening ease and calm

Finishing our series of talks on the Noble Eightfold Path with an exploration of Wise Samādhi, unification of mind

A short talk looking at how views are formed, starting with contact at the sense doors, moving into perceptions and mental formations. Includes a brief guided meditation exploring seeing.