This is the opening morning of the retreat, offering guidance in working with the breath skillfully by infusing the mindfulness with lovingkindness.

Using AN 8.63 and MN 10 to investigate the practice of Mindfulness of Feeling as a way into deep meditation.

Reading and reflection on "The Chapter on Mindfulness of the Body" AN 1.575-615

Based on Majjhima Nikaya 119

Bringing mindful awareness to the mind, emotion, or quality of the mind.

Mindfulness of the five hindrances

Why do we practice in nature? This talk explores the dimensions of wisdom and love that are cultivated through mindfulness in nature.

How to Meditate--The 4 Practices Rooted in Tradition and Confirmed by Neuroscience. In this talk, Tina gives concise overview instructions and guidance on how to begin meditating, suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. She talks about general guidelines that apply to every type of meditation. Then she gives an overview of the 4 practice categories being studied in neuroscience, which are also reflected in the Buddhist tradion. Then she gives instructions on how to practice each type of meditation, with a short period of practice. To go directly to those sections, please see the following time markers: -Heart Practices--Bodhicitta and the Bramaviharas (lovingkindness, compassion, joy/gratitude, and equanimity): 15:45 -Focused Attention--Samatha (concentration and serenity), Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing): 31:03 -Open Monitoring--Vipassana (insight meditation): 39:26 -Self-Transcending--Dzogchen (Rigpa): 49:37