The teachings of dependent origination encourage us to meet inner and outer dukkha with creativity and courage. This session includes a guided practice and Dharma reflection.
How making teachings more explicit can be helpful for practicing in daily life.
Bringing some background assumptions and ideas into the light.
Using the 'crossing the river' metaphor for how the path of cultivation works, as a support for gaining trust and momentum in daily life practice.
Getting a feel for wise effort and beginners mind.
The 'how' of practice - the aliveness of wise attitude, aligning with the timeless, and orientating in terms of the three wholesome roots.
The importance of wise attention (Yoniso manasikāra), especially outside of retreat centres, and being curious about how it comes and goes.
Experiencing life through the six senses.
This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on April 20, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
This is the fourth talk in the series on Parami or The Ten Perfections.
