Short Reflection & Guided Meditation including a prayer for the UN Environmental Sabbath Program | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene III | Online Wednesday-Mornings
A dharma talk exploring adhitthana (resolve) as a spiritual practice rooted in ancestral wisdom and lived experience. Devin shares personal stories and examples of how resolve manifests not as willpower or force, but as a quiet, steady commitment to returning again and again to what matters most - whether in meditation practice or in responding to the world's suffering with fierce compassion.
This dhamma talk, guided meditation, questions and responses was offered on August 9, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
00:00 - Meditation
15:59 - Dhamma Talk
33:45 - Questions & Responses
(Précised) Q1 If I sometimes expand beyond the body in meditation, should I bring my attention back to the body? 04:12 Q2 What are the best ways to deals with meditation pain? 13:13 Q3 Can you please explain about sakayadithi?
(Précised) 00:39 Q1 I derive joy from helping others. Now everyone uses me. I focus my meditation on self-forgiveness. Is this right? 08:52 Q2 How do I stop judging myself and others?
This was part of a daylong retreat held at Karuna Buddhist Vihara. This afternoon segment included a guided meditation, Qigong instruction by Grace Lee and Q&A.
This dhamma talk, with reflections by Grace Lee, followed by questions and responses and meditation was offered on August 2, 2025 in the morning, as part of a Daylong Retreat at Karuna Buddhist Vihara.
00:00 - 21:55 Dhamma Talk
21:55 - 40:32 Reflections by Grace Lee
40:32 - 1:09:45 Questions and Responses
1:09:45 - 1:40:50 Meditation
