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The Gift of Suffering
OK, before I start I would like to ask you to remember a phrase. There might or might not be a question at the end of this talk and this phrase will be the answer to the question. Here is the phrase: Infinite Potential (a concept developed by David Bohm) We are living in an amazing…
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Why does suffering hurt so deeply?
Dear friends,Today we will be talking about suffering, and especially why it hurts so profoundly and relentlessly and why it isn’t like getting a cold or having a tooth pulled, where this is pain and mental discomfort that may persist for a while but eventually subsides, with the pain having been limited in a way we understand. The…
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Still Mountain Buddhist Meditation Center Fall Retreat: The Threshold and Transitional States
Friday November 1st 5:00pm thru Sunday November 3rd 1pm 2019DeSales Retreat Center 1124 Ventura Drive Brooklyn MI 49230Retreat and Teachings offered on a *Dana Basis About the RetreatWe move through transitional states every day of our lives, and sometimes intense transitions may last and may be disorienting. These in-between states, however, are filled to the…
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Beginning Insight Meditation
This class will lead students step by step through beginning insight meditation and related mindfulness practices. We will share ways to work toward becoming more present with our experience, explore how mindfulness may enrich our daily lives, and investigate ways of applying practices to difficulties with stress that we experience. Although historically the techniques come…
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Beginning Meditation for Mindful Aging
Training our mind to become mindful is a doorway for a life’s lasting transformation. In this course, you’ll learn about mindfulness and concentration practices in a kind and supportive environment as you take your first steps toward establishing a mindful meditation practice. You will also learn supportive practices to open the heart and calm the…
