Posted: January 11th, 2010 | Teacher: Philip V. Starkman | Filed Under: Metta Retreat
If we knew the purpose of this precious human life and the tragedy of wasting this extraordinary opportunity to be guided by this purpose, we would not forfeit practicing the Dhamma in the pursuit of temporary pleasures, irrelevant entertainment, or unnecessary acquisitions. By following the example of genuine spiritual warriors like Aung San Suu Kyi, we can overcome our fear, anger and ignorance, and rise to the pinnacle of human potential by courageously doing ‘what needs to be done’.
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Posted: November 25th, 2009 | Teacher: Jim Bedard | Filed Under: Metta Retreat
This talk looks at how to de-condition the mind through investigating the five khandhas (clusters of craving). Investigation reveals that there is no permanent self in the body, sensations, perceptions, mental formations or consciousness. Re-conditioning the mind through the practice of loving-kindness helps us to actualize a truer aspect of who and what we are.
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Posted: November 25th, 2009 | Teacher: Randy Baker | Filed Under: Metta Retreat
Reflecting on the virtues of the Buddha and devoting ourselves above all to the realization of the Dhamma (teachings) through our own practice, brings out the nobility of our minds and reorients our hearts towards our innate wisdom.
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