Reflective Meditation is an open, receptive, less structured approach to insight meditation. It is grounded in the earliest teachings of the Buddha. Hallmarks of the practice are: Gentleness Curiosity Flexibility The roots of this practice are to be found in the Buddha’s early teachings and are based on learning to…
Like any meditative practice, Reflective Meditation requires a significant commitment to realize the full benefits. However, getting started is easy. Here are some initial suggestions: Finding Structure Choose a comfortable position that you can hold for a period of time. Find a quiet place where you’re not likely to be…
I started learning meditation almost 30 years ago when I was out of work due to physical pain and fatigue. I was looking for something to help me cope. Little did I know the journey I would be taking. My goals have changed over the years as I understood how…
In this series of 5 classes we look at how patience and compassion arise in ours meditation and what conditions enhance and enlarge those experiences. What mind states are connected with patience and compassion? How do we see it in our daily lives? This class is open to people familiar with Reflective Meditation.
Next class starts October 2.
Wherever possible, I offer these teachings freely, following the principle of dāna. This means usually there is no fee for classes or groups for example, but donations are accepted. Dāna is the Pali word for generosity and it’s considered the foundation of the Dhamma (teachings) as everything else rests on this…