Masters often hesitate to teach some things even though they know them to be true, because they are concerned the listeners won't believe them, or, won't yet see how valuable these teachings are as an essential part of the practice. Sit tight as Jess takes you through these overlooked gems.
As our world pulls on our attention more than ever, spiritual practice can feel like swimming upstream. Tonight, Salima will share how Spiritual Friendship makes travelling along the path to freedom more fruitful.
Being resolute, mindful and developing positive mental qualities help you beat addictions and attachments. Join Susie as she shares her personal experience of how her practice helped beat a 40 year coffee addiction!
Associate instructor Susanna will unpack ways in which our practice can get sidetracked and how to recommit to one's formal and daily practice one step at a time.
Jess discusses Truths about ourselves, our behaviours and our world that are so obvious and in plain sight, that someone, we miss them entirely. As Jess says, "Far too clear to see."
Jess will be translating this live talk from Ajahn Krit at his temple in Thailand. We are so lucky and honoured to have him teach us twice in three months, and three times this year. Do not miss it!
In the Pali language, the word for forgiveness and forbearance is khama. The Buddha taught that true forgiveness is not about erasing a misdeed, but rather letting go of anger and retribution. Let's join Rhonda for her talk and meditation on this important topic.
We begin to learn mindfulness without any specific goal except to free ourselves from suffering. However, over time the practice begins to have a profound effect on one's life. In this talk, Karen will share how mindfulness has streamed into her life and enhanced it on so many levels. This talk will also include a […]