http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org Wed, 15 May 2013 20:21:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Copyright © Orlando Insight Meditation Group 2011 madestef@gmail.com (Peter Carlson) madestef@gmail.com (Peter Carlson) 1440 http://www.orlandoinsightmeditation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/lo-res-dhamma-wheel-600-SQ.jpg http://www.orlandoinsightmeditation.org 144 144 The Orlando Insight Meditation Group is a non-profit organization formed to support the practice of insight (vipassana) meditation in the Orlando area. Peter Carlson has practiced Theravadin Mindfulness meditation since his first retreat at the Insight Meditation Society in Massachussetts in 1982. He has sat over 30 retreats since then, lasting from 3 days to 3 months in duration. He has attended retreats led by many different teachers, including Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Larry Rosenberg, Carol Wilson, Marcia Rose, Arinna Weisman, Bhante Gunaratana, S. N. Goenka, and, most recently, Matt Flickstein. After many requests, we've arranged to post the Wednesday night Buddhist meditation group into podcast format. We hope you find them beneficial. Orlando, Insight, Meditation, Group, Buddhism, meditation, insight Peter Carlson Peter Carlson madestef@gmail.com no no http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/stepping-out-of-self-deception/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/stepping-out-of-self-deception/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 19:15:28 +0000 Mary Ann http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1835 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/stepping-out-of-self-deception/feed/ 0 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/for-my-son-april-27-2013/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/for-my-son-april-27-2013/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 18:33:43 +0000 Mary Ann http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1823 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/for-my-son-april-27-2013/feed/ 0 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/using-body-awareness-skillfully/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/using-body-awareness-skillfully/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 16:17:06 +0000 Peter http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1820 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/using-body-awareness-skillfully/feed/ 0 1:02:34 During this dialogue, Kitty followed up on Judy’s previous talk about mindfulness of the body.  After reviewing the talk, she invited the sangha to share their experiences of using body awareness to interrupt the internal self-talk that seems [...] During this dialogue, Kitty followed up on Judy’s previous talk about mindfulness of the body.  After reviewing the talk, she invited the sangha to share their experiences of using body awareness to interrupt the internal self-talk that seems to define our existence. Peter Carlson no no http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/bitter-training/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/bitter-training/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 18:40:58 +0000 Mary Ann http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1833 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/bitter-training/feed/ 0 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/mindfulness-of-the-body-2/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/mindfulness-of-the-body-2/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 14:29:48 +0000 Peter http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1812 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/mindfulness-of-the-body-2/feed/ 0 1:06:07 Judy continued her exploration of the Mindfulness of the Body section of the Satipatthana Sutta, the foundational Sutta for the practice of insight meditation in all it various forms throughout the world.  She explored how the various Vipassana scho[...] Judy continued her exploration of the Mindfulness of the Body section of the Satipatthana Sutta, the foundational Sutta for the practice of insight meditation in all it various forms throughout the world.  She explored how the various Vipassana schools  used the sections on body parts and body elements as the locus of their practices and how these meditations can be used to overcome anger, conceit, desire, and aversion. She concentrated on the use of the body sweep as an insight and purification  practice. This dialogue was designed to expand the practitioner’s “tool kit” of meditation skills beyond breath exercises alone. Peter Carlson no no http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/roberts-zen-retreat-report/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/roberts-zen-retreat-report/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:46:33 +0000 Peter http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1801 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/roberts-zen-retreat-report/feed/ 0 0:40:10 Robert just completed a one week self retreat at the Providence Zen Center.  It’s part of our practice to provide someone who has completed a significant retreat to process their experience during one of the dharma dialogues.  The value of thi[...] Robert just completed a one week self retreat at the Providence Zen Center.  It’s part of our practice to provide someone who has completed a significant retreat to process their experience during one of the dharma dialogues.  The value of this is to provide the participant to “think out loud” about his or her experience, as this supports integrating the deep changes that retreat provide with a more conscious clarity afterwards.  It also can inspire others to go on retreats as well, since this sort of intense training provides great benefit for the participants. Peter Carlson no no http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/intensive-study-group-2/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/intensive-study-group-2/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:47:53 +0000 Mary Ann http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1756 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/intensive-study-group-2/feed/ 0 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/the-nature-of-complacency/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/the-nature-of-complacency/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:41:21 +0000 Peter http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1719 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/the-nature-of-complacency/feed/ 0 0:57:52 During this dialogue led by Kitty, the nature of complacency in spiritual practice was explored, combined with how conceit affects the mind.  Conceit means to be attached to believing I am better, worse or separate from others.  Kitty used an exampl[...] During this dialogue led by Kitty, the nature of complacency in spiritual practice was explored, combined with how conceit affects the mind.  Conceit means to be attached to believing I am better, worse or separate from others.  Kitty used an example from a relationship conflict that was conditioned by complacency combined with conceit, that is, not paying attention to her internal process, which caused friction between her and a dear friend.  She then discussed how conceit conditioned this response, and how the conflict was successfully resolved.  This presentation was accompanied by some lively discussion. Peter Carlson no no http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/third-noble-truth-part-2/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/third-noble-truth-part-2/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:42:27 +0000 Peter http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1700 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/third-noble-truth-part-2/feed/ 0 1:08:23 During this second of two talks on the Third Noble Truth, Peter reviewed last week’s dialogue, which was focused on understanding how emotionally potent memories (karma) bias the data input through the sense doors, the result being that we [...] During this second of two talks on the Third Noble Truth, Peter reviewed last week’s dialogue, which was focused on understanding how emotionally potent memories (karma) bias the data input through the sense doors, the result being that we “imagine” our way through life.  Mindful investigation allows these emergent processes to be noted sooner, and Right Effort allows the unintegrated self states to become more coordinated and less conflicted in function.  This process sets the stable platform of samadhi, and allows the integrated personality structure to be investigated, producing a process of spiritual awakening.  Peter then read a long excerpt from Rodney Smith’s book: “Stepping Out Of Self-Deception-The Buddha’s Liberating Teaching of Non-Self”, to illuminate how important letting go of egocentric thoughts are for the awakening process.  For Those who might be interested in looking up the excerpts, they cover several pages in the chapter entitled: “Action From Emptiness”. Peter Carlson no no http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/third-noble-truth-part-1/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/third-noble-truth-part-1/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:21:54 +0000 Peter http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1690 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/third-noble-truth-part-1/feed/ 0 1:02:55 This is the first of two talks by Peter about the Third Noble Truth, Peter reviewed briefly the nature of craving and clinging, then suggested that Awakening is an ongoing process.  This process has two stages: personality integration and personalit[...] This is the first of two talks by Peter about the Third Noble Truth, Peter reviewed briefly the nature of craving and clinging, then suggested that Awakening is an ongoing process.  This process has two stages: personality integration and personality transcendence.  Using the five hindrances as a reference, he then talked of the internal conflict between the ideal self-state, constructed mostly out of autobiographical memory, and the “self that actually shows up”, also emerging from memory.  The self-states are conflicted, and this is dukkha, suffering.  As mindfulness develops through practice, particularly focused on mindfulness of the body, the conflicts subside, and this sets the stage for personality transcendence, which will be explored in the next meeting. Peter Carlson no no http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/judys-talk-on-mindfulness-of-the-body/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/judys-talk-on-mindfulness-of-the-body/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:52:54 +0000 Peter http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1685 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/judys-talk-on-mindfulness-of-the-body/feed/ 0 1:00:51 During this dialogue, Judy reviewed kayanupassana, mindfulness of the body, from the Satipatthana Sutta, which is usually translated as the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.  She explained that the “body” referred to is the aggregation of[...] During this dialogue, Judy reviewed kayanupassana, mindfulness of the body, from the Satipatthana Sutta, which is usually translated as the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.  She explained that the “body” referred to is the aggregation of all the parts of the body, including the senses and breath awareness–in Pali, kaya can apply to a group of people, a bunch of bananas, etc.  She placed emphasis on the aspect of kayanupassana called satisampajjhana, which can be translated as mindfulness/clear comprehension of how the body moves during the experience of moving, that is, while standing, walking, eating, reaching, etc.  Additionally, the value of awareness of a worthy goal, suitable means for achieving the goal, the field of awareness that’s applied to maintain the suitable means–all in the context of non-greed, non-aversion and wisdom. Peter Carlson no no http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/apps-to-support-your-meditation-practice/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/apps-to-support-your-meditation-practice/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:10:00 +0000 Mary Ann http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1657 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/apps-to-support-your-meditation-practice/feed/ 0 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/opportunity-for-service-3/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/opportunity-for-service-3/#comments Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:58:12 +0000 Mary Ann http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1641 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/opportunity-for-service-3/feed/ 0 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/craving-and-clinging-review/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/craving-and-clinging-review/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:04:40 +0000 Peter http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1637 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/craving-and-clinging-review/feed/ 0 1:03:24 During this dialogue, Tommy reviewed the last two presentations Peter provided on craving and clinging.  Tommy’s frequent use of facilitating questions opened up a lively dialogue among the folks attending.  Wendy asked for comments from other[...] During this dialogue, Tommy reviewed the last two presentations Peter provided on craving and clinging.  Tommy’s frequent use of facilitating questions opened up a lively dialogue among the folks attending.  Wendy asked for comments from others about how they approach cultivating mindfulness at the start of the day, and received an abundance of reports from various Sangha members that were quite helpful. Peter Carlson no no http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/weekend-meditation-retreat/ http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/weekend-meditation-retreat/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:31:42 +0000 Mary Ann http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/?p=1613 http://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/2013/weekend-meditation-retreat/feed/ 0