Gratitude
Listen in as Bob Allen shares insightful and humorous thoughts on Gratitude on the eve of Thanksgiving
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Satipatthana Sutta Refrain
Tommy continues exploring the Satipatthana Sutta, this time focusing on the refrain.
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Brahma Viharas
In this Dhamma talk, Judy explores the relationship between the Noble Eight-Fold Path and the Brahma Viharas, the Four Divine Abodes: Metta (lovingkindness), Karuna (compassion), Mudita (Joy), and Upekkha (equanimity). She explains each of their major characteristics and their “near” and “far” enemies, actions that seem similar but are not and their opposites She also gives us ways to use these in our meditation practice.
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The Hungry Ghost
As a “Halloween special”, Robert discusses the hungry ghost within us. As we try desperately to find satisfaction within the outside world, we create suffering for ourselves and others. The Buddhist spiritual path aims at letting go of desires and seeking satisfaction in being present within this moment.
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Gates of Awakening
Kitty discusses the Gates of Awakening from Jack Kornfield’s book, “After the Ecstasy, The Laundry”. This is the second talk of a two part series. Unfortunately, the first recording is not available due to a recording malfunction.
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One Step Back
Tim introduces the Chan/Zen concept of “one step back.” One step back is the place between “merging into” an object and running away from it, the place between reactivity and surpression. It’s the place where we dynamically and mindfully encounter the world. Members of OIMG follow up with experiences within their own lives in which they’ve taken one step back.
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