by Peter Carlson | Feb 25, 2026 | Listen to Dharma Talks
During this first of a series of talks reviewing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Discourse, a key teaching in all the Buddhist traditions. Peter describes the repetitive passages in each of the foundations were required for centuries in a pre-literate culture. He reviews how some of those passages have profound importance for understanding and practicing what is in the discourse.
Here are the notes prepared for the talk: Overview of the Satipatthana Sutta
Here is an excellent translation of the Sutta: Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta by Thanissaro
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by Peter Carlson | Feb 25, 2026 | Listen to Dharma Talks
Periodically, Peter will be available to answer questions about Buddhist concepts and practices. During this talk, he focuses on how consistent meditation practice develops internal awareness skills in the same way that consistent practice with a musical instrument develops musical skills.
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by Peter Carlson | Jan 29, 2026 | Listen to Dharma Talks
During this talk, Allie Vaknin continues reviewing the Paramis, a grouping of mind conditioning functions that, when developed to full potential, cooperatively liberate the mind from distress and confusion. Energy is described as the driver of Right Effort in the mind and body, and must be freed up from attachment to unwholesome views to be purified.
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by Peter Carlson | Jan 22, 2026 | Listen to Dharma Talks
This talk is part of a series reviewing the Four Noble Truths by April Koester, specifically focused on Right Mindfulness. During the talk she reads sections of the Satipatthana Sutta, which translates as the Four Foundations of Mindfulness a key teaching within Buddhism. Her comments are followed up by questions and comments from those attending the meeting.
Here are the notes April prepared for the presentation, including access references regarding important articles and books that are organized around the Satipatthana Sutta: Talk Notes_ Right Mindfulness as Strategic Agency (1)
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by Peter Carlson | Jan 15, 2026 | Listen to Dharma Talks
We provide an opportunity for those among us who have completed a significant retreat to “think out loud” about the experience, as this helps the person integrate the retreat more fully into their understanding of the Dharma. Additionally, the talk and questions from the other participants may inspire others to participate in the immersive experience that a retreat provides.
Here are the notes Peter prepared for this review, which includes a review of how the retreat supports deeper understanding of the Seven Awakening Factors: Peter December 2025 Self Retreat Review
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by Peter Carlson | Dec 18, 2025 | Listen to Dharma Talks
During this talk, Allie Vaknin continues to review the Paramis, qualities of consciousness that, when perfected, support the realization of Nirvana, the Unconditioned. The topic focuses on the cultivation of the Parami of Wisdom from a Buddhist perspective.
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