by Peter Carlson | Oct 3, 2024 | News
During this talk, April reviews current neurological information associated with habituation, describing how our minds and bodies develop patterns that allow us to function more efficiently in regard to energy utilization, but can interfere with our ability to effectively adapt to changing circumstances. She then talks about how Buddhist concepts and practices such as the Four Noble Truths can interrupt dysfunctional habit patterns and provide relief from being “stuck” within a distorted self-image and provide support for more creative and beneficial responses during these difficult times.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk: Waking Up To Habituation
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by Peter Carlson | Sep 5, 2024 | News
This talk presented by Peter is intended to provide information regarding three very important mental “skill sets” that are necessary for developing effective mindfulness meditation practice. First, defining characteristics of each mind-conditioning function are reviewed, followed by suggestions for integrating their combined effects. There is a guided “Contemplating Mindfulness, Investigation, and Right Effort” meditation preceding this talk, which was recorded and posted in the Audio folder, under Guided Meditations. It is intended to provide a practice mode to accompany this conceptual presentation.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk: Mindfulness Investigation and Right Effort
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by Peter Carlson | Jul 14, 2024 | News
This guided meditation focuses on the use of body awareness (middle of the chest), along with the repetition of the lovingkindness mantra, to cultivate Right Intention, which, along with Right Understanding, constitutes Wisdom. This was recorded during a one-day lovingkindness meditation retreat.
Here are the notes associated with the retreat that support the meditation practice, including the mantra: LOVINGKINDNESS course packet
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by Peter Carlson | Feb 29, 2024 | News
This is intended to be a resource for cultivating mindfulness of breathing meditation, providing several suggestions during the experience to support developing more skill and confidence in the practice of a fundamental Buddhist training for self-awareness and self-discipline.
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by Peter Carlson | Dec 8, 2023 | News
During this talk, Lili Fernandez describes the importance of integrating the Five Precepts into daily mindfulness practice. Her experience as the mother of two young boys creates the opportunity to find different and creative ways to train the mind towards virtuous actions while interacting with her sons. She invites participants in the meeting to share their opportunities to integrate mindfulness and the the Precepts during daily life experiences.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk: Mindfulness on and off the cushion
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by Peter Carlson | Nov 20, 2023 | News
Samadhi describes how the mind is unified during the process of Awakening, and this talk reviews the various stages of concentrated awareness that are cultivated.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk: JHANA CULTIVATION-IS IT NECESSARY and Samadhi Passadhi-Unifying a Distracted Mind
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