Dhamma Talks
Contemplating Thanks-Giving
This guided meditation revises the holiday of Thanksgiving through focusing on the interaction between gratitude (thanks) and generosity (giving), with emphasis on recognizing the physical and emotional components of gratitude. Participants are invited to reflect on...
November 2024 Dharma Questions
During this meeting, Peter answers questions about Buddhist concepts and provides suggestions regarding meditation practices.
Equanimity
During this talk, Lili reviews her research on the various ways that equanimity importantly factors into the process of Awakening. Here are the notes prepared for this talk: Equanimity notes
The Art And Science Of Meditation
During this talk, April reviews how the cultivation of mindfulness can be understood as an art form that creates a more beautiful self-experience. This is supported by contemporary research regarding how the hemispheres of the brain interact and how meditation...
Understanding Dukkha
We live during stressful times, and the Buddhist concept of dukkha seems appropriate to review in this context. During this talk, Peter describes three aspects of dukkha--the physical experience of dukkha, the uncertainty we are confronted with regarding unexpected...
Contemplating Dukkha
We live in trying times, and it may be useful to increase our ability to observe and effectively manage the levels of distress and confusion that are termed Dukkha from a Buddhist perspective. The comments during the guided meditation provide ways to recognize and...
September 2024 Dharma Questions
During this talk, Peter responds to various questions from those participating regarding their understanding of Buddhist concepts and their meditation experiences. Examples of questions include clarification regarding how aiming and sustaining attention on breath...
Faith In Buddhism
During this talk, Lili describes the progressions of faith that can be cultivated within Buddhism: Bright Faith, Verified Faith, and Abiding or Unwavering Faith. Faith is also the antidote for doubt. Her comments are followed by comments provided by those...
Right Intention Review
During this talk, Allie Vaknin shares her research on a basic element of Buddhist doctrine, Right Intention. Part of the presentation involves questions and insights about this important part of the Noble Eightfold Path provided by those participating in the meeting.
Contemplating Mindfulness, Investigation, and Right Effort
This guided meditation provides opportunities to become more clearly aware of three important mind-conditioning functions and how to cultivate their functioning, which provides the basis for experiencing high degrees of mental clarity and stability, benefiting the...
