Dhamma Talks

As a follow-up to the previous recording on "Why Do I Go On Retreat", Peter reviews the ways he conducted his self-retreat, which ended on May 22.

In this session, Peter discusses the value of attending a retreat and the Sangha shares retreat experiences. If you are interested in joining Orlando Insight Meditation Group on a retreat, please visit https://orlandoinsightmeditation.org/retreats/. There is a...

Peter continues his journey through the Satipatthana Sutta. Today, Peter discusses the sections entitled "Reflection on the Repulsiveness of the Body" and "Reflections on the Elements."

Peter continues his journey through the Satipatthana Sutta. Today, Peter looks at Sati Sampajanna (Sati meaning mindfulness and Sampajanna meaning clearly comprehending), a quality of precisely noting what has arisen in the mind.

Peter continues his journey through the Satipatthana Sutta. Today, Peter explores a series of techniques outlined in "The Contemplation of the Body" section of the Satipatthana Sutta that allow one to become more intimate with the breath.

Peter continues his journey through the Satipatthana Sutta. Today, Peter examines the first stanza of "The Contemplation of the Body," which discusses mindfulness of breathing.

Peter begins a series of talks on the Satipatthana Sutta, a foundational text to the Theravadin Pali Canon.

Peter Carlson discusses the Lojong training points "Don't turn your beliefs into weapons," classically rendered as "Don't reduce a God to a demon," and "Don't relish the suffering of others," classically rendered as "Don't seek pain as a component of happiness."