by Peter Carlson | Jun 6, 2024 | Listen to Dharma Talks
Reviewing and setting aside the five aggregates is described as the first of the contemplations found within the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness. Lezlie provides quotes and comments that explain the characteristics of these obstacles to a mind that is alert and serene enough to support insights that liberate the mind from craving and clinging.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk, including references to useful books: Hindrances dharma talk
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by Peter Carlson | Jun 13, 2024 | Listen to Dharma Talks
A subtitle for this talk might be “How What Is Seen Becomes The Self”. During the talk, Peter describes the functions of the mind that create a self out of what is seen, heard, smelled, tasted, touched and remembered through what are called “fetters”–the effect of craving and clinging that binds awareness into “myself”. The cultivation of mindfulness, investigation of mental phenomena and Right Effort develops the ability to become clearly aware of this binding effect and gradually diminish the power of craving and clinging.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk: Understanding the Fetters
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by Peter Carlson | Jul 18, 2024 | Listen to Dharma Talks
This talk continues a review by April of the Seven Awakening Factors, focusing on how Mindfulness supports the full development of Tranquility, Concentration, and Equanimity. The recording and notes from the previous presentation are found in the archives. This talk includes questions and comments from those attending the meeting.
Here are the notes prepared for this talk: Orlando Insight Meditation The Seven Factors of Awakening part 2
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by Peter Carlson | Aug 8, 2024 | Listen to Dharma Talks
This guided meditation provides the opportunity to monitor the cultivation of lovingkindness with equanimity, avoiding what are called the “near enemy” or “far enemy”, mental dysfunctions that interfere with the flow of benevolent intention. This integrative process is facilitated with the application of mindfulness, investigation of mental phenomena, and Right Effort, which function to purify the experience of lovingkindness. It is intended to be associated with a Dharma talk entitled “Integrating Equanimity With Equanimity”, provided during the meeting following this meditation that describes the characteristics of lovingkindness and the ways that the concept is clarified and made accessible skillfully.
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by Peter Carlson | Aug 15, 2024 | Listen to Dharma Talks
This guided meditation provides support for identifying the characteristics of compassion as well as the “near enemy” and “far enemy” of this wholesome state of mind. The training also suggests how to use mindfulness, investigation of mental phenomena, and Right Effort to cultivate the balancing effect of equanimity, which functions to purify the benevolent intentions associated with compassion.
This meditation was recorded just prior to the Dharma talk presented on August 14, 2024, with the intention to provide opportunities to train the mind to be more able to apply what is reviewed during the talk.
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