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Dharma Talks
We are now offering Phillip's dharma talks on-line.
Click below to listen to our current selected
dharma talk.
6/20/2010 : Fatigue Part 2
Fatigue, strain, pressure, and stress can seem like difficult
or unfortunate life experiences, however, they are also
opportunities to practice the dharma.
Dharma Talk
6/13/2010 : Fatigue Part 1
Fatigue, strain, pressure, and stress can seem like difficult
or unfortunate life experiences, however, they are also
opportunities to practice the dharma.
Dharma Talk
4/18/2010 : Sitting in Heartspace We ground ourselves in the felt sense of the body. Then,
we turn our attention to our heart, noting the quality of that
space and our attitude towards it. Finally, our heartspace becomes the focus of our attention for the rest of the
sit. 39 minutes
Note: There is silence in the beginning of the meditation and guidance throughout.
4/11/2010 : Generosity Why be generous?
Dana, or generosity, is the third pillar of Buddhism, the
first two being sila (morality) and bhavana (development); the three fit together and represent a purification of
the mind. Tonight’s talk explores the many forms of generosity, obstacles to generosity, fear of generosity, and
generosity’s shadow. Practicing generosity is worthwhile as it is a gateway to well-being and freedom.
4/11/2010 : Perceiving the Breath in Three Places 40 minute Guided Meditation
Beginning by sitting in the bones, thus feeling our earth
element supported by the earth, we then turn our attention to our breath, the air element as felt in our
abdomen, chest, and nostrils.
Note: there is guidance at the beginning and the end of the sit.
3/08/2010 : Unfinished Business from Childhood that Arises during Middle Age
Dharma Talk and Home Practice
The Darkness of Ambivalence, Ambiguity and Ambition in the Light of the Dharma: 6 Part Series
1/25/09: Overview of Authenticity, parts 1 & 2Dharma Talk
4/20/08: Directed Attention and Intent30-minute guided meditation.
Note: There is silence in the beginning and throughout.
4/13/08: Relaxing into Awareness 30-minute guided meditation.
Note: There is silence in the beginning and throughout.
Lifeworthwhile30-minute guided meditation.
Note: there is guidance at the beginning and the end of the sit.
The Power of Starting OverDharma Talk: Having to start over is often viewed as a
defeat. Yet, when under the eye of mindfulness, it is a
profound practice all in itself. This is just as true "in life"
as returning to your breath on the cushion. When you
cultivate the practice of just "starting over," you are re-
connecting to the "wise" or "right intention" of the Noble Eightfold
path.
