Month: December 2014
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Nothing to Show: Jose Reissig
Length: 29 minutes, 02 seconds Memorable Quote: “Instead of being motivated by our agendas, sometimes generations old agendas, we can just be present with ourselves.” Synopsis: Jose asks us to be present with that feeling we might get at the end of a long day, when we ask ourselves the question: Where has the day…
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Planting Flowers, Pulling Weeds: Ayya Anandabodhi
Length: 26 minutes, 13 seconds. Memorable Quote: We should take care to be aware of the hindrances that are NOT present, and appreciate that. It is a lovely feeling. Synopsis: Ayya Anandabodhi compares the mind to a garden in which we must make efforts to water the flowers and pull up weeds. This is easier…
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Natural Wakefulness: Pema Chodron
Length: 9 minutes, 33 seconds Memorable Quote: During a sit, there are only two times that we are actually meditating: the beginning and the end. Synopsis: Pema wants to talk about “not meditating,” but doesn’t want to ruin it by calling it anything formal. She fears that by formalizing it, we will tense up, take…
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Right Attitude for Meditation: Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Length: 24 minutes, 7 seconds Memorable Quote: “Don’t use too much energy meditating. You need to do it all day every day.” Synopsis: Is paying attention alone sufficient for meditation? No, is the answer that Sayadaw U Tejaniya gives us. We need to cultivate the following five qualities in our mind to get the most…
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The Power of Kindness: Sharon Salzberg
Length: 26 minutes, 17 seconds. Memorable Quote: If you really want to be a rebel, be kind. If you really want to break away from the narcissistic expectations of society and be bold, be kind. Synopsis: Sharon sees kindness and compassion not simply as a tool for seeing for clearly, but also the culmination of…