Skillful versus unskillful wanting
The difference between skillful wanting and craving and learning to abide in non-desire with what is not pleasant.… Read the rest
Passion and Dispassion
Dispassion is a concept that is not much used in western culture and yet insight into dispassion leads to peace.… Read the rest
Some ideas on thought and no-thought
Learning to notice thought as objects leads to the open heart.… Read the rest
Body awareness leads to liberation
Connecting to our bodies, moods and feelings leads to freedom.… Read the rest
The craft of non-grasping
Discernment, patience and compassion are on the side of non-grasping and the cultivation of these is the craft of the heart.… Read the rest
Desirelessness
A description of the various ways that a sense of self arises with wrong effort. Effort that is free of the desire to become or get rid of.… Read the rest
Empathy and Discernment
Given in Ottawa… Read the rest
Cultivating Loving Kindness
Given in Ottawa… Read the rest
Connection and Alienation
Using the heart awareness of compassion and joy connects us to life.… Read the rest
Connection and alienation
Using the heart awareness of compassion and joy connects us to life.… Read the rest