(Big Bear Retreat Center) As we develop generosity, moral virtue, meditation and wisdom, our lives become simpler and we become more and more trustworthy. We become less entangled and at some point, we awaken to fully living the Dhamma.

(Big Bear Retreat Center) With the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as the framework, we reflect on what we believe to be ourselves and use mindfulness practices to see ourselves more clearly in relation to the body, feelings/emotions, thoughts and Dhamma. In doing this, we untangle our attachments to self and discover who we really are.

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on June 21, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”

00:00 - Intro

02:07 - Guided Meditation

24:48 - DHAMMA TALK

38:18- Q&A

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) Identifying the appearance of the 7 Awakening Factors in meditation with Mindfulness of In-and-Out Breathing as a basis.

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) A few sentences of summary on the morning reflection on Nibbana and the Path.

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) Readings from chapter 8 of the Udana (1-4) on Nibbana, followed by reflections on the path and practice.

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) Sound of Silence, tranquility and equanimity, not-self, for goodness sake, samadhi sensations, letting go in meditation, realizing Nibbana and sticking around afterwards.

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) A reflection on the teaching of Ajahn Ganha:

"We have to do good for the sake of goodness. We observe the precepts for the sake of keeping precepts. When we practice samadhi meditation, we practice for the sake of meditation. When we cultivate our wisdom, it is just for the sake of cultivating the wisdom. Then we can gain the peacefulness of mind and wisdom at the same time."

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) Readings from "Stillness Flowing" (biography of Ajahn Chah by Ajahn Jayasaro) describing practicing with the three characteristics for insight into the true nature of reality ('Beyond the Monkey' pgs. 375-379) and how it takes us to the end of the path.

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) Observing phenomena in light of the three characteristics of existence: impermanence, unsatisfactoriness and not-self and the arising of wisdom as described by Ajahn Chah.

Readings from "Stillness Flowing" - pages 201, 373-374, 534-535