The Way or the Path is a widely used metaphor. There is no confirmation in the nature of the path but only of diversity in the field of experience. Problems arise through the inflation of differences to the level of causing suffering. The inflation of differences leads to conflict.

Dharma talk recorded in Israel, April 2011

The concept "mindfulness" and its application has entered into public discourse. We can direct mindfulness to the past, present and future. Pity and blame impact upon the present. Am I vulnerable to the weight of history? Commentary on the book of Israeli politician, Avram Berg. Mindfulness dwells in time and dwells in a certain space.

Dharma talk recorded in Israel, April 2011

We can experience dukkha (unsatisfactoriness, suffering, stress) and know experiences without dukkha. We do not realise how we build up dependency. Dharma teachings point to a life without friction with the body or the inner life. Let me take responsibility for what I am feeling and thinking. This is an act of maturity.

Dharma talk recorded in Israel, April 2011

There are, at times, torrents of self blame and lack of self worth. The voice of the inner critic can arise in a peaceful atmosphere. What feeds the voice of inner blame? The quality of attention matters to see in fresh ways towards understanding the dynamic.

Dharma talk recorded in Israel, April 2011

Freedom has no form, nor shape, no substance, nor beginning nor ending yet seeing and knowable. It is empty of being any " thing." It is important to distinguish a need from desire (a problematic wanting).

Dharma talk recorded in Israel, April 2011

It is vital and necessary to stop, be silent and still for recollection of what was. Are there influences from the past which influence our consciousness today? Human beings are a collective and we can know the benefits of recollection or else the shadow will affect us today.

Dharma talk recorded in Israel, May 2011

Are there areas in my life where restraint is necessary? The restraint must be named. Are there areas which we need to develop? Reading a beautiful poem of life and death by Christopher's grandson, aged 10. If we hold to a precise image of what we want, we can search everywhere for its presence or non-presence.

Dharma talk recorded in Germany, May 2011

Who are you? Our first response is to give our name. We are a name. I am English. Therefore I am my country. I am a teacher. Then I am my job. Who am I? An identity is formed for the conventions. What is behind the presentation? Who am I before I give a name?

Dharma talk recorded in Germany, May 2011

Dharma Talk recorded in Bodh Gaya, India, January 2008.

Dharma Talk recorded at the Dharma Facilitators Training, Germany, March 2008.