This talk is on the Second (of four) Foundation of Mindfulness, vedana.

Questions: [email protected]

RESOURCES

Satipatthana Book: http://amzn.to/2gI1YBV

Satipatthana Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/soma/wayof.html

Wildmind Article on Dynamic Process: https://www.wildmind.org/blogs/on-practice/the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-as-a-dynamic-process

One Mind Dharma article: https://oneminddharma.com/four-foundations-mindfulness/

Today we start a four-part series on the Satipattha, or Four Foundations of Mindfulness. We’ll investigate the teachings on establishing mindfulness of the breath, and why this teaching is important in our practice.

Sitting Group: https://oneminddharma.com/group

Individual Mindfulness Sessions: https://themindfulcounselor.me

6 Week Course in January: https://oneminddharma.com/6

RESOURCES

Satipatthana Book: http://amzn.to/2gI1YBV

Satipatthana Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/lib/authors/soma/wayof.html

Wildmind Article on Dynamic Process: https://www.wildmind.org/blogs/on-practice/the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-as-a-dynamic-process

One Mind Dharma article: https://oneminddharma.com/four-foundations-mindfulness/

Culavadella Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.044.than.html

Today’s talk is about the qualities of happiness and joy. We discuss the difference between these two qualities and how to cultivate both of them.

Resources:

6 Week Online Class : oneminddharma.com/6

Individual Coaching: oneminddharma.com/coach

Sitting Group: oneminddharma.com/group

Rick Hanson on Welcoming Joy: https://rickhanson.com/welcome-joy

Mentioned Books: https://oneminddharma.com/buddhist-books/

Joy vs Happiness: https://stephanienoble.com/2024/02/16/joy-isnt-the-same-as-happiness/

Paper on Genetics of Joy: https://jcdr.net/article_fulltext.asp?issn=0973-709x&year=2020&volume=14&issue=10&page=VE01&issn=0973-709x&id=14092

Mentioned Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.028.than.html

Today we talk about the Eight Worldly Winds, or Eight Worldly Conditions. These are eight conditions we’re all subject to, and an important investigation of equanimity.

RESOURCES

Eight Worldly Winds Post: https://oneminddharma.com/eight-worldly-winds/

Lokavipatti Sutta: https://accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an08/an08.006.than.html

Equanimity Post: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/how-to-practice-equanimity

Impermanence in Buddhism: https://oneminddharma.com/impermanence-in-buddhism/

Equanimity Podcast: https://oneminddharma.com/talk-equanimity/

Five Hindrances Podcast: https://oneminddharma.com/the-five-hindrances/

MEDITATION GROUP: https://OneMindDharma.com/group

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS: https://themindfulcounselor.me

Today we have a short sit looking at the five hindrances in concentration practice. This is offered just as a brief introduction to observing the five hindrances in your sitting practice.

RESOURCES

Five Hindrances Podcast: https://oneminddharma.com/the-five-hindrances/

Today’s talk is on the five hindrances. There will be a concentration meditation early next week when I am feeling better to go along with this talk.

RESOURCES

https://oneminddharma.com/five-hindrances/

Satipatthana Sutta (section 4.1 for the Hindrances): https://suttacentral.net/mn10/en/sujato?lang=en

Individual Sessions: https://themindfulcounselor.me

Sitting Group: https://oneminddharma.com/group/

Today’s talk is on the teaching of karma. Leaving behind a bunch of teachings about karma and rebirth, we discuss how we can use the teachings of karma pragmatically in our daily lives.

RESOURCES

One-on-One Sessions: www.TheMindfulCounselor.me

Somatic Exercises for Anxiety: https://www.threeriverstherapies.com/blog/somatic-exercises-anxiety

Dhammapada: https://www.buddhanet.net/pdf_file/scrndhamma.pdf

Sivaka Sutta: https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn36/sn36.021.than.html

Today we talk about the role of self-compassion in mindfulness meditation. Rather than just focusing on compassion as a heart practice, the discussion centers on bringing self-compassion to life in both tender and pragmatic ways as we investigate our experience. Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself - Kristen Neff - https://amzn.to/4eHkBDE Fierce [...]

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Today I offer a guided meditation on bringing the qualities of loving-kindness and gentleness to your mindfulness practice. This practice accompanies the dharma talk "Talk: Self-Compassion & Mindfulness."   For full show notes, links, and contact information, visit https://OneMindDharma.com/.

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Today's talk covers the topic of equanimity. What does it feel like to be even and balanced, and how do we find ourselves knocked off our center?   To learn more about meditation, visit www.OneMindDharma.com. Visit www.TheMindfulCounselor.me to work one-on-one with Matthew. If you have a question about this episode, meditation or mindfulness in general, [...]

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