(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) After receiving many dharma talks and and expanding mindfulness into the 3rd and 4th Foundations of mindfulness, it is important to intentionally return every now and then to 1st and 2nd foundations of mindfulness.  This keeps us grounded in the body as a continual pillar of our practice.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) After receiving many dharma talks and and expanding mindfulness into the 3rd and 4th Foundations of mindfulness, it is important to intentionally return every now and then to 1st and 2nd foundations of mindfulness. This keeps us grounded in the body as a continual pillar of our practice.

Tempel Smith: Guided: Returning to 1st and 2nd Foundations of Mindfulness (Retreat at Spirit Rock)

The teachings of the Buddha (Dharma) and the practices of Insight Meditation (Vipassana) and loving-kindness meditation (metta) are at the heart of all the programs we offer at Spirit Rock. Practicing Insight Meditation develops mindfulness, the capacity to pay attention to each moment of life and to see clearly the truth of our experience. Studying the Dharma provides insights into the conditions that define and limit our experience of life. And cultivating an attitude of loving-kindness allows us to stay present to what's true and what's difficult in our lives with compassion for ourselves and others. Ultimately, our relationship to life is transformed as we learn to live more wisely and kindly.

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Tempel Smith: Guided: Returning to 1st and 2nd Foundations of Mindfulness (Retreat at Spirit Rock)

Tempel Smith: Guided: Returning to 1st and 2nd Foundations of Mindfulness (Retreat at Spirit Rock)