Find the Wisdom

In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses the importance of basing one’s practice on three pillars: morality, generosity, and patience. We also hear how we can train ourselves to ‘find the wisdom’ in our own thoughts and emotions and in other people and how this leads...

From Dependence to Dependability

Chris Adams, a CEDAR resident, presents a refreshingly genuine and comically laden view into his deep mindfulness practice; ups and downs and all. More specifically, Chris uses the way in which he worked with the resistance that arose when he was told that he would be...

Be Your Own Best Friend

In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses the importance of befriending yourself during practice. For example, if you continually get distracted, it is important to be loving and supportive of yourself. This is an important facet of the observer consciousness that we...

Stirring the Happiness Stew

In this evening’s talk, Soryu discusses surface and deep conditional and unconditional happiness and…how you put ‘em all together! We also consider shame as a hindrance, which keeps us from attaining such happinesses and how positive behavior change is an...

Sit Up!

We learn of research in the behavioral sciences that suggests how our posture affects our state of mind, decisions, and behavior. Going further, our body is a source of wisdom. Deepen your understanding of this talk by following the associated Guided Meditation. This...