by CML | Feb 17, 2015 | Guided Meditations
Expand and explore your own experience of breathing by finding certain paired qualities in the inhalation and exhalation. Establish a healthy state of mind, and then establish selflessness. Find the precious character of your breath, and use that to build compassion....
by CML | Feb 17, 2015 | Guided Meditations
Notice your body sensations. Practice bringing back the wandering mind and building equanimity. Develop your meditation techniques by making them more or less complicated. Complete this guidance by listening to the associated Dharma Talk. This guidance was given on...
by CML | Nov 28, 2014 | Guided Meditations
On the evening of Thanksgiving, Toby Sola, a CEDAR resident, leads us in a meditation. We begin by focusing on and clarifying the experience of breathing, which develops concentration. We then add to the exercise by taking a moment to smile and be our own best friend...
by CML | Nov 11, 2014 | Guided Meditations
In this evening’s meditation, we begin by focusing on our bodies and then add the repetition of a self-encouraging phrase. Finally, we practice finding the wisdom in any distracting thoughts that come up. Complete this meditation by listening to the associated Dharma...
by CML | Oct 7, 2014 | Dharma Talks
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...
