A dharma talk for our times. The world has changed. We have been through so much. What do we do now?
Polarization and Introduction to Metta
There’s no denying we live in a highly polarized political climate. Families and friends are splitting up over ideological differences. What can we do in the midst of these circumstances?
In this episode, we discuss polarization and the teaching of metta, or lovingkindness.
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Non-self and Emptiness
Have you ever been confused or puzzled by the mention of non-self or “no self?” What about the teaching of emptiness? The Quieted Mind’s first dharma talk of 2020 is up, and it is about non-self and emptiness. Check it out and share your thoughts in the comments!
Home (for the holidays)
When we talk about going home, it is helpful to be reminded that our true home is in the here and the now. The practice of mindfulness is one of constantly arriving in the present moment.
This guided meditation is adapted from one described by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh in a Dharma Talk he delivered at Plum Village, France on July 16, 1996. You can read the text of that talk at PlumVillage.org.
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Welcome to The Quieted Mind.
What is meditation? Is it like praying? Why should I meditate? Are there benefits? What if I fall asleep or can’t concentrate? These questions and more are discussed in the first episode of The Quieted Mind.