On the first morning of retreat we guide our bodies to be still and relaxed as a base for the mind to settle. We can use sounds, body sensations and the breath to gather our attention and start the training not to be lost in thought.

Description of thinking, from the perspective of a sense door where we can observe mind objects. Guided meditation and Q&A

Description of thinking, from the perspective of a sense door where we can observe mind objects. Guided meditation and Q&A

Brief introduction to RAIN, guided practice and Q&A

After we begin to establish mindfulness of the breath and body, the next place to develop our practice is mind objects and the mind itself. Mind objects are the stream of thoughts and inner dialogue and for the mind we can observe emotions and mental states.

Pleasant, unpleasant and neutral tonal quality of experience and our habitual reactions. Guided meditation and Q&A. Feeling tone.