This talk offers a big picture view of all of the different supports, practices and intentions that are helpful during long retreat practice.

introduction to Metta, guided meditation with phrases for self and benefactor

Two aspects of Wise Effort are explored: 1) how do we know if we're doing too little, too much or just enough with regard to effort in practice? and 2) the four aspects of wise efforts are discussed with particular emphasis on the importance of cultivating and increasing wholesome states.

Exploring the teachings from the Satipatthana sutta on practicing mindfulness of the body.

Every moment of mindfulness we are weakening the forces of greed, hatred & delusion (roots of suffering) and strengthening the forces of non-greed (letting go & generosity), non-hatred (loving-kindness) and non-delusion (wisdom). This talk explains how that works.

Wishing well for all beings in a variety of ways

This talk describes Investigation, Energy, and Joy in the context of the Seven Factors and intensive retreat.

This guided meditation, originally created by Joseph Goldstein, shifts the subject of attention from objects to the awareness that knows.

Afternoon introduction to Karuna practice using felt sense and phrases.

Learning to work skillfully with fear can change if from enemy to ally in our practice, since it is often a signal of moving from the familiar to new territory. As we learn to let go of the illusion of control we transform fear into genuine trust.

Learning to delight in the happiness of others.

The seven factors of awakening include the arousing factors and the settling ones. This talk goes into detail on using the factors of Tranquility, Concentration, and Equanimity in meditation practice.

After a short introduction we practice with all the categories of beings.

During this talk we look at the different facets of khanti (patience). Khanti is one of the ten paramis. We investigate how to cultivate patience and how to be with impatience.

Although devotion plays a significant role in Monastic Communities and Tibetan practices it is not something often discussed in lay communities. Yet devotion can be a major source of inspiration which can fuel our practice.