After twenty-four hours on a silent residential retreat we can already see the patterns of daily life being exposed. Too often we are lost and dominated by thought. Mindfulness practice allows us to see thought as transient experiences.
Often times we think of the spiritual path as a journey to an idealized place or state, but really, the spiritual path is a journey home to where we always have been.
Dedicated to the memory of my friend Shawn Lucas who passed away while I was on retreat.
The 3 Pillars of the Dharma that are the foundations for the Sure Heart's Release:
1. Dana, the practice of giving.
2. Sila, living in harmony.
3. Bhavana, the development of concentration and wisdom.
