Vipallasa Sutta: Understanding perception and the ways in which we have errors in understanding of the three characteristics (anicca, anatta, dukkha) and asubha that keep us spinning in delusion. Doggies and empty boats.
In the context of our ethical practice we took a look at a second aspect of speech practice - practicing empathy through an overview and a practice with guidance in the last part of the session.
Roughly 68 minutes in duration.
Talk on the art of practice starting from being lost in thoughts, to noticing the specific characteristics of phenomena to finally opening to the 3 universal marks of existence.
The flavor of Metta is kindness, which is such a beautiful and powerful attitude, but the other Brahma Viharas of compassion, joy and equanimity allow us to meet all of life with openess and connection.
Clarity can only develop our Freedom so far unless we also cultivate a warmth and kindness within. Our Final Freedom will taste as kind as it is clear.
