Ajahn Amaro recollects his past year on Sabbatical in India, the value of not having to be anybody, and the skillful use of thought in reflective meditation. (Estimated date of talk. Exact date unknown)
Our practice "flies" through the two wings of the dharma - wisdom, clear seeing, and insight into the 4 truths; and compassion, the awakening of the heart. In between is the body of courage, that supports our action in the world.
FOR CREATIVITY RETREATANTS ONLY ----- Giving ourselves permission to explore and disvoer all aspects of body and mind in a direct and immediate fashion.
Delusion seduces us into thinking we are dependent on people, material objects or pleasant experiences for our happiness. Renunciation and the practice of the precepts bring us to the peace we are.