How the phrases "May I Meet this Moment Fully, May I Meet it as a Friend," repeated as a focus for concentration, are both the instructions for practice and the goal of practice. How Effort, Mindfulness and Concentration are integral to each other, all present in any moment of clear understanding.
We examine the teaching of seeing the emptiness of self and things and how this, in its mature expression, is compassionate activity. We suggest simple practices to explore this sometimes confusing teaching, and everyday examples of how emptiness and compassion come together.
Discussing the integral nature of spiritual practice and action in the world. This is part III, the question and answer period for the evening discussion.