Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness Series: All 7 Parts
Recorded: Thursday Sep 16, 2010
The 7 part Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness series is now published. You can access the desired part of the series by clicking on its link below:
Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness: Part 1 of 7
Roshi Joan kicks off the Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness retreat by recalling 2 powerful issues that brought her to Buddhism … the civil rights movement and the war in Vietnam. She speaks about relationships and says that Buddhism is about relationships, with ourselves and with the world. She recommends using an experience of deep suffering to cultivate Bodhichitta, or the awakened heart. Sharon Salzberg talks about mindfulness and speaks of loving kindness.
Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness: Part 2 of 7
Sharon guides a loving kindness meditation and Roshi and Sharon answer questions from the audience.Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness: Part 3 of 7
Roshi speaks of spiritual bypass and explains the importance of bringing to surface what we are afraid of. The audience moves into groups to discuss fear and then shares 3 big fears in their lives. The group shares what came up for them about fear. Roshi explains “strong back, soft front” and talks about the 5 fears.Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness: Part 4 of 7
Sharon says it’s not the thoughts that are the problem … It’s the “glue.” Our job is to sit and rest attention on the feeling and learn to let go. She then leads a guided meditation.Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness: Part 5 of 7
Roshi asks how do we nourish our beginners mind, or not knowing. The audience breaks up into groups to discuss what has helped support or sustains them.Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness: Part 6 of 7
Roshi speaks of balance, both emotional and physical. Part of opening up fearless compassion is to view our own limits with compassion, just as we view the suffering of others. Our own self talk is so important, grounding ourselves, learning how to slow down effects our self compassion. How do we take in the suffering of the world and allow it to crack our hearts open. Sharon and Roshi answer questions from the audience.
Roshi guides a powerful meditation on breathing in the suffering of ourselves and the world and breathing out compassion.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Upaya Dharma Podcasts - Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness Series: All 7 Parts
More dharmic goodness from Upaya Zen Center, featuring Roshi Joan Halifax and Sharon Salzberg. The links will take you to each podcast individually, or the main title link will take you to the list of all 7.
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