natural awareness
relaxed presence, unfabricated, flowing, just as it is, at ease, unrestrained, abundant, suffuse
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natural awareness |
relaxed presence, unfabricated, flowing, just as it is, at ease, unrestrained, abundant, suffuse |
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Cultivating Attention a biweekly practice group WHEN: Even-numbered Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. COST: by donation Distracted and busy? Do emotional reactions make things turn out differently than you intend? Does it feel like something's missing in life? Stable attention allows us to be present in our experience. When we see clearly, we can respond appropriately. This group practices the cultivation of stability (shamatha) and clarity (vipashyana). The small group size allows time for discussion of any aspect of practice that you find challenging, confusing, or inspiring. These teachings and practices are suitable for beginning and experienced practitioners. For more information contact George Draffan by email or call 206-723-4276. About the Teacher George began his study of Buddhism with Geshe Lhundup Sopa at the University of Wisconsin in the 1970s. George has trained primarily in the Tibetan and Theravada traditions... read more |
Sutta on a Share in Clear Knowing Two qualities have a share in clear knowing. Which two? Stability and insight. When stability is developed, what purpose does it serve? The mind is tamed. When the mind is tamed, what purpose does it serve? Reactive emotions are abandoned. When insight is developed, what purpose does it serve? Discernment is developed. When discernment is developed, what purpose does it serve? Ignorance is abandoned. Defiled by reactive emotions, the mind is not released. Defiled by ignorance, discernment does not develop. From the fading of reactive emotions, there is freedom through awareness. From the fading of ignorance, there is freedom through discernment. Vijja-bhagiya Sutta, AN 2.30 |