The Eightfold Path, Part 1: The Path to Freedom

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Retreat Talk #4: Let's Just Cut to the Chase, Shall We?

This talk explores what remains when we stop circling around the edges of practice and face the deepest truths directly. With humor, candor, and a willingness to take the red pill, we'll look at the three characteristics the Buddha pointed to—impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and ...  Show more

An Earth Day Invitation: Take Your Practice Outside With Heidi Schuttenberg

The best meditation hall has no walls. This talk explores how nature cultivates focus, non-judgment, and belonging, and how mindfulness can help us stay engaged with the world's pain without burning out. Bio: With 25 years of Vipassana practice and a day job in international mari ...  Show more

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