Beyond Mindfulness: The Essence of Zen Practice
Purpose of Sesshin.
Distinguishing mindfulness and Zen
Importance of Dharana
Dhyana and Awakening
Zen in Daily Life
Purpose of Sesshin.
Distinguishing mindfulness and Zen
Importance of Dharana
Dhyana and Awakening
Zen in Daily Life
Integration of Ethics and Meditation.
Role of Pain and Negative Experiences.
Radical Honesty and Self-Awareness.
In this talk:
– Parallel Between Maternal and Spiritual Relationships.
– Idealization and Reality of Motherhood.
– Attachment Theory.
– Surrender to the Divine Mother.
– Embracing and Manifesting Divine Love.