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Dharma Talks
given at Meditationszentrum Beatenberg
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2019-08-14
Right Intention
59:36
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Yuka Nakamura
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| The Buddha emphasized intention as the key to happiness and peace. However, often we are not aware of the intentions behind our choices and actions. Based on the Dvedhāvitakka Sutta the talks discusses the unwholesome intentions of sensual desire, ill will and cruelty and the wholesome intentions of renunciation, lovingkindness and compassion. It also discusses central aspects of mental cultivation. |
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14 day Karuna and Vipassana Meditation Retreat
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2019-06-01
Meeting the Ecological Crises of our Time
60:37
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Yuka Nakamura
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| How can we meet the ecological crises facing our planet without falling into denial, grief or cynicism? Acknowledging the Dukkha can awaken a sense of urgency, samvega, that gives us the energy and courage to rise to the challenge and seek ways of responding skilfully. The talk addresses three areas: Developing wisdom and skills, acting from wisdom and compassion, connecting with others and engaging in our communities and societies. |
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Ascension: 4 Day Insight Meditation Retreat
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2018-05-11
Shaping our world through the way of looking
61:57
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Yuka Nakamura
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| The talk discusses the role of perception in creating and shaping our experience and the problems that arise due to our lack of awareness regarding the fabricated nature of awareness and the distortions of perception.
It presents a way of practice that involves playing and experimenting with different skilful ways of looking. 1. Seeing in terms of the three characteristics, 2. Seeing through the lenses of goodwill and friendliness, 3. Imaginal, creative and symbolic ways of looking. |
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Four Day Insight Meditation Retreat
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