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A Beautiful Mistake
John Tarrant
“We all have the urge to be better people, and behind all our self-improvement there is a profound impulse. Self-improvement is a gateway, the first step in a quest, a clue to a deeper life. The most beautiful form of the beautiful life is inner freedom, the awakening taught in the ancient spiritual traditions.” Published Shambhala Sun Magazine, September 2013.
3374 Words November 24, 2017 -
44' 28" January 20, 2018 -
Peace and Puppets
Steven Grant
While ducking projectile pillows, Steven discusses the student/teacher relationship, internalized pain, and the issues of self-deception – through the use of puppets.
35' 1" July 6, 2017 -
The Doughnut Maker
David Weinstein, Rachel Boughton
David Weinstein and Rachel Boughton give a talk at the 2016 Summer retreat.
40' 50" January 20, 2018 -
Looking After Yourself on Retreat
Rachel Boughton
Rachel Boughton gives a talk during Summer retreat: July 14, 2014.
46' 35" November 27, 2017 -
Snow in a Silver Bowl
Allison Atwill
Allison Atwill, “Snow in a Silver Bowl,” 2009. Acrylic on paper with silver leaf, 16″ x 20″.
December 17, 2017
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This Twilight World of Dreams
Jon Joseph gives a talk at the 2017 Summer sesshin.
The Dark Way of Meditation
John Tarrant gives a talk at the 2017 Summer sesshin. Evening of July 17, 2017.
Descending Through White Clouds
Rachel Boughton gives a talk during the Summer 2017 sesshin. July 22, 2017.
Settling in to Retreat
Rachel Boughton gives a talk at the Summer 2017 sesshin. Morning of July 18, 2017.
Every Action is a Dharmic Action
David Weinstein gives a talk at the 2017 Summer sesshin. Morning of July 17, 2017.
Precious Inconvenience
John Tarrant gives a talk at the 2017 Summer sesshin. Evening of July 16, 2017.
The Doughnut Maker
David Weinstein and Rachel Boughton give a talk at the 2016 Summer retreat.
The Notion of Practice
John Tarrant gives a talk at the 2016 Summer retreat.
Hoping for Enlightenment
Allison Atwill gives a talk at the 2016 Summer retreat.
Numinous Moments
John Tarrant gives a talk at the Summer 2016 retreat.