by Tim Burnett, March 2019 BUDDHIST ROOTS OF MINDFULNESS WEEKEND RETREAT, 2019 In March 2019, Mindfulness Northwest director and leader teacher Tim Burnett led a weekend retreat and gave two talks focused on the idea of dedication. Talk 1 (Saturday) Talk...
by Tim Burnett, October 2018 LECTURES FROM THE BUDDHIST ROOTS OF MINDFULNESS RETREAT, OCTOBER 2018 In October 2018, Mindfulness Northwest director and leader teacher Tim Burnett led a 7-day silent mindfulness retreat with co-teacher Karen Schwisow. Tim gave daily...
with Tim Burnett & Oori Silberstein, August 2018 LECTURES FROM THE BUDDHIST ROOMS OF COMPASSION RETREAT, AUGUST 2018 In August 2018, Mindfulness Northwest director and leader teacher Tim Burnett co-led a 5-day silent mindfulness retreat with co-teacher Oori...
by Tim Burnett Question subjective experience in meditation Recognize that the mind desires pleasant experience and don’t assume that difficult or unpleasant conditions during meditation mean it “isn’t working.” Meet what is with equanimity and evaluate in...
by Richard Johnson Types of Practice As you contemplate putting together your own ongoing mindfulness practice, you might consider these three building blocks: (1) formal practice on your own, (2) group formal practice, and (3) informal practice. Group Practice: You...
Talk given April 7, 2018 – Clarity and 3 Mechanisms of Mind that Help and Obscure – Tim Burnett (c) 2018 April 2018 Weekend Retreat: Clarity of Mind talk Talk Recording “Clarity of Mind” Talk Recording "Clarity of...
Stephen Levine’s nice essay on the practice of Noting is taken from his book Guided Meditations, Explorations and Healings. Noting is a silent acknowledgment in the heart of what is occurring in the mind. Noting simply states what is without the least intention...
Driving, which can be stressful and is often done on “autopilot”, can be a potent time to practice mindful awareness by focusing on the direct experience of driving. Of course, please set up this recording for yourself before you begin to drive. Driving...
This brief practice can be used when we find our thoughts or mood spiraling in a negative direction STEP 1: BECOMING AWARE Deliberately adopt an erect and dignified posture, whether sitting or standing. If possible, close your eyes. Then, bring your awareness to your...
with Tim Burnett & Robin Boudette LECTURES FROM THE BUDDHIST ROOTS OF MINDFULNESS RETREAT, OCTOBER 2017 In October 2017, Mindfulness Northwest director and Guiding Teacher, Tim Burnett, co-led a 7-day silent mindfulness retreat with Robin Boudette. Tim and Robin...
with Tim Burnett LECTURES FROM THE BUDDHIST ROOTS OF COMPASSION RETREAT, AUGUST 2017 In August 2017, Mindfulness Northwest director and leader teacher Tim Burnett co-led a 5-day silent mindfulness retreat with assistant teacher Beth Glosten and gave daily talks...