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Clarity of Mind: 3 Qualities that Help and Obscure the Mind
Spring 2018 Weekend Retreat
A talk by Tim BurnettTalk 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” Our minds are amazing. Somehow the streams of information coming at us constantly from all 5 senses and all of […]
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A Note on Noting
Practice suggestions from Stephen LevineStephen 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 to interfere. It encourages and openness to healing. It cultivates qualities of…
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Driving Meditation
Karen Schwisow – 19 minute audioDriving, 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.Mindfulness Northwest Resources These practice recordings, videos, and descriptions are provided to the community […]
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Three-Minute Breathing Space
Practice InstructionsThis 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 inner experience and acknowledge it, asking: what is my experience right…
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The Foundational Attitudes of Mindfulness
Roots of Mindfulness 2017
Six talks by Tim Burnett & Robin Boudettewith 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 gave daily talks exploring Beginner’s Mind and the Foundational Attitudes of mindfulness training as expressed by […]
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The Tibetan Mind Training Slogans
Roots of Mindfulness 2017
Five talks by Tim Burnettwith 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 exploring the Tibetan Buddhist compassion training system of “lojong” or mind-training slogans. The primary text […]
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An Embarrassing Story of Multitasking
Tim Burnett – 8 minute videoAfter making a big deal about multi-tasking, Tim learns a life lesson. At the gas station.
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Hour of Mindfulness at Village Books
Tim Burnett – 60 minute videoJanuary 7, 2015 presentation at Village Books introducing people to mindfulness. Skip the first minute or so.
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Introductory Talk on Mindfulness at UW
Tim Burnett – 19 minute videohttps://vimeo.com/88387925 Introduction to Mindfulness from a talk given by Executive Director Tim Burnett at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
