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The Four Foundations of Mindfulness Sutra: The Primary Root of MBSR
Roots of Mindfulness 2018
Six talks by Tim Burnettby 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 talks exploring the early Buddhist teachings on mindfulness as expressed in the Satipatthana Sutta – The […]
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The Buddhist Brahma Viharas (Divine Abodes)
Roots of Compassion 2018
Four talks by Tim Burnett & Oori Silbersteinwith 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 Silberstein. Tim and Oori and gave daily talks exploring the early Buddhist teachings of Brahmaviraha – the […]
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Tips for Maintaining Your Practice
Practice suggestions from Tim Burnettby 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 the broader scale of your overall life experience. Be curious about whether you can really know about your…
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Levels of Practice
Practice suggestions from Richard Johnsonby 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 can experience group meditation in our mindfulness classes. There are also meditation groups meeting regularly…
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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 […]
