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Retreat Dharma Talks at Gaia House

Penetrating the Veils (online retreat)

Seeing what is impermanent (aniccā) as permanent (niccā)
Seeing what is painful (dukkha) as pleasant (sukha)
Seeing what is without a self (anatta) as a self (atta)
Seeing what is not beautiful (asubha) as beautiful (subha)

All that we think about and project onto reality tends to be channelled through these misperceptions.

We explore the Buddha's teachings about these views and the suffering they cause. Putting on the corrective lens of Dharma - imminent, curious and discerning - we contemplate the path to greater clarity, understanding and equanimity in our lived experience.

In this weekend, amidst these challenging times, we approach this practice together in a kind, relaxed and curious way, setting the compass such that the seeds of insight and liberation can increasingly be sown through all the activities of our lives.

2023-05-05 (4 days) Gaia House

  
2023-05-05 Arriving and Welcoming the 3 Refuges 34:28
Ayya Santacitta
Guided Meditation
2023-05-05 Overview of the Vipallāsa 33:17
Laura Bridgman
Dharma Talk
2023-05-06 Shifting Attention From Thought to Feeling Tone 21:25
Laura Bridgman
Guided Meditation
2023-05-06 The 4th Vipallāsa - Taking What is Unbeautiful as Beautiful 32:21
Laura Bridgman
Dharma Talk
2023-05-06 Jumping into the River of Impermanence 57:03
Ayya Santacitta
Reflection and guided meditation.
2023-05-07 Suffering and the End of Suffering 32:53
Ayya Santacitta
Reflection
2023-05-07 Guided Meditation 21:32
Laura Bridgman
2023-05-07 Empty of a Self - Meditation on the 6 Elements 35:10
Ayya Santacitta
Guided Meditation
2023-05-07 The 3rd Vipallāsa - Taking What is Not-Self as Self 33:22
Laura Bridgman
Dharma Talk
2023-05-08 Progression of Insight Reveals our Vulnerability & Strength 23:44
Ayya Santacitta
Review
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