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Retreat Dharma Talks at Gaia House

This Precious Human Life : Contemplating Our Mortality

What does it mean to live in the full awareness that we are not here forever? In this retreat, Insight Meditation is the foundation for meeting our life with sensitivity, and for turning consciously towards the reality of death. Known as “Maranasati” in the Buddhist tradition, reflecting wholeheartedly on this fundamental dimension of existence clarifies what is truly important, opens a powerful gateway into living with immediacy and openhearted appreciation, and invites us to embody our potential for freedom and spirited engagement. This retreat includes contemplative exercises to support our exploration of the theme.

2025-06-16 (6 days) Gaia House

  
2025-06-17 Morning Instructions - Sitting & Walking Meditation 50:47
River Wolton
This recording also includes Yanai Postelnik
2025-06-17 Guided Meditation - Stepping Stones to Boundless Mettā 39:56
River Wolton
2025-06-17 Dharma Talk - This Precious Human Life: Contemplating Our Mortality 48:47
Yanai Postelnik
2025-06-18 Morning Instructions 38:00
Yanai Postelnik
2025-06-18 Dharma Talk - Letting Go Without Getting Low 44:43
River Wolton
Meeting aversion & depression with honesty & gentleness, in the exploration of mortality.
2025-06-19 Morning Instructions 43:17
River Wolton
2025-06-19 Dharma Talk - Mortality, Vulnerability & Freedom 50:46
Yanai Postelnik
2025-06-20 Morning Instructions 37:42
Yanai Postelnik
2025-06-20 Guided Meditation - Mettā Practice 42:45
Yanai Postelnik
2025-06-20 Dharma Talk - How Can Mortality Awareness Resource Us 47:14
River Wolton
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