Date: 2008-04-21
Description
This is a 6-session video series of the Introductory Meditation class series taught by Rodney Smith. Recorded in 2008, it provides the same teachings that are currently taught in the introductory classes offered by Seattle Insight teachers throughout the year. This video course along with other videos on this website are offered freely.
About the Series
Insight meditation, also known as mindfulness or Vipassana meditation, comes from the Buddhist tradition. It aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness, negativity, and confusion. Seeing life as a constantly changing process, one begins to accept pleasure and pain, fear and joy, and all aspects of life with increasing balance and equanimity. This balanced awareness, grounded in the present moment, leads to stillness and a growing understanding of the nature of life. Out of this seeing emerges wisdom and compassion.
It is a moment-to-moment investigation of the mind and body process. Our experience is explored from a balanced and spacious awareness which allows the heart to flower in love. During these six weeks there will be meditation instructions, talks about the philosophy of the practice, homework assignments, and time for discussion and questions.
Teachers: Rodney Smith
Venues: Seattle Insight Meditation Center
Recordings
- Beginning Meditation Class: Week 1 2008-04-21
- Beginning Meditation Class: Week 2 2008-04-28
- Beginning Meditation Class: Week 3 2008-05-05
- Beginning Meditation Class: Week 4 2008-05-12
- Beginning Meditation Class: Week 5 2008-05-19
- Beginning Meditation Class: Week 6 2008-05-26
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