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Teacher: Tuere Sala
Date: 2016-07-12
Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center
Series
- Sangha as the Whole of the Practice 2016-07-05
Description
At a glance Buddhism and/or mindfulness appears to be an individual practice. Each of us meditate, study and contemplate the Dhamma individually leaving us to mistakenly believe that liberation of the mind is personal. True investigation, however, arises in relationship. We need the tension, uncomfortabilities, laughter and passion that comes from “relationship with” to experience the depth and freedom of liberation. This week we will consider the shadow side of Sangha – division.
Homework
Division shows up in every aspect of our lives. It’s present when we pick up a piece of fruit to put in our grocery cart; when we decide what to do with our time; when we look for a place to live. Where is there division in your life? What does it mean to you when it’s present? Can you experience division when you see something you like? What about when you hear something you don’t like?
Video
Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/174540811
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