Understanding the teachings, learning from my body, and cultivating the heart are core parts of my Dhamma practice. Several years of training as an Anagarika in the Thai Forest monasteries broadened my understanding of the Buddha's teachings and instilled a profound respect for the Buddhist lineage. As a husband and father, I find endless opportunities to deepen my practice through letting go, patience, and humility. All along the way, I've been particularly interested in how other modalities like Nonviolent Communication and somatic approaches to healing can support our growth and deepen the process of awakening.
(Day 1) Compassion is the open heart's response to suffering and a profound resource for meeting life. By attending to our experience closely we can develop compassion for ourselves and the world with the care and strength of an old friend.
As we walk the Buddha's path, difficulties and challenges are part of the journey. It takes support and a heart of joy to meet the hard places. This talk explores some of the common challenges and three key supports on the path to Awakening.
