Dharma
Wisdom
Dharma
Wisdom
Integrating the Buddha’s teachings in daily life with Phillip Moffitt
“Living with the insistence that the past should be other than what it is is hopeless, yet most people suffer in this way without ever realizing it.”
– Phillip Moffitt
Patience and Persistence: Two Empowerments from the Paramis
Endurance, steadfastness, and clarity can be cultivated in practicing the paramis of patience and persistence.
Patience and Persistence: Two Empowerments from the Paramis
Endurance, steadfastness, and clarity can be cultivated in practicing the paramis of patience and persistence.
About
In Buddhism, the word Dharma, or Dhamma, means ‘truth.’ It also refers to the teachings of the Buddha and the spiritual insights attained by practicing meditation. I teach a form of meditation called ‘mindfulness,’ which comes from the Theravada Buddhist tradition of Vipassana, or ‘insight,’ meditation. Over the past 20 years, I have taught meditation classes and retreats at Buddhist centers around the country and at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, where I am a member of the Teacher Council. In all my teachings, I offer guidance for living the Dharma in daily life.
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Buddhadharma & Insight Meditation Practices
Buddhist Psychological Insights for Daily Living
Buddhist Psychological Insights for Daily Living
“The great benefit of practicing mindfulness is presence of mind within a storm of emotions.”
– Phillip Moffitt
Featured Teachings
Healing Your Mother (or Father) Wound
If you have unresolved feelings about your mother (or father), making them part of your mindfulness practice can transform what has been a hindrance in your life into a teacher.
When You are at the Threshold of the New
When we are on the threshold of something new–whether it’s a new year, a new job, a new relationship, or any other new endeavor–there are three questions …
Skillful Change
Awakening through the Nine Bodies
Upcoming Events
Trainings | Classes | retreats
hosted by Spirit Rock The art of forgiveness begins with connecting to the heart. The practice involves learning skills such as metta, mindful acknowledgment, and compassion. Practicing these skills enables you to free yourself from painful identification with past events. This is a day to bring remorse or grief about past actions and move beyond feelings of guilt and shame. Likewise, if someone has wronged you, you will be guided toward holding them accountable without closing your heart. Additionally, forgiveness practice will move you toward clarity and acceptance for the ways you have let yourself down. Practicing forgiveness allows you to move from a heavy, remorseful heart and a reactive mind to a heart that’s light but still feels regret and a mind that is calm and clear. The day will consist of sitting and walking meditation, instruction in the art and practice of forgiveness, a forgiveness ceremony, and include periods of guided silent practice. All are welcome! No one will be turned away for lack of funds as space allows. For more information, please email Registration@spiritrock.org. *Recording Note: You will have ~90 days from the original program date to view the program. If you would like access to the recording, you must register by the deadline above. The recording will be available in ~10 days after the program. Marin Sangha is a mindfulness meditation (vipassana) group in Marin County that puts special emphasis on living the dharma in daily life. The evening’s agenda includes guided meditations, mindful movement or walking meditation, and insightful talks that draw upon various aspects of the Buddha’s teachings. Sangha means “community.” Since our inception in 1998, Marin Sangha has been committed to creating a safe and welcoming community where dharma students can come and explore how Buddhist teachings might unfold in their everyday lives. We invite students of all levels of meditation experience and beginners are especially welcome. Normally, we meet Sundays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Bayview Room of the St. Luke Presbyterian Church. During The Pandemic, meetings have been live-streamed. Please click here for details on how to connect.