by Jeanne Ricci | Nov 21, 2020 | Dharma Talks, Paramis, The Four Brahmaviharas
Exploring Equanimity Equanimity (Upekkha) is a balanced state of mind that is characterized by a benevolent attitude toward all beings as well as an accepting attitude toward the ever changing conditions of life. You may not be distinguishing between calm and... 
by Marco | Nov 21, 2020 | Articles, Love And Relationships, Paramis, Self-Soothing Practices, Trauma and Psychological Wounds
Opening to Love Practicing loving-kindness and compassion allows you to be at peace in the midst of suffering. Every Sunday evening the Turtle Island Yoga Studio in San Rafael, California, is transformed into a vipassana meditation hall. A large silk painting of the... 
by Jeanne Ricci | Nov 20, 2020 | Dharma Talks, Paramis
Generosity: The Gateway to Freedom Why be generous? Dana, or generosity, is a gateway to well-being and freedom. This talk explores the many forms of generosity, obstacles to generosity, fear of generosity, and the shadow side of generosity. Dharma Wisdom with Phillip... 
by Marco | Nov 20, 2020 | Articles, Paramis
The Gift of Generosity Practicing generosity is the intention to find release from attachment to gratifying our ego needs by giving freely of what we have that is of value. Every year at this time, I am reminded of a lesson in generosity that I received many years...