Category Archives: Introduction

84 – Mindfulness Leads to Insight

Posted on February 1, 2011 by

It’s easy to intellectually grasp the concept and necessity to be in the present, but how can we make it real in our direct experience? The Buddha’s instruction on this point was to offer a method of investigation. His deep … Continue reading →

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Day 35 – You Are Not Your Thoughts

Posted on December 6, 2010 by

Thoughts are mental formations that arise according to their own causes and conditions. It’s a pretty impersonal process and not something we control. If you watch thoughts arise and fade away, you’ll notice thoughts bubbling up that will surprise you: … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – Greetings fellow practitioners!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

Welcome to Dhamma Matters. I’m a newbie to blogging so bear with me. I’m beginning what I hope will be a conversation about dhamma, practice and integrating practice in daily life. Undertaking this interchange is an outgrowth of my practice, … Continue reading →

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