In this talk, Matthew offers his perspective on setting intentions, whether big or small, aspirational or momentary. Weaving storytelling from his days in prison with perspectives from within the Buddhist tradition, Matthew presents ways to enquire deeply about what we really want from our time here on Earth.
This talk with given at San Jose Insight Meditation on December 31st, 2025. It can be listened to on Youtube or the Insight Timer App.
Traditionally, this is an asubha practice meant to lessen the clinging we have toward our own and others’ bodies by seeing clearly the constituent parts of the body.
If you let go a little, you will have a little peace. If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of peace. If you let go completely, you will know complete peace and freedom.
Matthew leads the practitioner through mindfulness of awakening factors as part of Bhikkhu Analayo’s method of Satipatthana practice.
Matthew leads the practitioner through mindfulness of hindrances as part of Bhikkhu Analayo’s method of Satipatthana practice.
Venerable Pannavati wanted us, all of us, to taste the joy of an unburdened heart and experience the selflessness that arises through good works.
Matthew draws on experiences firefighting and in incarcerated Buddhist communities to explore what it means to feel safe in a sangha, despite external circumstances.