In this talk, Matthew discusses the “other two” types of craving in the Buddhist tradition. Usually, craving is mentioned in terms of sensual pleasure, but here the topic is craving for becoming and craving for annihilation. These craving are subtle yet powerful, difficult to notice because of their pervasiveness.
The talk was originally offered in at San Jose Insight Meditation and can be streamed on Youtube or on the Insight Timer App.
Usually, craving is mentioned in terms of sensual pleasure, but here the topic is craving for becoming and craving for annihilation.
In this guided meditation, Matthew leads the practitioner through mindfulness of mind as part of Bhikkhu Analayo’s method of Satipatthana practice.
In this guided meditation, Matthew leads the practitioner through mindfulness of feeling tones as part of Bhikkhu Analayo’s method of Satipatthana practice.
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 the Buddhist tradition, Matthew presents ways to enquire deeply about what we really want from our time here on Earth.
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In this guided meditation, Matthew leads the practitioner through mindfulness of death as part of Bhikkhu Analayo’s method of Satipatthana practice. The meditation begins with establishing embodied mindfulness and then moved int contemplation of death using the elements.