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.
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.
Usually, craving is mentioned in terms of sensual pleasure, but here the topic is craving for becoming and craving for annihilation.