What are the characteristics of a sangha that supports its members? How is trust built such that the hard work of the Dharma can be done in community? In this talk, Matthew draws on his experiences firefighting and in incarcerated Buddhist communities to explore what it means to find refuge in a sangha, despite external circumstances.
The talk was offered at Big Heart City Meditation SF, and can be streamed on Youtube and the BHC website.
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.
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.
In this talk, Matthew shares the story of Angulimala, the serial killer who collected the fingers of his victims, and his path toward redemption and awakening. Find out why Angulimala is now considered the Buddhist patron saint of pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the unofficial mascot for former criminals.