Neutral Feeling as an Entry Point to Not-Self

Intensely pleasurable contacts often trigger desire and grasping. That reaction creates tension and solidifies a sense of a “me” having this contact. Neutral feeling, though, offers an opening to a radically different experience, to equanimity, peace, and seeing that...

The Path to Freedom

This talk centers on the natural, effortless delight that arises from an unfettered mind, one freed from the tension caused by craving and clinging.

Why Do We Meditate?

Why do we meditate? To see reality accurately so the mind can be freed from the absurd expectation that some manipulation of mental states and matter can bring enduring happiness. This work centers on how we interact with unfolding reality.