Category Archives: Salt Spring Retreats

Gil Fronsdal, August 2011 – Not getting caught up in preferences – Everything happening right on time – Better to engage than to complain – Confidence helps us be equanimous – Sitting and expecting the spiritual cookie – Mindfulness as … Continue reading →

Heather Martin, August 2011 – Bread dough analogy – Objects of concentration – Continuous mindfulness

Heather Martin, August 2011 – One object versus changing objects – Jhana practice – Magnet and fridge analogy – Risk of adornments

Gil Fronsdal, August 2011, Salt Spring Island, B.C. Joy and Tranquility 4th and 5th factors – Three word summary of Buddhism from Suzuki Roshi – Story about Japanese soldiers in the Phillipines – Mindfulness as respecting by giving a second … Continue reading →

Strength (viriya) 3rd factor – One of the four wise efforts – How to invite wholesome states – Gumption and enthusiasm required – Individual strengths – Connecting and sustaining – It’s just a statement – What am I believing? – … Continue reading →

Gil Fronsdal, Salt Spring Island, August 2011 Interest 2nd factor – Book: The Path of Purification – Untangling – Story about big noisy yogi – Snoring roommate story – Basic vipassana question: What is this? – Is there another way? … Continue reading →

Heather Martin, Salt Spring Island, August 2011 Mindfulness (sati) 1st factor – What happens when we are not mindful – Not quite present – Lost in thought – In the grip of… – Carried way by… – Layering on of … Continue reading →

Heather Martin, August 2010, Salt Spring Island B.C. In the final talk of a retreat, Heather instructs us on how to integrate the teachings, highlighting the value of how we live rather than what we know.  Reflection, compassion, and curiosity … Continue reading →

Heather Martin, August 2010, Salt Spring Island B.C. Illuminating the Fruits of Practice          59:27 It is routinely acknowledged that people come to meditation hoping to lessen the sense of struggle in their lives.  Less discussed, but equally important, are the … Continue reading →