Wisdom and compassion [04]. Macclesfield, 2006

Macclesfield, 5th May 2006 James Low “The two truths are explained: how it appears (the imagined illusion) and how things are (the ultimate truth). Real compassion arises from wisdom, i.e. from realising the ultimate truth and then helping others realise their true nature. To do this getting to know your own mind, letting go of the knot of dualism and not […]

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Anxiety and doubt [03]. Macclesfield, 2005

Macclesfield, 26th Feb 2005 James Low You can read the transcript here. This is discussed in terms of the traditional Nyingmapa understanding of the nature of anxiety, how it develops, and its underpinning structure.  Then how meditation is used to cut the root of that anxiety and to work with everyday moments of anxiety and confusion is examined. Various meditations are […]

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Focussing and distraction [02]. Macclesfield, 2004

Macclesfield, 17 July 2004 James Low “If we do not have the capacity to choose whether to identify with arising thoughts or not we have little freedom. Like preoccupied puppets we are pulled by the strings of internal forces and external triggers which drive us into reactivity.  Practices such as following the flow of the breath help develop a clear attention, […]

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Exploring the complexity of buddhist beliefs. Sharpham Devon, 2000

  Sharpham Trust, Totnes Devon UK on 17- 20th Feb 2000 James Low The audio recordings were remastered and edited from a set of audio tapes by Wendy. There are 17 mp3s (about 25 mins each). Pedro Gomez  has prepared and uploaded the video here. Contents include:- 9 – Exploring taking refuge, singing refuge and Phat! practice 10 – The key […]

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