Offering Insight Meditation to the Heartland | Spring 2019
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“Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication” – a book review
Communication has historically been a challenge of the human condition. How else do we explain the inclusion of Right Speech as a limb of the
Meet One of Mid America Dharma’s New Board Members
As a new member on the Board of Directors of Mid America Dharma I would, first, like to say how honored I am to be
Reflections on “The Obstacle is the Path”
A Residential Insight Meditation Retreat with Robert BrumetDecember 28, 2018-January 1, 2019Marillac Center, Leavenworth, Kansas I was very fortunate to attend this retreat which provided
Letting Go: An Edited Dharma Talk
No doubt at some point you’ve heard the meditation instruction to “let go.” Letting go is a valuable practice; however, many people make the mistake
Working with Difficult Emotions
Almost everyone has struggled with difficult emotions. It’s challenging when we feel overwhelmed by feelings that we cannot control. At times like this mindfulness practice
The Power of the Brahma Viharas
Sometimes it shocks me how much of an advocate I am towards the Brahma Vihara practices. The Brahma Viharas, sometimes called the divine abodes/abidings, are
Dana for Our Sangha
At Mid America Dharma retreats, none of the registration fees go to the teachers for their work in offering the teachings. Registration fees cover food, rental, transportation, and other expenses. Any money left over is used to support Dhamma activities such as our retreat scholarship fund. Our teachers receive financial support for their work only by a separate donation from individual retreatants. Donations are usually offered near the last day of the retreat. In our practice tradition this is known as dana.
Retreat Basics: The Five Precepts
We ask everyone participating in our retreats to make a commitment to follow the Five Ethical Precepts, a foundation for our practice.
The precepts create the community of harmony and safety necessary for our work of turning inward. The self restraint we show by following the precepts is essential to settle the mind.
Through this we develop confidence in our work and ability to do the practice. Following the precepts bestows a sense of happiness with our own goodness.
Upcoming Retreats
- Bridget Rolens
- David Chernikoff
- Tuere Sala
- Shaila Catherine & Phil Jones
- Robert Brumet & Joe McCormack
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