The Basics of Insight
Living in the present moment The Basics of Insight This exercise teaches you to be present in the moment. It also teaches you the basics of insight practice as it introduces you to the deliberate act of analyzing your sensations. When you are having dinner, take some time to pay close attention to your sensations. […]
Quieting the Mind
The basics of concentration Quieting the Mind This exercise will be the groundwork for your future concentration meditation practice. Its goal is to help you develop a more intimate relationship with your own mind and thoughts. Practice this several times during the day while you are busy doing something that you can afford to do […]
Keeping a Journal
The record of our journey Keeping a journal To keep track of your work, it is recommended to maintain a journal. After every session, take a moment to write what you have experienced. No need to write an essay, but be thorough nonetheless. Start with the date, your state of mind at the time and […]
Dictionary
Finding a common ground Dictionary This dictionary explains what I mean by the terms I use, not what those terms actually mean. This isn’t a traditional dictionary. The purpose of this page is to make sure we understand each other when we discuss a specific topic. They are not meant to be taken as the […]
The Object of Concentration
The object of concentration Attention The goal of this exercise is to get you to notice the difference between looking at something and paying attention to it. This will be an essential skill for Concentration Meditation. Sit at a table with two objects in front of you, one to the left and one to the […]
Psychology
Preliminary psychological work Psychology Psychology is beyond the scope of this coaching, but I highly recommend that you do some shadow work. I don’t expect you to have finished that work (it usually takes a lifetime), but I expect you to have started. If you neglect it, your neuroses will become hindrances in your spiritual […]
Meditation
Meditation A method for Spiritual growth. spiritual practice Three Paths The course presented here is based on personal experience. It is not based on something I believe in, but in something I can see. If you come across a concept that seems like a belief to you, I’m not asking you to believe it. But […]