When doing an aspiration meditation practice, center yourself into a relaxed yet alert posture that embodies a state of openness, like a lotus floating on the surface of a pond. As you silently repeat each word or phrase, breathe into and out from your heart, so the words come directly…
When doing an aspiration meditation practice, center yourself into a relaxed yet alert posture that embodies a state of openness, like a lotus floating on the surface of a pond. As you silently repeat each word or phrase, breathe into and out from your heart, so the words come directly…
This talk was given as part of the series “Strengthening Mindfulness.” The talk discussed various ‘presents,’ or gifts, that the practice of mindfulness can bring to our daily lives. For example, one definition of mindfulness is simply being aware of what’s happening right now without judgment. So the practice of…
When doing an aspiration meditation practice, center yourself into a relaxed yet alert posture that embodies a state of openness, like a lotus floating on the surface of a pond. As you silently repeat each word or phrase, breathe into and out from your heart, so the words come directly…
This talk was given as part of the series “Eight Great Thoughts” (Anguttara Nikaya 8:30). Mindfulness is an aware acceptance of the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness opens us to accept the present moment just as it is, whether it’s pleasant or unpleasant, without either clinging to it or rejecting…
When doing an aspiration meditation practice, center yourself into a relaxed yet alert posture that embodies a state of openness, like a lotus floating on the surface of a pond. As you silently repeat each word or phrase, breathe into and out from your heart, so the words come directly…
From a Buddhist perspective, all that we do begins with intention. Just as the plants chosen determine the garden that grows, your future well-being is influenced by the intentions you nurture. Planting seeds of intention with love and nurturance grows feelings of compassion and care. Aspiration practices, often referred to…
We reside in two parallel universes. One universe is manufactured from a time warp. It has boundaries, prescriptions, and a mechanized view of how it all should work. Movement is linear, reaching between the far reaches of the galaxy and back into its nucleus; a self-perpetuated feedback loop from outside-in,…
Fertility Support and Mindfulness 8-Week Program Led by Janetti Marotta, Ph.D. Sponsored by Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fertility Physicians of Northern California Designed for: Women attempting to conceive and/or participating in fertility treatment. Partners are invited to participate in the 3rd Party Panel and All Day sessions. Open to patients…
Eight Great Thoughts: An 8-week speaker series based on Anuruddha Sutta Week 5 –Mindfulness with Janetti Marotta Presented by: Insight Meditation South Bay Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2015 7:30 PM -9:00 PM Place: St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road Mountain View, CA 94040 This speaker series is inspired by…
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