This evening, I want to discuss a fundamental lesson from Buddhist meditation: learning to respond thoughtfully rather than simply reacting. I’ll explore this topic with you and aim to offer some practical tools for developing this skill. I believe that understanding how to respond instead of react is an essential aspect of meditation practice and something we continually strive to master.
What’s your first reaction when you stub your toe? What’s the first thing you do? What’s the first thing you say?
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This evening, I want to discuss a fundamental lesson from Buddhist meditation: learning to respond thoughtfully rather than simply reacting. I’ll explore this topic with you and aim to offer some practical tools for developing this skill. I believe that understanding how to respond instead of react is an essential aspect of meditation practice and something we continually strive to master.
What’s your first reaction when you stub your toe? What’s the first thing you do? What’s the first thing you say?
I'm just going to open the floor for questions, topics, or reflections on anything you're curious about regarding meditation practice, Buddhist teachings, or any aspect of Buddhism that interests you. Tonight, we'll focus on a Q&A format, so take a moment to consider what's truly relevant for you. Asking questions is valuable, but it can also be insightful to pause and reflect on what you want to ask and why—it often reveals something meaningful about your own practice and interests.
What’s it like to introduce yourself to someone you don’t know? Are you up for giving it a try?
Against The Stream
This evening, I want to discuss a fundamental lesson from Buddhist meditation: learning to respond thoughtfully rather than simply reacting. I’ll explore this topic with you and aim to offer some practical tools for developing this skill. I believe that understanding how to respond instead of react is an essential aspect of meditation practice and something we continually strive to master.
What’s your first reaction when you stub your toe? What’s the first thing you do? What’s the first thing you say?