What gets in the way of resting in peacefulness and calm? Sometimes it feels easy to settle, to be present, to practice. Other times, we feel scattered, restless, heavy, or filled with doubt. The Buddha described five hindrances that interfere with our clarity and drain energy.
We can think of ethical self-discipline as mindfulness of our behavior. It happens in two parts: first, we become aware of how we think, speak, and act. Then, we apply conscious effort to align these with what leads to greater peace and well-being—for ourselves and those around us.
In both Buddhist practice and yoga, truthfulness (sacca or satya) is more than a moral guideline; it is a gateway to inner freedom. When we commit to honesty in thought, speech, and action, we begin to dissolve the illusions that bind us.
Celebrating endings and marking the threshold to a new beginning is an essential part of our journey. Let’s gather and honour the effort, growth and insights of our 100 Days of Care Autumn 2024 Live Cohort.
Moments of recognition ground us in gratitude and affirm our capacity to create meaningful change.
The focus for Days 91-100 of the 100 Days of Care is the 'far-reaching' attitude of Wisdom (Panna Parami). We develop discriminating awareness first through learning (i.e. hearing or reading ideas), then through practice (applying the instructions both in meditation...
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You’re invited to practice with us weekly in person in Port Colborne, Ontario or live online on Zoom.
Insight Meditation, Wednesdays 7pm ET (90 mins), with Heather Fenton — Start and/or maintain a regular meditation practice. Each week, guided meditations are combined with instructions for bringing mindfulness into daily living. This meditation class is offered freely.
Book now! or email us at hello@gentlydownthestream.org if you’d like more info.
Thursdays 8pm (60 mins), sessions starting Jan 16/25, ONLINE ONLY, with Heather Fenton
Sustain an ongoing practice of daily self-compassion and lovingkindness with these supportive weekly sessions. These weekly 1-hour gatherings offer ongoing support, encouragement and an opportunity to connect with others who are practicing.
Join us occasionally or come every week. We will meditate and then discuss our practice in group or small groups.
Offered freely, by donation. Online only (Zoom).
Please pre-book HERE for Zoom link and so that we know you are coming. Email hello@gentlydownthestream.org with questions or help with booking.