by daysofcare | May 12, 2023 | Open-Hearted Seeing
This 21-minute guided practice with Heather Fenton begins with mindfulness of breath in the body and then shifts into a contemplation of equanimity (upekkha). Equanimity is unwavering balance of mind rooted in insight. As we maintain sensitivity and presence in the...
by daysofcare | May 10, 2023 | Open-Hearted Seeing
Equanimity, in the context of Buddhist philosophy, refers to a state of mental balance and stability. It is often described as an even-mindedness or impartiality that remains steady and unaffected by the ups and downs of life. We cultivate equanimity by maintaining...
by daysofcare | May 4, 2023 | Patience, Open-Hearted Seeing
Today’s zoom check in call is about equanimity (upekkha), which is unwavering balance of mind that is rooted in insight. Join us Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 8:30pm ET and we’ll do a check in on your 100 Days progress, recapping our recent topic, patience (khanti)...
by daysofcare | May 3, 2023 | Patience
This 16-minute guided practice with Heather Fenton begins with mindfulness of breath in the body and then shifts into a contemplation of patience (khanti). We refine patience on the cushion by allowing the breath to be as it is, receiving it fully, neither ‘leaning...
by daysofcare | Apr 26, 2023 | Patience
We might think that patience is a kind of ‘grin and bear’ it practice — a kind of muscle down and endure attitude. This can come with a sense that we are waiting for conditions to change, and when they finally do, then we’ll be happy. But wise patience has a...
