Dharma Podcast

Dharma on the Edge Part 9 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:00:28 +0000

Roshi guides a meditation on equanimity. She then speaks of the shadow of caregiving, by reviewing different archetypes. She then goes into boundary violation, going over transference and counter transference.

This episode (#9 of 10) is from the Aug 8th session. It continues and concludes in the next episode, i.e., Part 10 of 10.

Wisdom and Time (Dharma Talk)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:00:30 +0000

Jane opens by offering a definition of wisdom and noting some of the fields of growth possible with aging. She talks about her experience of writing memoir and some things that were helpful for her in that practice, and closes by mentioning neuroscience has shown that it is actually possible to change our neural pathways. Al talks about “positive increments with age,” or what happens to people when they really learn from and are deepened by their experiences. Mary Catherine notes that we are in a frightening time and that the importance of rethinking social institutions and our way of treating the planet is greater now than ever before. She ends with a hopeful vision: we have this gift of time – 30 years more than we did 100 years ago.

UPDATED Dharma on the Edge Part 4 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:32:32 +0000

Important Note: Due to a problem with the audio, this episode (show # 316, or Part 4 of 10) was re published. The “auto download option (in iTunes, iPods etc.)” subscribers, will see a “second download” of this episode. Please use this updated version (duration: 58:05) and …. please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience.

Fleet introduces and begins the exploration of the 2nd tenet: Bearing witness. Participants then break up into small groups for a bearing witness exercise.

The group shares experiences from the bearing witness exercise. Fleet asks them what they are noticing about relationships to fear and darkness and how the process of bearing witness relates to others suffering.

Sensei Maull introduces Karpman’s Drama Triangle, a social model of human interaction and asks how do we get hooked in the drama triangle? He then introduces the “empowerment” triangle, where you shift your energy from outward blaming to “I” language.

Dharma on the Edge Part 8 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:00:27 +0000

Roshi begins the evening session by speaking about servant leadership and the importance of developing a deep grounding in the core teachings of the Buddha. She says how important it is for us to face our own suffering. She differentiates between guilt and regret.

Fleet answers questions from the participants.

Dharma on the Edge Part 7 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:00:53 +0000

Fleet goes into the classic system dynamics and change work. He speaks about the prison industrial complex as a system and then has participants divide into groups to discuss the systems they are in.

Dharma on the Edge Part 6 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:00:53 +0000

Roshi asks what happens when our ability to serve is compromises? What are the outcomes when one is not able to actualize healthy compassion? Roshi introduces 3 attitudes toward caregiving: helping, fixing, and saving. Roshi then presents the Algorithm of Personal Distress.

UPDATED Dharma on the Edge Part 1 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:11:08 +0000

Important Note: Due to a problem with the audio, this episode (show # 312, or Part 1 of 10) was re published. The “auto download option (in iTunes, iPods etc.)” subscribers, will see a “second download” of this episode. Please use this updated version (duration: 58:05) and …. please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience.

Sensei Fleet Maull and Roshi Joan ask “what does it mean to live on the edge in a socially engaged, creative and generative way?” How do we find our way out of the “dead zone” and back into the magic” How do we resource ourselves to have the energy and skill to be fully engaged with our lives and the world” The dialog continues with a discussion of the first tenets of a peacemaker: Not Knowing. How can we rest in not knowing?

Dharma on the Edge Part 5 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:22 +0000

The group discusses the movie from the prior evening, “The Dhamma Brothers.” Fleet asks if people noticed signs of trauma in the prisoners.

Dharma on the Edge Part 4 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:00:39 +0000

Important Note: Due to a problem with the audio, this episode was re published. Please click on the link below to access the updated version. and … Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

UPDATED Dharma on the Edge Part 4 of 10

Fleet introduces and begins the exploration of the 2nd tenet: Bearing witness. Participants then break up into small groups for a bearing witness exercise.

Dharma on the Edge Part 3 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Roshi begins by reading a letter to Fleet from Jimmy Santiago Baca. Fleet continues to explore the first tenet, “not knowing” and leads participants in a powerful guided exercise.

This episode (#3 of 10) is a continuation of episode #2, i.e., from Fri Aug 6th morning session and is the part after the break.

For the Love of Mountains

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:00:31 +0000

In a talk inspired by two days of hiking with Upaya’s residents and guests, Sensei Beate speaks about the power and importance of being in nature. She asks us to call to mind a place that we liked as a child, suggesting that often these places were those where we most felt easy, confident and intimate with our experience. She connects these themes to the experience of being in nature as an adult, calling on quotations from Terry Tempest Williams and Zen Master Dogen, who both point to the sense of wonder engendered by natural beauty and its power to impart wisdom and compassion.

Dharma on the Edge Part 2 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:00:35 +0000

Roshi begins by reading a letter to Fleet from Jimmy Santiago Baca. Fleet continues to explore the first tenet, “not knowing” and leads participants in a powerful guided exercise.

This episode (#2 of 10) is from the Aug 6th morning session up to the break. The session after the break continues in the next episode, i.e., Part 3 of 10

Dharma on the Edge Part 1 of 10

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:00:07 +0000

Important Note: Due to a problem with the audio, this episode was re published. Please click on the link below to access the updated version. and … Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

UPDATED Dharma on the Edge Part 1 of 10

Zen Brain (July 2010) Series: All 19 parts

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:00:23 +0000

The 19 part Zen Brain (July 2010) series is now published. You can access the desired part of the series by clicking on its link below:

Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 1 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 2 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 3 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 4 of 19

Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 5 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 6 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 7 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 8 of 19

Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 9 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 10 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 11 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 12 of 19

Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 13 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 14 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 15 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 16 of 19

Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 17 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 18 of 19
Zen Brain (July 2010): Part 19 of 19

Zen Brain Part 19 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:00:30 +0000

Roshi asks about the power of the pause when we just stop and notice our feelings. What came up for you at the level of the feelings? Roshi asks the audience what came up during the self inquiry process. The faculty end the workshop with closing remarks.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 18 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:00:40 +0000

Group discussion. Roshi asks where is the edge that is pushing you over the edge? Roshi asks the audience the following questions: What came up for each participant during the workshop? What did you learn? and What do you want to plant as you go forward?

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 17 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:00:08 +0000

Roshi leads a guided meditation and then she discusses ethics, moral distress and suffering.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 16 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:00:18 +0000

This evening’s question and answer period includes a rich discussion on mindfulness practice in pre-deployment military training and other military applications.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Compassionate Zen

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:00:58 +0000

Sensei Kaz Tanahashi begins by asking: “Are you a goddess of compassion”? Sensei Kaz discusses the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokitesvara, and explores how we can be more compassionate in a world where violence and war are widespread.

Sensei Beate Stolte speaks about working on the “path towards peace.” She discusses the koan: “Why does the bodhisattva of compassion have so many arms and eyes?” Sensei explains why our “personal problems” are ultimately not personal, and tells us how to connect with the Avalokitesvara in all of us.

Zen Brain Part 15 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:00:25 +0000

The faculty addresses questions. Comments include the role of looking up and out at the trees and the role of the bottom up approach of softening trauma.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 14 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:00:07 +0000

Al Kaszniak presents on the suffering of time hunger. The talk includes attention, multitasking and the brain. Our attentional capacity is limited and multitasking demands rapid attention switching and leads to increased errors. Al continues to explain meditation as attentional education. Topics also include explanations of focused attention meditation and open monitoring meditation.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 13 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:00:31 +0000

Shauna Shapiro leads a guided meditation.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 12 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:00:09 +0000

Zen Brain faculty answers questions from the audience.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 11 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:00:03 +0000

Laurie Leitch leads a guided meditation and then she presents “Meditation, Trauma and Suffering.” The talk includes: zen practice and the emerging science of alleviating suffering and resiliency in the face of trauma.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 10 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:00:53 +0000

Al introduces the film “The Dutiful Daughter.” And then the faculty and audience discuss the film.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again!

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:00:53 +0000

Wes Nisker speaks about our place in the world; he asks, “How did we get so wrapped up in our own supremacy?” He shares how science provides “a whole new picture of interdependence,” and illustrates how this knowledge can shift one’s identity in relation to the universe. Wes ends with comments about how embracing the mind of “not knowing,” can lead to living a life with more fun, humor, and “wonder of the world.”

Zen Brain Part 9 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:00:41 +0000

The Zen Brain faculty addresses audience questions.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 8 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:00:04 +0000

Al Kaszniak PhD, presents a program entitled “Impermanence made visible.” The talk addresses Alzheimer’s disease, care-giving for Alzheimer’s patients and the role of mindfulness in relieving care-giver distress.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 7 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:00:45 +0000

The Zen Brain faculty addresses questions from the audience.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 6 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:00:04 +0000

Susan Bauer-Wu PhD leads a guided meditation and then she presents on the role of meditation and mindfulness in people undergoing bone marrow and stem cell transplants. The presentation covers the role of the hypothalamus, chemical messengers, and mindful interventions for people with serious, life threatening diseases.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 5 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:00:14 +0000

The Zen Brain faculty addresses questions from the audience.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 4 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:00:57 +0000

Shauna Shapiro PhD, presents on the art and science of mindfulness. Shauna addresses the following questions: What is mindfulness?, How is mindfulness helpful?, and How can mindfulness be integrated into the helping professions? Topics include the mindful therapist, mindfulness informed therapy, and mindfulness based therapy.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Dharma at the Edge

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:00:55 +0000

Sensei Fleet Maull begins by asking what is the edge? He believes it is the edge between hope and fear, past and future, nihilism and eternalism. In the past when he searched for this feeling off “nowness,” this search took him down destructive paths. He now looks for healthy ways into the edge, by practicing mindfulness awareness. Our 5 senses are direct gateways into “nowness,” and allow us to contact reality or our basic goodness. Jimmy Santiago Baca shares touching stories of how he challenges the edge and “breaks bread” with the darkest parts of his life.

They conclude by touching on the importance of integrating the light and dark parts or we build up that wall to keep it out and living in fear that the wall will come down.

Zen Brain Part 3 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:00:25 +0000

Zen Brain faculty addresses questions from the audience around the new geography of the brain, including a discussion around top down and bottom up processes of the brain.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 2 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:00:48 +0000

Sensei Al Kaszniak Ph.D., leads a guided meditation and then he introduces Jim Austin MD.

Jim Austin discusses “The New Geography of the Brain” an overview of brain physiology and function including a look into ego-centric and allo-centric perception pathways.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

Zen Brain Part 1 of 19 (July 2010)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:06:53 +0000

Roshi discuses skillful methodology in working with suffering and the importance of training the mind to cultivate attention and emotional balance. The audience is encouraged to see the truth of suffering. How do we face suffering with courage and equanimity and find the place that is free from suffering?

Subsequently, Roshi facilitates a group discussion on what will serve the group as the workshop continues.

The series will also feature other distinguished faculty members: Alfred W. Kaszniak PhD, Laurie Leitch PhD, Jim Austin MD, Shauna Shapiro PhD, Susan Bauer-Wu PhD RN.

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Zen Brain (July 2010) 19 part series

From Cushion to Clinic: Meditation and Healthcare

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:00:56 +0000

Al Kaszniak begins by elucidating the current dialogue regarding the relationship between Buddhism, science, and clinical healthcare. Shauna follows Al with a discussion of the three essential elements that comprise the notion of mindfulness in her clinical research: intention, attention, and attitude. She concludes with a brief discourse of the various types of mindfulness based therapeutic approaches.

Mindsight Series: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (All 9 Parts)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:00:16 +0000

The 9 part Mindsight series is now published. You can access the desired part of the series by clicking on its link below:

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 1 of 9)
Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 2 of 9)
Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 3 of 9)

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 4 of 9)
Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 5 of 9)
Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 6 of 9)

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 7 of 9)
Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 8 of 9)
Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 9 of 9)

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 9 of 9)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:00:03 +0000

Dan reviews the remaining Domains of Integration (State, Interpersonal, Temporal, Transporational Integration). Dan then gives detailed case examples that relate to each of the Domains.

To access the entire series, please click on the link below:
The 9-part Mindsight series

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 8 of 9)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:47 +0000

Participants are given the opportunity to ask Roshi and Dan questions. One brings up an important question about how caregivers can care for themselves. Dan and Roshi talk about the importance of maintaining the difference between “self” and “other.” It’s because of the pain of the world that we need to be laughing or the pain wins.

To access the entire series, please click on the link below:
The 9-part Mindsight series

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 7 of 9)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:00:06 +0000

Roshi Joan talks about the concept of mindfulness in the Buddhist context. She says that mindfulness or focused attention is not enough, you also need “mindsight” or insight in wisdom. She asks that as we secularize things, how do we not exclude dimensions that have been found in the wisdom traditions and have profound value. Dan explains the next 2 Domains of Integration, which are memory and narrative integration.

To access the entire series, please click on the link below:
The 9-part Mindsight series

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 6 of 9)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:00:43 +0000

How do we make this world of a better place? Dan says that we need to understand relationships, but also need to understand the nervous system. Through this, it changes what we do with our attention. Empathy can be stimulated by focused attention. How we focus our attention harnesses something that changes synaptic connections, improves immune functions and changes epigenetic control of gene expression. Dan introduces the concept of the Eight Domains of Integration, and explains for first 3, which are Consciousness, Horizontal and Vertical integration.

To access the entire series, please click on the link below:
The 9-part Mindsight series

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 5 of 9)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:00:03 +0000

Roshi Joan begins the evening by reading a poem by Lisel Mueller. Dan Siegal then tells a story that affected his life and the development of Mindsight. Dan introduces a list of 9 functions that integrates the cortex, limbic area, brain stem, the body and the social world. The list includes regulating the body, attuning to other people, emotional balance, response flexibility, fear modulation, mental time travel, empathy, morality and intuition.

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The 9-part Mindsight series

Infinite Compassion

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:00:53 +0000

Pir Zia begins by reading a letter that describes a meeting Zia’s grandfather had with a fellow Zen teacher. The piece highlights the commonalities between Sufism and Zen Buddhism. Pir Zia then moves into an explanation of the way in which Sufism defines loving kindness, Allah, and interdependence. He clarifies these three terms with powerful poetry and anecdotes.

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt. 4 of 9)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:37 +0000

Participants begin the afternoon by sharing what they experienced during the wheel of awareness exercise. Dan then leads the group in awareness training and how to stabilize the mind. He introduces the mental subjective experience diagram, where subjective experience meets physical dimensions of neuro-firing.

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The 9-part Mindsight series

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 3 of 9)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:03:27 +0000

Roshi Joan begins the talk by quoting William James, “Each of us literally chooses by his (or her) way of attending to things what sort of universe he (or she) shall appear to inhabit.” Dan introduces the “Wheel of Awareness,” which he describes as the architecture of the mind. Dan leads a guided meditation through the 4 sections of the wheel of awareness.

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The 9-part Mindsight series

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 2 of 9)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:00:25 +0000

Roshi Joan begins today’s talk by reviewing the mornings guided meditation and how the posture can influence our mental continuum. Dan goes deeper into the triangle of human experience, and asks how it can be a triangle of well-being? He introduces the “domains of integration,” which states that when a system is integrated, it is in harmony, and when linkage is blocked, it moves to chaos or rigidity.

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The 9-part Mindsight series

Mindsight: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Awareness (Pt 1 of 9)

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:27:46 +0000

Dr. Dan Siegel and Roshi Joan Halifax kick off the Mindsight retreat by asking the question, what is awareness and why does it matter? Dan goes on by saying that if you’re interested in change, awareness is the place to start. Without awareness, things happen without choice and change occurs without intention. Dan introduces the triangle of the human experience, which consist of our awareness of relationships, body/brain and the mind. He states that in order for change to be long lasting, there needs to be synaptic change.

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The 9-part Mindsight series

The Mind of Auschwitz

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:00:47 +0000

Sensei Beate Stolte and Natalie Goldberg gave a dharma talk on June 23, 2010 titled “A Jew in Germany,” where they shared their experiences in attending a Zen retreat at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland.

“The Mind of Auschwitz,” is a continuation of this discussion. In this talk, Natalie speaks of the Buddhist concept of taking the ‘middle way’ and emphasizes the importance of staying connected to our heart, to our humanity. Sensei speaks of how ‘little moments’ in life can create deep meaning, and reflects upon how we can respond to the atrocities in the world.

Mindsight: Exploring the Neuroscience & Psychology of Awareness

dharmapodcast@swindy.org (Roshi Joan Halifax) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:00:09 +0000

Dr. Dan Siegal developed the concept of Mindsight while he was attending medical school as a way to see the internal workings of our mind through focused attention. Mindsight allows us to look inside our mind and reflect on our experiences. He claims that when our lives move away from harmony, we are either in a state of rigidity or chaos. He introduces 8 domains of integration as a way to personal transformation.