Florida Community of Mindfulness

Mindfulness of the Mind: Wholesome and Unwholesome Mind-States (2016)

Tampa | December 17 , 2016

In this Dharma talk, Dharma Teacher Fred Eppsteiner begins by answering questions about physical discomfort, feelings, and the importance of being present to them. He also stresses that the spiritual life is not dependent on what is going on in the world.Then Fred moves onto the Four Establishments of Mindfulness: body, feelings, mind, and dharmas. He explains that the mind should abide in clear knowing, free from desire and discontent in the world. Fred stressed the importance of being aware of one’s mind states, i.e., attached vs. non-attached, as well as the importance of recognizing wholesome and unwholesome mind states.

The Dharma of Scrooge (2016)

Tampa | December 18, 2016

In this Dharma talk Fred Eppsteiner relates the story of the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from Dickens', "A Christmas Carol." Through this story, Fred explains how we can all transform the suffering we experience from living a life devoted to self into a happy, meaningful life filled with love and compassion for others.

A Vision to Share - Our Community's Mission and Core Values (2016)

Tampa | December 11 , 2016

In this talk, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner shares and comments on the Florida Community of Mindfulness' Vision, Mission, and Core Values. He uses these to illustrate the importance of having a vision of how one wants to be in this world and a clear mission of how one will develop that way of being.

Loving Speech and Deep Listening - A Panel Discussion on the 4th Mindfulness Training (2016)

Tampa | November 13 , 2016

Senior students of Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner share their understanding and practice of the 4th Mindfulness Training on Loving Speech and Deep Listening.

Dharma Teachings for Post-Election Practice (2016)

Tampa | November 26 , 2016

In this talk, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner provides a way to relate to the situation unfolding in the world around us with wisdom and compassion. Fred challenges us to use what is happening in the world to develop patience, understanding, and compassion for the people and situations we may have a problem with. He challenges us further to be grateful for these opportunities to develop these qualities within our minds.

Zen and Great Perfection Masters - Key Points of the Path of Awakening (2016) (4 of 4)

Four-day Retreat | October 2016

Members of the Florida Community of Mindfulness retreated together in October 2016 with Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner to study and practice "The Key Points of the Path Awakening." Fred used various teachings from Masters of both the Zen and Great Perfection lineages as a source for study and practice during the retreat.

Zen and Great Perfection Masters - Key Points of the Path of Awakening (2016) (3 of 4)

Four-day Retreat | October 2016

Members of the Florida Community of Mindfulness retreated together in October 2016 with Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner to study and practice "The Key Points of the Path Awakening." Fred used various teachings from Masters of both the Zen and Great Perfection lineages as a source for study and practice during the retreat.

Zen and Great Perfection Masters - Key Points of the Path of Awakening (2016) (2 of 4)

Four-day Retreat | October 2016

Members of the Florida Community of Mindfulness retreated together in October 2016 with Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner to study and practice "The Key Points of the Path Awakening." Fred used various teachings from Masters of both the Zen and Great Perfection lineages as a source for study and practice during the retreat.

Zen and Great Perfection Masters - Key Points of the Path of Awakening (2016) (1 of 4)

Four-day Retreat | October 2016

Members of the Florida Community of Mindfulness retreated together in October 2016 with Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner to study and practice "The Key Points of the Path Awakening." Fred used various teachings from Masters of both the Zen and Great Perfection lineages as a source for study and practice during the retreat.

Cultivating a Calm Mind Through our Actions (2016)

Tampa | October 2 , 2016

In this talk, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner explains the importance of attending to our actions of body and speech in order to develop harmony in our lives and in our minds. He says that if we want to develop a calm mind, then before we even begin a meditative path, we want to clean up our actions so that the activities of our day no longer stir up our minds. He goes on to introduce the Anapanasati Sutra and explain some of the fruits of the meditative path.