Florida Community of Mindfulness

Swampland Flowers: Teachings of Zen Master Ta Hui (1 of 2)

Swampland Flowers is a selection of teachings by Chinese Zen Master Ta Hui (1089-1163). Culled from letters and lectures, the book offers Ta Hui's clear, practical advice, particularly to lay people. Ta Hui emphasized that liberation is available to everyone in any walk of life, and that any occupation can be a form of Zen practice. Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner shares a number of these wonderful teachings in this series, which also includes questions and answers with students about practice, in general, at the beginning of each audio.

 

 

Being an Island Unto Oneself: The Path of Unshakeable Refuge Day 3

Thich Nhat Hanh has written, “When he was eighty, the Buddha knew that he was going to pass away in a few months, and he knew that his disciples were going to miss him. During the last six months, around the city of Vaisali, he used to talk to the monks and the nuns about taking refuge within yourself. The expression is atadipa. Ata means self, dipa means island. When you go back to that island, you experience peace and stability. The Buddha is there, the Dharma is there, and the Sangha is there.”

During this three-day silent residential retreat in Tampa, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner focused on the Buddhist teachings and meditation practices related to establishing within oneself an island of conscious awareness, awakened intelligence, emotional maturity, and all-embracing compassion and kindness.

 

Being an Island Unto Oneself: The Path of Unshakeable Refuge Day 2

Thich Nhat Hanh has written, “When he was eighty, the Buddha knew that he was going to pass away in a few months, and he knew that his disciples were going to miss him. During the last six months, around the city of Vaisali, he used to talk to the monks and the nuns about taking refuge within yourself. The expression is atadipa. Ata means self, dipa means island. When you go back to that island, you experience peace and stability. The Buddha is there, the Dharma is there, and the Sangha is there.”

During this three-day silent residential retreat in Tampa, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner focused on the Buddhist teachings and meditation practices related to establishing within oneself an island of conscious awareness, awakened intelligence, emotional maturity, and all-embracing compassion and kindness.

 

Being an Island Unto Oneself: The Path of Unshakeable Refuge Day 1

Thich Nhat Hanh has written, “When he was eighty, the Buddha knew that he was going to pass away in a few months, and he knew that his disciples were going to miss him. During the last six months, around the city of Vaisali, he used to talk to the monks and the nuns about taking refuge within yourself. The expression is atadipa. Ata means self, dipa means island. When you go back to that island, you experience peace and stability. The Buddha is there, the Dharma is there, and the Sangha is there.”

During this three-day silent residential retreat in Tampa, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner focused on the Buddhist teachings and meditation practices related to establishing within oneself an island of conscious awareness, awakened intelligence, emotional maturity, and all-embracing compassion and kindness.

The Anapanasati Sutra: Practicing Full Awareness of the Breath - Part 2 2010 - Day 4 Talk

During the period October 2009 through March 2010, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led a group of students in the study and practices of the Anapanasati Sutra, also known as the "Full Awareness of the Breath Sutra." Over the course of two four-day retreats, Fred provided commentary on the Sutra, as well as meditation instructions that focused on the Buddha's teachings for cultivating a clear, serene and insightful mind. In the second retreat, Fred also focused on teachings related to the Seven Factors of Enlightenment to help clarify the requisites needed for living an awakened life.

 

 

The Anapanasati Sutra: Practicing Full Awareness of the Breath - Part 2 2010 - Day 3 Talk

During the period October 2009 through March 2010, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led a group of students in the study and practices of the Anapanasati Sutra, also known as the "Full Awareness of the Breath Sutra." Over the course of two four-day retreats, Fred provided commentary on the Sutra, as well as meditation instructions that focused on the Buddha's teachings for cultivating a clear, serene and insightful mind. In the second retreat, Fred also focused on teachings related to the Seven Factors of Enlightenment to help clarify the requisites needed for living an awakened life.

 

 

The Anapanasati Sutra: Practicing Full Awareness of the Breath - Part 2 2010 - Day 2 Talk

During the period October 2009 through March 2010, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led a group of students in the study and practices of the Anapanasati Sutra, also known as the "Full Awareness of the Breath Sutra." Over the course of two four-day retreats, Fred provided commentary on the Sutra, as well as meditation instructions that focused on the Buddha's teachings for cultivating a clear, serene and insightful mind. In the second retreat, Fred also focused on teachings related to the Seven Factors of Enlightenment to help clarify the requisites needed for living an awakened life.

 

 

The Anapanasati Sutra: Practicing Full Awareness of the Breath - Part 2 2010 - Day 1 Talk

During the period October 2009 through March 2010, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led a group of students in the study and practices of the Anapanasati Sutra, also known as the "Full Awareness of the Breath Sutra." Over the course of two four-day retreats, Fred provided commentary on the Sutra, as well as meditation instructions that focused on the Buddha's teachings for cultivating a clear, serene and insightful mind. In the second retreat, Fred also focused on teachings related to the Seven Factors of Enlightenment to help clarify the requisites needed for living an awakened life.

 

 

The Anapanasati Sutra: Practicing Full Awareness of the Breath - Part 1 2009 - Day 3 Talk

During the period October 2009 through March 2010, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led a group of students in the study and practices of the Anapanasati Sutra, also known as the "Full Awareness of the Breath Sutra." Over the course of two four-day retreats, Fred provided commentary on the Sutra, as well as meditation instructions that focused on the Buddha's teachings for cultivating a clear, serene and insightful mind. In the second retreat, Fred also focused on teachings related to the Seven Factors of Enlightenment to help clarify the requisites needed for living an awakened life.

 

 

The Anapanasati Sutra: Practicing Full Awareness of the Breath - Part 1 2009 - Day 2 Talk

During the period October 2009 through March 2010, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led a group of students in the study and practices of the Anapanasati Sutra, also known as the "Full Awareness of the Breath Sutra." Over the course of two four-day retreats, Fred provided commentary on the Sutra, as well as meditation instructions that focused on the Buddha's teachings for cultivating a clear, serene and insightful mind. In the second retreat, Fred also focused on teachings related to the Seven Factors of Enlightenment to help clarify the requisites needed for living an awakened life.