Florida Community of Mindfulness

Lojong - The Extent of Proficiency in Mind Training (2016)

Fall 2015 / Winter 2016

Through the fall of 2015 into the spring of 2016, Fred will be offering (at Sangha, Retreats, and via the Dharma Path Intensive) the priceless teachings on the Lojong Trainings, or “The Seven Verses (or Points) of Mind Training.” Retreat talks are posted in the Talks section of the website separately, while Fred's Dharma talks at weekly sangha will be available via the links on this page.

These profound teachings are foundational and essential for our path of transformation, and we are deeply grateful for Fred's generosity in sharing his wisdom and that of the masters.

Lojong - This Time Practice the Important Points (2016)

Fall 2015 / Winter 2016

Through the fall of 2015 into the spring of 2016, Fred will be offering (at Sangha, Retreats, and via the Dharma Path Intensive) the priceless teachings on the Lojong Trainings, or “The Seven Verses (or Points) of Mind Training.” Retreat talks are posted in the Talks section of the website separately, while Fred's Dharma talks at weekly sangha will be available via the links on this page.

These profound teachings are foundational and essential for our path of transformation, and we are deeply grateful for Fred's generosity in sharing his wisdom and that of the masters.

Composting Fear Into Fearlessness: Healing & Transforming the Separate Self through the Practice of Non-fear (2014) (3 of 3)

Three-day Retreat | April 2014

Buddhism teaches that to truly free the mind from fear, we can't simply deny or cover over its existence. Instead, we have to look deeply into the causes of our fears.

In this three day retreat, FCM Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner teaches that in order to overcome our delusions around life that create our fears, we need to practice mindfulness, calming, and insight to become intimate with these fears rather than trying to cast them out. By doing so, we discover a profound personal fearlessness within. We now have a capacity to live a courageous life.

 

Composting Fear Into Fearlessness: Healing & Transforming the Separate Self through the Practice of Non-fear (2014) (2 of 3)

Three-day Retreat | April 2014

Buddhism teaches that to truly free the mind from fear, we can't simply deny or cover over its existence. Instead, we have to look deeply into the causes of our fears.

In this three day retreat, FCM Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner teaches that in order to overcome our delusions around life that create our fears, we need to practice mindfulness, calming, and insight to become intimate with these fears rather than trying to cast them out. By doing so, we discover a profound personal fearlessness within. We now have a capacity to live a courageous life.

 

Composting Fear Into Fearlessness: Healing & Transforming the Separate Self through the Practice of Non-fear (2014) (1 of 3)

Three-day Retreat | April 2014

Buddhism teaches that to truly free the mind from fear, we can't simply deny or cover over its existence. Instead, we have to look deeply into the causes of our fears.

In this three day retreat, FCM Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner teaches that in order to overcome our delusions around life that create our fears, we need to practice mindfulness, calming, and insight to become intimate with these fears rather than trying to cast them out. By doing so, we discover a profound personal fearlessness within. We now have a capacity to live a courageous life.

 

Plum Village Visit (2016)

Tampa | July 3, 2016

Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner and other FCM Sangha members share about their experience at the 50th Anniversary Retreat for the Order of Interbeing held at Plum Village Monastery.

Taking Refuge (2016)

Tampa | May 1, 2016

In this talk, Fred Eppsteiner explains the meaning and significance of "Taking Refuge" in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, as well as the importance of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings as a way to halt the immediate sufferings we create for ourselves as we enter the path.

I Am Here For You: Living an Altruistic Life (2016 Retreat) (3 of 3)

Three-Day Retreat | April 2016

Members of the Florida Community of Mindfulness retreated together in April 2016 with Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner to study and practice the Buddhist teachings on living an altrusitic life and developing a compassionate heart.

I Am Here For You: Living an Altruistic Life (2016 Retreat) (2 of 3)

Three-Day Retreat | April 2016

Members of the Florida Community of Mindfulness retreated together in April 2016 with Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner to study and practice the Buddhist teachings on living an altrusitic life and developing a compassionate heart.

I Am Here For You: Living an Altruistic Life (2016 Retreat) (1 of 3)

Three-Day Retreat | April 2016

Members of the Florida Community of Mindfulness retreated together in April 2016 with Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner to study and practice the Buddhist teachings on living an altrusitic life and developing a compassionate heart.