Florida Community of Mindfulness

Personal Transformation and the Transformation of Others: Non-Duality in Action

As we cultivate relationships with sangha friends and others in the world, can we truly be one family, knowing and working with each other in all manner of circumstances with no separation? In this talk to members of the Order of Interbeing in January 2014, Fred offers clear advice and a direct challenge to put aside self and live a life of non-duality and joy.

The Dharma of Scrooge 2013

Dickens' wonderful tale, "A Christmas Carol," is a very human story that we can all relate to. Whether one is studying and practicing on a spiritual path or not, this story reminds us that in the end, life is really about human kindness and how we relate to one another. While Scrooge is an extreme character, a man totally lost in the world of himself, we all have seeds of Scrooge in us. To see this and leave the unhappy world of self for the joyous experience of practicing generosity with others is to truly awaken.

Becoming Intimate With Life: Moment-to-Moment Mindfulness, (4 of 4)

Intimacy with life implies closeness, inseparability, familiarity and connection. The ability to be present and accountable with the moment-to-moment unfolding of our life is the result of practicing mindfulness. The lack of mindfulness in life results in a distracted and unfocused mind that experiences itself disconnected and alone.

The Buddha presented the practices of the four foundations of mindfulness as the basis for living a mindful life. During this silent four day residential retreat in Tampa, Florida in October 2013, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led students in the study of, meditation on, and practice of these four foundations, including developing realistic strategies for incorporating them in our lives. The “how” of entering life fully was explored in the Dharma talks and meditation periods,in relationship to our bodies and minds or the people and situations we encounter.

Becoming Intimate With Life: Moment-to-Moment Mindfulness, (3 of 4)

Intimacy with life implies closeness, inseparability, familiarity and connection. The ability to be present and accountable with the moment-to-moment unfolding of our life is the result of practicing mindfulness. The lack of mindfulness in life results in a distracted and unfocused mind that experiences itself disconnected and alone.

The Buddha presented the practices of the four foundations of mindfulness as the basis for living a mindful life. During this silent four day residential retreat in Tampa, Florida in October 2013, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led students in the study of, meditation on, and practice of these four foundations, including developing realistic strategies for incorporating them in our lives. The “how” of entering life fully was explored in the Dharma talks and meditation periods,in relationship to our bodies and minds or the people and situations we encounter.

Becoming Intimate With Life: Moment-to-Moment Mindfulness, (2 of 4)

Intimacy with life implies closeness, inseparability, familiarity and connection. The ability to be present and accountable with the moment-to-moment unfolding of our life is the result of practicing mindfulness. The lack of mindfulness in life results in a distracted and unfocused mind that experiences itself disconnected and alone.

The Buddha presented the practices of the four foundations of mindfulness as the basis for living a mindful life. During this silent four day residential retreat in Tampa, Florida in October 2013, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led students in the study of, meditation on, and practice of these four foundations, including developing realistic strategies for incorporating them in our lives. The “how” of entering life fully was explored in the Dharma talks and meditation periods,in relationship to our bodies and minds or the people and situations we encounter.

Becoming Intimate With Life: Moment-to-Moment Mindfulness, (1 of 4)

Intimacy with life implies closeness, inseparability, familiarity and connection. The ability to be present and accountable with the moment-to-moment unfolding of our life is the result of practicing mindfulness. The lack of mindfulness in life results in a distracted and unfocused mind that experiences itself disconnected and alone.

The Buddha presented the practices of the four foundations of mindfulness as the basis for living a mindful life. During this silent four day residential retreat in Tampa, Florida in October 2013, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led students in the study of, meditation on, and practice of these four foundations, including developing realistic strategies for incorporating them in our lives. The “how” of entering life fully was explored in the Dharma talks and meditation periods,in relationship to our bodies and minds or the people and situations we encounter.

The Four Mind Turnings: Defects of Samsara, Cause and Effect (2 of 2)

Why do we hear many Dharma talks but continue to experience the same sufferings in life? In these two talks to students at FCM, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner shares wisdom of Patrul Rinpoche on how we can truly integrate the Four Mind Turnings into our lives.

The Four Mind Turnings: Preciousness of Human Life, Impermanence (1 of 2)

Why do we hear many Dharma talks but continue to experience the same sufferings in life? In these two talks to students at FCM, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner shares wisdom of Patrul Rinpoche on how we can truly integrate the Four Mind Turnings into our lives.

Seeing Life with Clarity and Intelligence: The Path of Dharma (4 of 4)

The practices of mindfulness and meditation are not enough to support our healing and transformation. To truly reduce our suffering and to live a life of freedom and ease, we must view this ever changing life with insight and wisdom.

The Buddha’s fundamental teachings about “Right View” offers us an intelligent, wise and practical template to understand life, why it unfolds the way it does, and how to relate to it in a skillful and compassionate way. Without Right View, we will be prone to misperceiving and misinterpreting life and therefore be constantly stirring the waters of afflictive mind states and emotions. With Right View, we have the opportunity to live a life of calmness, openness, and love.

During this silent four day residential retreat in Tampa, Florida in February 2014, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led students in the study of, meditation on, and practice of the Buddha's fundamental teachings about Right View.

Seeing Life with Clarity and Intelligence: The Path of Dharma (3 of 4)

The practices of mindfulness and meditation are not enough to support our healing and transformation. To truly reduce our suffering and to live a life of freedom and ease, we must view this ever changing life with insight and wisdom.

The Buddha’s fundamental teachings about “Right View” offers us an intelligent, wise and practical template to understand life, why it unfolds the way it does, and how to relate to it in a skillful and compassionate way. Without Right View, we will be prone to misperceiving and misinterpreting life and therefore be constantly stirring the waters of afflictive mind states and emotions. With Right View, we have the opportunity to live a life of calmness, openness, and love.

During this silent four day residential retreat in Tampa, Florida in February 2014, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner led students in the study of, meditation on, and practice of the Buddha's fundamental teachings about Right View.