Journey into the Present As far back as I remember and even now, my attention is drawn to my thinking mind. There is a kind of captivation – an obsession so complete that there seems to be nothing else. I can figure things out, plan, understand, evaluate, categorize. There is a feeling of accomplishment and even safety in the thinking mind. Then and now I am tempted to believe the utterances of this tormentor, the continual inner criticism that left no disposition, affect, or action without negative comment. The need to make all perfect... February 18, 2021By Bill Mies teachings
Pandemic 2.0: Finding Refuge in a Time of Traumatic Stress As we come to the close of our first year of practicing during the pandemic—what have we learned? How can we use the Triple Gem--the traditional refuges of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha--to support us? February 10, 2021By Trish Magyari Covid-19, teachings
Meditation and Mindfulness for the Military Culture If you are a military veteran there are other veterans that practice with IMCW that can help you understand, practice, and truly benefit from this practice of meditation and mindfulness. IMCW offers a community of veterans that meet monthly to support each other and share their experience of the practice.... February 4, 2021By Steve Zappalla teachings
Bringing Our Practice into the World Before I became a mindfulness practitioner and later a meditation teacher, I spent more than 20 years as an activist and organizer working for human rights and social justice in the United States, Africa, and Latin America. As a meditation teacher, what inspires me most is to bring our practice into the wider society and help heal the suffering of the world.... January 29, 2021By Hugh Byrne SocialJustice, teachings
Turning Towards Grief Grief is an expression of love and loss. We may grieve the loss of someone’s life, or we may grieve the loss of a job, a relationship, or a way of life. Impermanence is a central teaching of Buddhism. So, why do we Buddhists grieve when people or things or relationships end? Shouldn’t we know better? January 21, 2021By Mary Aubry teachings