Recorded at Insight Meditation Satsang
Online,
February 27, 2024
DESCRIPTION
Beginning with the story of Māgha Pūjā and the central verse of the Ovādapatimokkha, an exploration of the teachings on kamma (karma, action) and the long process of conditions unfolding as actions bear fruit. This became the seed of reflections on the war in Gaza and how we might find support in Buddhist thought for understanding this conflict—and any deep trauma in the world—from the perspective of suffering, craving, trauma, and the difficult process of unbinding the heart from ancient pain.
SEAN OAKES
Sean Feit Oakes, PhD (he/they, queer, Puerto Rican & English, living on Pomo ancestral land in Northern California), teaches Buddhism and somatic practice focusing on the integration of meditation, trauma resolution, and social justice. He received Insight Meditation teaching authorization from Jack Kornfield, and wrote his dissertation on extraordinary states in Buddhist meditation and experimental dance. Sean holds certifications in Somatic Experiencing (SEP, assistant), and Yoga (E-RYT 500, YACEP), and teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, East Bay Meditation Center, Insight Timer, and elsewhere.
LINKS
Website: seanfeitoakes.com
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GIVING
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Blessings on your path.