In this dharma talk Janine explores the concept of loving awareness as an integration of heart-centered awareness and mindfulness. Beginning with the challenge of connecting awareness with love in everyday life, we delve into the heart-mind connection, addressing suffering, the three poisons, and compassionate understanding. The talk examines various facets of loving awareness, including compassion, gratitude, and acceptance, highlighting their interconnectedness. The talk concludes by encouraging personal exploration of cultivating loving awareness in daily life and includes a guided Loving-Kindness meditation.

A discussion of the grasping mind. An evolutionary necessity that can run amuck.

We all have wants and needs that are required for our survival. Sometimes those wants expand far beyond what is needed. There are also acquired desires that are destructive to our survival. Buddhist techniques on Mindfulness can be extremely helpful in beginning to deal with these desires.

In this dharma talk, Janine examines the habit of believing that our thoughts define us and the potential consequences. Insights from Buddhist teachings on suffering and the power of non-attachment to thoughts are explored. The talk concludes with a guided mindfulness practice aimed at fosters a compassionate relationship with thoughts.

In this dharma talk, the theme of being present with fear is explored, with lessons applicable to any challenging emotion. The talk emphasizes the power of present-moment awareness in overcoming fear. By cultivating compassion, empathy, and a focus on the present, individuals can navigate fear's grip and counteract fear-based narratives that pervade both personal experiences and the broader culture.