Sexuality, Desire, and the Dharma of Relationships
Teachers Martine Batchelor and Laura Bridgeman discuss the different dimensions of sexuality, desire, and intimacy in relationships and practice.
Laura Bridgman
Laura Bridgman began meditating in her early teens and ordained as a Buddhist nun in 1995. She was resident at Amaravati and Chithurst monasteries under the guidance of her teachers Ajahn Sumedho and Ajahn Succito. Laura left the monastic tradition in 2015 and is now Staff Support Teacher at Gaia House, a retreat center in Devon, England. She has spent extended periods practicing with the Burmese teacher Sayadaw U Tejaniya. She teaches multiple Tricycle online courses, including Beyond the Inner Critic and The Dharma of Relationships.
Ending Relationships with Wisdom
How do we know when we need to end a relationship? And how do we navigate that decision with wisdom and compassion? Teachers Martine Batchelor and Laura Bridgman discuss.
Seeing the Emptiness of Self
When we shift our attention from thoughts to feelings and let identity arise into consciousness, the sense of self diminishes
Our Inner Threat
The inner critic causes more than low self-esteem—it can also threaten the depth of our meditation practice.
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The Dharma of Relationships: The Paramis in Action
It's in our relationships that we see the progress we are making on the Buddhist path. They often show us where we are stuck and provide great opportunities for practice. In this online course, we will spend time with each of the paramis—or "perfections"—and find creative ways of combining them to bring joy and wisdom into our relationships.
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Embracing Impermanence and Imperfection
Everything changes. Nothing is perfect. Yet when we turn toward life just as it is, wisdom and compassion arise. This profound online course explores impermanence, imperfection, and conditionality as doorways to an awakened heart.
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Beyond the Inner Critic
The "inner critic" is a pattern of thought and feeling that undermines us and infiltrates our meditation practice. It keeps us striving. It keeps us stuck. This six-part online course will teach you to recognize the inner critic and disarm it through mindful investigation and contemplative exercises. Join Laura Bridgman and Gavin Milne as they show you how to disengage from painful self-judgment and enjoy life beyond the inner critic.
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