Knowing Our Thoughts As Thoughts
In an excerpt from her Dharma Talk, “Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind,” Buddhist teacher Shaila Catherine offers a framework to examine different modes of thought.
Shaila Catherine
Shaila Catherine is an American Buddhist meditation teacher and author in the Theravadan tradition, known for her expertise in insight meditation and jhana practices.
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Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind
Led by meditation teacher Shaila Catherine, this series will explore a series of traditional Buddhist strategies that are used to overcome distraction in meditation practice and develop clarity in relationships, work, and daily life.
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