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Daily Meditation Recordings, with Miles Kessler – Week of July 25, 2022

Miles Kessler

Miles Kessler

We’re fortunate that Miles Kessler has generously offered to lead our daily meditation sessions for Europe and the UK. To find out more about Miles, and to view his other contributions to Sangha Live, click here. Recordings are posted 24 – 36 hours after the live session runs.

 

This week’s topic is “The 4 Noble Practices“.

 

The 4 noble practices are practical instructions given by the Buddha in relation to the 4 noble truths. Namely, 1) The Noble Practice Of Acceptance, 2) The Noble Practice Of Letting Go, 3) The Noble Practice Of Realization, and 4) The Noble Practice Of Development. This week, Miles will lead you through these 4 noble practices, helping you to see how these 4 injunctions from the Buddha contain the entirety of the practical Dharma.

The Nobel Practice Of Acceptance

July 25, 2022

The Noble Practice Of Letting Go

July 26, 2022

The Noble Practice Of Realization

July 27, 2022

The Noble Practice Of Development

July 28, 2022

The Hero’s Journey Of Meditation

July 29, 2022

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