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Daily Meditation Recordings, with Nirmala Werner – Week of May 22 – 27, 2023

Nirmala Werner

Nirmala Werner

We’re fortunate that Nirmala Werner has generously offered to lead our daily meditation sessions. To find out more about Nirmala, and to view her other contributions to Sangha Live, click here. Recordings will be posted by the end of the day of the live session.

 

This week’s topic is “The Steam of a Cup of Tea: Teachings on Generosity, Gratitude and Renunciation”.

 

Can we achieve happiness and wealth by giving? Can we experience abundance through simplicity? In this exploration, we’ll examine how such concepts are possible in today’s world by delving into certain aspects of the 10 Perfections (Paramis), all while embracing our perfectly imperfect nature.

“Gratitude is like wine for the soul. Come, get drunk!” – Rumi

Danaparami

May 22, 2023

Forgiveness

May 23, 2023

Motivation

May 24, 2023

Renunciation

May 25, 2023

Death and Gratitude

May 26, 2023

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