This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.
This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.
This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.
This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.
Practice and Reflection Look at your meditation practice as a training of the mind and attention. Consistency, patience, gentleness, and firmness are all needed. Reflect on your intention behind the training. Is it based in love or hatred? Compassion or wisdom? How does understanding your mind help with this training? How do you know when to guide and when to get out of the way? This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.
Discussion prompts What does the ox represent for you right now? How are you relating to the ox? Trusting, doubting, confident, fearful... What is helping you be more mindful? What is getting in the way?