Lay Teachings
The collection houses recorded teachings by our Spiritual Director and associated teachers. These reflections by lay teachers point to the Dhamma. Please pick up what is useful and leave the rest behind.
Jessica: Living Within the Framework of the Dhamma May 16 2021 069
- June 24, 2021
- All Teachings, Jessica Swanson, Lay Teachings
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Sakula: Cultivating the Buddha’s Path with my Catholic Mother May 9 2021 068
- May 13, 2021
- All Teachings, Lay Teachings, Sakula Mary Reinard
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Read moreSakula: Keeping the Bigger Picture in Mind May 2 2021 067
- May 4, 2021
- All Teachings, Lay Teachings, Sakula Mary Reinard
- Jocelyn White
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Read moreSakula: When the Heart Opens the Teachings Fall In Apr 18 2021 066
- May 4, 2021
- All Teachings, Lay Teachings, Sakula Mary Reinard
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Cittasubha: Receive the Dhamma with an Open Heart and Mind Apr 4 2021 065
- May 4, 2021
- All Teachings, Cittasubha, Lay Teachings
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Read moreJessica: Right Speech From the Mouths of Babes Mar 28 2021 064
- April 6, 2021
- All Teachings, Jessica Swanson, Lay Teachings
- Jocelyn White
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Read moreJessica: Cultivating the Path within the Framework of Dhamma Mar 21 2021 063
- April 6, 2021
- All Teachings, Jessica Swanson, Lay Teachings
- Jocelyn White
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Read moreJessica: Nothing Personal about Unconditional Kindness, Mar 14 2021 062
- April 6, 2021
- All Teachings, Jessica Swanson, Lay Teachings
- Jocelyn White
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Read moreSakula: Intentionally Willing a Feeling of Goodness Feb 28 2021 061
- March 2, 2021
- All Teachings, Lay Teachings, Sakula Mary Reinard
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Read moreSakula: The Wheels of Goodness Go Round ‘n Round Feb 21 2021 060
- March 2, 2021
- All Teachings, Lay Teachings, Sakula Mary Reinard
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