Spring 2023 Practice Period


Transforming Greed, Hatred, and Delusion

with Terry Magee, David Bornstein and Anna Douglas


“Each moment we are mindful, the mind is pure, free of clinging, hating and delusion.” ~ Jack Kornfield

When we practice the Dharma, it becomes clear that the problems we have are not intractable and fixed, but rather, they are workable. This is true of even the “biggies” like Greed, Hatred, and Delusion. The Buddha called these “the Three Poisons” which pollute the stream of human consciousness. They sound daunting, but as we practice, we make a profound discovery – every moment of mindfulness is a moment free of the poisons. Mindfulness is purifying. This discovery makes way for more sustained periods of non-greed, non-hatred and non-delusion. We may experience this as a glimmer of relief – how good it feels (even momentarily) to be free of the three poisons.

What’s more, mindfulness empowers us to know directly the nature of greed, as well as to cultivate it’s antidotes of generosity and renunciation. With mindfulness, we can know hatred, both internally and externally, and cultivate it’s antidotes of loving-kindness and compassion. We can investigate delusion and its harmful consequences and cultivate moment to moment clarity and wisdom. The Three Poisons can be known and transformed. This will be the focus of our practice in the good company of sangha and teachers.

If you are new to the Practice Period and want to hear more, join us on Thursday, May 4. There will be a meditation at 6:00pm PT followed by an overview and sharing of the benefits of this practice. We hope you join us! CLICK HERE to be directed to the Thursday Night Meditation Group Page.

HOW IT WORKS

During this 9 day Practice Period, as you go about your daily life, you will choose from a menu of options for how you will practice. You might choose to attend one or more of the Group Sittings which will be offered, or listen from a curated list of Dharma talks, or practice mindful eating, or limit screen time.

How you practice is up to you. You will be supported by the teachers, Anna Douglas. Terry Magee, and David Bornstein. They will each lead a daily meditation group by Zoom. You will also be supported by daily recorded instructions, as well as opportunities for questions and discussion with the teachers. There will be a Zoom dharma talk about the Three Centers on Monday October 17 with Anna Douglas , at 6:30pm.

Here is a list of what will be available to support you in deepening your practice and understanding:

  • Opening Ceremony, May 4, 6:00 pm PT

  • A Practice Period Pledge to fill out during the Opening Ceremony. CLICK HERE to view and download Practice Pledge.

  • Three daily sangha sittings, 7:00am, 12:00 pm, and 6:00pm, 40 min, led by Anna, Terry, and David.

  • A Discussion Group with Anna, Terry and David, 45 minutes via Zoom, to meet every day at 12:45 pm and 6:45 pm with the exception below.

  • You will be supported by Daily Recorded Instructions.

  • A curated list of Dharma talks and Guided Meditations to listen anytime.

  • Closing Ceremony: May 13, 10:00am-1:00pm.

WHEN

Thursday, May 4, 2021 6:00 PM through
Saturday, May 13, 2021 1:00 PM

DONATION

You have the opportunity to offer dana to support the teachers.
Suggested donation is $175 - $25. We ask you to give what feels generous. Your generosity is what allows IMT to continue offering Dharma teachings.

CONTACT

For any questions contact David Bornstein or Terry Magee at insightmeditationtucson@gmail.com or call 520-477-1897.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email. After Opening Ceremony you will receive an email with the printout Practice Pledge form, Meditation Hall Protocol, and a password, giving you access to the Practice Period Resource page which contains the Zoom link, Daily Instructions and Selected Dharma Talks.