The Heart of Practice — Befriending the Hindrances

If we are not aware of the Five Hindrances: Greed, Aversion, Sloth-Torpor, Restlessness-Worry, and Doubt, they will be running the show. These forces hinder our ability to see clearly. They not only distract us in our meditation, but they can have a strong influence on our daily life, causing harm to ourselves, to others, and to the world. They are the heart of our practice, not a departure. Befriending the Hindrances can be the very basis for cultivating greater awareness, wisdom, and compassion.

IMT Dharma Leaders, Terry Magee and David Bornstein, invite you to participate in a non-residential practice period for nine days in October.

It will be a period of intentional Sangha-wide commitment to integrating Insight practice into our daily lives and routines. You choose from a menu of practices to commit to during this time. We encourage you to find a balance between challenging yourself and treating yourself with kindness, an attitude Joseph Goldstein calls “gentle rigor.”

Registration now open. Click below to learn more and register.