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Michael Bresnan

Practice Permeating Daily Life

July 29, 2019 by Mike Bresnan

When we come together to practice in the meditation hall, or when we do our daily practice at home for the time we allot …

The Light of Awareness

June 30, 2019 by Mike Bresnan

Our insight practice is aimed at reducing and eventually eliminating mental suffering. The teachings of the Buddha tell …

Externalize It

May 31, 2019 by Mike Bresnan

As a psychologist, one of the forms of therapy that I’ve found very interesting, and surprisingly effective, is …

Not Following Contact

April 30, 2019 by Mike Bresnan

I am doing physical therapy for chronic and worsening back pain. I go in and the therapist gives me different exercises …

Mind, Body & World Liberate Together

March 29, 2019 by Mike Bresnan

This life of ours consists in this mind, body, and world. In everyday consciousness, we tend to view these as separate …

Letting Go

February 8, 2019 by Mike Bresnan

Spiritual teachers often speak of the need to let go of things. We are told we need to let go of material things, of …

All Things Come from Body & Mind

January 29, 2019 by Mike Bresnan

In our practice we turn our attention toward our body and mind. We study, and illuminate with awareness, this very body …

Photo of flowers in bloom

The New Year: Kamma & Intentions

December 22, 2018 by Mike Bresnan

This is the start of a new year. Traditionally, it is a time for reflecting on how our life is going, of taking stock, …

Three Types of Calmness

November 28, 2018 by Mike Bresnan

In this tradition of practice, we often hear teachers warning us to not attach to calmness. Since many people begin the …

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