Just did the Tonglen level 1 meditation from the classroom Breathed compassion into: A loved one An acquaintence And someone I've had miscommunication with in my past. Then sat in awareness.. Very powerful visualization of inhaling grey smoke, filtering through a diamond heart then breathing out white light onto myself and the other people. Those visualizations make it easier to stay present during the practice.

Just sat and practiced along with the Gate 1 concentration guided meditation. Feeling refreshed and ready to start the day.

In this lifetime, it is extraordinarily rare to be born human. Rarer still to encounter the teachings of meditation. A great master once said: imagine throwing a handful of rice against the wall. The chance that you were born human and found this path is like the chance of a single grain bouncing off the floor and sticking. That is how precious this is. So when you sit down to practice, to investigate the nature of your own mind, bring a little gratitude with you. This opportunity is not ordinary. Thank you for being here.

Hi friends, Today at 12pm CST to 12:30pm CST I'll be hosting a free drop in meditation for everyone in the community. Please feel welcome to join, calm down, and get your questions answered on meditation. Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5489790088 With warmth, Brandon

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