In this dharma talk, I share my experiences visiting the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in the Bahamas and how dashed expectations were converted into a fulfilling dharma experience.
New Dharma Talk: Visiting the Island in Bad Weather
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Category Archives: Dharma Talks
Dharma Talk: Coming Home and The Way of Bodhicitta
This dharma talk explores the comical “oatmeal incident” and how to meet all of experience directly and openly through the awakened heart/mind.
How Do We Infect the World With Love?
In this dharma talk I explore how practice can create an open, compassionate container for all of our responses and reactions to our current political and world environment. Then I ask, “how do we infect the world with love?,” and explore some possible answers.
Michael Stone and The Dharma of Sudden Endings
Michael Stone with Sylvia Boorstein and Teja Bell, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, 5/21/17
I met Michael Stone, a popular and beloved Buddhist meditation teacher, while teaching at Spirit Rock in May. We had a lovely dinner together and I got to know him just a bit. His death in July of a likely drug overdose resulting from bi-polar disorder was a shock to the international yoga and dharma community. Here I share my reflections on dharma, death and my brief but memorable encounter with Michael.
Notes: The photograph was taken by me at Michael’s request. The formal dharma talk ends at 19:05.
New Dharma Talk: Closing the Gap by Stepping In
In this dharma talk, Lisa explores the gap between expectation and reality, perception and direct experience. Through minding the gap and stepping in, we release our ideas of how things should be and find freedom and intimacy with life in its essence.
Dharma Talk: Delusion and Enlightenment are Not Separate
This dharma talk explores the intersection of delusion and Buddha Nature, how the awakened heart/mind is always available, even in the most difficult moments.
Compassion For All
This dharma talks explores finding ground in groundlessness and why its important to keep our hearts open to compassion for all. This includes lessons from my own personal experience and from spiritual and civil right leaders such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Martin Luther King, Jr and John Lewis.
How Do You Digest Broken Glass?
In this dharma talk I explore the fallout from the election, how to practice with groundlessness and loss and finding the balance of meditation, self care and wise action.
A Season of Politics and the Unwelcome Guest
In this talk I explore how we can skillfully meet our fear and the unwanted visitors who keep knocking on the door, especially in this challenging season of political unrest. I also share how I overcame the trauma and fear of being stalked for a year.
New Dharma Talk: How to Hold Your Dharma Seat
This talk offers guidance on how to train the heart and mind to become steady and balanced even in the face of the most challenging circumstances.
The Lotus Blooms in The Mud 