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Sacred Sundays: Emotional Elegance Part 1 Freedom from Anger with Lama Michael Gregory Can we develop patience in the face of anger, peace in uncertainty, happi...ness when faced with challenges and compassion in our suffering. This weeks class focuses on understanding anger, the thinking that underlies this emotion and how to work to transform this emotion to experience greater empowerment and patience in our lives. Though one may conquer a thousand times a thousand men in battle, yet he indeed is the noblest victor who conquers himself. - The Buddha When there is no anger, there is no enemy. If you wish to rid the mind of anger it is simply up to you stop egotistically demanding that reality be different than it is. To develop emotional elegance, we accept that we are 100% responsible for our emotions. Please feel free to like, share, comment or invite your friends to join our daily mindfulness pages. www.mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com Mindfulness Based. Wise and Inspired Non-Dual Guidance and Compassionate Mentoring: 941.416.1890 or michael@mbsgroup. Please feel free to reach out to Lama Michael directly via text or email with questions.

Emotional Elegance Series Part 1: The End of Anger 8am PST Facebook Live or Zoom

Sacred Sundays: Infinite Love and Compassion with Lama Michael Gregory Meditations and Teachings on Loving Kindness and Compassion This heart awakening teaching...s shares the infinite possibility that exists within each of us to embrace ourselves and every being in the light of the true nature of our heart mind. Join us every Sunday on Facebook and Zoom for more teachings and feel free to follow Lama Michael on his personal page. Sign up here for access to classes: https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/contribute/

You don't lose anything by sharing. Strength grows by giving it away. ~ Tsoknyi Rinpoche

Sacred Sundays: The Pathless Path, Enlightenment in Moderm Times and The Inspiring Life of the Buddha with Lama Michael Gregory Join us for this clear and lucid... teaching on how we may bring the Buddha’s path of awakening to every day modern life. Teachings and meditations are given so we may clearly understood the teachings and practices of stages on the path to enlightenment and how we may easily integrate them into our lives. Join us every Sunday for Sacred Sundays with teachings and meditations on Buddhism and Mindfulness Meditation. Sign up to join our free online interactive zoom class every Sunday: https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/contribute/

Sacred Sundays at 8am PST with Lama Michael Gregory: Self Worth and Healing Guilt and Shame with Mindfulness Feel free to friend request or follow Michael Grego...ry for daily posts and teachings. You are not damaged goods nor are you a psychological catastrophe - there is nothing wrong with you at all and there never has been. Don't accept any labels therapists, mental health professionals, family or acquaintances have given you - and never ever put yourself down. You are pure potential and it is your job to love, validate and approve of yourself. In this empowering video you are freely given all the tools to begin healing guilt, shame and self-sabotaging behaviors with mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques. Guilt and shame are always irrational and always follow the same faulty premise and consequently always reach the same nonsensical conclusion. Irrational Guilt Formula G = CW + WL Guilt = the Concept of Wrongness + now I am Worth-Less Classes offered by Generosity- Donation Only: https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com Join us each Sunday for healing, transformational and inspiring Buddhist teachings. Lama Michael Gregory will directly address the suffering and challenges we face and how this is the path toward freedom and awakening. Make this a mindful and compassionate time in your life by intentionally transformimg your life in these challenging times. Classes are led by Buddhist Teacher Lama Michael Gregory, who teaches how to be in this world but not of it, bringing the practices of non duality into vivid life examples of daily life experiences, relationships and the challenges we face. When: 8am PST - 10am PST Every Sunday Where: Facebook Live or Zoom or Live from Quiet Mind Retreat Julian California Join our live zoom class and online mindfulness classes at: https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/path-1-signup/ Taught on Facebook live from Quiet Mind Mountain Retreat every Sunday at 8am PST in Julian, California.

Sacred Sundays: Mindfulness Teaching and Meditation with Lama Michael Gregory Join us tomorrow at 8am PST for healing, transformational and inspiring Buddhist teachings. Lama Michael Gregory will directly address the suffering and challenges we face and how this is the path toward freedom and awakening. Make this a mindful and compassionate time in your life by intentionally transformimg your life in these challenging times. ... Classes are led by Buddhist Teacher Lama Michael Gregory, who teaches how to be in this world but not of it, bringing the practices of non duality into vivid life examples of daily life experiences, relationships and the challenges we face. Join on Facebook live or our zoom community live Sunday classes by signing up here: https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/contribute/ Classes are available to all, by donation only.

"Many of the problems we face today we bring upon ourselves because we focus on these secondary differences between us. We cling to the idea of my nation, my religion, my community, that we are rich while they are poor. This creates a strong sense of ‘us’ and ‘them’. The only remedy is to remind ourselves that we are all the same as human beings. We need to remember the oneness of humanity." His Holiness the Dalai Lama Guwahati, Assam, India, 3 April 2017

The 8 Versus of Mind Training with Lama Michael Gregory This series provides illuminating, powerful and tender insights on training the mind in selflessness on ...the path to compassionate enlightenment. 1. By thinking of all sentient beings. As more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel, for accomplishing the highest aim, I will always hold them dear. 2. Whenever I’m in the company of others, I will regard myself as the lowest among all, And from the depths of my heart, Cherish others as supreme. 3. In my every action, I will watch my mind, And the moment destructive emotions arise, I will confront them strongly and avert them, Since they will hurt both me and others. 4. Whenever I see ill-natured beings, Or those overwhelmed by heavy misdeeds or suffering, I will cherish them as something rare, As though I’d found a priceless treasure. 5. Whenever someone out of envy, Does me wrong by attacking or belittling me, I will take defeat upon myself, And give the victory to others. 6. Even when someone I have helped, Or in whom I have placed great hopes Mistreats me very unjustly, I will view that person as a true spiritual teacher. 7. In brief, directly or indirectly, I will offer help and happiness to all my mothers, And secretly take upon myself, All their hurt and suffering. 8. I will learn to keep all these practices, Untainted by thoughts of the eight worldly concerns. May I recognize all things as like illusions, And, without attachment, gain freedom from bondage. | Rigpa Translations. Revised 2012. Geshe Langri Tangpa ( ; wylie: glang ri thang pa) (10541123) is an important figure in the lineage of the Kadampa and Gelug schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in Central Tibet, as Dorje Senge ( ). His name derives from Langtang, the area in which he is said to have lived. He was a Kadampa master, and disciple of Potowa. In the 2nd water bird year he founded Langtang Monastery (), as a Kadampa monastery. It later became a Sakya monastery. by Geshe Langri Thangpa He was the author of Eight Verses of Training the Mind ( ; wylie: blo sbyong tshigs brgyad ma), considered a succinct summary of the Lojong () teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. He is said to be an emanation of Buddha Amitbha. This teaching and meditation will be offered live on the Mindfulness Meditation Centers Facebook page at 4pm Pacific Time every Sunday. To join our zoom classes and participate in Q&A and watch and replay all our classes and series, sign up to becoming a participating member. https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/contribute/

Join us this morning at 8am PST for Sacred Sundays with Lama Michael Gregory: Always Offering The Victory to Others Join us every Sunday at 8am for healing, tra...nsformational and inspiring Buddhist teachings. Michael will directly address the suffering and challenges we face and how this is the path toward freedom and awakening. Make this a mindful and compassionate time in your life by intentionally transformimg your life in these challenging times. Classes are led by Buddhist Teacher Lama Michael Gregory, who teaches how to be in this world but not of it, bringing the practices of non duality into vivid life examples of daily life experiences, relationships and the challenges we face. Classes focus on the development of true mindfulness, freedom from destructive emotions, meditation, loving kindness and gentle forgiveness towards ourselves. Join our free 6 Week Mindfulness Course: https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/online-l/course-1/ Thank you for your generous donations. All donations go to Mindfulness Meditation Centers which is a non profit organization, that through the generous contributions of our members is able to share the dharma across the world with all, regardless of financial capacity.

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Milarepa by Pema Chodron There’s a story about the main turning point in the life of the great yogi Milarepa. He was very much a loner and lived in caves by himself and meditated wholeheartedly for years and years and years. He was extremely stubborn and determined. He couldn’t find anything substantive to eat after barely sustaining himself high in the Himalayas, so to survive he began eating nettles and consequently began turning different shades of green - but he was so... committed to attaining enlightenment that nothing could stop him from practicing. One evening Milarepa returned to his cave after gathering firewood. He went back to his cave only to find out it was filled with demons. They were cooking his food, reading his books, sleeping in his bed. Basically, they had taken over the joint. He knew about nonduality of self and other, but he still didn’t know quite how to get these guys out of his cave. Even though he had the sense that they were just a projection of his own mind, and that they were all the unwanted parts of himself, he didn’t know how to get rid of them. So first he taught them the Dharma. He sat on this seat that was higher than they were and talked about compassion and emptiness and how poison is medicine. Nothing happened. The demons were still there. Then he lost his patience and got angry and ran at them. They just laughed at him. Finally he gave up and just sat down on the floor, saying, I’m not going away and it looks like you’re not either, so let’s just live here together. At that point, all of them left except one. Milarepa said, Oh, this one is particularly vicious. We all know that one. Sometimes, we have lots of them like that. Sometimes we feel that’s all we’ve got. He didn’t know what to do, so he surrendered himself even further. He walked over and just put himself right into the mouth of the demon and said, Just eat me up if you want to. Then that demon left too. The moral of the story is, when the resistance is gone, so are the demons. ~ Pema Chodron Be Grateful to Everyone, A Guide to Compassionate Living

Sometimes a small harsh action can be helpful in averting or overcoming a greater disaster. For example, a small amount of a toxic substance can have medicinal value. So, to achieve the greater good or to control otherwise difficult people, taking some tough action may be helpful, but it is important that it should be motivated by kindness and compassion, not by anger or contempt. ~ HH XIV Dalai Lama

Join us for Sacred Sundays with Lama Michael Gregory : Awakening Compassion This special inspirational talk on awakening the heart of compassion and wisdom with...in, as a path to realizing your true and expansive nature. The talk will be given by Michael Gregory, former Buddhist Monk, acclaimed teacher of Buddhism and Director of Mindfulness Meditation Centers. The talk is open to all and offered by Donation - Generosity Only. Join us each Sunday for healing, transformational and inspiring Buddhist teachings. Lama Michael Gregory will directly address the suffering and challenges we face and how this is the path toward freedom and awakening. Make this a mindful and compassionate time in your life by intentionally transformimg your life in these challenging times. Classes are led by Buddhist Teacher Lama Michael Gregory, who teaches how to be in this world but not of it, bringing the practices of non duality into vivid life examples of daily life experiences, relationships and the challenges we face. Classes focus on the development of true mindfulness, freedom from destructive emotions, meditation, loving kindness and gentle forgiveness towards ourselves. When: 8am PST - 10am PST Where: Facebook Live or Zoom or Live from Quiet Mind Retreat Julian California Join our online mindfulness classes at: www.mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/online-learning

Dharma Roots Don't be bothered with what others do, do not criticize or judge them for their dualistic thoughts and actions; just pay attention to your own mind and nothing else. Once you have become completely liberated you will be able to help others become liberated. When you are liberated you become like a lake of warm water, naturally melting all the ice-blocks you touch. So don't scrutinize what others say or do, just let them be, love them, be kind, and focus on your own liberation first. We are unable to let go of dualistic thoughts that label and judge because, although we might be smart, our love is limited - it isn't yet immeasurable. ~ H. E. Garchen Rinpoche

The Bodhisattva Vow From the Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life Through these actions now performed and all the virtues I have gained,...Continue reading

Knowing One Thing Liberates Everything The Great Master, Padmasambhava said, Although hundreds or thousands of explanations are given, there is only one thing to be understood know the one thing that liberates everything awareness itself, your true nature....Continue reading

Join us for Sacred Sundays: The Heart of Compassion with Michael Gregory In this class we explore the the true meaning of compassion and the meditation practice... of Tonglen: taking and receiving love and compassion. Join us each Sunday for healing, transformational and inspiring Buddhist teachings. Lama Michael Gregory will directly address the suffering and challenges we face and how this is the path toward freedom and awakening. Make this a mindful and compassionate time in your life by intentionally transformimg your life in these challenging times. Classes are led by Buddhist Teacher Lama Michael Gregory, who teaches how to be in this world but not of it, bringing the practices of non duality into vivid life examples of daily life experiences, relationships and the challenges we face. Classes focus on the development of true mindfulness, freedom from destructive emotions, meditation, loving kindness and gentle forgiveness towards ourselves. Join our live zoom class and online mindfulness classes at: https://mindfulnessmeditationcenters.com/path-1-signup/ Thank you for your kind donations to Mindfulness Meditation Centers which is non profit organization devoted to making these teachings available to all. Taught on Facebook live from Quiet Mind Mountain Retreat every Sunday at 8am PST in Julian, California.

The Commitee In Your Head These are nothing but empty roles without an atoms worth of inherent reality - look at these fictional dramatic games and the ever-changing roles you identify with as a victim, a persecutor, a judge, a caregiver and rescuer, the warrior, the lover, the sage, the creator and destroyer, the jester...the responsible Mom, the everyday man, the mindful conscious meditator, the Buddhist, and other unnecessary theatrics... Relax the narrative and make an a...llowance for observing natural awareness to simply observe. No commentary please. Let the committee in your head be silent and rest. Or simply smile like an old man basking in the Sun, and gently enjoy the play Without dispassionate observation, you will become the roles and stories you tell yourself - and you will unnecessarily live a life under this weight for no other reason except that you didn’t know there was a choice. The mind is a blank screen, the rest is pure theatre. Free the mind - it is your very nature. In Loving Kindness Metta By Designation Only, Michael