Online Retreat

Not-Self: Not Taking Ourselves Personally

Ajahn Karunadhammo
Liberation won't be found in trying to create the perfect personality, because it isn't the personality that realizes liberation. Using the Buddha's teachings on Not-Self as a contemplative strategy, rather than a doctrine to believe in, is a way to freedom in the heart/mind. This daylong will explore various teachings on Not-Self and how to bring them into present moment experience. The day will include periods of sitting and walking meditation, as well as Dharma reflections and time for Q&A.

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Ajahn Karunadhammo

Ajahn Karunadhammo

Teacher

Ajahn Karunadhammo is a monk from Abhayagiri Monastery in Redwood Valley, CA, a monastery in the Thai Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah. He has been fully ordained since 1998, and teaches every now and then at the monastery and about once a year at Spirit Rock.

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