The most basic way the Buddha taught inquiry was about looking directly into experience and seeing what’s there. We see the patterns of experience, and the nature of the different experiences we have: the nature of anger, or sadness, or happiness, or joy. Inquiry can take us into our unconscious, to what is actually driving us that we’re not aware of. It’s how we practice seeing clearly.
Donald Rothberg
Spirit Rock Residential Teacher
Donald Rothberg, PhD, has practiced Insight Meditation since 1976 and trained in Dzogchen, Mahāmudrā, and Hakomi psychotherapy. A former professor, he now teaches meditation, psychology, and socially engaged Buddhism. He’s led long-term training programs through the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Saybrook, and Spirit Rock. Donald served on BPF’s board and is author of The Engaged Spiritual Life and co-editor of Ken Wilber in Dialogue.