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Settling the Mind In Its Natural State: Observing the Background

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Spring 2010 Shamatha Retreat

B. Alan Wallace
20 Apr 2010 – 11 Jun 2010
Thanyapura Mind Centre, Phuket, Thailand

This is Dr. Alan Wallace’s teachings from the Spring 2010 Shamatha Retreat in the wonderful Phuket International Academy Mind Centre.

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B. Alan Wallace, 20 Apr 2010

In this Morning Session, we practice Settling the Mind in its Natural State with an emphasis on observing the spaces in between thoughts and the “background” of the mind rather than the foreground and the thoughts.
Alan starts with a brief introduction, followed by the practice, and an outro regarding sensory distractions such as noises.

Another artistic shot by Malcolm.

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