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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.

This podcast feed was 100% created and updated by us (his students here in Phuket) so we can share Alan’s diamond-sharp teachings.

This podcast was created live every day during the retreat in 2010.

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B. Alan Wallace, 25 May 2010

This morning Alan suggested to adopt the attitute of starting a 2-week retreat. He humorously gave some very important points and tips about the practice in order to make the most out of the time we have left. Very recommended!

After the practice, Alan throws in 3 minutes about William James’ pure experience theory, John Wheeler 's (theoretical physicist) theories, and how they are extremely similar to the core Buddhist teachings of experience. He also relates them to the practice of Shamatha, showing how it is really an outstandingly potent tool to probe into the nature of the universe at large. Yes, in 3 minutes total.

Enjoy, along with this beautiful photo from Ale!

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