B. Alan Wallace, 20 Oct 2011
There are three strategies to protect from the tornado of thoughts in the mind. The first is to go to a shelter which is mindfulness of breathing – releasing and releasing the thoughts. The second is the tornado chasers who learn a great deal about tornadoes without getting caught in them – that is settling the mind in its natural state. The third is to go up into the tornado and come out on the other side in the expanse of blue sky – that is awareness of awareness. Silent meditation starts at 04:18
Questions (29:02)
Were the four immeasurable taught as a part of the year of shamatha practice with Gen Lamrimpa?
Could you discuss further the role of the observer participant related to frozen time.
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