The Path of Awakening: Exploring Mary Oliver's 'The Journey'

In this talk to the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, we explore Mary Oliver's celebrated poem 'The Journey' through the lens of the Buddha's teachings of awakening. We discuss key themes raised in the poem: intention and clarity; the difficulties of stepping out of habitual behaviors and relationships; determination, effort, and perseverance; the difficulties and obstacles we confront on the path; the ability to connect with the quiet inner voice of knowing; and the potential to ‘save the only life that you could save.’

Reviews

Thank you, I am at this point and I am saving my own life, verses trying to save the world. What a beautiful time 😭🙏🏾❤️

Very thoughtful. It gave me much to think about.

He ties in the voices of wise and wondering people before us.

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Aon