Stilling the Critical Mind

Ven. Thubten Chodron gives instructions on observing the breath, and offers tips on working with the dissatisfied mind. This talk was recorded live.

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Just what I needed to hear 🙏

Helpful, short …. Surely, I can sit for 5 minutes … right? Maybe?

I’m leading a Refuge Recovery meeting and I’m sharing my beloved Thubten Chodron, whom I respect so much, only exceeded by my root Geshe, with others who are in recovery. Personally, I listen to her teachings a few times a week. She’s wonderful!

Important topics to digest when learning to breathe and simply, be.

This is exactly what I needed to hear.

Really enjoyed your sense of humor! Also learned a lot about contentment and how just focusing on the breathe can help. I keep listening to guided meditations because I love how inspiring they are and it helps to control the monkey mind....but now I want to try just to focus on the breathe. Thank you.

Really helpful, simple, and compassionate. Thank you!

So well explained and talking directly to me. Thank you

Authentic, honest, light and down to earth.

This was so great and I loved the humor and the kindness of it all. Thank you.

Love, love, love! Just what I needed today & every day!! Just sit & breathe! How hard is that? Yes, very hard, but it is doable, it is possible. It's what I need to do upon wakening each morning. Just breathe. Amen! Thank you! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

So true. Thank you 🙏

Very helpful advice with regard to the inner critic in all of us. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!

So truly and inspired ❤️

Lovely and clear! Thank you for the reminder🙏💜

So sweet and funny 😁 💗

Love the end about “I hate myself” volumes. Exactly what I needed.

Gently challenging, and funny too! I wasn't expecting this, but am grateful for it. Thanks

Nice words, the message is very clear :) . Simple but not easy to do, practice makes (almost) perfect😊💞.
Have a lovely day.

Insightful and joyful! TY!