I am so thankful for this talk. It is compassionate, open minded, offers new perspectives and views on the 2h / day meditation and the sila that I really needed to hear.

Thank you so much for sharing this, Dr. Fleischman and the Dhamma workers who made this possible. This is very helpful. Kind regards, with Metta

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Lots of inspiration from, and gratitude for, hearing these relevant talks. Dr. Paul Fleischman speaks about applying the practice of Vipassana meditation and Dhamma in daily life in a most supportive way. Grateful, with lots of metta for all.

Thank you for sharing. It has helped me grow at an experiential level. The words chosen in this talk are very relevant. Thank you.

This talk by Dr. Paul is a must for every individual who has ever taken a course of Vipassana. We all falter on the path and get confused - I found Dr. Paul's simple approach and reassuring words to be very inspiring. Have listened to this talk numerous times and I recommend it to everyone.

An assistant teacher just recommended this talk to me when I told her that I was trying to restart my practice after stopped when I had a baby 2 years ago. I feel so grateful and supported after listening to the San Francisco talk. The knowledge that so many other meditators deal with the same challenges to maintaini a practice is relieving, and Dr. Fleischman's advice to help with those challenges is very encouraging. It's okay that our minds wander! I could instantly relate to his question to the audience asking whether anyone had sat for an hour and realised at the end that they had forgotten to meditate for that whole hour, without observing any breath or feeling any sensations... two days ago I repeatedly tried to feel sensations from the top of my head and I kept forgetting what I was doing before I finished my scalp - I never made it to my forehead! I admit that I gave up after 15 very long minutes. I now I have added strength and volition to persist next time, smilingly. I've been reminded that we get benefit from each attempt, as long as our intention is there. Much thanks to Dr. Fleischman for helping me to set priorities and realistic expectations.

Inspiring talk.. thankful