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Wisdom Talks 10 – The 4 Spiritual Emotions
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter continues the collected teachings of the Buddha, with ‘The 4 Spiritual Emotions’ (Brahmavihara). It’s a way of interfacing life, both internal and external with kindness and ‘care’ - caring and careful.
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Wisdom Talks 9 – The 4 Right Efforts
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter expands on the Buddha’s numerical teachings with “The 4 Right Efforts”. The quintessential behavioural and spiritual practice that is simple and practical.
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Wisdom Talks 8 – The 4 Foundations of Mindfulness
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter reflects on the Buddha’s great teaching of the “The 4 Foundations of Mindfulness”- One way that leads to the ending of stress and suffering.
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Wisdom Talks 7 – The 4 Sources of Stress and Suffering
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter provides us with an appreciation of ‘The 4 Sources of Stress and Suffering’ in the context of ‘The 4 Noble Truths’, the central teaching of the Buddha. John has retranslated and re-ordered this wisdom teaching of the Buddha.
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Get Inoculated against the STRESS VIRUS – Psycho Spiritual Immunology (Urban Retreat Saturday 18th June)
Get Inoculated against the STRESS VIRUS - Psycho Spiritual Immunology (Urban Retreat June 18th - click here)
As the weather gets colder we may be inoculated against the flu virus, but the ongoing virus that is beyond time and place is the ‘stress virus’.
Unless we have a strong ‘Psycho – Spiritual Immune System’ we may be prone to secondary stress from family, friends and colleagues as well as life in general.
But also, from our own unhealthy thoughts and mental states infecting...
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Wisdom Talks 6 – The 4 Noble Truths
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter explains the power and potential in “The 4 Noble Truths” espoused by the Buddha. This skilful template if applied to life can reduce stress and suffering. The truths that if engaged and realised lead to deep peace and joy.
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Wisdom Talks 5 – The 3 Ways to Wisdom
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter explains “The Three Ways to Wisdom” and why our planet needs wiser people.
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Qi Gong – benefits of this practice for everyone
Qi Gong is a Moving Meditation and Mind-Body wellness practice which is a combination of Movement, Posture, Breathing, and Awareness.
Qi Gong practice puts the body into the relaxation and regeneration state (the relaxation response). Slow, deep, diaphragmatic breathing combined with movement and Mindfulness strengthens the efficiency of the immune and lymphatic systems.
The word Qi Gong ("chee-gung"), translates roughly as 'energy techniques' or 'energy skills' and the practice of Qi Gong promotes health, emotional happiness, and spiritual development. These methods combine movement or postures,...
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Wisdom Talks 4 – The 3 Life Provisions of Mindfulness
In this episode of Wisdom Talks John Barter outlines ‘The Three Life Provisions of Mindfulness”. He explains why it is helpful as a way of appreciating, engaging and practicing mindfulness.
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Wisdom Talks 3 – The Buddhist Trinities
In this episode of ‘Wisdom Talks’ John Barter helps us understand the beauty of the Buddha’s 2,500 year old teachings and its continued application and importance. He does this whilst discussing the fundamental Buddhist Trinities.
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