TEACHINGS
Gavin’s
teachings are rooted in the teachings of the Buddha and
the practices of Lovingkindness and Insight Meditation.
"The abiding recognition
of that which is always awake, loving, silent
and ever present: this the central concern
of meditation practice"
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Receiving experience from a place of stillness enables
us to open to life without argument, demand or preconception.
There flowers a capacity of heart/mind to be with things
just the way they are. We begin to accept pleasure and pain,
fear and joy, and all aspects of life with increasing equanimity
and balance. As insight deepens, wisdom and compassion arise.
"The willingness to begin again and again
and again is the heart of spiritual practice"
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Having lived and worked all over the world in diverse cultures,
Gavin brings breadth and universality to his teaching and
sensitivity to the differences among people. His teachings
are informed by the mystical Christian and Islamic texts.
He has deep interest in finding ways to bring ancient teachings
alive in accessible and authentic ways with the circumstances
of this time.
Retreats and meditation groups are offered in a context
of silence and include periods of sitting and walking meditation
along with talks and opportunities for discussion, dialogue
and inquiry.
The teachings are non-denominational and open to people
of all traditions.
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