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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Opening to experience from a place of stillness enables
us to deeply receive 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,
balance and kindness. As insight deepens, wisdom and compassion
arise. We enter the heart of life, where awakening to the
deepest truth of who we are becomes an ever present possibility,
and a ceaselessly unfolding journey. We are home!
"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. He has a profound
ability to bring the ancient teachings alive in ways that
are authentic and accessible in our current times. His teachings
draw from many spiritual paths including the Sufi and Christian
mystical traditions.
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. Experienced and beginning meditators
are welcome.
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