Dear friends,

Settling the heart-mind isn’t about forcing oneself to focus or concentrate. It occurs naturally when the conditions are present - when there's enough ease, enough interest, and a kind-enough relationship to whatever is actually happening.

This week we'll look at samatha practice directly: how to find an anchor that works for you, and a few practical ways of working with distraction when it keeps pulling you away. We'll also begin to consider how to tell the difference between what to set down, and what is asking for our attention.

As always, feel free to invite a friend to join, or drop in, or gift someone a membership.

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Warmly,
Oren

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Wednesday Session Recording: September 16, 2026
Topic: Samatha-Vipassana 1
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