Day of the Dead Insight Dialogue Retreat November 2024

In this video of highlights from the retreat, we explore the practice of Insight Dialogue, as well as the Buddha’s teachings on Death.

"Birth is Dukkha. Old Age is Dukkha. Sickness is Dukkha. Death is Dukkha.
I teach only Dukkha and the Ending of Dukkha."

💀 Death is an ever-present visitor throughout the Buddha’s teachings, and every time he confronts the Buddha or one of his followers, Death is forced to slink away, defeated. Join us for this weekend at the San Francisco Dharma Collective in the Mission District to explore together the Buddha’s teachings on Death and to celebrate life and victory over Death.

Insight Dialogue extends the cultivation of meditative qualities of the mind—mindfulness, tranquility, and concentration—into the realm of relationships. When we meditate together, we call each other into the present moment in a powerful way. By bringing awareness that is focused and receptive into our interpersonal interactions, the teachings of the Buddha become heartfelt and alive.

💀 If you watch and enjoy this video, support SFDC and Minda here: https://sfdharmacollective.org/donate or at our Venmo, here: https://venmo.com/SF-dharma-collective. Be sure to indicate that the donation is for Dave!

💀 Dave Leggatt practiced in the Vipassana tradition for many years.He was introduced to Insight Dialogue in 2011 and joined the Insight Dialogue facilitator program in 2016. Since then, Dave has been facilitating and teaching in-person workshops, retreats and online offerings. Aware of the importance of spiritual friendship and the power of Insight Dialogue practiced in daily life, he enjoys expanding the boundaries of practice for himself and others. He founded the annual Kalyanamittata retreat and offers practice in the global Insight Dialogue community. He is active on a number of community teams. Dave lives in Toronto, Canada.

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00:00 Day of the Dead Insight Dialogue Retreat
00:00 Friday
00:08 Opening Meditation
10:55 About Insight Dialogue
27:16 Practicing with Mindfulness
39:04 Practicing with a Partner
1:00:11 Closing Remarks
1:01:59 Saturday
1:02:03 Death
1:16:18 Insight Dialogue
1:27:28 Dyad on Present Moment Experience
1:31:40 Two Forms of Awareness
1:37:38 Guided Dyad Practice
1:42:01 Sunday
1:42:06 Meditation
1:55:37 Insight Dialogue Recap
1:58:32 Listen Deeply & Speak the Truth
2:04:27 Guidance for Dyad Practice
2:27:53 Reflection
2:36:19 Non-attachment