EVENTS

Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue

  • November 4-5, 2022

  • Dave Leggatt

Participant Reflections

"I think insight dialogue really is, well, it's a complete package because we do not live in isolation, and if we're going to apply what we learn on the cushion to off the cushion then what better way to do it than through dialogue?" Read more

"I love that we’re all laughing so much, it’s such a joy…"

Insight Dialogue for me is a way of bringing meditation into daily life, into places where often, like when we open our mouths, we lose the meditative state, we lose mindfulness, and it’s a wonderful way of rediscovering the thread of presence through the relationship, through discussion, and plunging in and getting to know oneself better and become so much better connected to the other and to connect with the heart—it’s huge

"I was surprised by what stood out in the 2 day intensive. For one- I found myself filled with gratitude- not the type that’s derived from prying silver linings out of the day. Rather just the natural appreciation for human connectedness when instead of defenses and distraction there’s trust. I think this practice will  be most helpful in my day-to-day interactions. I didn’t realize in conversation how my mind so habitually jumps away to self-indulgent tangents beyond the human in front of me. "

"I’m blown away by this…how I've been feeling… Things aren't good and I'm happy and peaceful, and I'm falling in love with people easily, and I’m kind of one of those people that I'm falling in love with." Read more

It was rich, a very full day and a half, and I just  want to deepen my understanding, to get to know Insight Dialogue better

Resources from this Event

The Seattle Insight Meditation Society invited us to explore the Buddha’s teachings on Death and the Deathless during this non-residential hybrid Insight Dialogue retreat.

Description

When mindfulness of death is developed and cultivated, it’s very fruitful and beneficial. It culminates in the deathless and ends with the deathless. (AN 6.19)

We investigated the Buddha’s teachings on Death and the Deathless, a gentle and deep exploration of something we all must face but often avoid until it is too late. Using the Insight Dialogue guidelines, we will contemplate together being present with the mortality of our own bodies and of those close to us, the illusory nature of birth and death and grieving.

Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Offered by Dave Leggatt to SIMS on 2022 November 04 as a prelude to a daylong retreat

Dana, Precepts, and Introduction from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Offered by Dave Leggatt to SIMS as a part of a daylong retreat entitled, "Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue," 2022 November 05

Morning Guided Meditation from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Guidance for First Morning Practice from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Offered by Dave Leggatt to SIMS as a part of a daylong retreat entitled, "Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue," 2022 November 05

Guidance for Second Morning Practice from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Offered by Dave Leggatt to SIMS as a part of a daylong retreat entitled, "Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue," 2022 November 05

Guidance for Third Morning Practice from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Offered by Dave Leggatt to SIMS as a part of a daylong retreat entitled, "Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue," 2022 November 05

Afternoon Guided Meditation from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Offered by Dave Leggatt to SIMS as a part of a daylong retreat entitled, "Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue," 2022 November 05

Guidance for First Afternoon Practice from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Offered by Dave Leggatt to SIMS as a part of a daylong retreat entitled, "Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue," 2022 November 05

Guidance for Second Afternoon Practice from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Offered by Dave Leggatt to SIMS as a part of a daylong retreat entitled, "Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue," 2022 November 05

Closing from Seattle Insight Meditation on Vimeo.

Offered by Dave Leggatt to SIMS as a part of a daylong retreat entitled, "Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue," 2022 November 05