Triple Gem Of The North

Sathi responds by outlining the four key elements that will help gain deeper, more meaningful meditations. Aathapi - Having determination. Sampajhanoo - The prepared mind. Satimma - Being mindful Vinneiya Loke - Having proper discipline [Read the transcript here.](https://www.triplegem.org/wp/?page_id=3018) Recorded on July 13, 2019 at the Triple Gem Mindfulness Center in Chaska, Minnesota. Follow our podcast on iTunes or Spotify Visit our website at Triple Gem of the North

Sathi answers the question, "How does one deal with fear of failure and fear of success?" There is a nice discussion back and forth between the meditators and Sathi. Where does the fear reside, past, present, or future? How can we build our self-confidence to overcome these fears? Read the transcript. Recorded on June 6, 2019 at Triple Gem of the North temple in Chaska, Minnesota. Follow our podcast on iTunes or Spotify Visit our website at Triple Gem of the North

Read the transcript here. Recorded on July 20, 2019 at the Mediation Center in Chaska, Minnesota. Follow our podcast on iTunes or Spotify Visit our website at Triple Gem of the North

Recorded on May 19, 2019 at the Great Hall in Carlton College, Northfield, Minnesota during the Vesak, or Visakha celebration commemorating Buddha's birth, awakening, death, and his passing. This important day takes place on the day of the May full moon. Read the transcript. Follow our podcast on iTunes or Spotify Visit our website at Triple Gem of the North

Recorded on April 29, 2019 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Mankato, Minnesota. Follow our podcast on iTunes or Spotify.

Read the transcript here. Recorded on April 15, 2019 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Mankato, MN. Visit our website at Triple Gem of the North

Read the transcript here. Recorded on April 15, 2019 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Mankato, MN. Visit our website at Triple Gem of the North

Presented by Sathi at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on February 25, 2019. Sathi explains three different approaches to the human reactions **duka** (pain) and **suka** (comfort). These are Sanskrit terms describing how our mind reacts. Sathi examines these terms first by looking from a materialistic point of view. Ordinary people think that if they have more things, money, or power, they will be happy. Four efforts that make up life on a basic level: Obtaining comfort. Maintaining our comfort. Removing discomfort. Avoid future discomfort Next, Sathi explores the level that most major religions promote. By having compassion and generosity we can experience a release from pain or discomfort. Giving makes us feel good. Finally, the third level of these terms is explained based on Buddha's observations. Comfort and discomfort are simply reactions to our cravings. They are neither good or bad, just reactions. (One person's pain can be another p

Meditation is like planting a garden. The type of seeds you plant determines what you harvest. The same works for meditation. The results of meditation are also like a jewel buried in the ground. It can only be discovered through practice. Many people are standing on the rock hiding the jewel and aren't even aware that it is there. Through meditation you can discover this jewel and polish it, becoming a Noble Friend to yourself. Read the transcript Visit our website for your own guided meditations Looking for a retreat center for your organization or family reunion? [Check out the Metta Meditation Center in Janesville, MN[(https://MettaMeditationCenter.org)

Presented by Sathi at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on January 28, 2019. Click here to view the transcript here [Visit our website https://TripleGem.org](https://www.triplegem.org/wp/) For organization meetings and retreats as well as personal retreat cabins visit the Metta Meditation Center in Janesville, MN

Presented by Sathi at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on January 28, 2019. Click here to view the transcript here Sathi explains how we can benefit from having a regular meditation practice. The end result is to help us be more mindful. This, in turn, allows us to: Form a viewpoint that moves outside our own self Cultivate compassion for others Gain Harmonious Effort Sathi answers a question on dealing with people who "push your buttons". He also answers questions about healing yourself as well as learning how to "let go". Visit our website https://TripleGem.org For organization meetings and retreats as well as personal retreat cabins visit the Metta Meditation Center in Janesville, MN

Recorded on August 4, 2019 during the fall retreat held at the Metta Mediation Center in Janesville, Minnesota. Follow our podcast on iTunes or Spotify Visit our website at Triple Gem of the North