Buddhist Reflections on the Judging Mind | Shaila Catherine

The Buddha said that nothing gives us more trouble than an untrained mind - and nothing brings more benefit than a well-trained mind. Buddhist meditation teacher and author Shaila Catherine will address the common tendencies to judge and compare. She proposes that while wise discernment is useful, excessive comparing and compulsive judging can harm relationships, obscure the clarity of perception, and thwart spiritual development. Drawing from traditional Buddhist teachings, this talk includes practical suggestions for calming a harsh inner critic, while encouraging critical and thoughtful inquiry.
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Shaila Catherine is a Buddhist author and the founder of Bodhi Courses, an online Dhamma classroom, and Insight Meditation South Bay, a center for mindfulness, compassion, and wisdom. She has taught insight meditation since 1996 in the United States, Canada, Europe, Israel, and New Zealand. Shaila is the author of three books on meditation: Focused and Fearless: A Meditator’s Guide to States of Deep Joy, Calm, and Clarity; Wisdom Wide and Deep: A Practical Handbook for Mastering Jhanā and Vipassanā; and Beyond Distraction: Five Practical Ways to Focus the Mind.
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