The Difference between Vipashyna and Shamata
We've started a new cycle of teaching on Thursdays which is focusing on meditation practice - particularly the two flavours of shamata (Tibetan: shi-ne ) and vipashyna (Tib: lhak-tong). This balance of 'calm abiding' and 'special insight' is going to be our subject for the next month or so. Here's a brief explanation of these terms.
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Hi - yes so much to see. In Canberra our beautiful coffee shops along the main lake ‘ the lake Cafe’ . The Australian National Gallery & the Australian Portrait Gallery. There are many nature reserves in & around Canberra - Red Hill where you’ll see wild kangaroos , Jerrabomberra wet lands etc great walking and close to the CBD / maybe fb me when your coming ( Gill Jewell)