Practice Morning: The Honeyball Sutta
Saturday Aug 8, 10am to 1pm
With Visiting Teachers Aryadrishti and Amalashri
Why do our minds become caught in stories, judgments, and conflict? Why do small experiences sometimes grow into anxiety, resentment, or confusion? And what can we do about it?
In the Madhupiṇḍika Sutta, known as the Honeyball Sutta, the Buddha invites us to look closely at how a simple sensory experience can develop into a cascade of perceptions, thoughts, and papañca – the mental proliferation that entangles us in stories, judgments, and conflict with ourselves and others. By learning to recognize this process as it unfolds, we can begin to meet each moment with greater awareness, clarity, and simplicity.
Through meditation, reflection, and discussion, we will explore how this profound and practical teaching can help us recognize and respond more wisely to the habits of mind that shape our everyday lives.
Suitable for:
All levels of experience.
Practice environment:
Cushions, benches, chairs, and blankets are available. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring layers, as temperatures can vary.
Registration:
Please register in advance – see below. The suggested donation is $20 to $50, or whatever you can afford. No-one is turned away for lack of funds.
All donations support the running of the SFBC and help maintain a space for shared practice.
Care:
Please take care of yourself and others. If you are feeling unwell or have symptoms of a contagious illness, we ask that you do not attend.
Schedule:
Doors open 9:45am and close at 10am when the class begins.