Embark on a new cycle for the weekly Dharma talk with an exploration of Compassion practice, which is an empathetic practice. Different from classic Metta practice, George explains the why and how. Captured live on 2/4/21. Joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup to help commit to your daily practice!

George continues his exploration of Tajjapannatti, which translates to "constantly going back" (tajji) and "conceptual reality" (pannatti). Captured live on 1/28/20. Joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup to help commit to your daily practice!

The Pali word Tajjapannatti translates to "constantly going back" (tajji) and "conceptual reality" (pannatti). George traces how this concept helps explain how the conceptual reality you create is accurate and true. Captured live on 1/21/20. Joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup to help commit to your daily practice!

The new year is always a great time to set intentions and organize and commit to your practice. George offers some practical advice drawing from his own experience meditating. Captured live on 1/4/20. Joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup to help commit to your daily practice! 

George shares some of his experiences growing up in regards to religion and the holidays, and offers some perspective for this particularly challenging holiday season for many. Captured live on 12/17/20. Learn more about Mettagroup's upcoming virtual Winter Retreat here. And consider joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup.

George explores the value of retreat practice and how it can be the cornerstone of developing a consistent meditation practice. Captured live on 12/10/20. Learn more about Mettagroup's upcoming virtual Winter Retreat here. And consider joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup.

George continues his discussion the history of addiction in the USA, and how it connects to meditation practice and attachment styles . Captured live on 12/4/20. Looking for help with addiction, or know somebody who is? Check out our retreat this weekend presented with Recovery Dharma PDX here.  Learn more about our offerings at mettagroup.org. If you would like to develop or support your practice, consider joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup.

George takes a detour from the Vipassana exploration to discuss the history of addiction in the USA, and how it connects to meditation practice. Captured live on 11/19/20. Learn more about our offerings at mettagroup.org. If you would like to develop or support your practice, consider joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup.

George reads from his new book "The Lower Manhattan Dormitory Effect" - a recollection of downtown life in New York City in the late 70s and early 1980s reflected on from here in LA: 2020. Order this beautiful book featuring photos and writings from George Haas at mettagroup.org/lowermanhattan.

George continues his deep dive into Vipassana meditation exploring what it means to examine the self and the world in practice. Captured live on 11/12/20. Learn more about our offerings at mettagroup.org. If you would like to develop or support your practice, consider joining our daily Morning Meditation at patreon.com/mettagroup.