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True North Insight: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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Buddhism
Mindfulness
Meditation
Impermanence
Compassion
Awareness
Equanimity
Dukkha
Vipassana
Consciousness
Suffering
Wisdom
Joy
Four Noble Truths
Dharma
Perception
Emotions
Emotional Awareness
Metta
Personal Growth

True North Insight (TNI) is a charitable organization offering a full schedule of Buddhist insight (vipassana) meditation retreats and courses in English and French. Insight meditation practices were taught for more than 2600 years as part of a path to liberation of mind and heart from suffering. They are dedicated to cultivating awareness, kindness and compassion, bringing more mindfulness and ca... more

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Pascal Auclair
Host and meditation teacher leading Buddhist talks and retreats, affiliated with True North Insight.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • No respect for the budhha , first try to respect then follow him

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Feedback notes the talks are deeply reflective but may feel dense for casual listeners.
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Pascal Auclair: Being aware of consciousness 🪞
Q: Could consciousness be translated into awareness?
Pascal explains that awareness is a way of recognizing that there is knowing happening, whereas consciousness refers to the revealing process itself; awareness adds a meta-layer of recognizing that knowing is occurring, which can help frame practice as observing the knowing rather than identifying with it.
Pascal Auclair: Juggling with liberating qualities 🤹
Q: Pascal, could you say more about the Earth elements and how they relate to practice?
Pascal explains the four elements as experiential anchors—earth as hardness and heaviness felt in the body, fire as temperature and heat, water as cohesion and fluidity, and air as lightness and breeze. Walking and seeing are used to experience these elements directly, helping to ground mindfulness in physical sensation rather than abstract theory.
Pascal Auclair: Mind States & Attitudes 🦖🐙🦋
Q: There's one thing I find paradoxical with what you just said, and it has to do with the state of mindfulness, and this recognition one can make of his state of mind.
The speaker acknowledges that in retreat settings mindfulness can feel less evident and explains that recognizing subtle changes, including dullness or neutrality, is part of the ongoing practice, with emphasis on staying with the experience rather than forcing insight.
Pascal Auclair: La conscience: ciel, miroir ou magie? 🪞✨
Q: How does past experience influence current consciousness?
The current moment of consciousness is influenced by previous experiences, creating a connection between past and present in a continuous cycle of cause and effect.
Pascal Auclair: La conscience: ciel, miroir ou magie? 🪞✨
Q: What happens to strong dreams during meditation retreats?
Dreams often become vivid during retreats due to the heightened awareness and emotional states, reflecting the mind's activity rather than direct experiences.

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A series of contemplative, practice-focused talks led by a meditation teacher that blends doctrinal Buddhist concepts with practical, retreat-based guidance. Episodes frequently explore the Eightfold Path, mindfulness, intention, and impermanence through accessible demonstrations, personal anecdotes, and audience questions, grounding abstract ideas in everyday life and retreat experiences. Notable are the emphasis on wise view as a driver for ethical living, the integration of compassion with disciplined practice, and the clear invitation to apply ancient insights to modern living. This combination of rigorous teaching and down-to-earth examples can be especially valuable for serious meditation practitioners and anyone exploring mindfulness... more

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