Contemplating the Nature of Illusion: A one month Insight (Vipassana) Retreat
    Teachings on the 12 Examples of Illusion from the Indian Tantric Tradition

    Recorded January 2012 at Balam ya, Atitlan Lake, Guatemala

    Titles for each class are the general theme for that particular class , but not limited to that in scope.

  1. class: Introduction to the importance of contemplating the Twelve Examples of Illusion - Generation and Completion Yoga - Instructions on practicing loving-kindness as a foundation for this retreat and all meditations.
  2. class: The importance of developing Bodhicitta.
  3. class: Emptiness and Compassion - Seven Fold Prayer.
  4. class: Bodhicitta, the Tantric view and progress of Purification. What are the signs of Liberation?
  5. class: Introduction to the 12 Examples of Illusion & Dewdrops.
  6. class: Magical Illusion
  7. class: Moon Reflected in Water, Empty Nature of Body & Clouds.
  8. class: Moon Reflected in Water II
  9. class: Moon Reflected in Water III & Visual Distortion
  10. class: Visual Distortion II
  11. class: A Mirage
  12. class: A Dream
  13. class: A Dream II
  14. class: A Dream III
  15. class: An Echo - also music
  16. class: An Echo - also music II
  17. class: The City of Gandharvas
  18. class: Fire Wheel, An Optical Illusion
  19. class: Rainbows
  20. class: Lightning and Thunder
  21. class: Bubbles and Foam
  22. class: Mirror
  23. class: Mirror II & Guru Yoga