Myo Leahy emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and awareness in daily life. He highlights how cultivating present-moment awareness can transform our experiences, leading to greater clarity and compassion. Myo encourages practitioners to engage with their thoughts and feelings without judgment, fostering a deeper understanding of the self and the nature of suffering.

Key points from Myo’s discussion include:

1. Mindfulness Practice: Developing a consistent practice allows us to observe our thoughts and emotions more clearly.
2. Impermanence: Recognizing the transient nature of experiences helps reduce attachment and promotes acceptance.
3. Compassion: By understanding our own suffering, we can cultivate compassion for others, enhancing our interconnectedness.

Myo concludes by reminding listeners that mindfulness is not just a practice but a way of being that enriches our lives and relationships.

[Recorded August 11, 1996]

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Myo Leahy is a priest in the Soto Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki-Roshi. He began his sitting practice in 1969 and chose to begin full-time training in 1982. He was ordained n 1986, received the Shuso (head Monk) initiation in 1989, and Shiho (dharma transmission) in March of 1999 from Tenshin Anderson-Roshi.