Freeing Perception is a drop-in group that typically meets on the first Thursday of every month at 18:00 UK time. Led by Nathan Glyde, it offers a welcoming space for exploring liberating ways of looking, relating, and being.
FYI: DependentOrigination.org also runs other groups at different times.

The group delves into teachings and practices that transform perception—especially insight (knowledge, analysis, wisdom, understanding) and the liberating lenses, perspectives, and attitudes it reveals. These are supported by samādhi, the brahmavihārās, and other practices that refine perception, so inquiries into these are also welcome.

At its core, the group explores emptiness—recognising that all appearances (percepts) arise dependently and fade dependently, lacking any fixed, independent existence. Whatever shares this nature—like ourselves and our entire world—is said to be empty, and therefore can be freed.

The aim is to investigate the scope of our freedom to liberate perception itself, which shapes the freedom we experience in daily life. You're invited to bring practice questions, awakening experiences, or simply listen and learn. We aim to keep the group accessible and welcoming to all, while offering the refined care needed for subtle depths.

The group will meet via the Zoom video-conference platform on Thursdays from 18.00 - 19.00 UK time.
For your information here is the current time in the UK - see what 18.00 UK time is where you are.

The sessions will usually take place on the first Thursday of the month.
The next ones will be:

• No meeting in May
• June 4
• July 2

The significance of perception extends beyond contemplation and our inner and interpersonal relationships—it's fundamental to the very existence of the present moment. The reality we know is a perception. Whatever we experience as reality, here and now, is only what we dynamically perceive it to be. This is key: since all perceptions are constructed and dependently arise—from conceptions, intentions, and other factors—we play a crucial role in reshaping them, redirecting our experiences, and liberating our sense of reality.

Those familiar with Rob Burbea's profound teachings will recognise this emphasis on perception, particularly his "ways of looking" that free. We recommend his excellent work Seeing That Frees, or related teachings, as a basis for our shared language. Listening to Nathan's teachings will also align naturally, of course. Regardless, everyone is welcome to explore in their own way.

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We invite dāna practice to nourish all hearts and deepen the path. In the tradition of Dharma teachings, participants are invited to support these sessions through dāna: freely given contributions. Those who share these teachings depend on such support to make these priceless teachings accessible to all. May dāna's openness and inclusivity cultivate deep care rooted in interconnectedness—and a liberating openness to life's fullness.

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