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Celeste Young's Dharma Talks at Refuge of Belonging
Celeste Young
Celeste began formal meditation practice in 2002. She was invited to join the very first teacher development cohort at InsightLA under the guidance of founder Trudy Goodman in 2011 and has since taught thousands of students the essentials of mindfulness over the years. Celeste offers several classes a week as a core teacher at ILA, in both the mindfulness and Dharma programs, and sits on the InsightLA teacher’s council.
2025-06-14 Practicing Bold Patience: Cultivating Khanti Parami in Urgent Times 36:24
In this dharma talk, Celeste explores the Buddhist perfection of patience (khanti parami) as a "bold patience" that helps us stay present with life's difficulties without reactive fermentation. Through personal stories and practical guidance, she shows how true patience serves as a bridge to responsive wisdom, allowing us to skillfully navigate the turbulence of existence rather than being swept away by habitual reactions.
Refuge of Belonging

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