Today, the Sangha begins our winter study of the 14 Mindfulness Trainings of The Order of Interbeing. We will examine the trainings as tools for practical application in the world of 2016 with a mind of inquiry about usefulness, practicality and adaptation. We will begin with their origins and evolution from the original teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha and, through deep listening, insightful questioning, restatement and mindful discussion, discover a pathway for using the trainings to make meaningful change. For more about The 14 Mindfulness Trainings: http://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/the-14-mindfulness-trainings/