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Dharma Talks in English
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2020-02-05 Q&A 63:38
Joseph Goldstein
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A wide varity of topics.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  The Path to Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2020-02-05 Firm Centre Open Heart 60:00
Ajahn Sucitto
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How to arrive at a grounded centre and undefended heart? Generally, attempts to firm up involve holding on or hardening the exterior that inhibit the heart’s opening. Instead, a shifting of attention and energy is suggested. Three reference points are offered to support this shift: food, work and rest.
Dharmagiri :  Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-05 Centring through Standing Meditation 13:40
Ajahn Sucitto
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In standing meditation we’re not waiting for anything, not going anywhere, but centring. Tracking up the body, we can locate and unlock potentials for space so energy can travel.
Dharmagiri :  Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-05 Cultivation of Dhamma 53:19
Ajahn Sucitto
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We practice Dhamma to clear through distortions and disturbances that become established. It takes training – setting aside what’s not needed and cultivating receptivity. Then what has always been there – the qualities of citta – are revealed.
Dharmagiri :  Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-05 Loving Kindness Practice 44:16
Walt Opie
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Introducing the difficult person to our loving kindness practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  The Path to Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2020-02-05 Chanting Brings Breath and Sound Together 45:50
Ajahn Sucitto
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The main quality of chanting is spreading energy to the body and space around. We use sound to send out heart energy. Practice with bringing breath and sound together is provided. Overview of Pāli pronunciation and explanation of puja follow.
Dharmagiri :  Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-05 Day Four Morning Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 44:46
Susie Harrington
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8-precept intro and chanting; at 15 minutes, practicing in the body instructions with body scan and practice guidance.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Monthlong

2020-02-05 Establishing a Firm Centre 12:13
Ajahn Sucitto
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Instructions for using body and breathing to establish a firm centre that’s also open. Building firmness from the ground up, releasing congestion through the out breath, drawing in fresh energy with the in breath.
Dharmagiri :  Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-05 Don't Get Distracted 2:06:16
Sylvia Boorstein
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2020-02-04 Working With The Hinderances 48:45
Walt Opie
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A description of the five hindrances to meditation practice along with some antidotes for working with them.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  The Path to Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

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