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Dharma Talks
2019-06-19 Q&A 2:07:10
Ajahn Achalo
Questions are précised. Q1 0:00 - Could you explain the meaning of mind? Q2 14:29 - When watching the breath, continuous attention is difficult due to the interference of thinking. How can we overcome this? Q3 28:14 - What are the basic techniques of meditation for a beginner Q4 39:12 - Before starting meditation should we practice yoga to train our mind? Q5 40:52 During breath awareness meditation, should we take the breath consciously, or see the natural process of breathing? Q6 42:00 Can you explain the process of metta meditation and how it helps to overcome anger, frustration and resentment. Q7: 46:00 What is mindfulness meditation? How is it practiced? Can we practice it while working in the office? Q8 52:36 I have acute pain in the knees and ankles when I sit. Are there any exercises that would help? Q9 56:12 When I meditate I usually feel sleepy. Why is this? Q10 1:00:19 When I meditate I see colours and lights, hear the sounds and feel fully aware of what is happening around me. What is this state? Q11 1:02:51 When I meditate my thought processes get very sharp, and more and more very good ideas seem to come into my mind. Hence, now I know I am fond of thinking rather than meditating. Please advise me. Q12 1:13:02 How can we shift from samatha to vipassana meditation? How long will it take a beginner to practice vipassana? Q13 1:20:50 How can we identify the improvements and development of mental states we've achieved as a result? Q14 1:26:50 During meditation I see a lot of incidents / situations mentally, which I have never experienced in day-to-day life. What is this? Q15 1:29:32 When I go to bed I usually try to pay attention to my breath. Is this good or will it negatively affect my sitting meditation? Q16 1:30:29 How long one should practice meditation to achieve samadhi? May I know a program or meditation schedule in order to achieve this state? Q 17 1:33:15 I joined a new company that meditates 15 minutes before work daily. Why I didn't get this opportunity before? Was it an effect of my kamma?
Colombo

2019-06-19 Renunciation, A Path To Freedom 62:41
Amana Brembry Johnson
Renunciation as an act of letting go of the blockages and barriers to liberation. An invitation to relinquish technology.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center People of Color Retreat

2019-06-19 Practice Instruction 32:40
Kate Munding
Anchor and Hindrances
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center Mindfulness for Educators

2019-06-19 Morning Instructions: Resting in Awareness 46:17
Sally Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-19 Empty 2:04:43
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2019-06-19 Intention and the Power of Thought 46:18
Shaila Catherine
How are we using our minds? Where do our thought incline? The Buddha's teachings focus on the practical application of intention and the power of thought, rather than ritual, as the potent force behind action. Working with thought, we see how habits and tendencies develop and form patterns known as kamma (karma). We must be honest with ourselves and see any conceit, agitation, anger, greed, or restlessness that might be lurking as tendencies of mind. We can learn to use our thought skillfully, and guard the mind with diligent mindfulness. Wholesome and unwholesome thoughts are explored. There is nothing to fear from wholesome thoughts such as intentions toward renunciation, letting go, loving kindness, compassion, and generosity, and yet a concentrated mind will bring deeper rest. The path of liberation and awakening includes the development of morality and virtue, and also calmness, concentration, and wisdom.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley

2019-06-18 Seven Factors of Awakening ~ an Overview 32:16
Ayya Santacitta
Canmore Theravada Buddhist Community

2019-06-18 The Story of Jumping Mouse (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 58:32
Matthew Brensilver
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spring Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-18 Waves Don't Get Separated From the Ocean 25:24
Howard Cohn
Mission Dharma

2019-06-18 The Liberating Power of Loving Kindness - Metta 1:12:11
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

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