Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2011-11-08 The True Happiness of Freedom 39:18
Howard Cohn	Download Listen
Mission Dharma

2011-11-09 Getting Down to Direct Experience V: And practicing with views, concepts, and stories. 60:28
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We again review briefly the meaning of "getting down to direct experience" and then explore how to use concepts and views skillfully as we are somewhat away from direct experience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-11-09 instruction vipassana 8 15:43
Charles Genoud	Download Listen
continuation des instructions pour la pratique vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti : Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-09 The Space of Presence 1:19:15

Tara Brach

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The perception of "there's not enough time or space" in life blocks our natural capacity for intimacy, creativity and wisdom. Pausing and connecting with the space of presence transforms our entire experience of being alive. This talk explores the pathways that reveal the space that is always here, the awake and loving space of our own awareness. (video available)

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2011-11-09 Five Subjects for Frequent Reflection 58:00
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Five contemplations recommended by the Buddha that can help us connect with the quality of Samvega or spiritual urgency.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-10 Life Dharma 1 29:25
Mary Grace Orr	Download Listen
Insight Santa Cruz

2011-11-10 Surrender 38:25
Yanai Postelnik	Download Listen
Finding the place of surrender in a wisdom tradition is to let go of our struggle with the way things are, and to allow the truth of life itself, to transform our heart and mind.
Gaia House : November Solitary

2011-11-10 From Cynicism to Love 42:08
James Baraz	Download Listen
When our hopes for a better world or better personal life are dashed, we can become cynical and begin to assume that forces of greed and hatred will win out over forces of consciousness and love. How can we keep our hearts open in the face of personal and societal disappointment?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2011-11-10 instruction à vipassana 9 16:08
Charles Genoud	Download Listen
continuation des instructions pour la pratique vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti : Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-10 The perception of impermanence. 55:58
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
The buddha said that the perception of impermanence, when cultivated, leads one to liberation. This talk explores some of the ways that we do not recognize this characteristic of existence.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : November 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge