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2017-06-15 Benefactors: Part 2, Helping Others Shine. 64:51
James Baraz
Description: This is a follow-up to James' "Appreciating Our Benefactors" talk (5-25-17). Besides gratitude for those who've been our benefactors, we can see ourselves as passing on the kindness and caring we've received. We can and do have a significant effect on everyone around us. We can practice seeing the beautiful qualities in others, believing in them and bringing out the best in them. By doing so we help them shine, make a meaningful contribution to the world and experience great joy. This talk also includes some words about James' local basketball team the Golden State Warriors, who just became NBA champions. The coach, Steve Kerr, tries to instill four core qualities in his players--joy, mindfulness, compassion and competition. And the players' unselfish style, subjugating individual glory for the good of the team, is the key to their success. They embody the attitude of bringing out the best and enjoying seeing each other shine.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2017-06-15 Faith and Intuitive Wisdom 63:44
Sayadaw Vivekananda
The discovery of wisdom based on faith and other factors.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2017 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2017-06-15 The Inner Critic: Practising at Home 51:35
Ajahn Metta
One aspect of the inner critic is the constant commentator. It shamelessly criticizes you regardless of what you do or don’t do; you will never get it right. Like the story of the demons who visit the home of Sakka, the way we relate to our inner demons is to relate to them with kindness. Without resistance and negative emotions, they will shrink away.
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg The Wisdom of Embodiment

2017-06-15 Qigong Instructions: The Active and the Receptive 49:59
Ajahn Sucitto
Torso twists bending over each leg; waterfall; ball in the sky; cow gazing at the moon; crane spreads its wings; closing the field/gently gathering in
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg The Wisdom of Embodiment

2017-06-15 Morning Teaching: Wisdom of Embodiment 57:24
Ajahn Sucitto
Beyond the visual and sensory experiences of body, there is a felt sense that is our center. Life keeps pushing other things to the center – sights, sounds, attitudes, views and opinions – but these are only the center of our suffering, not the true center. From the true center, primary sympathy becomes available to meet suffering.
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg The Wisdom of Embodiment

2017-06-15 Early Morning Reflections: Being the Center 28:13
Ajahn Sucitto
We can know the body directly, using tactile sense and contact impressions. Step by step we can build the specific body with what is actually present, discerning the center, and placing with specificity. The act of placing is sacred.
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg The Wisdom of Embodiment

2017-06-15 Death is Inevitable (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 44:33
Ayya Santacitta
Guided meditation on Death
Spirit Rock Meditation Center The Middle Way Monastic Retreat

2017-06-15 Everything Leans 45:01
Zohar Lavie
SanghaSeva Opening to Awareness

2017-06-15 Anatta - Meditation Instructions Day 6 1:23:05
Nathan Glyde
Exploring the sense of self and identity through the Buddha's strategy of Not-Self
SanghaSeva Opening to Awareness

2017-06-15 04 Freedom from Tension and Drama 34:41
Martin Aylward
Moulin de Chaves The Art of Living Freely

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