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Dharma Talks
2016-04-29 Proliferation of Planning 47:38
Shaila Catherine
Shaila Catherine gave this talk on planning tendencies of the mind. Papanca is a Pali term that means proliferation. A lot of our planning is not preparation for action. Rather, it's a form of dukkha: chronic planning may be a manifestation of anxiety, restlessness, worry, or obsessive thinking about "who I will be." Planning is fuel for self-becoming, self-grasping; restless planning perpetuates the fantasy of a future we think we can control or predict, but such future may never happen. Instead of habitually indulging in planning tendencies, we can train our attention to be mindful of life as it actually unfolds. We can thus learn to calm fantasies that distract the mind, let go of expectations, and gradually strengthen concentration to be more fully present. We can also curb the tendency to become lost in imagined scenarios of hope and fear about life's events.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley

2016-04-29 Guided metta meditation. 43:59
Caroline Jones
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge April 2016 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2016-04-29 PM Dhamma Talk: Going Home 47:25
Ajahn Sucitto
As retreat comes to an end, the encouragement is to establish your home in citta by warding off the unskillful and setting boundaries.
Padmasambhava Peace Institute :  Body, Heart and Mind: Embodying Citta

2016-04-29 Group Interview C2 1:10:05
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Pauenhof Center :  Germany Retreat with Sayadaw U Tejaniya

2016-04-29 Patience, refuge, service 43:01
Kittisaro
Taking a practice into daily life
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2016-04-29 Morning Instruction Day 7 32:01
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Pauenhof Center :  Germany Retreat with Sayadaw U Tejaniya

2016-04-29 AM Dhamma Talk: Turning Citta Around 49:03
Ajahn Sucitto
Access the natural state of citta, that of pure openness and awareness, before conceiving and the sense of self arises. Practice receiving pragmatic goodwill for oneself in this primary state.
Padmasambhava Peace Institute :  Body, Heart and Mind: Embodying Citta

2016-04-29 AM Guided Meditation: Opening Up Consciousness Through the Listening Door 22:40
Ajahn Sucitto
With deep listening the basis of citta can come forth - pure awareness and empathy.
Padmasambhava Peace Institute :  Body, Heart and Mind: Embodying Citta

2016-04-28 The Story of Devadatta: Lust for Power in the Buddha's Time 52:51
James Baraz
Devadatta, the Buddha's cousin and brother-in-law, joined the Order in the early years with good intentions. Over time his jealousy and obsession with power turned him into the Buddha's main enemy. This dramatic story, reading like a Hollywood screenplay, gives us lessons in just what hunger for power can drive someone to do and the Buddha's wise responses to the various threats he faced.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2016-04-28 Diamond Heart 48:37
Thanissara
Forging a diamond like heart through path activity in the midst of an intense world
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

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