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2015-10-04 Sustained by Sangha 24:24
Ayya Santussika
It is through taking action together that we wield power and experience relief, especially as we expand our notion of sangha beyond the usual boundaries, to all faiths, to all people taking action in accordance with our shared values of compassion, justice and peace. And we bring our own quintessential flavor, our Buddhist practice, our confidence in the Dharma and our commitment to face the way things actually are.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center A Day of Connection: Sustainable Practice for a Sustainable World

2015-10-04 Softly Close the Gates 30:00
Ayya Medhanandi
There is so much for us to understand. Preparing yourselves for that unfolding of wisdom, take your rightful seat in a balanced way and follow the path inward. Softly close off all the gates and give your full attention and energy to the mind's interior exploration – of itself. We are on a wondrous journey!
Sati Saraniya Hermitage

2015-10-04 Sustained by the Gladness of the Wholesome 28:28
James Baraz
Wise effort includes developing and maintaining and increasing wholesome states. When anger and outrage are the source of our action we’re headed towards burnout and despair. When we come from caring and love, our actions are not only energizing for us but magnetizing for others.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center A Day of Connection: Sustainable Practice for a Sustainable World

2015-10-04 Introduction to A Day of Connectoin 18:43
James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center A Day of Connection: Sustainable Practice for a Sustainable World

2015-10-03 Revealing the Expressions of Ignorance as White Privilege 35:28
Arinna Weisman
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery

2015-10-02 The Five Aggregates Are Not Self 61:56
Guy Armstrong
When we understand our experience in terms of the five aggregates, we see without the unnecessary overlay of self. This way of understanding is liberating.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2015-10-02 An Urgency For Practice 59:58
Marcia Rose
What are the "seeds" that bring you to spiritual practice? Samvega is the urgency to practice and an urgency to awaken. It's the movement of the heart towards finding a solution to our human predicament.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2015 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2015-10-02 Guided Meditation - Expanding Awareness 44:35
Andrea Fella
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2015-10-01 Investigation 58:55
Andrea Fella
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2015-10-01 "Loving the Earth" 50:44
James Baraz
This talk given during the 3rd Annual Earth Care Week is about doing our part to contribute to the healing of our planet from love not fear. It includes opening up to the reality of the dukkha while seeing the possibility of being part of growing consciousness that's increasingly gaining momentum.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

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