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2015-09-22 On dukkha & dukkha nana 1:25:19
Patrick Kearney
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We explore how the ordinary experience of dukkha becomes dukkha ñāṇa, understanding of the universal characteristic (samañña lakkhaṇa) of dukkha. We look at the how the perception of impermanence (anicca-saññā) creates anxiety when the heart intuits the groundless of experience, and how the unfolding of this anxiety is mapped by the dukkha ñāṇas of classical Theravāda Buddhism. Finally, we see how the experience of dukkha gives way to that of not-self (anattā), when the heart stabilises through the maturity of mindfulness (sati) and equanimity (upekkhā).
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre :  Month Long Retreat led by Patrick Kearney

2015-09-22 Guided Metta practice for self and friend 43:25
Sally Armstrong
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Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2015-09-22 Getting a handle on "I am" 42:03
Amma Thanasanti
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Using the aggregates and the sense bases to understand where, how, what and whereby "I" arises. The watching what happens when "I" dissolves.
Shakti Vihara :  Portal to Pure Presence

2015-09-21 Bringing wisdom and compassion to the judging mind 59:30
Sally Armstrong
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Many of us have a tendency to be critical and judgmental of ourselves and others. In meditation, this habit can seem quite strong and can create a lot of suffering. But mindfulness is a wonderful tool to enable us to see these thoughts for what they are, so we can begin to bring wisdom and understanding to them. they then no longer dominate our heart and mind.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2015-09-21 Buddhist Studies Course - Mindfulness of Feeling - Week 1 62:03
Mark Nunberg
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Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies Course - Mindfulness of Feeling

2015-09-21 The sweet essence - Part 1 56:11
Patrick Kearney
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We examine the first part of Madhupiṇḍika Sutta, The sweet essence (MN 18), where Mahā Kaccāna unpacks a brief teaching by the Buddha on how we construct our dukkha. We begin with the six sense fields and the vedanā that arises from them, and then construct a world though obsessive thinking (papañca), to the point where we find ourselves living in a world of concepts about our experience, rather than the experience itself.
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre :  Month Long Retreat led by Patrick Kearney

2015-09-21 Responding to the Syrian Refugee Crisis with Empathy and Compassion 51:31
Mark Coleman
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2015-09-21 Standing Meditation 48:45
Sally Armstrong
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Guided meditation on the standing posture, as a valuable but often neglected part of our practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2015-09-21 Mindfulness, hindrances and development 46:21
Amma Thanasanti
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Overview of the foundations of mindfulness. The hindrances are observed as part of the 4th foundation. Understanding the hindrances both in terms of how they need to be kept in balance as as expressions of development.
Shakti Vihara :  Portal to Pure Presence

2015-09-20 Knowing what you need 53:42
Amma Thanasanti
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Dealing with the human form and its physical, emotional needs requires care and discernment. Two instructions- observe what is arising and go where you feel comfortable. How do you know when to observe and when to be proactive?
Shakti Vihara :  Portal To Pure Presence

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