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Dharma Talks
2015-01-08 Leaving Behind Apartheid of the Heart 37:58
Kittisaro
Introduction to Mindfulness and Satipatthana Sutta as a training in freedom. Sakka's question to the Buddha about conflict.
Dharmagiri Being Dharma Month Long at Dharmagiri, South Africa

2015-01-07 Four Domains for Mindfulness 57:39
Will Kabat-Zinn
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Essential Dharma Meditation Retreat

2015-01-07 Taking Refuge in Your Own True Nature 1:26:42
Tara Brach
The three classic refuges of Buddha (awareness), Dharma (truth) and Sangha (loving relatedness) are each expressions of our deepest essence. This talk reflects on the refuges and includes guided meditations and a closing ritual that helps us remember the pathway home in our daily life. (note: to participate in the ritual you will need a piece of red string about 28 inches long)
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-01-07 Race, Racism, and Spiritual Practice 2 1:10:25
Donald Rothberg
We continue to explore race and racism and how we respond to these through our practice. We focus on (1) the challenges of responding to collective suffering, (2) exploring the ignorance related to race and social conditioning on many levels, and (3) working with the various emotions and thoughts that arise in exploring race and racism.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2015-01-07 Developing the Yoga of the Mind 29:49
Kittisaro
Realization of Dharma is both gradual and immediate. Ajahn Chah's reflection on Being Dharma. Training in awarness.
Dharmagiri Being Dharma Month Long at Dharmagiri, South Africa

2015-01-06 Closing Talks - Akincano, Catherine, and Yanai 51:47
Yanai Postelnik
Clues for practice and encouragement
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

2015-01-05 New Years Resolutions 47:19
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2015-01-05 Q&A 63:13
Catherine McGee
Responses to questions that have come in during the week.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

2015-01-05 Classical Teaching on Non-Self 51:40
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia
The Buddha never denied or affirmed the existence of a self. He merely noted that when we relate to the body, feeling, perception, formations and consciousness with attachment, we suffer. Non-identification with the body and mind frees us.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge January 2015 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2015-01-05 Maps and Overview: Stages Of Attention 49:38
Akincano Marc Weber
Where mindfulness can get lost, dimensions of meditative practice
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

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