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2020-10-15 Choosing Earth Pt. 1 with Duane Elgin and Friends 62:34
James Baraz
The second of two talks with wisdom teacher Duane Elgin and friends sharing Elgin's realistic, sobering but ultimately hopeful vision of where we could be heading the next fifty years. His book Choosing Earth: Humanity's Great Transformation to a Mature Planetary Civilization discusses the possibilities that lie ahead and the vision for how we can use this time to wake up as a species. A brief recap of previous talk with additional comments, Then an exploration of how to hold the unfolding from a psychological and Dharma perspective.
2020-10-17 Mind Like A Satellite - Respect, Extraordinary Mindfulness and Wisdom 38:29
Ayya Medhanandi
A mind weeded of impurities is a field of stillness and wisdom where our suffering melts away. How does this happen? We study the mind and apply four facets of an extraordinary proactive mindfulness: exerted effort, penetrating focus on the object of awareness, heroic diligence, and contemplative devotion. In the silence of the undistracted mind, wisdom and a true and sustainable happiness arise.
2020-10-18 Kathina as the Occasion for Social Harmony 32:39
Ajahn Sucitto
This event of Kathina encapsulates the skillful qualities associated with social harmony and cohesion – qualities of generosity and sharing, precepts and virtue, gentle speech and service. Recollecting the goodness of such actions, the heart grows and is strengthened.
2020-10-18 The Dharma Life -- session 2 1:36:39
Kim Allen
2020-10-18 The Eightfold Noble Path: Right View/Right Understanding 1:31:55
Eugene Cash
2020-10-20 Real Wealth 28:28
Kim Allen
What kinds of wealth are most sustainable in times of loss? The Buddha defined five kinds of wealth that are especially appropriate for lay practitioners to develop: confidence, ethical conduct, learning, generosity, and wisdom. The inclusion of “learning” is interesting and not often emphasized. We will explore these five qualities in the context of our current times, considering how they can serve both ourselves and others.
2020-10-21 The Practice of Samadhi -- Session 3 : Samadhi and Insight 1:20:52
Kim Allen
Final session of a 3-part class
2020-10-21 The Role of Insight Meditation in Building Resilience 22:01
George Mumford
2020-10-24 Ankommen 19:28
Ayya Santacitta
Geführte Meditation | Aloka-Dharma-Zoom
2020-10-25 Facing Uncertainty 1:28:37
Pamela Weiss
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