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Foundations of Insight

A six-week course giving an overview of the core meditation instructions for insight practice, including the four foundations of mindfulness and techniques to strengthen calm and concentration.

2020-07-02 (36 days) Auckland Insight Meditation

  
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2020-07-02 01 talk intro to insight meditation 19:30
Jill Shepherd
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A short introduction to insight meditation, its purpose and the key techniques for developing mindfulness (sati) and stability of mind (samadhi)
2020-07-02 02 guided meditation: mindfulness of breathing 22:51
Jill Shepherd
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An introduction to mindfulness of breathing, using the rhythm of the breath to steady awareness and then refining mindfulness to stay connected with the details of the breath, one half-breath at a time
2020-07-09 01 talk: mindfulness of body 21:51
Jill Shepherd
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Using the tool of mental noting to develop a strong foundation of mindfulness of the body, and how this helps cultivate a healthier relationship to the body
2020-07-09 02 guided meditaton: mindfulness of the breath then physical sensations 24:21
Jill Shepherd
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Beginning with mindfulness of breathing to develop stability of mind, then opening to physical sensations throughout the whole body
2020-07-09 03 guided meditation: standing then walking 14:07
Jill Shepherd
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Instructions to continue mindfulness of the body while changing posture from sitting to standing, then walking together as a group, in a circle
2020-07-16 01 talk mindfulness of hearing 20:58
Jill Shepherd
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Continuing exploring different aspects of mindfulness, now using mindfulness of hearing to emphasise a relaxed, receptive approach to meditation
2020-07-16 02 meditation: mindfulness of sounds 27:02
Jill Shepherd
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guided meditation starting with the breath and physical sensations, opening up to sounds and hearing
2020-07-23 01 talk: Mindfulness of Mind 22:00
Jill Shepherd
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An introduction to working directly with the mind, practicising mindfulness of thinking
2020-07-23 02 meditation: mindfulness of thoughts 23:47
Jill Shepherd
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Beginning with the breath, physical sensations and sounds, then opening up to include mental activity
2020-07-30 01 talk: introduction to practising mindfulness of emotions 23:48
Jill Shepherd
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Continuing with mindfulness of the mind, a short intro about practicing with emotions
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