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Dharma Talks in English
2014-10-01 Relax and the Formation of Self 18:52
Gregory Kramer
The meditation instruction Relax encompasses releasing muscle tension, accepting and allowing present moment experience, tranquility, concentration, and metta. Since the tension of clinging (upadana) is the condition for the arising of becoming, this meditation instruction on relaxing and accepting is central to the process of knowing and releasing the process of self-making.
Gaia House Insight Dialogue and Bhava - Becoming and Identification

2014-10-01 Ethical Practice 1 - An Introduction 58:11
Donald Rothberg
We explore the meaning of ethical practice - its relationship to meditation and wisdom practice, how it is more a training than a following of external principles, how there are individual, relational, and social dimensions to our ethical practice, and how it can deepen for us. There's a brief overview of the five lay precepts and a taking of the precepts.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-10-01 Morning Guided Instructions - Breath and Body 34:36
Larry Yang
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Fall Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-10-01 The Bhaddekaratta Sutta—An Auspicious Night 47:10
Lila Kate Wheeler
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

2014-10-01 Refuge in Sangha 46:22
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia
This talk examines both the classical and subtle meaning of going to the Sangha for refuge. The classical refuge in Sangha involves going forth into monastic life and/or turning to elders for guidance along the way. The subtle refuge involves knowing directly the happiness that comes from keeping impeccable silā.
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Integrated Study and Practice Program, Session 4 (ISPP4)

2014-10-01 Chanting--Homage to the Buddha, Refuges, Precepts 5:23
Tina Rasmussen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Cloud Mountain Month-long Samatha Retreat Sept. 6 - Oct. 3, 2014

2014-10-01 Chanting--Homage to the Buddha, Refuges, Precepts 5:23
Stephen Snyder
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Cloud Mountain Month-long Samatha Retreat Sept. 6 - Oct. 3, 2014

2014-09-30 "The Four Paths to Freedom" - An Overview 58:26
Phillip Moffitt
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Fall Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-09-30 Keep Calmly Knowing Change 38:42
Anushka Fernandopulle
Mission Dharma

2014-09-30 Metta Pratice: Self, Benefactor and Friend 44:19
Andrea Fella
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three Month - Part 1

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