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2014-03-06 Sutta Series: Capala Sutta: The Buddha's Advice for Overcoming Sloth and Torpor (AN 7.58) 51:19
James Baraz	Download Listen
Do you ever get sleepy while meditating? In this discourse, the Capala Sutta from the Angutarra Nikaya, the Buddha catches one of his main disciples, Ven. Maha Moggallana nodding off. He then offers him seven strategies for overcoming "sloth and torpor". Identifying with the drowsiness can actually be a doorway to the wisdom of anatta or the selfless nature of reality.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2014-03-06 You Are Not Alone 52:13
Mary Grace Orr	Download Listen
This talk explores the fourth foundation of mindfulness, The Dhammas. A special attention is given to the Four Noble Truths.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-06 Brahma Vihara Practice 28:50
Gil Fronsdal	Download Listen
Metta on Self
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-05 Part 4: Opening to Joy 1:19:08

Tara Brach

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Our innate capacity for joy is blocked by our habitual ways of paying attention. This talk explores three key pathways of presence that connect us with our full openness and aliveness.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2014-03-05 Third Foundation and Compassionate Mindfulness 61:07
Phillip Moffitt	Download Listen
Every mind state can be met with dignity, even difficult mind states. Thus we move from reactive to responsive mind states.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-05 Brahma Vihara Practice Day 4 29:10
John Travis	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-04 You Are Not What You Think 37:35
Howard Cohn	Download Listen
Mission Dharma

2014-03-04 Vedana-A Way of Knowing 51:50
Gil Fronsdal	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-04 The Flame Of Now 41:37
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
Our thoughts place us on the periphery of "Now", but a question ensues, "do we want what Now offers?"
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : March 2014 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2014-03-04 On Non-Difference and Bringing Our Practice into the World 37:44
Martin Aylward	Download Listen
Here, Martin looks at the dichotomy we easily make between the retreat situation and the rest of life, and explores the skilful integration of our practice, as well as looking at some of the forces that tend to shape our into our personal, relational and cultural lives.
Gaia House : The Dynamics of Freedom