Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks in English

2009-02-12 Charles Darwin's 200Th Birthday 63:33
Wes Nisker	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2009-02-12 Mind Only 1:20:10
John Peacock	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series
Gaia House : Meditation on Emptiness (2009)

2009-02-11 The Divine Abodes: Lovingkindness 1:20:27

Tara Brach

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Lovingkindness, compassion, joy and equinimity, are natural expressions of our awakened heart. In this series of four talks, we will examine what arouses these qualities of a wise heart. Each talk will include guided reflections. A key theme in cultivating lovingkindness is learning to see the secret beauty--the sacred--that shines through all beings.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2009-02-10 A Meditative Instruction: Relaxed, Interested, Kind Awareness 59:40
James Baraz	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Insight Meditation February

2009-02-10 Ten Paramis: Generosity (2) 56:24
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
Generosity and total self-acceptance. We will not explore the causes of selfishness until we are generous with ourselves.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Ten Paramis

2009-02-10 Don't Think, Experience - Nagarjuna's Destruction of Philosophy 1:18:45
John Peacock	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series
Gaia House : Meditation on Emptiness (2009)

2009-02-09 Factors Of Awakening 61:37
Susan O'Brien	Download Listen
Seven wholesome states of mind and heart that develop through meditation practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : February 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-02-09 How Mind Habits Change 58:04
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
Beginning with the hypothesis that the natural mind, unconfused by fixed views or hindrance energies, is clear and buoyant and conducive to happiness; this talk specifically details the ways in which concentration, mindfulness, effort and good will(Metta) work to lesson attachment to view and afflictive emotions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Insight Meditation February

2009-02-09 The Freedom of No-thing-ness 53:22
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series
Gaia House : Meditation on Emptiness (2009)

2009-02-08 Perception Of Impermanence 59:13
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
The Buddha said that the perception of impermanence, when developed and cultivated, can lead to liberation. This talk explores some of the ways we can begin and continue to perceive this truth more accurately.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Insight Meditation February