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2023-03-20 Guided compassion practice 46:13
Jean Esther
A guided practice of compassion for someone in our life, followed by a guided practice of compassion for ourselves
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Two Wings of the Dharma: Infusing Our Lives with Wisdom & Compassion

2023-03-19 'Impossibilities' in Buddhist Teachings; Meeting Life w Courage & Compassion - Reflections, and Exchange with Dene Donalds. 50:22
Kirsten Kratz
Gaia House Meeting Life with Compassion and Courage

2023-03-19 Emptiness of Self and Compassion. 41:21
Sari Markkanen
Guided meditation.
Gaia House Compassion and Emptiness of Self (online retreat)

2023-03-18 The Path of Practicing Compassion, and the Life of Bodhisattva as an Example for us. 65:19
Sari Markkanen
Gaia House Compassion and Emptiness of Self (online retreat)

2023-03-18 Meeting Suffering with Compassion 39:55
Juha Penttilä
Guided meditation.
Gaia House Compassion and Emptiness of Self (online retreat)

2023-03-18 Inclining the Heart Toward Compassion 1:10:42
Sari Markkanen
Instructions and guided meditation.
Gaia House Compassion and Emptiness of Self (online retreat)

2023-03-17 Opening Session 1:18:34
Sari Markkanen, Juha Penttilä
Introduction into the theme of the retreat: compassion and emptiness of self practice, and a guided meditation.
Gaia House Compassion and Emptiness of Self (online retreat)

2023-03-17 Morning Reflection: One Serious Story and One Funny Story 8:28
Devon Hase
Short reflections on kindness and compassion
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge March 2023

2023-03-15 Compassion for All Living Beings 1:28:53
Tara Brach
We often talk of widening the circles of compassion. This talk explores the qualities of mature compassion, what blocks us from this embodied and inclusive caring, and how each of us can awaken a heart that responds to our world’s suffering. This event was live-streamed and includes a talk, several guided reflections, and a Q&A session.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2023-03-15 Eddie Would Go 43:07
Devon Hase
Reflections on Compassion, including stories from practicing in Hawai'i and in Bodhgaya with the 17th Karmapa.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge March 2023

2023-03-13 Brahmavihara Practice - Compassion (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 51:38
Tuere Sala
Spirit Rock Meditation Center March Insight Meditation One Month Retreat

2023-03-09 Guided Compassion Meditation 38:23
Jake Dartington
Gaia House Awakening the Heart

2023-03-08 Dharma Talk - Friendliness and Compassion 46:17
Jake Dartington
Gaia House Awakening the Heart

2023-03-08 Morning Reflection: Natural Compassion 26:31
Devon Hase
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge March 2023

2023-03-02 Guided Metta Meditation (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 47:35
Dana DePalma
A Guided Metta Meditation emphasizing the integration of Metta and Insight Meditation, including utilizing Sylvia Boorstein's phrase, "May I meet this moment fully; May I meet it as a friend," and variations of the second phrase such as "May I meet it with _______ (kindness, compassion, gentleness, patience, curiosity, receptivity, etc.). Includes a poem by Matty Weingast from "The First Free Women."
Spirit Rock Meditation Center March Insight Meditation One Month Retreat

2023-03-02 Teaching Suggestions - Kindness and Compassion 57:33
Jenny Wilks
Gaia House Perspectives on Meditation - Cultivating a Path of Freedom

2023-02-27 Teaching and meditation instructions on compassion 48:15
Kaira Jewel Lingo
Deep listening, as a practice of compassion, fierce, compassion, and a chant invoking the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokitesvara
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Return to Wholeness: Opening to Wisdom & Love

2023-02-22 Part 2: Refuge in the Wilderness – Coming Home to Embodied Presence 53:21
Tara Brach
When we live from our mental control towers, we are in a trance that confines our life. These two talks look at the primary ways we are conditioned to leave embodied presence, and the consequence of unlived life—being cut off from our vitality, intelligence and compassion. We then explore the teachings and practices that guide us to reconnect to our senses, and the sacred presence that underlies all lived experience.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2023-02-15 Part 1: Refuge in the Wilderness – Coming Home to Embodied Presence 53:59
Tara Brach
When we live from our mental control towers, we are in a trance that confines our life. These two talks look at the primary ways we are conditioned to leave embodied presence, and the consequence of unlived life—being cut off from our vitality, intelligence and compassion. We then explore the teachings and practices that guide us to reconnect to our senses, and the sacred presence that underlies all lived experience.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2023-02-13 07 talk: The hindrance of aversion and some strategies for working with it 42:14
Jill Shepherd
Exploring the characteristics of aversion or ill will, how "averting" can at times be skilful, and if an antidote to aversion is needed, compassion and particularly self-compassion can sometimes be more effective than mettā NOTE: recording cuts out after 30 minutes due to a technical error, sorry
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Seven-day insight meditation retreat

2023-01-15 Day 5 Evening Talk: Metta Practice and the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 63:28
Donald Rothberg
On Dr. King's birthday, we explore three broad areas connecting metta practice, Buddhist wisdom teachings, and other heart practices, with the life and approach of Dr. King: (1) the deep resonance between metta practice and the grounding in love and the beloved community that is central for King; (2) the close parallels between the development of non-reactivity aiming at the end of dukkha in Buddhist practice and the teachings and practices of nonviolent action; and (3) the other aspects of the awakened heart central for Dr. King, including empathy, compassion, forgiveness, joy, and equanimity. Included is the playing of three short recordings of Dr. King speaking.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta Retreat: Cultivating the Wise, Awakened, and Responsive Heart

2023-01-15 Awareness, Clear Comprehension, and Wisdom 27:38
Mark Nunberg
The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome.
Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-01-15 Awareness, Clear Comprehension, and Wisdom 42:12
Mark Nunberg
The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome.
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2023-01-14 Day 4 Metta and Compassion, the Activity of Wisdom (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 47:11
Beth Sternlieb
Metta is more than a feeling. it is an intention that arises from wisdom... the understadning of inter-being and cause and effect..
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta Retreat: Cultivating the Wise, Awakened, and Responsive Heart

2023-01-13 The Only Response to Suffering is Compassion 41:43
Sylvia Boorstein
The first noble truth is really true, or the principal beneficiary of well wishing is the wisher. Or the only response to suffering is compassion!
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta Retreat: Cultivating the Wise, Awakened, and Responsive Heart

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