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Dharma Talks
2016-07-22 The Middle Way: Climate Change & The Sacred Economy with Charles Eisenstein, Colin Beavan, Lou Leonard, Sebene Selassie 1:37:43
Sebene Selassie
In cooperation with the New York Buddhist Climate Action Network (NYBCAN), please join us for an evening discussion with thought leaders Charles Eisenstein, Lou Leonard and Colin Beavan, moderated by NYI Teacher Sebene Selassie. While we are always living in times of uncertainty, the current state of the human endeavor holds wildly varied possibilities for rejuvenation or peril. The imperatives of a financial construct based on a model of infinite growth are coming up against the very real constraints offered by a finite planet. Interestingly, at the same time as we are seeing heightened political tensions and violence, we are also seeing an out-pouring of compassion and organization to steer the human ship toward a more loving and sustainable way. This discussion will explore the teachings of The Middle Way, our current growth oriented economic structure and that structure's effect on our spiritual and physical environment. This evening kicks off weekend events in partnership with NY BCAN, including a daylong seminar with Charles Eisenstein on Saturday and culminating in the March for a Clean Energy Solution in Philadelphia on the eve of the Democratic National Convention.
New York Insight Meditation Center NYI Regular Talks

2016-07-20 Perception and Feeling Tone 45:46
Martine Batchelor
Exploring the connection between perception and feeling tones, looking deeply and compassionate response. Questioning if change is total or partial.
Gaia House Secular Buddhist Meditation Retreat

2016-07-19 Monthly Sitting & Inquiry - July 2016 65:37
Gina Sharpe
Many of us are still processing the events of earlier this month and perhaps also a multitude of emotions. A number of practitioners are asking how to practice internally and externally, as directed by the Buddha, with the events of our contemporary lives. We are once again asked to investigate a most poignant aspect of practice — how external events can be met internally with the wisdom of interconnectedness, compassion and integrity; and externally without duality. On July 19, as part of our Monthly Sitting & Inquiry, NYI will offer the opportunity to come together and mindfully listen to, share with, and support one another as we bring our practice to all that is occurring within and around us.
New York Insight Meditation Center NYI Regular Talks

2016-07-17 Meditation for Pain 9: Compassion, Investigation, Q&A 30:30
Oren Jay Sofer
Importance of compassion and tools to investigate pain. Q&A on pain at night; balance for workplace; acceptance
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2016-07-17 Day 4 Afternoon Sit with Instructions: Compassion 42:19
Sally Armstrong
Spirit Rock Meditation Center July Metta Retreat

2016-07-16 Across the River of Pain 28:03
Ayya Medhanandi
We long to be free from this wandering, to go beyond all suffering. The body is our raft to cross from one side of the river of pain to the other. And there we leave the raft. But we don’t leave it until we cross, until we realize the Deathless – when no one ‘dies’ but we know the death of greed, of anger, of delusion. As we cross, we end the pain, grief, rage, vulnerability, fear – every form of distress. And where we were once inflamed by these troubles, they give way to the infinitudes of love and compassion.
Canmore Theravada Buddhist Community

2016-07-15 Day 2 Afternoon Sit with Instructions: Introduction to Compassion Practice 36:48
Nikki Mirghafori
Spirit Rock Meditation Center July Metta Retreat

2016-07-07 Ethics, Action and the Five Precepts 4:55:25
with Angie Boissevain, Ayya Santussika, Drew Oman, Shaila Catherine
This series will explore virtue as the indispensable foundation of Buddhist practice. The series will emphasize the five training precepts, and explore action, ethics, kamma, and cause-effect dynamics. The precepts are not rules to be obediently followed; they serve as guidelines for the intentional development of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom. These five precepts offer us a joyful method to cultivate the heart, nurture harmony in relationships, and free the mind from inner forces of greed and anger that if unrestrained may cause suffering to ourselves and others.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley

2016-07-01 "I Have Your Back" 32:44
Jean Esther
Guided Compassion Practice
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Teen Retreat

2016-06-22 How Broken Heartedness Cultivates a Limitless Heart: Practicing Compassion 1:56:50
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

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