Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2015-10-09 Compassion and the Law 1:27:20
Norman Fischer	Download Listen
A talk for lawyers about the possibilities of the profession and the necessity of developing compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Effective Lawyering: The Meditative Perspective Retreat

2015-10-05 Awakening the Heart - Practicing the "Divine Abodes" 43:40
Donald Rothberg, Heather Sundberg	Download Listen
The Divine Abodes of loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity are the places of the awakened heart. Practicing to cultivate these four abodes helps us to access these wonderful and transformative qualities of the open heart.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2015-10-04 Sustained by Sangha 24:24
Ayya Santussika	Download Listen
It is through taking action together that we wield power and experience relief, especially as we expand our notion of sangha beyond the usual boundaries, to all faiths, to all people taking action in accordance with our shared values of compassion, justice and peace. And we bring our own quintessential flavor, our Buddhist practice, our confidence in the Dharma and our commitment to face the way things actually are.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : A Day of Connection: Sustainable Practice for a Sustainable World

2015-09-27 Vipassana 101 - Relating to Experience with Wisdom 32:16
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
When we cultivate this kind, curious presence to our moment-to-moment experience then clarity, joy, wisdom and compassion can arise in the heart.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2015-09-27 Vipassana 101 - Intro to Mindfulness and Vipassana 44:41
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
When we cultivate this kind, curious presence to our moment to moment experience then clarity, joy, wisdom and compassion can arise in the heart.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2015-09-23 Contemplations On Compassion 54:58
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2015-09-21 Bringing wisdom and compassion to the judging mind 59:30
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen
Many of us have a tendency to be critical and judgmental of ourselves and others. In meditation, this habit can seem quite strong and can create a lot of suffering. But mindfulness is a wonderful tool to enable us to see these thoughts for what they are, so we can begin to bring wisdom and understanding to them. they then no longer dominate our heart and mind.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2015-09-21 Responding to the Syrian Refugee Crisis with Empathy and Compassion 51:31
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2015-09-09 Releasing Limiting Beliefs 1:11:49

Tara Brach

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If we investigate patterns of emotional suffering or “stuckness,” we’ll discover that under our pain is a fear based belief. Until these beliefs are brought into the light of compassionate awareness, they control and confine our lives. This talk reviews key steps of inquiry and mindfulness that help us realize the freedom that comes with awakening from the grip of beliefs.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-09-06 Bringing Your Practice into the World 59:56
James Baraz	Download Listen
How your practice can unfold as you leave retreat includes seeing it as a path of happiness; value of opening to suffering; learning to listen to the truth inside and expressing your caring as compassionate action.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Labor Day Retreat