Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2015-12-16 The RAIN of Self-Compassion 1:17:51

Tara Brach

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This talk explores three key features of the trance of unworthiness and introduces a guided meditation based on a new version of the acronym RAIN that awakens self-compassion and de-conditions the suffering of being at war with ourselves. Please visit www.tarabrach.com/selfcompassion/ for a written description of the new version of the RAIN practice.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-12-12 Workshop - Relating Wisely to the Uncertainties of Environmental Health and Climate Change 2:52:24
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
It is not uncommon for us to feel confused, numb, angry or overwhelmed when we hear about environmental change and uncertainty. The health of our planet, our homes, our bodies and minds all depend on the continuous balancing of so many interdependent natural processes. It is no surprize that we often prefer distraction and denial rather than an honest acknowledgement of this uncertain dynamic. In this workshop we will explore how a fearless opening to uncertainty can be the cause for a more wise and compassionate response to this world we share together. These Living the Practice Workshops include talks, guided meditations, guided reflections, and large and small group discussions designed to reveal the essential art of awakening wisdom and compassion in our actual lives.
Common Ground Meditation Center

2015-12-09 Desire: A Current of Homecoming 1:13:53

Tara Brach

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Desire is intrinsic to our aliveness, yet when we have unmet needs, it can possess us. This talk explores how to relax open the grip of wanting and heal the suffering of addiction. You will learn how to bring mindfulness and compassion to the roots of desire, and be carried home to open loving presence. “Recovery is also about spirit – about dealing with that ‘hole in the soul’ … so how does this hole get filled and become holy space?”

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-12-09 Studying and Practicing with Fear 2 62:38
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We continue the investigation of the nature of fear, and the skillful ways to work with fear, both internally and externally, bringing in further emphasis on compassion, empathy, understanding and learning from those who have faced fear deeply.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2015-12-05 Loving Kindness and Compassion 50:02
Yanai Postelnik	Download Listen
Gaia House : Loving Kindness and Compassion

2015-12-03 The Fierce Heart 56:54
Spring Washam	Download Listen
Stories to awaken the heart of Compassion
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : In the Presence of Love: Metta and Qigong Retreat

2015-12-02 "One Who Set Out to Study Fear" 66:18
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
An exploration of the importance, personally and socially, of practicing with fear. We work especially with these tools: (1) mindfulness and the study of fear (What is fear? How does it manifest in the body, emotions, and thinking); (2) heart practices like metta and compassion; and (3) developing wise and skillful responses.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2015-11-28 The Path in a Finger Snap 63:18
Kittisaro	Download Listen
Cultivating agility in practice. Calming, focusing on change, letting go into emptiness. Welcoming all conditions, kindness and compassion. The balance of letting go and embracing. Opening to the mystery.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Thanksgiving Insight Retreat

2015-11-20 Moral Integrity, Courage, and Peace 30:08
Ayya Medhanandi	Download Listen
The real path to peace lies in developing moral integrity. Our spiritual strength depends on purity of heart and action. We learn to identify unwholesome habits that obstruct our well-being and practice courageous compassion to discover the joy of harmlessness. These are the qualities that take us the way of the Noble Ones - to the summit of our human potential.
Satipaññā Insight Meditation Toronto

2015-11-18 Hands and Eyes of Compassion 51:18
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community