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Dharma Talks
2019-03-04 Samatha Anapanasati Meditation Instructions 12:48
Tina Rasmussen
Tina Rasmussen provides 13 minutes of instruction on the Samatha (concentration and serenity) meditation, in particular the anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing) practice. This includes everything that a person needs to know to begin practicing Samatha anapanasati meditation.
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2019-03-04 Morning Instructions 40:31
Jean Esther
Mindfulness of body sensations, thoughts, emotions and the feeling tone in relationship to them.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Living Dharma: Mindfulness, Kindness and Wisdom

2019-03-02 An Overview of Our Foundational Practices for Our Retreat Journey (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 47:25
Donald Rothberg
On the first evening of a four-week retreat for some, and the beginning of the fifth of eight weeks for others, we explore the “map” of our foundational practices: (1) developing wise or right view and intention; (2) samatha practice, developing concentration (or samadhi); (3) insight practice, with mindfulness as a core practice; (4) the heart practices, particularly lovingkindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity; (5) grounding in the body; and (6) touching freedom and awakening.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center March Insight Meditation 1-Month

2019-02-28 Technology as an Existential Threat to Mindfulness - Matthew Brensilver and Randy Fernando 3:01:59
Matthew Brensilver
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2019-02-27 Meditation: Resting in a Sea of Presence 20:49
Tara Brach
This mindful body scan leads us into a practice of relaxing back into awareness, and recognizing the changing waves of sensations, sounds and feelings in the foreground. As we let go into the sea of presence, we discover am increasing sense of wholeness and peace. The meditation ends with a brief lovingkindness prayer.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2019-02-27 Navigating Conflict with a Wise Heart – Part 1 52:31
Tara Brach
This series of talks offers guidance in transforming conflict into a portal for awakening your understanding, flexibility and compassion. We look at how to heal our own unmet needs and not be dependent on others changing; and how to engage with another person when both are dedicated to mindful communication. We also extend our exploration to societal conflict. The talks are accompanied by reflections and meditations that can directly enhance your capacity to respond to conflict from the most wise and caring part of your being.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2019-02-23 Non Greed, Non Hatred, Non Delusion (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 64:41
James Baraz
Non-Greed, Non-Hatred and Non-Delusion were taught by the Buddha as the three roots of happiness. Stating each in a positive way they are 1) Letting go/Generosity, 2) Loving-Kindness and ClarityWisdom. Every moment that we're mindful we're cultivating these qualities. This talk explores both the moment-to-moment as well as the relational aspects of these three qualities.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

2019-02-23 The Beautiful Path of Mindfulness 5:16:44
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2019-02-20 Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness 47:28
Chas DiCapua
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective Twin Cities Vipassana Collective

2019-02-16 Day 14 Choiceless Awareness: Guided meditation (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 43:43
Tempel Smith
A guided practice for letting go of specific objects or sense doors to practice open or choiceless awareness. For some people this is a more natural way of practicing. The intent is to become mindful of one’s mental activity as it is drawn to different experiences arising at any of the six sense doors. From this practice you can gain insight into how the mind works and find freedom no matter what the experience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

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