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Dharma Talks
2009-11-02 Insight 61:07
Carol Wilson
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge November 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-11-02 The Three Trainings: Ethics, Concentration and Wisdom 45:31
Martine Batchelor
An exploration of the three trainings and reflection on cultivation and effect.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-02 Mindfulness - What It Is and What Makes It Difficult 64:30
Donald Rothberg
On this first evening of the retreat, we explore the nature of mindfulness in general and how we practice mindfulness of the body in particular. We then examine the five "difficult energies" (nivarana or "hindrances"), and how they make mindfulness difficult and how to practice when they are present.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Cultivating Clear Seeing, Opening the Heart

2009-11-02 The City 61:18
Stephen Batchelor
As the first of a series of 6 talks, Stephen outlines his project to "deconstruct" Buddhism in order to uncover the foundational ideas in which it is erected. He then analyzes the Buddha's metaphor of the "ancient path that leads to an ancient city" to suggest that the core teachings of the Dhamma are to be seen as forming the template for a restored civilization...
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-02 Truthfulness and Authenticity 64:18
Rob Burbea
Gaia House November Solitary Retreat

2009-11-02 Aspiration and Intention 27:01
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House November Solitary Retreat

2009-11-01 Five Contemplations For Everyone 61:04
Greg Scharf
Five contemplations recommended by the Buddha that can lead to a sense of spiritual urgency or Samvega
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Two-Month Retreat

2009-11-01 This Path That is Open to All 36:33
Ayya Anandabodhi
Insight Meditation Center

2009-11-01 Compassion the Natural Expression of Wisdom 52:29
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-10-31 The Secular Buddha 63:13
Stephen Batchelor
An introduction to and overview of the concept of secular Buddhism.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2009-10-31 Motivations , Agenda, and Aspirations 60:22
Winnie Nazarko
Being aware of agendas we bring to practice and how they may hinder or support our progress. Letting go of complexification to rest in simplicity.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Two-Month Retreat

2009-10-31 Making it Your Own Practice 49:12
Larry Yang
Closing last day talk.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditaton

2009-10-29 Through the Looking Glass: The Reality of No Self 69:12
Marcia Rose
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-10-29 Five Hindrances 57:21
Pascal Auclair
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Two-Month Retreat

2009-10-29 Five Subjects 45:45
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2009-10-28 The Wisdom of Taking Refuge 53:25
Spring Washam
The wisdom of taking the three refuges until we reach enlightenment. How wisdom begins to cut greed, hatred and delusion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditaton

2009-10-28 Emptiness & Compassion Part II 64:52
Donald Rothberg
We first review basic perspectives on emptiness and compassion and then explore three basic ways to access emptiness: 1) being with inner flow of experience and seeing where self and fixation occur, 2) opening to the "flow experience" in activities and relationships and 3) cultivating a sense of interconnection
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-10-27 Ten Paramis: Metta (1) 55:03
Rodney Smith
To love all beings we must love all aspects of our own mind and body experience.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Ten Paramis

2009-10-27 Living with Freedom: the Practice of Letting Go 55:30
Larry Yang
Simplicity, Restraint and Renunciation as Metta/Lovingkindness Practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditaton

2009-10-26 Self Compassion 58:31
Tara Brach
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2009 - IMCW Fall Residential Retreat - "Intimacy with Life"

2009-10-26 Self-Compassion 58:31
Tara Brach
(retreat talk) We can only find love and peace in this life if we are able to hold our inner life with compassion. This talk explores the subtle and therefore often unseen ways that we turn on ourselves, and the pathways to a forgiving heart.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2009 - IMCW Fall Residential Retreat - "Intimacy with Life"

2009-10-26 Sitting in the Seat of Truth 43:22
Myoshin Kelley
Looking at different aspects of truth and truthfulness that can be guideposts in our lives
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-10-26 Giant Lizards and Exploding Stars - Mindfulness, Curiosity and Liberation 62:16
Greg Scharf
Mindfulness is the key to the entire path of practice. We explore the entire universe and plumb the depths of what it means to be human by bring mindfulness to our present moment experience.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Two-Month Retreat

2009-10-24 Truthfulness 33:16
Amma Thanasanti
Shakti Vihara Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

2009-10-24 Practicing with Truthfulness 26:09
Amma Thanasanti
Shakti Vihara Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

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