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2023-06-05 Meditation Instructions 56:40
Zohar Lavie
Opening to the unpleasant.
Gaia House Living With Illness and Loss

2023-06-04 Welfare and Happiness in this Life and in Lives to Come 21:19
Ayya Santussika
A lay man asks the Buddha how lay people can have welfare and happiness in this life and in lives to come. the Buddha answers with four accomplishments for welfare and happiness in this life and four accomplishments ensuring welfare and happiness in future lives.
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center The Buddha’s Gradual Path: Spiritual Progress in Lay Life

2023-06-04 Dharma Talk 43:57
Zohar Lavie
Opening Compassionately to the Human Condition
Gaia House Living With Illness and Loss

2023-06-04 Recollection of the Buddha 1:15:35
Ayya Santacitta
This practice is the first of the Four Protective Meditations, which show us the potential as well as the limitations of a human life. These are reminders of what is true, real and possible.
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community SFI Sunday Nights

2023-06-04 Highest Blessings 44:18
Ayya Santussika
The Mangala Sutta (Highest Blessings) as another version of the gradual training as it applies to lay life and also reaches the highest goal: realization of Nibbana.
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center The Buddha’s Gradual Path: Spiritual Progress in Lay Life

2023-06-04 Equanimity and Right View 59:31
Tere Abdala-Romano
Spirit Rock Meditation Center BIPOC Voices - Series

2023-06-04 Guided Meditation 36:45
Nathan Glyde
Mettā to sensations.
Gaia House Living With Illness and Loss

2023-06-04 Meditation on Water 37:18
Ayya Santussika
Guided meditation on the water element, internally and externally, and meditating "like water" so "arisen agreeable and disagreeable contacts will not invade the mind and remain."
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center The Buddha’s Gradual Path: Spiritual Progress in Lay Life

2023-06-03 The Gradual Path in MN 39 At Assapura 1:10:43
Ayya Santussika
This is an examination of the steps in the Gradual Training as represented in MN 39 The Longer Discourse at Assapura. Here the Buddha includes beautiful similes for the five hindrances and the experience of the four jhanas. Our study has the aim to deepen our own practice and progress on the path.
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center The Buddha’s Gradual Path: Spiritual Progress in Lay Life

2023-06-03 The Freedom of Renunciation - Talk 45:23
Mark Nunberg
Southern Dharma Retreat Center Awareness, Wisdom and the Release of the Heart

2023-06-03 The method of the Buddha's awakening 57:40
Ajahn Sucitto
The Buddha's Awakening and release came through firm intent and rigorous inquiry into the roots of mental behaviour: something we can all practise.
Cittaviveka 2023 Dhamma Talks

2023-06-03 Earth Meditation 24:27
Ayya Santussika
Guided meditation on the earth element, internally and externally, and meditating "like the earth."
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center The Buddha’s Gradual Path: Spiritual Progress in Lay Life

2023-06-03 Advice to Rahula 24:59
Ayya Santussika
Using the Buddha's advice to his son, Rahula, on developing different types of meditation, starting with meditating on the earth element internally and externally, and meditating "like the earth."
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center The Buddha’s Gradual Path: Spiritual Progress in Lay Life

2023-06-02 Brief intro 11:06
Ayya Santussika
Gradual Path outline
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2023-06-02 At the Shrine of Forgiveness 22:02
Ayya Medhanandi
It’s good to clear everything before we die, to leave no spiritual debts that may heavily impact our karma. Seeing the powerful healing of joy and kindness, I take up the practice of inner cleansing day by day, applying metta – loving-kindness practice – through the luminosity of forgiveness. This potent flame of reconciliation melts away any harmful residue or holding in the heart so that not a flutter or tremor of ill-will remains. Let us avail ourselves of its power. At the shrine of forgiveness, we light the light of joy and freedom within while fostering happiness for other beings. This is the fount of both medicine and cure – reconciliation and liberation of the heart.
Satipanna Insight Meditation (SIMT)

2023-06-02 Awakening in Nature through Insight into Interconnection and Anatta 54:05
Mark Coleman
Nature teaches us so many things about the nature of reality, including how profoundly interconnected and interdependent we are with all life. By sensing this directly, it profoundly shifts and dissolves belief in the reality of a separate, independent self.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awake in the Wild

2023-06-02 The heart at home in the body 42:16
Chas DiCapua
How embodied awareness supports and nurture is the heart
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Your Life Is Your Practice

2023-06-02 Fundamentals of Satipatthana 1:21:41
Sayadaw Vivekananda
After laying down the scriptural foundations for this talk, Sayadaw explains that mindfulness does not occur alone: it has companions, namely, ardent effort & clear comprehension, as well as concentration.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2023

2023-06-02 The Liberating Potential of Awareness Practice - Meditation 19:05
Mark Nunberg
Southern Dharma Retreat Center

2023-06-02 The Liberating Potential of Awareness Practice - Talk 42:03
Mark Nunberg
Southern Dharma Retreat Center

2023-06-02 Practice Instructions 69:43
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Sayadaw gives detailed instructions for sitting, walking and observation of everything else, (ie, general activities).
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2023

2023-06-01 Session 3: Including Hindrances as Companions on the Path 30:08
Zohar Lavie
Part 3: Guided Meditation
Gaia House Gathering in Wellbeing (online series)

2023-06-01 talk: the pāramī of resolve 35:23
Jill Shepherd
Exploring the quality of resolve as a resource in three arenas: for strengthening our commitment to regular meditation practice; going on retreat; and facing in to the challenges of the climate crisis
Auckland Insight Meditation Auckland Insight weekly talks 2023

2023-06-01 Session 3: Including Hindrances as Companions on the Path 28:43
Zohar Lavie
Part 2: Teachings
Gaia House Gathering in Wellbeing (online series)

2023-06-01 Still Flowing Water: Reflections on Nature, Intimacy, and the Power of Accompaniment on the Path (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:16
Devon Hase
A talk on the characteristics of anicca and dukkha, with lots of stories about love and nature, fear and compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awake in the Wild

2023-06-01 Refuges, Precepts and Opening talk 1:24:39
Sayadaw Vivekananda
After illustrating the importance of wisdom by relating a Jataka tale, Sayadaw spoke about the Buddha, the practice of satipatthana for the development of intuitive wisdom.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2023

2023-05-31 Meditation: Relaxing with Life 20:53
Tara Brach
This meditation begins with a body scan, and then we practice opening to and relaxing with our changing experience. The sitting closes with a beautiful poem by Danna Faulds, “Just for Now.”
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2023-05-31 Facing Fear (Part 2) – Awakening Your Fearless Heart 53:16
Tara Brach
Fear is a natural and universal part of our incarnation, and, when it goes on overdrive, we get imprisoned in the suffering of separation. These two talks explore how the RAIN meditation can help us face fear, and discover the boundless loving awareness that includes but is not contracted by currents of fear. (Part 2)
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2023-05-31 Even the Owls Know Who 22:48
Ayya Medhanandi
Who are we? More than two and a half millenia ago, the Buddha hesitated to teach us, but he relented for the benefit of those with little dust in their eyes. Can we actually clear the dust away, earnestly, patiently – studying, examining and probing within to know the truth of what we are? It is a great blessing to be able to undertake this work. We have only to open our hearts to the journey, persevere and pierce the veil of ignorance. Just as the morning sun bathes the world with light, guided by the Buddha's map of consciousness, we shall come to know the highest peace.
Satipanna Insight Meditation (SIMT)

2023-05-31 Remembering we are Earth Beings (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 45:41
Kirsten Rudestam
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awake in the Wild

2023-05-31 Even Owls Know Who 22:48
Ayya Medhanandi
Who are we? More than two and a half millennium ago, the Buddha hesitated to teach us, but he relented for the benefit of those with little dust in their eyes. Can we actually clear the dust away, earnestly, patiently – studying, examining and probing within to know the truth of what we are? It is a great blessing to be able to undertake this work. We have only to open our hearts to the journey, persevere and pierce the veil of ignorance. Just as the morning sun bathes the world with light, guided by the Buddha's map of consciousness, we shall come to know the highest peace.
Satipanna Insight Meditation (SIMT) :  Uncompromising Nobility

2023-05-31 The Four Noble Truths 27:55
JD Doyle
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spirit Rock - Rainbow Sangha

2023-05-30 Shifting the Perception of Death 32:51
Brian Lesage
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-05-29 Evening Mettā Practice 23:52
Gavin Milne
Inner parts and other beings.
Gaia House Online Dharma Hall - May 2023

2023-05-29 Meditation and the Garden of Life - Raising Children & Equanimity 36:48
Gavin Milne
Gaia House Family Retreat

2023-05-29 Morning Instructions 40:47
Sari Markkanen
Pacticing Mettā
Gaia House Family Retreat

2023-05-29 Early Morning Meditation - with Teens Group 15:59
Gavin Milne
Gaia House Family Retreat

2023-05-28 The four postures are four 'Buddhas' 51:10
Ajahn Sucitto
To internalize Buddha, we can direct mindfulness to each of the four bodily postures. Through these they will guide our psychologies to balance and steadiness in the midst of conditions.
Cittaviveka 2023 Dhamma Talks

2023-05-28 Evening Session 47:26
Sari Markkanen
Brahma Viharas and Self Compassion, Mettā Meditation.
Gaia House Family Retreat

2023-05-28 Recognizing the Good (week 3) - Meditation 33:46
Mark Nunberg
The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome.
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2023-05-28 Recognizing the Good (week 3) - Talk 37:28
Mark Nunberg
The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome.
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2023-05-28 Wisdom from Stories of the Buddha 26:59
Dawn Neal
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community SFI Sunday Nights

2023-05-28 Happiness is Your Revolution 68:56
Ofosu Jones-Quartey
Spirit Rock Meditation Center BIPOC Voices - Series

2023-05-28 Afternoon Session (Guidance, Chanting) 25:37
Gavin Milne, Sari Markkanen
Gaia House Family Retreat

2023-05-28 Morning Instructions and Meditation 52:02
Gavin Milne
Wise Attitude and Oneness.
Gaia House Family Retreat

2023-05-28 Selfless Drive to Nibbana 19:46
Ayya Medhanandi
We are travelling a spiritual highway. Our precepts are like safety belts – upholding the core of our humanity with moral restraints that serve as both compass and anchor. They also act like brakes on our Dhamma vehicle, safeguarding us through the wilderness of the world while grounding the mind in an integrity of presence. With pure awareness, we have a stethoscope of the mind, steering and balancing us joyfully on the path so that we can wake up out of the darkness. We carry the Buddha in our hearts like an imperishable lamp, a supremely compassionate parent, our wise and formidable shepherd to help us overcome every hardship. Yes, we’re in self-drive – selfless – crossing to the far shore, Nibbana.
Satipanna Insight Meditation (SIMT) :  Uncompromising Nobility

2023-05-28 A Greater Perspective (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 54:02
Ayya Anandabodhi
Reflections on upekkha (equanimity) and a guided meditation on birth, aging and death.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Where Wisdom and Compassion Meet - A Retreat with Buddhist Nuns (252R23) - On Land with Ayya Anandabodhi, Ayya Santacitta and Emily Carpenter

2023-05-28 Early Morning Meditation, with the Teens Group 28:39
Sari Markkanen
Gaia House Family Retreat

2023-05-28 Upekkha - equanimity 59:42
Winnie Nazarko
This talk discusses what equanimity is, and the role it plays in liberating the mind through wisdom
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Finding the Present Moment

2023-05-27 Investigate into the Cracks (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 47:44
Ayya Santacitta
Reflection on Emptiness & Anatta
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Where Wisdom and Compassion Meet - A Retreat with Buddhist Nuns (252R23) - On Land with Ayya Anandabodhi, Ayya Santacitta and Emily Carpenter

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