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Dharma Talks
2008-11-16 Time To Take Leave 12:25
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

2008-11-16 The Five Aggregates Are Not Self 60:42
Guy Armstrong
This talk looks at the question of not-self using the five aggregates as the Buddha spoke of them in his second discourse, the Characteristic of Not-Self. As we learn to see ourselves simply as an aspect of nature, both physical and mental, the burden of self lifts and life becomes much lighter.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-16 Mindfulness Of The Body 53:37
Mark Coleman
Mindfulness of the body as a vehicle of awakening - this talk explores what's challenging about being in the body - working with physical pain, difficult emotions, and how mindfulness practice helps bring insight and ease.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Meditation and Yoga

2008-11-16 Living in Rental Accomodation 57:37
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Solitary Month Retreat

2008-11-15 Sharing Feelings 5:21
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

2008-11-15 Last Afternoon 48:19
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

2008-11-15 Loving Kindness - Cultivating The Wholesome 58:24
Greg Scharf
Begins with chanting of the Karaniya Metta Sutta in Pali, followed by a talk on the history of the Metta sutta, the practice, cultivation and benefits of loving kindness meditation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-15 Simply Waiting 55:49
Howard Cohn
4 Noble Truths and 8-Fold Path in 50 minutes
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Meditation and Yoga

2008-11-14 Q&A - Feel Comfortable 1:12:07
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

2008-11-14 Freedom Is A Tuna Fish Sandwich 48:52
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

2008-11-14 First Noble Truth And Self-Judgment 62:28
Carol Wilson
Aversion, or dosa,of which self-judgment is a form, is basically a function of not understanding the 1st noble truth.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-14 Sense Desire 59:34
Rob Burbea
We exist and move in the world of sense contacts, and yet often we neglect to examine this relationship very deeply, or it becomes just another way to judge ourselves. Can we challenge our assumptions, habits and views and inquire caringly in this area in order to open to a more profound and unexpected freedom?
Gaia House Solitary Month Retreat

2008-11-13 Dukkha – über d' Unzuelänglechkeit 1:14:04
Akincano Marc Weber
Zentrum für Buddhismus - Bern

2008-11-13 Feeling Perception And Mind-States 45:36
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

2008-11-13 Seven Treasures 39:04
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2008-11-13 Purifying The Mind And Heart 66:24
Patricia Genoud-Feldman
Recognizing and liberating ourselves from the torments of the mind known as greed, hatred and delusion
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge November 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-11-13 Making A Difference Together: Deepening Sangha Bonds 55:34
James Baraz
A discussion with community member Janet Keyes about a proposal to create a community support network with the intention of helping the IMCB sangha grow in caring and connection. The evening includes an invitation to attend an introductory meeting to help identify priorities and move forward in creating a more caring community. The talk also includes James reading a moving letter from Barack Obama to a 4-year old girl.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-11-13 Let The Breath Just Be The Breath 56:04
Sally Armstrong
The way we experience ourselves and the world is highly conditioned by our perceptions , known as sañña in the Buddhist teachings. Through the process of perception we judge and filter our experience, preventing us from seeing things as they really are. The practice of mindfulness offers the possibility of working directly with our perceptions, and even inclining the mind towards more skillful and pleasant ways of experiencing ourselves and the world.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-12 Teaching Dhamma 1:10:24
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

2008-11-12 The Three Characteristics - part 2: Impermanence 46:03
Tara Brach
The Buddha taught that when our understanding of impermanence is direct and non-conceptual, it is liberating. By directly opening to the radical impermanence of all experience, including the truth of our own mortality, we discover the natural capacity to let go. With this "mind that clings to no thing" awakens wisdom, authentic spontaneity and a natural cherishing of life.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-11-12 Big Mind Meditation 60:25
Joseph Goldstein
Guided meditation
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-11 Q&A - Vitakka - Vicara And Self-View 58:43
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

2008-11-11 Space Thought And Sheep Dogs 36:37
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

2008-11-11 Wise Action Through Understanding The Mind 48:19
Sharda Rogell
Knowing what thoughts to follow and what thoughts not to follow gives shape to our reality and illuminates the law of karma. A simple explanation of this law and how it leads to wise choices and action.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Embodied Presence

2008-11-10 Q&A - Presence Of Heart - Sati Is Always Thoughtful 60:16
Ajahn Sucitto
Amaravati Monastery November 2008

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