Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2008-07-11 Behind Appearances 48:42
Jose Reissig	Download Listen
To go behind appearances, to go for real into the unfamiliar, we need to go by ways which are unfamiliar.
Holy Cross Monastery : Rhinebeck Sitting Group Retreat

2008-07-11 The Role of the Teacher 40:27
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
Looking at the different roles teachers have in the Buddhist tradition and exploring the four reliances, which help us understand and walk on the meditative path.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-11 Self and Society 55:25
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
This is the sixth of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon. In this sixth talk we consider those aspects of his teaching that address the role of self in society.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-10 Awakening 53:07
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-10 The Tyrant and the Monk 60:07
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
This is the fifth of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon. In this fifth talk we consider the social and political environment in which he lived.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-09 Three Attitudes That Awaken And Free Our Spirit 1:13:12

Tara Brach

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Our predicament is intuiting our true nature--love, awareness--and yet regularly contracting into the self-identity conditioned by wants and fears. This talk explores three essential and liberating ways of relating to our human conditioning: forgiving that it arises, interest in what is true, and regarding experience with friendliness and kindness.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-07-09 Obstacles to Appreciative Joy (Mudita) 56:26
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-07-09 Evolution, Tradition, Ethics and Compassion 47:46
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-09 The Four Truths 60:10
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
This is the fourth of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon. In this fourth (and also in the third) talk we examine the content of his first sermon.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-08 Working with Emotional Habits 49:15
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
Looking at pleasant, unpleasant and neutral feeling tones and exploring the emotional habits of fear and anger in the context of awareness meditation.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-08 The Middle Way 58:21
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
This is the third of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon. In this third (and also in the fourth) talk we examine the content of his first sermon.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-07 Forest Practice 37:59
Bob Stahl	Download Listen
Insight Santa Cruz (Insight Retreat Center)

2008-07-07 Wisdom And The Characteristics Of Life 62:21
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
How to live wisely in the changing vicissitudes of life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2008-07-07 Creative Engagement 53:52
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-07 The Awakening 59:34
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
This is the second of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon.In this second talk we examine the nature of his awakening.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-06 Question and Answers: Meditation and Awakening - Session 2 53:18
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-07-06 Tools of Awareness 48:49
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
A step by step presentation of awareness meditations on breath, sensations, sounds etc and how they can become tools that can help us in our daily life.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-06 Siddhattha Gotama 60:52
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
This is the first of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon.In this first talk we sketch the early life of the Buddha.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-05 The Four Elements Practice; The Buddha As Our Role Model 61:22
Tina Rasmussen	Download Listen
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: overview of the Four Elements meditation practice; the history of the practice over the eons; the Buddha as our role model; inspiration for the practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-05 The Four Elements Practice; The Buddha As Our Role Model 61:22
Stephen Snyder	Download Listen
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: overview of the Four Elements meditation practice; the history of the practice over the eons; the Buddha as our role model; inspiration for the practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-05 Unprepared 68:52
Eugene Cash	Download Listen
This talk was co-created with the participants of a beginners retreat at Spirit Rock. It was based on their experience and themes raised about practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Insight Meditation

2008-07-05 Opening Talk for the Meditation and Study Retreat 38:25
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
This is the opening talk for a retreat that aims to integrate the practice of meditation with the ideas and doctrines that support and illuminate such practice. This talk also includes Stephen Batchelor.
Gaia House : Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-04 Am I Going To Get Jhana? Talk #3 1:11:33
Tina Rasmussen	Download Listen
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: purification of mind as it's own reward; what is purification of mind?; working with hindrances; the purification of striving; holding the possibility of attainment with maturity.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-04 Am I Going To Get Jhana? Talk #3 1:11:33
Stephen Snyder	Download Listen
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: purification of mind as it's own reward; what is purification of mind?; working with hindrances; the purification of striving; holding the possibility of attainment with maturity.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-03 First Sit To First Jhana - talk #2 49:55
Tina Rasmussen	Download Listen
This talk was given by both Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: landmarks leading up to first jhana; how to apply skillful effort; overview of the jhana factors; and actions that support practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge