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Dharma Talks
2006-10-19 Dasadhamma Sutta - part 1 57:52
Sally Armstrong
This talk is the first of a series on the Dasadhamma Sutta, which lists 10 reflections that support our practice on retreat. This talk covers the first two: I am no longer living according to worldly aims and values, and my life is supported by the gifts of others.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2006-10-17 Letting Go of Judgement 55:19
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Tuesday Night Series

2006-10-16 Eight-Fold Path 36:21
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2006-10-16 Coming To Stillness 45:47
Susan O'Brien
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2006-10-16 The Five Hindrances 62:54
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Vipassana Intensive

2006-10-14 Mindfulness Of Breathing 52:10
Guy Armstrong
This talk gives an overview of mindfulness of breathing with reference to the Anapanasati Sutta. It is 16 stages of development show how the breath is a foundation for both concentration and insight
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Vipassana Intensive

2006-10-13 Opening Five Weeks Intensive 1:19:54
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Vipassana Intensive

2006-10-12 Impermanence: The Great Teacher 56:14
Myoshin Kelley
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2006-10-12 Compasonate Generosity 68:58
Marcia Rose
The aim and the fruit of generosity and compassion are two fold. We give to help and to free others; and we give to help and to free ourselves. This is the fullness, the seamless circle of compassionate generosity.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta & Vipassana Intensive

2006-10-11 Equanimity and Action: Further Practice With the Eight Worldly Winds 48:12
Donald Rothberg
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2006-10-11 Our Potential When Suffering Ceases 57:01
Sharda Rogell
Freedom is the cessation of craving (tanha). What is tanha, how can we recognize it and what happens when it ceases.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta & Vipassana Intensive

2006-10-09 Energy 40:49
Susan O'Brien
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2006-10-07 The Bliss of Cessation (Pavarana Day) 62:23
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka Second Vassa Group Retreat

2006-10-06 The Heartwood Of Spiritual Life 60:57
Deborah Ratner Helzer
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta & Vipassana Intensive

2006-10-06 Paramis On Retreat 62:27
Rebecca Bradshaw
This talk discussed expanding our practice to include the development of the ten spiritual qualities of an awakened person.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta & Vipassana Intensive

2006-10-05 Right View: A Context for Practice 55:39
Myoshin Kelley
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2006-10-05 Sankharas and the Cessation of Sankharas 45:09
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka Second Vassa Group Retreat

2006-10-05 The Salt Crystal 46:13
Kittisaro
Gaia House The Union of Wisdom and Compassion

2006-10-05 Just As It Is 56:27
Marcia Rose
Can we relinquish our preference of picking and choosing? Can we be with phenomena…whatever it is, just as it is? This is our practice. The truth is lying in wait to be seen and known right in this moment.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta & Vipassana Intensive

2006-10-05 From Grasping to Gently Holding 41:25
Thanissara
This talk explores how entering the Third Noble Truth opens the mind beyond its habitual addiction to interpret life from a sense of being a personality, needing to 'sort things out'. Opening the mind implies an ability to tolerate the reality of uncertainty. This talk also explores compassion and loving kindness as fearlessness and includes a simple guided meditation on well-being.
Gaia House The Union of Wisdom and Compassion

2006-10-04 Practicing With the Eight Worldly Winds 57:22
Donald Rothberg
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2006-10-04 Mindfulness of Mental Objects 1 56:56
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2006-10-04 Bringing Everything to Harmony 50:51
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka Second Vassa Group Retreat

2006-10-04 Five Difficult Mind States 60:01
Sharda Rogell
When we are identified with these five mind states they are called hindrances to seeing the way things actually are. Each one is explored along with skillful antidotes to help overcome them.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2006-10-04 Let the Beauty You Love Be What you Do 45:22
Thanissara
Gaia House The Union of Wisdom and Compassion

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