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Dharma Talks
1999-10-10 The Suffering That Comes With Wanting 61:11
Joseph Goldstein
different kinds of desire, investigating the nuances of the wanting mind
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-10-09 Using The Hindrances As Allies 59:35
Phillip Moffitt
The hindrances are mental states that obstruct our ability to practice. In various distinct ways, they disrupt concentration and distort awareness so that when they occur we are unable to see things as they are. These states bring challenges yet as our practice deepens and matures, they in fact become allies on the path.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1999-10-05 The Great Perfection: The Taste Of Freedom 61:08
Tara Brach
Realizing emptiness and radiant wakefulness by investigating the nature of self. Includes a quided mediation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center
In collection: The Great Perfection

1999-10-04 The Courage To Swim Upstream 54:19
Michele McDonald
the courage it takes to face the truth that we never know what is going to happen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 1999 Three Month Retreat

1999-10-03 Journey of the Heart 47:24
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

1999-10-03 Love And Fear 58:40
Tara Brach
Facing and transforming the fear that armors our heart.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-10-02 Who Am I ? 52:53
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

1999-10-01 Foundations of Happiness 48:26
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

1999-10-01 The Teachings Of All The Buddhas 56:07
Joseph Goldstein
the Buddha's compassionate advice on avoiding the ten unwholesome actions
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-09-28 The Hindrances 54:48
Sarah Doering
A discussion on the five disturbing energies which obstruct concentration.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-09-27 Transformative Moments 49:40
Michele McDonald
the nuts and bolts of insight and the transforming moments.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 1999 Three Month Retreat

1999-09-26 The Four Noble Truths And The Four Practices Of Mindfulness 56:34
Jack Kornfield
given at the first annual People of Color retreat at the Spirit Rock. The Noble Truths with a perspective on diversity
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1999-09-25 Turning the Mind Towards Dharma 59:19
Joseph Goldstein

1999-09-24 Entering into the Eight Fold Path - Opening Talk with Steven Smith 49:35
Sarah Doering
Includes self on five precepts: refuge and refuge chanting and precept.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-09-23 Renunciation 50:56
Guy Armstrong
simplicity of action shows the roots of suffering
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1999-09-15 Focus Of Vipassana Practice 1:17:41
Ajahn Amaro
At the end of our search, there is nothing more to do but rejoice in being the knowing.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-14 Non Meditating 1:15:30
Ajahn Amaro
Genuine acceptance of our experiences means a spaciousness and ease around even the most difficult states that allows for their transformation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-14 Fully Alive- Awakening Through Embodiment 61:27
Tara Brach
The Buddha's teachings on mindfulness begin with mindfulness of our body. By cultivating embodied awareness, we develop the capacity for presence and awakening through all realms of experience.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

1999-09-14 Essential Dhamma #5: Anatta 1:12:09
Steve Armstrong
what is not "I", "me", "mine"?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-09-13 Cessation Of Consciousness II 55:35
Ajahn Amaro
A continued follow up of Q and A, from the Cessation of Consciousness I talk.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-13 Essential Dhamma #4: Four Noble Truths 60:44
Steve Armstrong
Dukkha: pain unsatisfactoriness, vulnerability; craving: the cause; nibbana: the cessation; morality, concentration and wisdom: the path.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-09-12 Cessation Of Consciousness I Followed By Q And A 58:16
Ajahn Amaro
Suffering results from a confused relationship of the mind to its own experience; when we see the way things actually are, we connect with a profound freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-12 Essential Dhamma #3: The Good Fortune Of Mindfulness 60:46
Steve Armstrong
the essential dhamma
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-09-11 The Place Of Non Abiding II Followed By Q And A 51:16
Ajahn Amaro
Learning to recognize moments of isness, or pure, open presence in our quiet, often overlooked moments when no sense of self has arisen.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Dzogchen Retreat

1999-09-11 Essential Dhamma #2: Three Pillars Of Dhamma 59:48
Steve Armstrong
generosity, ethical conduct, mental development
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

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