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Dharma Talks
1998-04-14 Thinking 65:49
Ajahn Amaro
Conceptual thought: its role and nature and how to use if skillfully. We dont have to get rid of thinking in order to meditate. There is no problem with thinking in and of itself, but only in how we sometimes relate to it. This talk explores the role and nature of conceptual thought, how to relate to it skillfully, as well as acknowledging the value and right use of reflective thinking.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Buddhist Contemplations (9 days)

1998-04-14 Thinking 65:33
Ajahn Amaro
We don't have to get rid of thinking in order to meditate. There is no problem with thinking in and of itself, but only in how we sometimes relate to it. This talk explores the role and nature of conceptual thought, how to relate to it skillfully, as well as acknowledging the value and right use of reflective thinking.

1998-04-12 Desire And Becoming 64:09
Ajahn Amaro
Ultimate and conventional reality; the workings of dependent origination.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Buddhist Contemplations (9 days)

1998-04-12 In The Seen, There Is Only The Seen 57:55
Carol Wilson
Understanding the nature of perception, insight, and how we construct our world with our thoughts.

1998-04-11 Awareness Of Feelings 58:15
Jack Kornfield
knowing the pleasant, unpleasant and neutral feelings within our hearts and minds
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1998-04-10 Convention And Liberation 65:27
Ajahn Amaro
Finding the peaceful heart through the skillful use of convention.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Buddhist Contemplations (9 days)

1998-04-07 Five Hindrances 60:48
Carol Wilson

1998-04-07 The Five Hindrances 59:24
Carol Wilson
Cultivating a living response to a living question--what is the truth of this moment?
In collection: Foundations Of Practice

1998-04-04 Healing 43:56
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

1998-04-04 The Four Noble Truths And Breath Awareness 48:49
Larry Rosenberg
the link between the Four Noble Truths and Anapanasati is pointed out

1998-04-03 Four Heavanly Messengers 43:47
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

1998-04-02 Wilderness of the Heart 43:53
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

1998-04-01 Culture of Awakening 46:18
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

1998-03-30 The Three Vehicles 56:03
Jack Kornfield
exploring the stages of growth in our own hearts
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1998-03-28 The Evolution Of View 25:46
Rodney Smith
As we practice, our view evolves from dualism to unity.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1998-03-27 Interdependance and Vinaya 59:20
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

1998-03-26 Death Be Not Proud 46:53
Rodney Smith
Death brings up the entire range of our humanity where, even though the "I" is the loser, our sense of connectedness remains.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

1998-03-25 Attachment And Connection 46:49
Narayan Helen Liebenson
discerning the difference between connection (with oneself, others, the world) and attachment
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1998-03-24 The Way Things Are 47:08
Rodney Smith
To pierce the movements of the mind leads to seeing clearly.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1998-03-20 Empathy and emptiness 64:50
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

1998-03-15 Studying The Self And Forgetting The Self 46:12
Narayan Helen Liebenson
Exploration of what it means to study the self.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1998-03-12 Emptiness and existence 62:35
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

1998-03-10 Our True Refuge 53:01
Tara Brach
experiencing refuge in Buddha Nature, Dharma and Sangha in an alive and immediate way
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1998-03-09 Forgetfulness & One Who Knows 62:27
Jack Kornfield

1998-03-07 Dharma In The Workplace 2:03:16
Guy Armstrong
The Eightfold Path is a comprehensive guide to the Dharma practice in the workplace in such areas as the difficult person, the eight worldly concerns and mental stability.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center
In collection: Courageous Living

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