Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2009-01-22 Where Letting Go and Embracing the World Meet 39:18
Kittisaro	Download Listen
Compassion says ‘I am Everything’ - Wisdom ‘I am Nothing’ Where emptiness leans into aversion and compassion into grasping Ajahn Chah’s reflection on teachings as way of providing balance Metta and the attendant blessings of metta Meeting English football hooligans
Dharmagiri : Original Brightness Retreat

2009-01-14 Humble Of Heart 1:11:49

Tara Brach

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As consciousness evolves, there is a deepening understanding of the interdependence of all of life. This wisdom naturally leads to an authentic humility--an awakening from the burden and violence of self-importance. In this talk we explore the relationship between being humble of heart, and living with kindness and compassion. There is particular attention to the necessity of humility and deep listening--as individuals and societies--if we are to respond to conflict in a way that can bring peace to this earth.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2009-01-12 Stories About How Mindfulness Works 45:34
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
Stories about wisdom - how knowing profoundly that everything is changing, that our experience is created by myriad factors beyond our control, that acceptance and compassion create a peaceful mind - and how mindfulness creates that wisdom - paying attention
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Scientists Retreat

2009-01-08 Wisdom Sustains Equanimity - Equanimity Sustains Wisdom 63:09
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
This talk, filled with contemporary stories as well as traditional accounts of the Buddha's enlightenment, makes the connection between wisdom and equanimity - and shows how lovingkindness, compassion, and appreciation are permutations of equanimity in situations that are neutral, unpleasant (troubling) and excitingly pleasant.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Metta

2008-12-06 Compassion 48:01
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Gaia House : Heart of Kindness, Mind of Kindness

2008-11-24 Compassion 69:31
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2008-11-21 Unity Of Compassion And Emptiness 61:24
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Lots of stories exploring Compassion and Emptiness
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-10-30 Ascending the Altar 34:52
Ayya Medhanandi	Download Listen
What is renunciation? Patiently we learn how to let go of the thoughts and actions that enslave us to samsara. And we begin to understand what it takes to tame the ego and cultivate greater and greater compassion in its boundless quality. Through this magnificent process, we study the way to ascend the altar and sit with our teacher, the Buddha.
Birken Forest Monastery

2008-10-25 Opening Talk for the Heart of Wisdom and Compassion 58:00
Leela Sarti	Download Listen
Gaia House : The Heart of Wisdom and Compassion

2008-10-15 Equanimity In The Face Of Conflict 67:02

Tara Brach

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This talk, given on the eve of a presidential debate, explores how we can awaken from the conditioning that turns us against ourselves and others. The guided meditation offers an opportunity to choose a place of conflict and reactivity with others, and discover what is possible when we turn towards our deepest wisdom and compassion.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks