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Dharma Talks
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2007-01-17 The Dharma And Martin Luther King, Jr 52:39
Donald Rothberg
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At this time of King’s birthday, we use the Vietnamese Buddhist recent understanding of three core areas of the Dharma- wisdom, compassion and courage with each we examine both the teachings of the Buddha and the life and work of King, playing several of his talks.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2007-01-14 Opening Talk for Loving Kindness and Compassion As A Path to Awakening 65:40
John Peacock
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This series of talks and guided meditations explores the development of the practices of both Lovingkindness and Compassion, with particular emphasis on the radical possibilities of Awakening that they bring. Through these practices we come to develop deep and beautiful qualities of heart as a real resource both for ourselves and the world, and also open ourselves to the profound and liberating understandings that can emerge from this path of love.
Gaia House :  Loving Kindness and Compassion as a Path to Awakening (2007)

2006-12-26 Ceaselessly Responsive 59:00
Carol Wilson
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When the heart/mind is free from the narrowness of self-clinging, the natural response to beings and the world is that of metta/karuna: friendliness & compassion
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  December 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2006-12-05 Compassion 61:35
Jack Kornfield
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This talk was given on the theme of compassion in honor of Veterans' Day. Compassion is the natural relationship of the heart to sorrow -- the movement of the heart in sympathy with other beings and with one's self. Relating to life with compassion allows us to move through this world of birth and death, of joy and sorrow with wisdom and grace.

2006-10-28 The Inseparability Of Practice And Life In The World, With Grove Burnett 62:16
Diana Winston
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We explore how practice on the cushion translates personally, relationally, and socially. We emphasize compassion, acting without expecting results, and working with anger. Good for activists!
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2006-10-23 The Ecology Of Compassion 49:58
Kamala Masters
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The inter-relationship of our inner world of thoughts and emotions, and the outer world of family, community, society, etc., and how compassion is needed.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Vipassana Intensive

2006-10-23 Compassion - Fear 52:14
Susan O'Brien
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Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  October 2006 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2006-10-12 Compasonate Generosity 68:58
Marcia Rose
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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

2006-10-05 From Grasping to Gently Holding 41:25
Thanissara
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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

2006-08-15 The Happpiness Of The Brahmaviharas 50:39
Rebecca Bradshaw
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Developing lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity brings happiness into our lives.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Vipassana Retreat for Ages 18 to 32

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