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Dharma Talks
2013-03-05 Boredom 37:18
Shaila Catherine
Boredom not a state of relaxation. It is a manifestation of aversion and restlessness that arises when we are not bringing enough mindfulness, interest, energy, or attention to what is actually happening. The habit of seeking happiness in external events and sensory pleasures is fundamentally unsatisfying. The restless seeking of more stimulating experiences ignores the First Noble Truth of dukkha—that there is suffering in conditioned experiences; that unpleasant feelings arise in our lives. Boredom arises because the quality of attention is not well direction; it arises with unwise attention. We can counter boredom with mindfulness. Make the effort to observe the changing nature of things. Appreciate and enjoy what is worthy. Notice moments in which there is no clinging. Reflect upon your purpose and goal—aim for the highest liberation, complete awakening, the peace of release, nibbana.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley Tuesday Talks

2013-03-03 Overview of Mindfulness Meditation 55:30
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2013-03-03 Mindfulness 34:31
Mark Nunberg
Guided Meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center

2013-02-28 What Do We Really Mean By Mindfulness? 57:50
Jenny Wilks
An exploration of what the practice of mindfulness consists of, with reference to traditional and contemporary definitions and the Buddhas teaching in the Satipatthana Sutta, with the aim of clarifying what is really meant by this widely-used term and why it is a practice that can free us from suffering.
Gaia House Origins and Applications of Mindfulness (MBCT and MBSR Retreat)

2013-02-27 Morning Reflection: Dukkha and mindfulness – 3 dimensions of transformation 18:25
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge Februrary 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-02-22 "S/he abused me!" Caring for feelings of mistreatment with mindfulness & loving-kindness 22:03
Ayya Tathaloka
Kalyanamitta group at the Peace Pagoda, Fremont
Dhammadharini

2013-02-20 Caring for Self, Caring for Other 60:06
Matthew Daniell
Using the Sedhaka sutta as a guide mindfulness and loving kindness are explored as tools for making our practice inwardly nourishing, and deeply relational and sensitive to fullness of our life.
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

2013-02-20 Mindfulness Of Feeling 38:11
Thanissara
Investigation of feeling and mind states. Wise reflection, not creating more pain. Guided meditation on feeling.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2013-02-18 Training For Times Of Intensity 28:51
Thanissara
Mindfulness: an evolutionary skill, moving out of destructive and addictive patterns, samadhi: being "here now"
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2013-02-17 Before you react... 51:30
Thanissara
Mindfulness - the gate keeper. When the passions hit the heart - A golden idol falls - Building capacity to enable wise response.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

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