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Dharma Talks
2019-06-11 Awakening Factors of Energy and Joy 1:10:58
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-11 The Ecology of Compassion 55:59
Kamala Masters
Learning to develop Compassion in the modern world
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective TCVC Summer retreat

2019-06-11 Week 3 Day 4 group G 1:22:36
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-11 Week 3 Day 4 group F 1:45:06
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-11 Instructions, and Guided Meditation on Presence in the Body 42:16
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-11 Morning Instructions: On Metta Practice 40:51
Guy Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-10 Sila and Soul (Part 2) 2:52:46
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-10 First night introduction (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 69:38
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awake in the Wild

2019-06-10 Dharma Talk - Hands off Experience 46:00
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-10 The Power of Lovingkindness 61:03
Guy Armstrong
There are five key benefits of Metta practice: making the heart more tender, purifying the mind, concentration, connection to all of life, and real happiness.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-10 Practice Intensive Theme Review 25:10
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center

2019-06-10 Have you suffered today? 59:37
Steve Armstrong
Learning how to deal with suffering with mindfulness and insight. This was Steve's first talk in 2 years of dealing with brain cancer.
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective TCVC Summer retreat

2019-06-10 Guided Lovingkindness Meditation 36:55
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-10 Week 3 Day 3 group A 1:55:55
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-10 Monday Night Dharma Talk 65:27
Phillip Moffitt
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2019-06-10 Morning Instructions: Introduction to Metta 47:46
Sally Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-09 Seven Factors of Awakening & Cultivation of Refuge 29:26
Ayya Santacitta
Guided Meditation
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2019-06-09 Sila and Soul (Part 1) 1:45:52
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-09 The Healing Power of Integrity - Evening Session - Talk 57:16
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2019-06-09 Goodness, Presence, Wisdom 54:15
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-09 Dhamma Talks 15 - Practice makes Perfect, Fire sermon with Commentary 40:21
Ajahn Achalo
Anandagiri Forest Monastery

2019-06-09 Development of Wholesome Attitudes 1:32:55
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-09 Dhamma Talks 14 - Emptiness Voidness Not Self Peace 37:07
Ajahn Achalo
Anandagiri Forest Monastery

2019-06-09 Faith 69:50
Kamala Masters
Faith and practice in a Buddhist life
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective TCVC Summer retreat

2019-06-09 Correcting Distortions of Mind 21:12
Ayya Santacitta
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2019-06-09 The Healing Power of Integrity - Evening Session - Meditation 34:06
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2019-06-09 Week 3 Day 2 group G 1:26:53
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-09 14 guided meditation: mudita 21:59
Jill Shepherd
A short mudita meditation incorporating experiences of gratitude offered by the retreatants
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 Week 3 Day 2 group F 1:30:46
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-09 13 instructions: mudita or appreciative joy, gladness, including for oneself 7:12
Jill Shepherd
A short introduction to the practice of mudita, appreciative joy
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 12 guided meditation: self-compassion 15:32
Jill Shepherd
A short guided meditation exploring compassion for oneself
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 11 instructions: compassion and self-compassion 12:06
Jill Shepherd
An introduction to compassion, with a focus on cultivating self-compassion
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 10 instructions: mindfulness of the mind 13:42
Jill Shepherd
A brief introduction to bringing mindfulness to mental activity, including thoughts, emotions, moods and mind-states
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 09 guided meditation: mindfulness of body, sounds, thinking 22:21
Jill Shepherd
Guided meditation expanding mindfulness to include physical sensations, sound, mental activity then choiceless awareness
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 The Healing Power of Integrity - Morning Session - Talk 42:00
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2019-06-09 Chanting And Morning Instructions: Mindfulness of Breathing 45:25
Guy Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-08 Long Metta chant 9:12
Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Liberation of Heart and Mind: Lovingkindness and Insight Weekend

2019-06-08 Dharma(s) Discovered and Created (Part 3) 1:34:15
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-08 A content and joyful life - Accepting love and wisdom 64:26
Michele McDonald
Understanding how to deepen our understanding of vipassana and Brahma Vihara practice. Learning to make full commitment to connect with whatever is happening in our lives - without attachment to the result of our efforts.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Liberation of Heart and Mind: Lovingkindness and Insight Weekend

2019-06-08 Falling in Love with the Breath 59:59
Sally Armstrong
Describes the skillful use of pleasure in deepening the concentration that grows from mindfulness of breathing.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-08 Refining Practice Skills 1:28:22
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-08 Lecture 31 1:31:44
Bhikkhu Analayo
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Nibbāna: The Mind Stilled
Attached Files:
  • Nibbana - Lecture 31 by Bhikkhu Analayo (PDF)

2019-06-08 Untangling the Web of Assumptions 44:20
Ayya Santacitta
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2019-06-08 Guided Metta in all Directions 1:17:31
Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Liberation of Heart and Mind: Lovingkindness and Insight Weekend

2019-06-08 08 guided metta meditation 18:39
Jill Shepherd
A short guided metta meditation using the "radiating energy" method to extend the energy of kindness in every direction
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-08 07 instructions: brief introduction to metta practice 10:32
Jill Shepherd
Using metta meditation as a means to develop skilful perceptions and volitional formations
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-08 06 instructions: perception and volitional formations 7:45
Jill Shepherd
A brief exploration of the mental functions of perception and volitional formations, and how these can unconsciously strenthen the habit of identifying with experience and taking it personally
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-08 05 instructions: mindfulness of feeling-tone or vedana 11:21
Jill Shepherd
An exploration of the role that feeling-tone or vedana plays in creating unskilful reactivity, when mindfulness is absent
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-08 04 guided meditation: mindfulness of the body, emphasising ease 22:43
Jill Shepherd
Mindfulness of the body as a support to develop ease and calm, through a body scan inviting physical tension to release wherever possible
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-08 03 brief instructions: calming the body, stilling the mind 3:27
Jill Shepherd
Calming the body to help still the mind
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

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