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Dharma Talks
2016-01-08 Morning talk - Guided meditation 32:01
Ajahn Sucitto
the intelligence of citta responding to the needs of the puja; noticing (vitaka) and getting into the flow (vichara) sampling, assessing, appreciating, snuggles in - like trying on new clothes; the result is piti (a refreshing lifting up) and the citta appreciates this; these are the factors and not the object(s) of Samadhi; how does your citta fit in your body?; posture and balance can trigger it; feel it and adjust the two experiences – adjusting to it and sensitivity to it; can be sensed (a visual sense) and feel it (tactile) and can adjust between the two of these to be with it; thoroughly sensitive to it; calming any excitement or over eagerness with the breath; noticing the experience and noticing the noticing; sensitive to the mind consciousness, its objects; we are aware that we are aware; objects releasing by themselves

2016-01-07 Guided meditation on the sense of touch and commentary 45:13
Ajahn Sucitto
the sense of space/ distance; responding tonalities / intensities and the effect on awareness and the citta; appreciating body sensitivities to pressure, vibration, intensity, tension; the experience of noticing the body and appreciating the apparent sensitivities on the citta; returning to a mildly agreeable sensation; direct felt experience and its qualities; handing mental inclinations with a similar sensitivity; effects on the citta of the background pressure to “get it right”; the citta’s obsession to become something; learning the art of sensitivity; using discomfort as vehicle to attend internally to sensitivity and physical and emotional pain; widening the emotional lens

2016-01-07 Guided meditation 37:38
Ajahn Sucitto
Developing the skill of recollection and the experience on the citta; where does the meaning sit?; the arising of citta to meaning; cultivating the immeasureables; the experience comes first; what is the quality of being touched by others’ suffering? Being willing to stay present with that is the movement of compassion; mudita; appreciating a feature or lucky moment for another, for oneself; appreciating the absence of physical pain; learning, sustaining and enriching the experience

2016-01-05 Compassion and Joy - A Guided Meditation 43:04
Pascal Auclair
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

2016-01-03 Guided Space Equanimity and Compassion Meditation 45:28
Catherine McGee
Includes chanting, recognizing space can be balancing and intimately tender.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

2016-01-02 Metta Practice 41:36
Pascal Auclair
Instructions and guided meditation
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

2016-01-02 Being Awareness - Guided Meditation 15:29
Ayya Santacitta
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Angela Center)

2016-01-01 Guided Forgiveness Meditation 46:19
Yanai Postelnik
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

2016-01-01 Kindness, Friendliness, Acceptance - Guided Meditation 31:25
Ayya Anandabodhi
New Year's Retreat
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Angela Center)

2015-12-31 The Four Foundations of Mindfulness - Guided Meditation 45:37
Ayya Santacitta
New Year's Retreat
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Angela Center)

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