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Dharma Talks
2024-05-03 The five hindrances: doorways to waking up 48:58
Jean Esther
Identifying the five hindrances as the object of our meditation can loosen the grip of self identification with these often unpleasant mental states.
True North Insight Opening to Our Lives with the Heart of the Dharma

2024-05-03 Guided loving kindness practice for self and/or benefactor 24:58
Jean Esther
True North Insight Opening to Our Lives with the Heart of the Dharma

2024-05-03 Eating Meditation 4:02
Jean Esther
First day of retreat - brief eating meditation instructions
True North Insight Opening to Our Lives with the Heart of the Dharma

2024-05-03 Retreat Opening - chanting 10:27
Ajahn Amaro
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Monastic Retreat

2024-05-03 3 basic reminders: simplifying, knowing, caring. 40:44
Caroline Jones
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge May 2024

2024-05-03 Understanding the Generosity and Goodness of the Heart - Meditation 49:07
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Mindfulness Practice Group

2024-05-03 Understanding the Generosity and Goodness of the Heart - Talk 38:25
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Mindfulness Practice Group

2024-05-02 DPP7 - Three Nibbanas in Theravada 1:36:21
Tempel Smith
Spirit Rock has blessed lineage from both Ven. Ajahn Cha and Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. From our deep connection to these traditional lineages, we can see at least three different kinds of Nibbana: 1. Nibbana for Everyone; 2. Dealthless Awareness; and 3. Complete Zero. As a maturing community of western Insight practitioners rooted in several lineages, we have the benefit of many styles of practice and Buddhist understandings. We also have the challenge of there being so many practices, and experience to where they lead. Here in this talk we explore three common understandings of Nibbana and how the various traditions guide us to them.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center DPP7 Retreat #5

2024-05-02 Guided body scan meditation 23:11
Caroline Jones
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge May 2024

2024-05-02 The Power of Collective Intelligence: The Magic in Community 48:35
James Baraz
The Buddha spoke of like-minded friendship as "the whole of the spiritual life." He encouraged us to take refuge in the Sangha. What makes community so powerful? Have you ever been part of a group that felt quite magical, where it was more than merely a collection of individual members? What are the ingredients that make a group like that come together?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

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