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Dharma Talks
2011-02-12 Making Space for Fear 47:31
Martin Aylward
We naturally want to reject, ignore, deny, our unpleasant experience. In this talk Martin both encourages us and shows how to turn our attention "fearwards", daring to look deeply and to see clearly through our defenses and distractions, to freedom from fear.
Gaia House Loving What Is (whether we like it or not)

2011-02-12 Establishing Perfection(Sat.Talk) 60:25
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka Winter Retreat

2011-02-11 Reflections on The First Noble Truth 55:34
Carol Wilson
The First Noble Truth, that of "Dukkha" -- is to be understood, so said The Buddha -- yet often when we think about it, our reactions can tend towards aversion: "life is suffering." I feel this is an inaccurate reflection of the freeing potential of understanding this teaching.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong Insight Retreat

2011-02-11 Staying at ‘contact’ 66:34
Catherine McGee
Gaia House Metta and Emptiness (Level 1)

2011-02-11 Opening Talk for Loving What Is (whether we like it or not) 46:52
Martin Aylward
This talk explores maintaining an open and inquiring attitude to all that arises. We are reminded that there is no wrong experience, no feeling we shouldn't have; that all experience is worthy of our caring, curious, contactful attention.
Gaia House Loving What Is (whether we like it or not)

2011-02-10 Practicing With Compassion In The World 52:46
Gina Sharpe
Going home with practices of metta, compassion and mindfulness
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2011-02-10 Humility and Confidence 57:37
James Baraz
How being humbled can deepen our capacity to open to all of our experience and strengthen our confidence and trust.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong Insight Retreat

2011-02-10 Four Kinds of Love 52:37
Wes Nisker
In honor of Valentine's Day, Wes reflects on everybody's favorite 4-letter word. As usual, he provides an insightful and entertaining perspective on the topic illustrated with a wealth of poetry. A discussion with the sangha ends the evening.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2011-02-10 Question and Answer Session 2 1:21:06
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Metta and Emptiness (Level 1)

2011-02-10 Fifth Instructions and Guided Metta Meditation 43:37
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Metta and Emptiness (Level 1)

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