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2008-11-04 The Torah and the Triple Gem 1:13:35
Ayya Medhanandi
An autobiographical portrait of Ayya Medhanandi’s life, from her meeting with her first teacher in India in her early twenties to her career as a nutritionist and going forth to become a Theravada Buddhist nun. She notes the striking similarities between the tenets of her ancient Judaic faith and the principles of Theravada Buddhism. The inward journey goes beyond religious belief - crossing fixed boundaries for the sake of realizing our true spiritual heritage. A talk given at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver, Canada in 2008.
H.R. MacMillan Space Center, Vancouver, B.C.

2008-11-03 Shoot Me First: Right Intention, Effort & Social Responsibility 1:17:35
Ayya Medhanandi
As we follow the steps of the Eightfold Noble Path, our hatred, greed, and delusion abate. We may yet suffer, but we use our suffering to fathom the meaning of it, see its causes, and see the possibility for ending suffering. The four Noble Truths come alive within. Invariably, our suffering manifests in many forms. It may never ‘end’ but it ceases to be a problem as our fear or aversion to it die. Persevering in this work is the way to make peace with our suffering.
University of British Colombia

2008-11-02 An Attitude Of Mindfulness 54:34
Guy Armstrong
The right attitude for meditation is one free of wanting, resistance or delusion. Then we can achieve the intelligent knowing of experience that mindfulness offers.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-01 There is no reason for being! 54:08
Bhante Bodhidhamma
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Satipanya Buddhist Retreat

2008-11-01 Practice in Unprecedented Times 8:40
Sharon Salzberg
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center IMS Audio Files

2008-11-01 Samadhi - Breathe Out And Wait 44:43
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2008-11-01 Openness Acceptance Intimacy 67:22
Eugene Cash
Openness, Acceptance, and Intimacy are qualities of Mindfulness practice that lead to awakening.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2008-10-31 Taking Care Of Myself, I Take Care Of The World 58:24
Diana Winston
This talk explores the importance of taking care of ourselves, inner cycles of reflection and contemplation, and how our work on the cushion can impact the world. We learn the importance of joy and finding your own unique expression of service.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation

2008-10-31 True North 54:33
Leela Sarti
Gaia House The Heart of Wisdom and Compassion

2008-10-30 Ascending the Altar 34:52
Ayya Medhanandi
What is renunciation? Patiently we learn how to let go of the thoughts and actions that enslave us to samsara. And we begin to understand what it takes to tame the ego and cultivate greater and greater compassion in its boundless quality. Through this magnificent process, we study the way to ascend the altar and sit with our teacher, the Buddha.
Birken Forest Monastery

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