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Dharma Talks
2008-10-15 Jhanas Five to Eight 1:11:21
Leigh Brasington
Gaia House Jhanas and Dependent Origination

2008-10-15 May These Precepts Be The Cause Of Happiness 58:22
Sylvia Boorstein
A talk given in celebration of our friends in Korea
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2008-10-14 Autumn Leaves 10:03
Ayya Medhanandi
Hospice
Sati Saraniya Hermitage :  Hospice Talks and Guided Meditations

2008-10-14 Fruits of the Spiritual Life 54:22
Leigh Brasington
Gaia House Jhanas and Dependent Origination

2008-10-14 Metta For All (No One Excluded) 45:37
Pascal Auclair
A Guided Meditation - Radiating Metta upwards and downwards and in all directions
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2008-10-13 Samsara -The Wheel Of Birth And Death 55:55
James Baraz
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-10-13 Jhanas One to Four 68:46
Leigh Brasington
Gaia House Jhanas and Dependent Origination

2008-10-12 The Five Hindrances 49:15
Leigh Brasington
Gaia House Jhanas and Dependent Origination

2008-10-11 Do It Now 1:48:01
Sayadaw U Jagara
MD135
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-10-11 The Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path 67:31
Leigh Brasington
Gaia House Jhanas and Dependent Origination

2008-10-11 Vivid, Vibrant Vedana 57:22
Pascal Auclair
Exploration of feeling tone for yogis on retreat
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2008-10-10 Die beschutzende Kraft des Dhamma 65:41
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-10-09 Freiheit 54:11
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-10-09 Dzogchen 1:14:11
Lama Surya Das
Insight Santa Cruz

2008-10-08 Die Kilesas und die drei Schulungen 67:47
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-10-08 Self And Selflessness 61:31
Joseph Goldstein
Understanding how the sense of self is created and how to free ourselves from this great illusion.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2008-10-07 So ist es (Gr.lagen der Achtsamkeit) Teil II 62:57
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-10-07 Ten Paramis 62:27
Lama Surya Das
The ten paramis (or perfections) are transformative practices of a Bodhisattva, one who is on the path to liberation. In the Zen school of Buddhism these ten paramis are generosity, ethics, patience, effort, meditation, wisdom, skillful means, spiritual aspiration, higher accomplishment, and awakened awareness. These practices become perfected qualities in an awakened one. The first 6 paramis, starting with generosity and building up to wisdom, are laid out in the Pali Canon, which is said to record the actual words of the Buddha. Later, in Mahayana sutras, these 6 were expanded to 10 to provide the far-reaching, well-rounded principles for living the good life. You can read all about these perfections in Lama Surya Das' book, Buddha Is As Buddha Does
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley

2008-10-06 So ist es (Gr.lagen der Achtsamkeit) Teil I 62:25
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-10-05 Die Hindernisse Teil II 58:26
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-10-05 The Unshakeable Heart (Part 2) 30:55
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Equanimity

2008-10-04 Die Hindernisse Teil I 57:58
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-10-04 Relating to Anger 34:38
Rodney Smith
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2008-10-04 The Wise Heart: A Compassionate Response To Suffering 52:25
Mark Coleman
This talk discusses the Buddha's Teaching and the Enneagram's teaching on suffering; its cause and cessation and how the development of compassion heals and transforms suffering in ourselves and in the world.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center The Enneagram in Insight Meditation Practice

2008-10-04 The Noble 8 Fold Path 61:28
Pascal Auclair
A talk based on Bikkhu Bodhi’s book ”The Noble 8 Fold Path”
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2008-10-04 Second Day Instructions - Vedana 20:51
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Equanimity

2008-10-04 The Unshakeable Heart (Part 1) 59:06
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Equanimity

2008-10-04 "Mickey Mouse" with Q&A - part 1 1:19:55
Sayadaw U Jagara
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-10-04 "Mickey Mouse" with Q&A - part 2 15:43
Sayadaw U Jagara
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge October 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-10-04 32 Parts Of The Body And The Heart Of The Buddha's Feelings 65:28
Bob Stahl
Further elaboration on the 32 parts of the body. The Buddh's story and 4 Noble Truths and the worm song of death
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Standing Firm in That Which You Are: Mindfulness of the Body

2008-10-03 The Burdensome Practice Of Judging 57:37
Mary Grace Orr
Retreats have great difficulties and one of the most difficult is the judging mind. This talk explores hindrances and strategies to counter difficulties.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Standing Firm in That Which You Are: Mindfulness of the Body

2008-10-03 The Development of Equanimity: Introduction and First Instructions 1:19:33
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Equanimity

2008-10-02 Introduction to Mindfulness - Week 4 1:28:14
Mark Nunberg
Class
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-10-02 The Path Within 32 Parts Of The Body 62:16
Bob Stahl
This is a retreat talk on the journey of awakening, the challenges that come up in practice and the potentials for experiencing freedom. There is also a talk on the 32 parts of the body meditations, the practice, the history and its benefits.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Standing Firm in That Which You Are: Mindfulness of the Body

2008-10-02 32 Parts Of The Body Chant 14:42
Bob Stahl
Evening chant
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Standing Firm in That Which You Are: Mindfulness of the Body

2008-10-01 Inviting Mara To Tea 1:12:00
Tara Brach
One of the great archetypal themes in the Buddha's life is facing Mara, the shadow side of greed, hatred and delusion. Rather than being seduced, fighting or running away, the Buddha simply recognized Mara's presence and invited him to tea. This talk and guided meditation explores the theme of a radical and engaged presence, and how it directly translates into a sacred path of healing and freedom.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-10-01 The problem lies in the looking 43:27
Bhante Bodhidhamma
date estimated
Satipanya Buddhist Retreat

2008-10-01 Patience 36:50
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-10-01 Love And Kindness 54:19
Joseph Goldstein
An exploration of these two qualities of heart: what nurtures them and what obstructs them.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2008-10-01 Finding Refuge 43:49
Mary Grace Orr
How do we find refuge in our busy, insane world? Curiosity, confidence and contentment lead us to ease and a lessening of suffering.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Standing Firm in That Which You Are: Mindfulness of the Body

2008-09-28 Quarterly Community Gathering: Wise Speech 42:58
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-09-27 Loving Kindness as a Movement Towards Relationship 55:28
John Peacock
Gaia House Loving Kindness - the Foundation of the World

2008-09-27 Seven Ways To Hack Your Brain 61:55
Pascal Auclair
Seven slogans from Atisha’s seven point mind training...
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2008-09-27 Simile Of The Elephant's Foot Print with Q&A #2 26:37
Sayadaw U Jagara
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-09-27 Simile Of The Elephant's Foot Print with Q&A #1 1:19:31
Sayadaw U Jagara
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-09-26 Opening Talk for Loving Kindness - the Foundation of the World 44:37
John Peacock
Gaia House Loving Kindness - the Foundation of the World

2008-09-26 Balanced Effort 60:31
Rebecca Bradshaw
Avoiding extremes of no effort and striving, finding balance.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2008-09-26 Demon Feeding, Q&A 32:37
Tsultrim Allione
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening the Sacred Feminine

2008-09-25 The Good News 26:34
Ayya Medhanandi
Are we able to sit with a quiet mind and know the fragrance of silence? All of us are familiar with the stressful impacts of relentless thought and reactivity on our well-being. The good news is that we can free ourselves from the inner floods and tempests by deepening our meditation practice and intuitive insight. As we hone these skills in conducive conditions, we prepare to test our spiritual mettle in the vicissitudes of everyday life.
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2008-09-25 Introduction to Mindfulness - Week 3 1:28:12
Mark Nunberg
Class
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-09-25 Watch Your Mind 34:22
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2008-09-24 Soul Retrieval 1:12:07
Tara Brach
When we become stressed and reactive, we lose contact with our natural spontaneity, wisdom and openheartedness. This talk investigates the ways we become caught in the stress-trance and the key elements in awakening: pausing and remindfulness. Using the gateway of the senses, we explore both the pathway of presence and the gifts of reconnecting with soul, spirit, essence.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-09-24 Distractions in Daily Life 1:56
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-09-24 Mirror Mirror on the Wall 32:14
Ayya Medhanandi
Is your mind full of the present moment at all times? We can learn to integrate our practice with our everyday lives as awareness develops when we are both on and off the meditation cushion. With diligence, we can realize a mind that is bright and radiant, full of joy and peace. A talk given at a True North Insight weekend retreat in the Padua Centre, Montreal, Canada.
Sati Saraniya Hermitage

2008-09-24 Doubt And Aversion 58:49
Joseph Goldstein
Exploring the nature of these mind states, their particular seductive power, and how to awaken in the midst of them.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2008-09-24 Q&A 7:25
Tsultrim Allione
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2008-09-21 G.M. 40:02
Ajahn Sucitto
Beneath the currents of underlying thoughts lie the mind states. Thoughts will never take us to the end, to release. Relate instead with the mind states, directly handling them with sensitivity, understanding, receptivity.
Cittaviveka 2008 Cittaviveka Vassa Group Retreat

2008-09-20 Freiheit._Beatenberg 55:17
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-09-20 The Drunken Buddha 43:24
Ajahn Sucitto
As we cultivate and come to know citta more, we may find it to be like a drunken Buddha – partly still caught up in unskillful actions, partly with the clear potential for liberation. Using hiri (self respect) ottappa (concern for others) as a frame of reference, citta begins to discern skillful from unskillful. Continue to practice in accordance with Dhamma, and the Path will clear the defilements.
Cittaviveka 2008 Cittaviveka Vassa Group Retreat

2008-09-20 No Self And Liberation 54:30
Michael Grady
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Your Life is Your Practice: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-09-20 Meditation Practice with Q&A 31:34
Sayadaw U Jagara
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-09-20 Meditation Practice Annd Q&A - part 1 1:17:34
Sayadaw U Jagara
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-09-19 Achtsamkeit._Beatenberg 59:04
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-09-18 Einfuehrung in die Vipassana Meditation Beatenberg 65:58
Ariya B. Baumann

2008-09-18 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #7: Enthusiasm, Zeal Or Heroic Perseverance 52:18
James Baraz
This week we will continue with our series on Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life. The next chapter is on Enthusiasm, Zeal or Heroic Perseverance. What keeps us inspired to practice? How can we counter-act the three causes for laziness? What are the three inspiring causes for happiness? What’s the difference between negative and positive pride? What are the four powers that can fuel our practice?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley

2008-09-18 Suffering And Liberation From Suffering 51:01
Michael Grady
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Your Life is Your Practice: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-09-17 A Committed Presence 66:43
Tara Brach
Our conditioning is to feel separate, creating an "other" out there, and often being at war with ourselves. By cultivating a committed presence we awaken beyond this conditioning. This talk includes stories and reflections that identify limiting beliefs and reveal our intrinsic oneness and love.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-09-17 Beginner's Class - Knots to Untangle 29:30
Ayya Medhanandi
Hospice
Sati Saraniya Hermitage :  Hospice Talks and Guided Meditations

2008-09-17 Behind the Veil of Thoughts - Guided Meditation 15:51
Ayya Medhanandi
Hospice
Sati Saraniya Hermitage :  Hospice Talks and Guided Meditations

2008-09-17 On the Essence of Being 59:39
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2008-09-15 Metta 58:10
John Teasdale
Gaia House Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2008-09-14 The Sattipathana Sutta 45:29
Eugene Cash
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2008-09-14 Working with Anger and Aversion 57:16
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2008-09-13 The Road Less Travelled 50:57
Christina Feldman
Anxiety and Aversion are the proximate causes of disconnection in our lives. This talk explores the ways that mindfulness and investigation take us from a life of impulse and reactivity to a conscious, responsive life.
Gaia House Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2008-09-13 Four Elements with Q&A 1:19:54
Sayadaw U Jagara
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-09-12 Opening Talk for Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation 46:15
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2008-09-11 Introduction to Mindfulness - Week 1 1:33:37
Mark Nunberg
Class
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-09-11 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #6: Working With Anger 53:32
James Baraz
This talk is continuing our series with Chapter 6 of Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life. The theme is “Working with Anger” specifically cultivating Patience.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-09-11 Diversity 22:40
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2008-09-10 Practicing Wise Speech In Difficult Conditions 56:42
Donald Rothberg
What resources and perspectives help us to practice wise speech when the conditions are difficult? We focus especially on developing a strong "container" (both internal and in the community), and on learning better to work with difficult thoughts and emotions, in the context of speech, giving a number of stories and examples.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness, Wise Speech and Nonviolent Communication

2008-09-09 Reflections 45:16
Brad Richecoeur
Gaia House Insight Meditation and QiGong

2008-09-08 Is Buddhism the same as other religions? 41:36
Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Bhavana Society of West Virginia

2008-09-08 Investigation and Curiousity 49:19
Catherine McGee
Gaia House Insight Meditation and QiGong

2008-09-08 Listening And Speaking From The Heart 58:49
Donald Rothberg
In cultivating wise speech, we train in many capacities. Among them is training to listen and speak with an open, loving heart. We explore the nature of the open heart and training in lovingkindness. We then examine what it means to listen, both generally and in speech, and what it means to speak from the heart, including reflection on some typical distortions of such speech.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness, Wise Speech and Nonviolent Communication

2008-09-07 Making Space for What Is 42:13
Brad Richecoeur
Gaia House Insight Meditation and QiGong

2008-09-06 Struggle and the Body 44:01
Catherine McGee
Gaia House Insight Meditation and QiGong

2008-09-06 Wise Speech And The Path Of Liberation 64:16
Donald Rothberg
For this retreat on wise speech, mindfulness, and non-violent communication, we begin with examining the place of wise (or "right") speech in the Eightfold Path, and how it is linked to training and development in wisdom, ethics, and meditation. We then reflect on the importance for this path of speech, and the four ethical guidelines for speech given by the Buddha: (1) truthfulness, (2) helpfulness, (3) warmth/kindness, and (4) appropriateness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness, Wise Speech and Nonviolent Communication

2008-09-06 Four Elements with Q&A 1:19:40
Sayadaw U Jagara
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-09-05 Wise Intention 51:07
Christina Feldman
Our intentions link us to the world, sharpen our thoughts, words actions. The intentions of renunciation Kindness and Compassion shape an ethical liberated heart and life.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Engaged Mystic: Meditation for Life

2008-09-05 Opening Talk for Insight Meditation and Qi Gong 48:46
Brad Richecoeur
Gaia House Insight Meditation and QiGong

2008-09-04 Questions and Answers 62:42
Rodney Smith
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2008-09-04 Bodhisattva's Way Of Life #5: Not Causing Harm, Gathering Virtue, And Benefiting Others 47:10
James Baraz
The talk is about the next chapter 5 of Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life. This chapter is about the three disciplines: not causing harm, gathering virtue, and benefiting others. The title is translated has been translated as Vigilant Introspection or Guarding Alertness.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-09-04 Human 37:51
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2008-09-04 Wise Speech 53:37
Narayan Helen Liebenson
Learning the four guidelines of mindful speaking which allow us to see with greater clarity
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Engaged Mystic: Meditation for Life

2008-09-03 Turning Towards What You Love 49:55
Tara Brach
There is a saying: The road to hell is paved with bad intentions. From the Buddha we learn the path to freedom arises from wise intentions. Yet because we habitually grasp after what will immediately relieve or comfort or please us, we often do not listen to our deepest intentions. We forget that in this brief life, what matters most is loving presence. This evening of talk and guided meditations invites participants to examine intentions in their relationships, and to reflect on living from a more awake connection with our heart.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-09-03 Introduction to Meditation Practice: Calm & Ease 57:28
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-09-03 Congruent Effort 47:48
Rodney Smith
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2008-09-03 Thunderstorm 15:24
Ayya Medhanandi
Hospice
Sati Saraniya Hermitage :  Hospice Talks and Guided Meditations

2008-09-03 Pure Listening - Guided Meditation 19:28
Ayya Medhanandi
Hospice
Sati Saraniya Hermitage :  Hospice Talks and Guided Meditations

2008-09-03 The Engaged Mystic 49:13
Christina Feldman
The Nobel 8 fold path is a path of awareness that embraces every dimension of our lives – it is the path to freedom and the embodiment of freedom.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Engaged Mystic: Meditation for Life

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