Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2010-08-15 Introduction to Compassion (Karuna) 47:09
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
This is the third talk in the "Metta and Compassion" daylong, in which Gina introduces the concept of compassion/karuna. This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center : Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-15 Inspiration and Motivation for the Practice 54:37
Fred Von Allmen	Download Listen
The four mind and heart transforming reflections
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-15 The Practice of Metta (Lovingkindness) 39:37
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
This is the second talk of the "Metta and Compassion" daylong, containing a dharma talk, a guided metta/lovingkindness meditation and a question-answer session. This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center : Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-15 Introduction to Metta and Compassion 34:16
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
This is first talk of the Metta and Compassion daylong, introducing lovingkindness (metta) and compassion (karuna). This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center : Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-14 Paramis: Householders' Practice of Renunciation 54:28
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-14 Aligned with Awakening 46:36
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
To access the central teaching of the Buddha, all components of the mind, body, and effort must be in alignment.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2010-08-14 Understanding Practice of Generosity 28:19
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-14 Instructions Day 8 50:58
Deborah Ratner Helzer	Download Listen
Observing experiences and the natural awareness of them as they arise and pass together; no-self, reincarnation, karma.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-14 Celebrating Dispassion 57:24
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka

2010-08-14 Gratification, Danger and Escape 25:28
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Tava Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO
Shakti Vihara

2010-08-14 Gratification, Danger and Escape - Q&A Session 21:13
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Tava Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO
Shakti Vihara

2010-08-13 The Process Of Insight: Seeing Nama-Rupa 62:16
Deborah Ratner Helzer	Download Listen
Vipassana Insight arises out of the clear and balanced observation of mental and physical experiences just as they are.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-13 Guided Practice Day 5 - Neutral Person 1:11:10
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-13 Ven. Master Sheng-Yen. A life dedicated to the Dharma 57:46
Ursula Flückiger	Download Listen
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-13 Instructions Day 7 62:18
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Wait: let awareness happen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-12 Four Noble Truths 62:49
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-12 Fierce Tenderness 59:55
Dori Langevin	Download Listen
Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi and you.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-12 Guided Equanimity - Day 4 1:10:28
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-12 Instructions Day 6 62:43
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-11 Seeing The World With Quiet Eyes 59:09
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Equanimity and the spacious balance needed to navigate the vicissitudes of life and support for liberating wisdom to arise.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-11 Blessings of a Forgiving Heart 1:18:19

Tara Brach

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The roots of peace and war are within these very hearts. In the moments that we release blame, we reconnect with the compassionate presence that heals ourselves and others as well. This talk includes a meditation that guides us in awakening our capacity to forgive.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-08-11 So near and yet... 59:57
Will Kabat-Zinn	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-11 Equanimity: Simple Mind, Boundless Mind 56:53
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-11 Equanimity 35:05
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Guided Meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-11 Guided Practice - Day 2 65:27
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-11 The Vision of Bodhicitta 46:52
Fred Von Allmen	Download Listen
Generating an altruistic motivation for the welfare of all
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-11 Wise Speech Practice 6- Wise Speech in Difficult Conditions, Part 2 63:46
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We conclude our six sessions on wise speech by focusing on perspectives, practices and guidelines that help us be more skillful with difficult speech situations. The talk is followed by a guided exercise and discussion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-11 Instructions Day 5 66:01
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Intentions
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-10 Über die Elemente. Darlegung der 4 mahābhūta als Meditation. 45:30
Akincano Marc Weber	Download Listen
Darlegung der Elemente für Meditierende
Atammaya Köln

2010-08-10 Kamma: Opportunity For The Future 59:16
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-10 Arriving, Settling, Opening 52:43
Marvin Belzer	Download Listen
Some basics about what we do on a mindfulness meditation retreat and why we do those things.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-10 Guided Equanimity Practice - 1st day 64:31
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Introduction and guidance
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-10 A Generous Heart 45:39
Ursula Flückiger	Download Listen
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-10 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 5 47:57
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-10 Selflessness and a Life of Love 68:49
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Through profound Insight, inquiry and the practices of the heart, there is the possibility of a radically different relationship with our whole existence, liberating a fearlessness and unboundedness to our love.
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Karma & the Power of Intention 66:01
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Understanding the mysterious power of intention & karma
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-09 Cultivating Non-Attachment 52:12
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia	Download Listen
Through practice we learn to relate with non-attachment to the condition of the body and mind as well as the conditions of our lives. We do this through the practice of the four foundations of mindfulness, the cultivation of samadhi, and the gradual eroding of self-view. Then we are well-positioned for insight.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : August 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-08-09 Recipe For Insight: The 7 Factors Of Enlightenment 60:10
Deborah Ratner Helzer	Download Listen
What are the qualities that we need to cultivate in order to prepare the ground for wisdom to sprout?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 Metta Meditation Guidance 61:49
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 A State of Mind Called Beautiful 42:28
Fred Von Allmen	Download Listen
Settling into our innate goodness
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-09 Instructions Day 3 59:36
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 4 47:25
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Forgiveness and Compassion 51:37
Chris Cullen	Download Listen
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 3 44:04
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-08 Guided Metta with Q&A 60:07
Deborah Ratner Helzer	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-08 Instructions Day 2 : Right attitude - Predominate objects. 58:13
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-08 Heart Work 1:13:40
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
To really care for ourselves includes both learning to work skillfully with difficult emotions, and developing, deepening and refining the practice of metta, in meditation and in the world. This talk begins to explore both of these dimensions in some detail.
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-08 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 2 48:24
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-07 Skillful Attitudes For Awareness Practice. 58:55
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-07 Untitled 33:28
Ajahn Pasanno	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Family Retreat

2010-08-07 Instructions Day 1 Primary Object 55:31
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-07 Non-Contention with a World of Differences 40:15
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka

2010-08-07 Loving Ourselves and Working with the Obstacles 50:58
Chris Cullen	Download Listen
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-07 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 1 53:22
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-06 Guided Meditation and Introduction 1:13:00
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
(Includes Steve Armstrong and Deborah Ratner Helzer)
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-06 Parenting With Dharma & Heart 49:58
Betsy Rose	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Family Retreat

2010-08-06 Resolving Trauma 25:49
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara

2010-08-06 Resolving Trauma - Q&A Session 36:27
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara

2010-08-06 About Metta Practice 67:45
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
An overview and introduction to the practice of Loving Kindness, and some of the ways it works to bring healing and joy, true nourishment and inner resource, and ultimately transforms the very way we see life.
Gaia House : The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-05 Faith 57:39
Arinna Weisman	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2010-08-04 Self-Forgiveness 56:19

Tara Brach

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Holding ourselves with a compassionate, forgiving heart is the gateway to healing, and to intimacy with our world. This talk explores our deep conditioning to be at war with ourselves, and the insights and elements of forgiving that can carry us home to loving presence.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-08-04 Equanimity: The Happiness of Letting Things Be 53:22
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-04 Wise Speech Practice 5: Wise Speech in Difficult Conditions 68:07
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We complete examination of the model of Non-Violent Communication, with a focus on applying the model to difficult situations.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-03 Spiritual Fitness 33:51
Amita Schmidt	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Investigating Life: Insight Meditation Retreat for 18-32 Year Olds

2010-08-03 Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: Death and the Body (2) 59:13
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
As we explore the body from this sutta, we realize the inevitability of loss and begin to see death everywhere. Death takes us through various stages of realization, altering our life and changing it forever. We learn to live consciously with all beginnings and endings.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Satipatthana Sutta

2010-08-02 Karaniya Metta Sutta Chant 5:07
Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey	Download Listen
Chanting of the metta sutta
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Investigating Life: Insight Meditation Retreat for 18-32 Year Olds

2010-08-02 Recognizing and Understanding Obstructive Tendencies 57:15
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia	Download Listen
Examines the tendency to seek gratification through the senses and the tendency to be preoccupied with objects of the mind.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : August 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-08-02 All Round Evevness-Equanimity With Sankharas 19:33
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka : Vassa Retreat

2010-08-01 The Gifts of Grieving 32:16
Ajahn Metta	Download Listen
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Marin Sangha)

2010-08-01 Grief and the Eightfold Path 33:55
Ayya Anandabodhi	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Center

2010-08-01 Subliminal Inclinations, Defilements and Hindrances 55:00
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre

2010-08-01 Wise Effort 56:03
Chas DiCapua	Download Listen
The 4 Wise Efforts and the simile of the correct way for tuning a stringed instrument are used to explore this very important mental factor. Examples are given for how Wise Effort manifests in formal practice as well as in daily life. The simile of how the Buddha crossed the flood is also covered in this talk.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Investigating Life: Insight Meditation Retreat for 18-32 Year Olds

2010-08-01 Guided Meditation-Soften & Widen 43:58
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka : Vassa Retreat

2010-07-31 Mindful? Or Merely Paying Attention 1:23:16
John Peacock	Download Listen
This talk deals with the difference between 'attention' and mindfulness as well as exploring the Brahma Viharas as forms of mindfulness.
Gaia House : Awareness and the Path to Awakening

2010-07-31 Its Just The Mind 19:04
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka : Vassa Retreat

2010-07-30 Dependent Origination - How Did We Get Into This Mess? (Part 2) 1:18:07
John Peacock	Download Listen
How does samsara come into being? This talk explores the psychological structure of Dependent Origination.
Gaia House : Awareness and the Path to Awakening

2010-07-30 Reversing The Flow 35:22
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka : Vassa Retreat

2010-07-29 Faith and Aspiration 56:14
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
The power of faith and aspiration.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Insight Retreat

2010-07-29 The Secret Ingredient for Equanimity 49:51
James Baraz	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2010-07-29 Dependent Origination - How Did We Get Into This Mess? (Part 1) 1:15:12
John Peacock	Download Listen
How does samsara come into being? This talk explores the psychological structure of Dependent Origination.
Gaia House : Awareness and the Path to Awakening

2010-07-29 The Seven Treasures - Rich Beyond Material Wealth (Part 2) 1:12:49
John Peacock	Download Listen
An examination of the final two factors: generosity and understanding. [Apologies, Part 1 of this talk is not available]
Gaia House : Awareness and the Path to Awakening

2010-07-29 Meditations, Acceptance & Heartfelt Intentions 24:49
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka : Vassa Retreat

2010-07-28 Trusting Who We Are 1:17:55

Tara Brach

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If we investigate, we will find that much suffering arises out of mistrust--of ourselves, others and life. This talk explores the genesis of the great challenges of doubt and mistrust, and the pathway to trusting the goodness that is our essence.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-07-28 Causes for Equanimity 56:07
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-07-28 The Second Noble Truth - Tanha & Rain 29:42
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen

2010-07-28 Wise Speech Practice 4- Mindfulness & Non-Violent Communication 2 62:07
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
In the context of wise speech practice, we continue to explore being aware of feelings and needs and introduce skillful ways to identify "how things are" through "observations."
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-27 Who am I? 1:48:54
John Peacock	Download Listen
Gaia House : Awareness and the Path to Awakening

2010-07-26 Selfing 54:52
Susan O'Brien	Download Listen
How we create a sense of self by identifying with experience.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : July 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-07-26 Compassion: The Ecology of our Hearts and the World 54:46
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Exploring the compassionate and uncompassionate terrain of our hearts in relationship to the world.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Insight Retreat

2010-07-26 Mindful Contemplation of the Body 58:13
Eugene Cash	Download Listen
Why mindfulness of the body is the ground of all mindfulness teachings bringing body and mind together.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-26 Asalha Puja- Fire Safety Desana 51:46
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka

2010-07-26 Happiness 34:21
Mary Grace Orr	Download Listen
Insight Santa Cruz

2010-07-25 Developing the Middle Way 58:37
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
The right views of the four stages of the Eightfold Path development support practices to purify speech and behavior, the mind and understanding, resulting in happiness of harmony, happiness of tranquility and happiness of peace.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Insight Retreat

2010-07-25 Reconnecting to the Commons 38:49
Jose Reissig	Download Listen
We have allowed our planet to be run by an elite, which is not at all connected to what happens on the ground. This alienation needs to come to an end.
Holy Cross Monastery : Rhinebeck Sitting Group Retreat with Jose Reissig

2010-07-25 Going Home 39:33
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Closing Talk
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-07-25 How we Incline Our Minds Becomes the Shape of our Life 1:14:16
John Peacock	Download Listen
This talk explores the way in which habitual thought and action marks out the shape our lives take.
Gaia House : Awareness and the Path to Awakening

2010-07-24 Living A Blameless Life. 49:40
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
With faith, accountability, and ethical resolve we move through life blamelessly.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-07-24 Reconnecting To Our Mind 36:31
Jose Reissig	Download Listen
We have each disconnected our mind from the ensemble of our being, and allowed it to be run by our ego. Unless we reconnect, we will continue to live mindlessly.
Holy Cross Monastery : Rhinebeck Sitting Group Retreat with Jose Reissig

2010-07-24 Goodwill Towards Natural Agitation 47:45
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka

2010-07-24 Second Noble Truth 38:11
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Tava Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO
Shakti Vihara