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2011-11-22 Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: Discernment and the Hindrances 47:25
Rodney Smith
Struggling with the hindrances draws us back into form. Each hindrance has to be thoroughly understood so that when it arises we no longer invest reality into its appearance. Discernment is the only tool that can reveal the truth of its emptiness. In seeing the true nature of the hindrance, we see our own and the struggle ends. All other applications of practice reinvest thought into the form and make it more than what it is.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Satipatthana Sutta

2011-11-22 Gratitude 20:40
Amma Thanasanti
at Santa Barbara Vipassana Sangha
Shakti Vihara

2011-11-22 Gratitude - Q&A 31:55
Amma Thanasanti
at Santa Barbara Vipassana Sangha
Shakti Vihara

2011-11-22 Question and Answer Session 44:25
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-21 Bodhisatva 66:33
Jack Kornfield
Bodhisatva
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-11-21 Patterns Of Greed, Aversion and Delusion 54:49
Myoshin Kelley
Understanding our temperament can help to personalize habituated tendencies.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-21 From Fear to Freedom 60:33
Pat Coffey
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thanksgiving Insight Retreat

2011-11-20 Wise and Balanced Effort 61:53
Andrea Fella
As we learn how to bring wise and balanced effort to our experience, we create the conditions that support the ripening of our practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thanksgiving Insight Retreat

2011-11-20 Understanding Stress is Liberating 58:21
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-11-20 I Sit Here in Blessing 10:58
Ayya Medhanandi
How can we care for ourselves and each other, using our formal meditation practice as a template for daily living? As we sit for meditation, mark an intuitive pathway through painful, burdensome mind states, teaching the mind to purify itself with every breath. Gradually, we overcome our sufferings. We glimpse the peace, happiness, clarity and freedom of heart that are within our reach.
Satipaññā Insight Meditation Toronto

2011-11-20 Nama-Rupa Consciousness Talk 4/4 Nama-Rupa Conciencia Charla 4 de 4 1:10:10
Stephen Batchelor
Fourth talk of four on the subject Nama-Rupa and Consciousness, by Stephen Batchelor. Given on November 17, 2011, at Xic Xanac Retreat Center, Zacatlan, Mexico. Presented by Yoga Espacio. Translated by Kavindu. Cuarta charla de cuatro, sobre el tema de Nama-rupa y conciencia. Por Stephen Batchelor. Impartida el 20 de noviembre de 2011 en Xic Xanac, Zacatlán. Presentado por Yoga Espacio, traducida por Kavindu.
Yoga Espacio :  Nama-Rupa and Consciousness

2011-11-19 First Night 60:03
Will Kabat-Zinn
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thanksgiving Insight Retreat

2011-11-19 Nama-Rupa and Consciousness Talk 3/4 1:10:10
Stephen Batchelor
Third talk of four on the subject Nama-Rupa and Consciousness, by Stephen Batchelor. Given on November 17, 2011, at Xic Xanac Retreat Center, Zacatlan, Mexico. Presented by Yoga Espacio. Translated by Kavindu
Yoga Espacio :  Nama-Rupa and Consciousness

2011-11-19 The Beauty of Desire (Part 1) 59:52
Rob Burbea
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-18 What is insight? 57:40
Greg Scharf
An exploration into the nature of insight and how it unfolds in practice on both personal and more universal levels.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-18 Nama-Rupa and Consciousness Talk 2/4 1:10:03
Stephen Batchelor
Second talk of four on the subject Nama-Rupa and Consciousness, by Stephen Batchelor. Given on November 17, 2011, at Xic Xanac Retreat Center, Zacatlan, Mexico. Presented by Yoga Espacio. Translated by Kavindu
Yoga Espacio :  Nama-Rupa and Consciousness

2011-11-18 équanimité 61:26
Patricia Genoud-Feldman
description d'un des plus importants facteurs d'éveil, l'équanimité.
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-17 Understanding Dukkha 58:01
Carol Wilson
The understanding of Dukkha - the first noble truth, as well as one of the three characteristics of phenomena - opens our hearts and minds into the peace of wisdom and the beauty of compassion.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge November 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-11-17 Steadying the Mind, Opening the Heart 50:20
Winnie Nazarko
Equanimity - that quality of mind which is balanced, steady, and non-reactive - is developed by learning to open skillfully to the full range of our experience. It is equanimity which allows the heart to feel safe enough to open to our own difficult states, and the difficult states of others. Deep equanimity is " the peace that passes understanding", a wisdom and equipoise which can hold it all.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-17 Nama-Rupa and Consciousness Talk 1/4 64:32
Stephen Batchelor
First talk of four on the subject Nama-Rupa and Consciousness, by Stephen Batchelor. Given on November 17, 2011, at Xic Xanac Retreat Center, Zacatlan, Mexico. Presented by Yoga Espacio. Translated by Kavindu
Yoga Espacio :  Nama-Rupa and Consciousness

2011-11-17 The Buddha's Discourse on Blessings 49:53
James Baraz
Not missing all the goodness and blessings in our life as an aid to true well being and happiness. The talk is based on the Buddha's Mangalam Sutta, which is also known as the Discourse on Blessings
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2011-11-17 Life Dharma 2 23:40
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2011-11-17 Life Dharma 2 Short 14:57
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2011-11-17 Exploring Vulnerability 45:46
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-16 Mindful Speech 1:22:57
Tara Brach
Deception, gossip and aggressive speech are pervasive in our culture. This talk looks at the roots of these forms of communication, and the way they entrap us in a contracted and separate sense of self. We then explore the practices that help us speak from a courageous presence, wisdom and love. (video available)
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2011-11-15 Questions and Answers 61:25
Rebecca Bradshaw
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-15 Simplicity of the Quiet Mind 38:26
Howard Cohn
Mission Dharma

2011-11-15 Life Dharma 1 Short 16:12
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2011-11-14 Quiet your mind & then live Fully.. 66:41
Jack Kornfield
A Dharma talk with Jack Kornfield and Pascal Auclair
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-11-14 The Joy of Sharing 56:06
Myoshin Kelley
Generosity is a way of working with nonclinging and brings joy to the heart and mind.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-14 Body/Image - A Guided Meditation 54:37
Rob Burbea
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-13 Understanding Meditation Practice 56:23
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-11-13 Sunday Evening 34:19
Mark Nunberg
Guided Meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-11-13 Fall 2011 Retreat: Understanding Causes of Happiness, Talk #3 62:42
Mark Nunberg
Retreat Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-11-13 Fall 2011 Retreat: Understanding Causes of Happiness, Talk #4 34:26
Mark Nunberg
Retreat Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-11-13 Right View 31:10
Ajahn Karunadhammo
The focus of this day led by two senior monks from Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery is an exploration of mundane and transcendent right view and how skillful action and lifestyle support meditation practice and the development of insight. The day will include periods of reflections from the monastics, sitting and walking meditation, and time for questions and answers.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-11-13 Right View & Kamma 64:16
Ajahn Yatiko
A talk given on Wise View and Karma at Spirit Rock's monastic daylong in November 2011 with senior teachers from Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery. The focus of this day is an exploration of mundane and transcendent right view and how skillful action and lifestyle support meditation practice and the development of insight.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-11-12 Fall 2011 Retreat: Understanding Causes of Happiness, Talk #2 64:27
Mark Nunberg
Retreat Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-11-12 Sati présence attentive 38:52
Charles Genoud
exploration du sens du terme pâli "sati".
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-11 Seeing the Good 55:01
Winnie Nazarko
Wholesome states of mind are often unnoticed, even though they are frequently present. There are reasons to turn the mind toward them, and to acknowledge the goodness they represent. How and why to orient the mind this way, and a discussion of obstacles to this turning.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-11 Fall 2011 Retreat: Understanding Causes of Happiness, Talk #1 41:24
Mark Nunberg
Retreat Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-11-11 Temporalité 40:32
Charles Genoud
questionnement au sujet de la temporalité dans l'expérience méditative.
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-11 Antidotes to the Five Hindrances 47:57
Kevin Griffin
A talk given at a Dharma and Recovery class
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-11-11 Generosity 27:51
Christina Feldman
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-11 Opening Talk for 4 Noble Truths Study Retreat 1:11:16
Ven. Dhammadinna
Mountain Hermitage 4 Noble Truths Study Retreat

2011-11-10 The perception of impermanence. 55:58
Carol Wilson
The buddha said that the perception of impermanence, when cultivated, leads one to liberation. This talk explores some of the ways that we do not recognize this characteristic of existence.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge November 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-11-10 instruction à vipassana 9 16:08
Charles Genoud
continuation des instructions pour la pratique vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-10 From Cynicism to Love 42:08
James Baraz
When our hopes for a better world or better personal life are dashed, we can become cynical and begin to assume that forces of greed and hatred will win out over forces of consciousness and love. How can we keep our hearts open in the face of personal and societal disappointment?
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2011-11-10 Life Dharma 1 29:25
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2011-11-10 Surrender 38:25
Yanai Postelnik
Finding the place of surrender in a wisdom tradition is to let go of our struggle with the way things are, and to allow the truth of life itself, to transform our heart and mind.
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-09 Five Subjects for Frequent Reflection 58:00
Greg Scharf
Five contemplations recommended by the Buddha that can help us connect with the quality of Samvega or spiritual urgency.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-09 The Space of Presence 1:19:15
Tara Brach
The perception of "there's not enough time or space" in life blocks our natural capacity for intimacy, creativity and wisdom. Pausing and connecting with the space of presence transforms our entire experience of being alive. This talk explores the pathways that reveal the space that is always here, the awake and loving space of our own awareness. (video available)
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2011-11-09 instruction vipassana 8 15:43
Charles Genoud
continuation des instructions pour la pratique vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-09 Getting Down to Direct Experience V: And practicing with views, concepts, and stories. 60:28
Donald Rothberg
We again review briefly the meaning of "getting down to direct experience" and then explore how to use concepts and views skillfully as we are somewhat away from direct experience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-11-08 The True Happiness of Freedom 39:18
Howard Cohn
Mission Dharma

2011-11-08 Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: Application of Discernment 56:22
Rodney Smith
Applying discernment requires an honesty of intent. That honesty is the discernment at work. If you need skillful means to help balance the energy, use it. It can be helpful to back up to the First Foundation and see how the state of mind is affecting the body. Next, move to the Second Foundation and catch the feeling tone and the accompanying story. Moving onto the Third Foundation, settle to see just what this state is in essence. Finally, apply discerning questions that pick apart the solidity and truth of the state of mind such as, "Is there space for this too?" "Where is the "me" in this state?"
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Satipatthana Sutta

2011-11-08 instruction à vipassana 7 15:43
Charles Genoud
continuation des instructions pour la pratique vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-08 instruction à vipassana 6 16:19
Charles Genoud
continuation des instructions pour la pratique vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-08 Everyday Buddhism 15:52
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2011-11-07 Attachment to Views 55:31
Mark Coleman
The Buddha taught about 4 kinds of attachment - one of those is attachment to views & opinions. This talk explores understanding views & how to work with our attachment to them.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-11-07 Compassion: As Natural As Our Own Heartbeat 55:40
Myoshin Kelley
Becoming familar with the movement of our hearts to be free from suffering.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-07 instruction à vipassana 5 16:24
Charles Genoud
continuation des instructions pour la pratique vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-07 Toward a Secular Buddhism 1:24:01
Stephen Batchelor
Insight Santa Cruz

2011-11-07 Navigating No Mans Land 33:17
Amma Thanasanti
at Against the Stream, Santa Monica, CA
Shakti Vihara

2011-11-07 Navigating No Mans Land - Q&A 21:14
Amma Thanasanti
at Against the Stream, Santa Monica, CA
Shakti Vihara

2011-11-07 Instructions on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Part 2) 24:33
Christina Feldman
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-06 Freedom in Delusion 55:42
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-11-06 Wise Action 53:12
Anushka Fernandopulle
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2011-11-06 instruction vipassana 3 14:26
Charles Genoud
continuation des instructions pour la pratique vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-06 Equanimity 31:32
Christina Feldman
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-06 Instructions on Mindfulness of Mind States 30:15
Rob Burbea
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-05 The Importance of Equanimity in Action 57:58
Tempel Smith
From small to large actions, the presence of equanimity is important for clear seeing and compassionate responses.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-05 instruction Vipassana 2 12:40
Charles Genoud
continuation des instructions pour la pratique de vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-05 For Love of This World 61:16
Stephen Batchelor
Some foundational texts for Secular Buddhism; the Buddha's parable of the city and its implications; creativity and aesthetics in the practice of the path; a democracy of the imagination.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-05 Guided Meditation 36:48
Julie Wester
Cultivating grounded, spacious inclusive awareness. Guided meditation to support establishing awareness of body and breath expanding to receive flow of all existence.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Grounded and Spacious: A Retreat for Experienced Women Practitioners

2011-11-05 Mindfulness of Vedena - Feeling Tones 24:10
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-04 Appropriate Action and Effort 66:30
Martine Batchelor
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-04 Craving - Tanha - Second Noble Truth 59:09
Rebecca Bradshaw
Describes craving and practical ways we can be with it to develop understanding.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-04 Dwell, You are the Light Itself… #1 1:58:47
Ven. Pannavati Bhikkhuni
New York Insight Meditation Center NYI Regular Talks

2011-11-04 Ce que veut dire présence dans la pratique de la méditation 47:11
Charles Genoud
présence et conscience dans la pratique de vipassana
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-04 instruction pour la pratique de vipassana 13:53
Charles Genoud
instruction pour la pratique de la méditation vipassana, introduction.
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti Retraite d'un mois à Montchardon

2011-11-04 Entering the Stream 62:15
Stephen Batchelor
Further thoughts on secular Buddhism; ELSA = Embrace, Let Go, Stop, Act; ELSA is a continuous stream; Mara as Namuci, the drought demon; the stream as the 8-fold path; stream-entry as confidence in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha; abandoning the three fetters; an inclusive conception of Sangha; Sarakani the Sakiyan
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-04 Instructions on Mindfulness of the Body 29:38
Rob Burbea
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-03 The Four 60:20
Stephen Batchelor
A commentary on the "Turning of the Wheel of Dhamma," the Buddha's first discourses.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-03 Working with the Hindrances 32:53
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-02 Divine Abodes: Equanimity 1:20:55
Tara Brach
Equanimity is the mental state of balance and non-reactivity that arises when we are resting in open, wakeful presence. This talk reviews the key pathways to equanimity in the face of difficulty. We also explore the blessing of equanimity: the freedom to respond to our life with wisdom, compassion and love. (video available)
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2011-11-02 Appropriate Mindfulness and Thoughts 63:09
Martine Batchelor
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-02 The Weight of Denial 56:59
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-11-02 Working in the Middle: Effort and Surrender 56:42
Winnie Nazarko
Effort and energy are necessary to liberate the mind, but the effort needs to be wise and the energy calibrated to the task. Often we don't need to "try harder"- we need to learn to let go, to surrender to things as they are.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2011-11-02 From Place to Ground 57:05
Stephen Batchelor
The Buddha and the sick monk; the awakening as described in M.26 (The Noble Quest); awakening as a shift from place to ground, Not as a breakthrough to an ultimate Truth; "going against the stream"; the appearance of Brahma Sahampati who encourages the Buddha to teach as the arising of love and compassion and creativity.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-02 Getting Down to Direct Experience IV: How Can We Relate Skillfully to Thinking? 58:49
Donald Rothberg
After reviewing the emphasis on grounding in more direct experience, we explore how to be skillful as we move away from indirect experience with our thinking, focusing on (1) having our thinking connected with direct experience and (2) using "views" wisely. Includes Q and A.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-11-02 The Root of Longing 52:39
Amma Thanasanti
at Against the Stream Centre in LA
Shakti Vihara

2011-11-02 Instructions on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Part 1) 24:20
Christina Feldman
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-11-01 A New Paradigm 62:18
Tempel Smith
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-01 A New Paradigm 62:18
Tempel Smith
Through a greater self understanding brought about through mindfulness, we can live in alignment with anicca, dukka and anatta. Becoming aligned in the New Paradigm allows our frustrations with life to cease arising.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-01 Occupy the Six Senses 43:03
Anushka Fernandopulle
Mission Dharma

2011-11-01 Whatever Arises and Ceases 59:00
Stephen Batchelor
Further reflections on Secular Dharma; what was distinctive in the Buddha's teaching at his time; "Whatever arises ceases": the ocean, the breath, the heartbeat; the Kaccanagotta Sutta (S.12:15); quotes from Montaigne & Nagarjuna re: neither being nor non-being; the questions of Vacchagotta concerning self (S.44:10)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

2011-11-01 Travelling the Eightfold Path Towards Insight and Liberation 37:08
Andrea Fella
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley Tuesday Talks—2011

2011-11-01 Opening Talk for the November Solitary Retreat 51:34
Christina Feldman
This talk also includes Yanai Postelnik and Rob Burbea
Gaia House November Solitary

2011-10-31 Balance in Meditation 57:51
Martine Batchelor
Looking at balance in mediation through the prism of appropriate vision and appropriate concentration.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Towards a Secular Buddhism

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