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Dharma Talks
2009-01-07 The Three Refuges 1:26:28
Tara Brach
The spiritual path can be understood as forgetting and remembering. We suffer when we lose sight of truth, of love, of awareness. And we touch freedom in the moments of remembering. This talk includes guided reflections on three gateways to remembering: three refuges--buddha, dharma and sangha--that are the foundation of classical Buddhist teachings and profoundly relevant in our contemporary lives.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2009-01-07 Why Meditate 58:23
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-01-07 Politics 35:40
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2009-01-06 How Metta Works Through Us 66:12
Donald Rothberg
Metta works, partly in a clear way, partly mysteriously, to help us lead with our hearts, develop deeper concentration, unergo an often challenging process of purification and touch the depths of our being. As we practice, we work through a number of challenges - distraction, sleepiness, the restless mind and body, and the near and far enemies of metta - attached love and ill-will for enemies, particularly harsh judgment of self and others.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta

2009-01-06 Pull Your Foot Out Of The Stirrup 45:43
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2009-01-06 Themes of meditation 30:49
Ajahn Sucitto
Through referencing the parable of the cook (S.47:8), we are encouraged to get to know the mind in order to choose the meditation theme that suits it best. There are a range of themes you can use to counteract hindrances: such as death contemplation, unattractiveness of the body, lovingkindness, Buddha and breathing. Through trial and error, find out what is needed.
Cittaviveka Winter Retreat

2009-01-05 Are You Brave Enough To Be Transformed By Lovingkindness? 59:58
Sylvia Boorstein
Lovingkindness is presented as a "subset" of mindfulness: Attention to the third foundation of mindfulness, specifically the presence (or absence) of good will in the mind. Meditation is presented as a technique for letting go of all limiting stories (fixed views) that inhibit us from becoming the fully loving (and tolerant) people we could be.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta

2009-01-05 Reflections On Tudong 48:24
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2009-01-04 The Heart Of Dharma 49:52
Yanai Postelnik
The liberating heart of the dharma is revealed when we come to rest, in the realization that what we are looking for has been here all along.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Resolutions of the Heart: New Year’s Retreat

2009-01-04 The Beauty Of Right Intention 35:13
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

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