Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2008-11-23 The One Dimensional Polity 46:52
Jose Reissig	Download Listen
When ruled by the I, we see the world around us -- politics included -- through the narrow focus of whether "our side" wins or loses. What a waste!
Dominican Sisters center at Saugerties : Rhinebeck Sitting Group

2008-11-22 Mindfulness Of Breathing 48:43
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka

2008-11-22 Dana - The Practice Of Generosity 51:40
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Cultivating generosity a foundation for insight and liberation - including discussions of merit and the practice of gratitude.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-22 The One Dimensional Self 42:03
Jose Reissig	Download Listen
The goal of the I is self-evaluation. Evaluation -- like a yardstick -- leads to unidimensionality. We end up losing sight of our inner fullness.
Dominican Sisters center at Saugerties : Rhinebeck Sitting Group

2008-11-21 Unity Of Compassion And Emptiness 61:24
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Lots of stories exploring Compassion and Emptiness
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-21 Who's The Decider? 37:24
Jose Reissig	Download Listen
Decisions are not made by an all powerful I, but through a process of inner (and at times also outer) deliberation.
Dominican Sisters center at Saugerties : Rhinebeck Sitting Group

2008-11-21 Living in the Truth 66:18
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
A life dedicated to discovering the Truth of things is a life lived beautifully, and leading organically to freedom from suffering. Yet we frequently approach our seeking with hidden attachments to assumptions, preconceptions and views (often about Truth or the ways it is realised) that hinder a really complete, far-reaching, open and radical inquiry. On every level, from the personal to the mystical and ultimate, how can we give free reign to the heart's longing to live the truth?
Gaia House : Solitary Month Retreat

2008-11-20 Dependent Origination: An Overview 57:49
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen
The Buddha considered Dependent Origination to be his most profound insight. This teaching shows us how we get caught in the cycle of suffering, and how it is possible to free ourselves. When we’re not aware of this process, we are blinded by our ignorance and get caught in craving again and again. We create different identities that we cling to, and that limit our ability to be free in the moment. When we’re aware of this process, we can make wiser choices about how to respond, and perhaps even break the cycles of becoming altogether. This talk gives a brief overview of the 12 links of Dependent Origination, and then describes how it works on a practical, moment-to-moment basis in our lives.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-20 Anapanasti 55:30
James Baraz	Download Listen
Mindfulness of breathing
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2008-11-19 The Three Characteristics - part 3: No-Self 1:15:27

Tara Brach

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At the center of the Buddhist teachings is the understanding that the passing phenomena of this world--sounds, sensations, thoughts, bodies and minds--have no self at the center, no self as owner, and are not happening to a self. In other words, our familiar sense of self is an illusion. When there is full presence, a presence not filtered by thoughts, this illusion dissolves, freeing us to realize our true nature. This talk exploring the teachings of no-self, or emptiness, includes several reflections and practices that guide us in awakening to this essential and liberating truth.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks