Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2008-11-06 Approaches to the Hindrances 1:30:46
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Solitary Month Retreat

2008-11-05 The Three Characteristics - part 1: Unsatisfactoriness 1:20:04

Tara Brach

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The Buddha described three basic and interrelated insights into nature of reality that are revealed through a clear and deep attention. Called "the three characteristics," these insights include dukkha (unsatisfactoriness), annicha (impermanence) and annata (selflessness or emptiness). In the first of this three week series of talks, we explore the meaning of dukkha, how we directly recognize the varied expressions of dukkha and it's gift when met with full presence.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-11-05 Samadhi and Guarding the Mind 55:48
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-11-05 Black Lab Consciousness 60:43
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-05 Practicing with Breath and Body 37:10
Yanai Postelnik	Download Listen
Gaia House : Solitary Month Retreat

2008-11-04 The Torah and the Triple Gem 1:13:35
Ayya Medhanandi	Download Listen
An autobiographical portrait of Ayya Medhanandi’s life, from her meeting with her first teacher in India in her early twenties to her career as a nutritionist and going forth to become a Theravada Buddhist nun. She notes the striking similarities between the tenets of her ancient Judaic faith and the principles of Theravada Buddhism. The inward journey goes beyond religious belief - crossing fixed boundaries for the sake of realizing our true spiritual heritage. A talk given at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver, Canada in 2008.
H.R. MacMillan Space Center, Vancouver, B.C.

2008-11-03 Shoot Me First: Right Intention, Effort & Social Responsibility 1:17:35
Ayya Medhanandi	Download Listen
As we follow the steps of the Eightfold Noble Path, our hatred, greed, and delusion abate. We may yet suffer, but we use our suffering to fathom the meaning of it, see its causes, and see the possibility for ending suffering. The four Noble Truths come alive within. Invariably, our suffering manifests in many forms. It may never ‘end’ but it ceases to be a problem as our fear or aversion to it die. Persevering in this work is the way to make peace with our suffering.
University of British Colombia

2008-11-02 An Attitude Of Mindfulness 54:34
Guy Armstrong	Download Listen
The right attitude for meditation is one free of wanting, resistance or delusion. Then we can achieve the intelligent knowing of experience that mindfulness offers.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2008-11-01 There is no reason for being! 54:08
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre

2008-11-01 Practice in Unprecedented Times 8:40
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : IMS Audio Files