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2007-04-28
The Path Of The Bodhisattva
63:48
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Donald Rothberg
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The path of the Bodhisattva is both a traditional way of practice and an evolving contemporary way of linking awakening with helping others. We look at the history of the Bodhisattva and five qualities that the Bodhisattva develops. 1. intentions/vow 2. patience and commitment 3. meditation 4. wisdom and 5. skillful action.
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2007-04-24
Foundations of Insight
61:04
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Norman Feldman
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The Buddha's discourse on the Foundations of Mindfulness offers many instructions and techniques that guide us in our investigation into the true nature of things, opening to the insights, the experiential knowing, that liberates the heart and mind. What is the true nature of things? How does insight liberate? This talk, by way of commentary on parts of the discourse, explores the relationship between mindfulness, insight and liberation.
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Gaia House
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Insight Meditation and Qi Gong
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2007-04-20
Training The Heart
50:45
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Mary Grace Orr
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The practice of loving-kindness (metta) trains the heart in order that it open to the entire world with friendliness.
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2007-04-18
The Open Secret
58:30
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Howard Cohn
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The talk highlights the tendency to get lost in stories about ourselves and overlook the ever-available peace and freedom of being awake and present with what’s happening.
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2007-04-17
An Ocean Of Metta
52:18
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Diana Winston
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This talk explores Metta as a purification practice – a slow unlayering of the heart. Lots of tips for when we get stuck and how to make it very practical and applicable to our lives.
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2007-04-15
Working With Obstacles On The Path
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Mark Coleman
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What are the principal obstacles on the path and how do we work with them? How do we work with the forces of desire, resistance in our practice and how through meditation we can transform them.
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2007-04-05
Now in Session
39:14
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Ayya Medhanandi
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Step by step instructions on developing meditation practice by beginning with close attention to the breath. Gradually investigate the impermanent nature of wanting, aversion, sleepiness, restlessness, and doubt as they arise and overcome these five obstacles to practice. With curiosity and determination, return again and again to the breath. As the mind is stilled and purified, explore the clarity, calm and spaciousness of its vast inner depths.
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Toronto Theravada Buddhist Community (TBC)
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2007-04-05
Time To Defragment
33:51
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Ayya Medhanandi
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The Buddha gives us lessons in freeing ourselves but there are critical choices to be made - an emptying out, a readiness, a rising up, a deep yearning for truth. We are compelled to trust so completely to wake up to the peace in our hearts, offering the best we can. It's a harvest of wisdom. And in this remarkable learning, we receive the great gift of a love, a compassion, a kindness that pervades us and, in turn, allows us to extend it to all beings.
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Toronto Theravada Buddhist Community (TBC)
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