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In Memoriam: Rick Woudenberg


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Dharma Talks
2008-08-12 Seeing The World With Quiet Eyes 62:52
Kamala Masters
The value of developing the courage and care of compassion for our practice on the cushion and in the world.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-08-12 Talk Five: Samatha, Nibbana, and the Emptiness of Perception - The Relationship Between Concentration and Insight 60:37
Rob Burbea
As we learn to develop concentration in meditation, samatha (calm, tranquility) is also developed, and together these qualities become a powerful means for deep insight and a source of profound well-being. This progressive series of talks, guided meditations and instructions explores in some detail the art of concentration, primarily through different ways of working with the breath and the body to open to deeper and deeper levels of calmness, presence and joy.
Gaia House The Art Of Concentration (Samatha Meditation)

2008-08-12 Fourth Morning Instructions 18:46
Rob Burbea
As we learn to develop concentration in meditation, samatha (calm, tranquility) is also developed, and together these qualities become a powerful means for deep insight and a source of profound well-being. This progressive series of talks, guided meditations and instructions explores in some detail the art of concentration, primarily through different ways of working with the breath and the body to open to deeper and deeper levels of calmness, presence and joy.
Gaia House The Art Of Concentration (Samatha Meditation)

2008-08-11 Effort and the First Beginning 47:30
Rodney Smith
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2008-08-11 Introduction To The Brahma Vihara Practice Of Equanimity - part 1 of 4 69:36
Kamala Masters
Guided equanimity practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-08-11 The Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 61:16
Deborah Ratner Helzer
A discussion of the uplifting qualities of mind that alleviate the defilements and lead to the end of suffering.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-08-11 Morning Instructions 59:46
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-08-11 Talk Four: Jhanas One to Four 64:43
Rob Burbea
As we learn to develop concentration in meditation, samatha (calm, tranquility) is also developed, and together these qualities become a powerful means for deep insight and a source of profound well-being. This progressive series of talks, guided meditations and instructions explores in some detail the art of concentration, primarily through different ways of working with the breath and the body to open to deeper and deeper levels of calmness, presence and joy.
Gaia House The Art Of Concentration (Samatha Meditation)

2008-08-11 Third Morning Instructions 18:42
Rob Burbea
As we learn to develop concentration in meditation, samatha (calm, tranquility) is also developed, and together these qualities become a powerful means for deep insight and a source of profound well-being. This progressive series of talks, guided meditations and instructions explores in some detail the art of concentration, primarily through different ways of working with the breath and the body to open to deeper and deeper levels of calmness, presence and joy.
Gaia House The Art Of Concentration (Samatha Meditation)

2008-08-10 The Body: Image & Boundary 51:29
Eugene Cash
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

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