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The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
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Dharma Talks
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2009-08-12
Happiness
1:10:35
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Tara Brach
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The Buddha taught of two dimensions of happiness--that which is based on particular circumstances, and that which arises from unconditional presence. This talk explores the ways we block happiness; the attitude and meditative practice that give rise to worldly happiness and the state of Being that is experienced as pure happiness and freedom.
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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2009-08-06
Suttas 2 - The Gradual Training
56:34
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Ajahn Sucitto
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A reading of Sutta extracts that describe the step-by-step instructions of the Buddha. 1) Vin. Mahavagga (on Yassa); 2) DN 2 – Sāmmaññaphala Sutta; 3) MN 53 – Sekha Sutta; and, 4) MN 125 – The Grade of the Tamed. There are similarities across the lists. They refer not so much to ‘do this’ and ‘do that’ kind of lists, but describe a process of cause and effect: do this and allow that, dwell in that, and this will take you to the next step. It is subtler than steps of a technique.
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Cittaviveka
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Vassa Retreat
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2009-07-30
The Woman at the Well
57:49
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James Baraz
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Ananda, the Buddha's disciple, while on a mission for the Buddha, requested water to drink from a woman of low cast. The woman protested out of fear that her low caste would contaminate Ananda's holiness; to which Ananada replied, "I ask not for caste but for water." A version of the Buddhist text of this story is available here: http://www.mountainman.com.au/buddha/carus_76.htm
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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2009-07-28
My Enemy, My Teacher
45:07
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Winnie Nazarko
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When we attempt to extend metta (loving-kindness) to difficult people, things get interesting. In order to expand our capacity to love, we must strengthen our motivation to do so and work with obstacles which may arise. Through reflecting on the value of metta in our families and communities, we find the courage to undertake this spiritual challenges. Includes guided meditation.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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Insight Meditation
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2009-07-22
The Beautiful Qualities of Compassion and Equanimity
55:19
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Sally Armstrong
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The four Brahma Viharas are loving-kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. The foundation practice is metta, or loving-kindness, which cultivates a friendly and kind attitude towards ourselves, others and all experiences. When this caring heart meets suffering, it naturally responds with compassion. But the last Brahma Vihara, equanimity, the quality of calm acceptance, is necessary keep the heart in balance and open to all the joys and sorrows of our lives.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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Metta Retreat
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2009-07-22
Suttas 1 - Picking Up the Teaching
60:37
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Ajahn Sucitto
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A reading of excerpts from the Suttas related to how one gets encouraged to undertake the practice. 1) AN 3:65 – Kālāma Sutta; 2) MN 95 – Cankī Sutta; and, 3) MN 70 – Kīṭāgiri Sutta. Some common threads are qualities of self-questioning, questioning one’s motivation, knowing what’s reliable, knowing how to test it out.
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Cittaviveka
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Vassa Retreat
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