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The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
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Dharma Talks
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2020-09-02
Meditation: Relaxing Back into Awareness
21:28
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Tara Brach
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When we are in our daily trance, we are often leaning forward, on our way somewhere else. In this meditation we are guided to relax back into the awareness that is always, already here. We explore relaxing back through a body scan, and then with all our senses wide open. With practice we increasingly find our pathway home by relaxing the clench of doings, and resting in what is.
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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2020-08-19
Deepening Our Practice in the Pandemic 4: The Foundations of Wise Speech 1: Cultivating Empathy
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Donald Rothberg
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We start with a brief review of the three previous talks on deepening practice during the pandemic (and other crises), including clarifying three broad areas of practice: Formal meditation practice, daily life practice, and work, service, and/or activism as practice. In this session, we explore the foundations of Wise Speech as practice, mentioning three foundations. The first two include (1) the ethical guidelines given by the Buddha regarding skillful speech, and (2) developing presence and mindfulness during speech (including listening). We focus most of the time on the third foundation of cultivating empathic connection with another, clarifying the difference between empathy and compassion, giving some of the findings of studies in neuroscience about empathy, and examining what blocks empathy. We then work with a simple (yet powerful) empathy practice of tuning into (1) emotions, and (2) what matters, and move into a period of discussion.
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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Monday and Wednesday Talks
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2020-08-01
Three Jewels-Making Your Practice Sparkle!
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JD Doyle
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The Buddha’s teaching of the three jewels offers a way to radiate beauty in your life and in your community. The three jewels of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha are also referred to as refuges, as they offer us protection from the dangers of the world. These three interrelated jewels help orient us to live in harmony with each other and support us on the path to liberation. Practicing with these jewels, will sparkle and radiate goodwill and kindheartedness in all directions.
This day of practice will include periods of meditation, chanting, dhamma reflections, small group discussions, and Q&A.
All are welcome!
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Insight Santa Cruz
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2020-07-19
Q&A
67:04
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Ajahn Sucitto
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Clarifying what is citta; what is felt sense; focusing as an alternative to meditation; is citta the same as self; stuck energy in neck and head; causes and conditions and personal responsibility; unbinding vs. education of citta; how to accept our history; advice for approach to conflict; working with separation and loss; how to practice with space around myself; anatta
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Sunyata Buddhist Centre
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Unrestricted Awareness
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