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Dharma Talks
2008-07-12 The Play Of Love And Equanimity 46:48
Sharda Rogell
Metta (lovingkindness) is a mind-turning practice, directing our heart and mind towards love and equanimity. How can we support ourselves to make this transformative turn?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta

2008-07-12 Preciousness Of Human Life 41:00
Christina Feldman
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-07-12 Mind As Mirror 51:37
Jose Reissig
Ultimately, in our search behind appearances, we need to let go of "name and form" and become like a mirror which is contacting no image. In this emptiness, the mind's capacity to see -- to be aware -- shines unimpeded.
Holy Cross Monastery :  Rhinebeck Sitting Group Retreat

2008-07-12 Creative Engagement with People 44:13
Martine Batchelor
Looking at the eight worldly winds and exploring how meditation can help us to creatively engage with people we know and love.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-12 The Great Passing 60:33
Stephen Batchelor
This is the seventh of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon. In this seventh talk we conclude with his last years and death.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-11 Opening Talk 57:34
Christina Feldman
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-07-11 Behind Appearances 48:42
Jose Reissig
To go behind appearances, to go for real into the unfamiliar, we need to go by ways which are unfamiliar.
Holy Cross Monastery :  Rhinebeck Sitting Group Retreat

2008-07-11 The Role of the Teacher 40:27
Martine Batchelor
Looking at the different roles teachers have in the Buddhist tradition and exploring the four reliances, which help us understand and walk on the meditative path.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-11 Self and Society 55:25
Stephen Batchelor
This is the sixth of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon. In this sixth talk we consider those aspects of his teaching that address the role of self in society.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-10 Awakening 53:07
Martine Batchelor
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-10 The Tyrant and the Monk 60:07
Stephen Batchelor
This is the fifth of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon. In this fifth talk we consider the social and political environment in which he lived.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-09 Three Attitudes That Awaken And Free Our Spirit 1:13:12
Tara Brach
Our predicament is intuiting our true nature--love, awareness--and yet regularly contracting into the self-identity conditioned by wants and fears. This talk explores three essential and liberating ways of relating to our human conditioning: forgiving that it arises, interest in what is true, and regarding experience with friendliness and kindness.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-07-09 Obstacles to Appreciative Joy (Mudita) 56:26
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-07-09 Evolution, Tradition, Ethics and Compassion 47:46
Martine Batchelor
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-09 The Four Truths 60:10
Stephen Batchelor
This is the fourth of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon. In this fourth (and also in the third) talk we examine the content of his first sermon.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-08 Working with Emotional Habits 49:15
Martine Batchelor
Looking at pleasant, unpleasant and neutral feeling tones and exploring the emotional habits of fear and anger in the context of awareness meditation.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-08 The Middle Way 58:21
Stephen Batchelor
This is the third of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon. In this third (and also in the fourth) talk we examine the content of his first sermon.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-07 Forest Practice 37:59
Bob Stahl
Insight Santa Cruz (Insight Retreat Center)

2008-07-07 Wisdom And The Characteristics Of Life 62:21
Jack Kornfield
How to live wisely in the changing vicissitudes of life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2008-07-07 Creative Engagement 53:52
Martine Batchelor
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-07 The Awakening 59:34
Stephen Batchelor
This is the second of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon.In this second talk we examine the nature of his awakening.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-06 Question and Answers: Meditation and Awakening - Session 2 53:18
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-07-06 Tools of Awareness 48:49
Martine Batchelor
A step by step presentation of awareness meditations on breath, sensations, sounds etc and how they can become tools that can help us in our daily life.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-06 Siddhattha Gotama 60:52
Stephen Batchelor
This is the first of a series of seven talks from the Study Retreat that interweaves reflections on Siddhattha Gotama's life, with critical interpretations of his teachings as recorded in the Pali Canon.In this first talk we sketch the early life of the Buddha.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-05 The Four Elements Practice; The Buddha As Our Role Model 61:22
Tina Rasmussen
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: overview of the Four Elements meditation practice; the history of the practice over the eons; the Buddha as our role model; inspiration for the practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-05 The Four Elements Practice; The Buddha As Our Role Model 61:22
Stephen Snyder
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: overview of the Four Elements meditation practice; the history of the practice over the eons; the Buddha as our role model; inspiration for the practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-05 Unprepared 68:52
Eugene Cash
This talk was co-created with the participants of a beginners retreat at Spirit Rock. It was based on their experience and themes raised about practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation

2008-07-05 Opening Talk for the Meditation and Study Retreat 38:25
Martine Batchelor
This is the opening talk for a retreat that aims to integrate the practice of meditation with the ideas and doctrines that support and illuminate such practice. This talk also includes Stephen Batchelor.
Gaia House Meditation And Study Retreat

2008-07-04 Am I Going To Get Jhana? Talk #3 1:11:33
Tina Rasmussen
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: purification of mind as it's own reward; what is purification of mind?; working with hindrances; the purification of striving; holding the possibility of attainment with maturity.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-04 Am I Going To Get Jhana? Talk #3 1:11:33
Stephen Snyder
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: purification of mind as it's own reward; what is purification of mind?; working with hindrances; the purification of striving; holding the possibility of attainment with maturity.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-03 First Sit To First Jhana - talk #2 49:55
Tina Rasmussen
This talk was given by both Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: landmarks leading up to first jhana; how to apply skillful effort; overview of the jhana factors; and actions that support practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-03 First Sit To First Jhana - talk #2 49:55
Stephen Snyder
This talk was given by both Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: landmarks leading up to first jhana; how to apply skillful effort; overview of the jhana factors; and actions that support practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-03 Why Do Intensive Retreat Practice? 55:52
James Baraz
Why would you do a silent meditation retreat? This talk explores the value and experience of silent retreat practice. Along with James, Kate Janke, who returned from sitting a month at the Forest Refuge in Barre, Massachusetts, a few days before this was recorded, shares her thoughts and personal experience of retreat practice.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2008-07-02 Conscious Activity 1:19:34
Tara Brach
Most meditation guidance is aimed at formal sitting practice. Yet we spend much of our lives "doing" activities and often, in a way that lacks presence. This talk explores the practical ways that we can transform ego-based doing into activity that is aligned with our heart and expresses our natural creativity, joy and wisdom.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-07-02 Question and Answers: Meditation and Awakening - Session 1 36:02
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-07-02 What Is The Jhana Practice? #1 66:22
Tina Rasmussen
This talk includes: how the jhanas fit into Buddhist practice; overview of the entire samatha practice; the three types of concentration; and differences from other practices.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-02 What Is The Jhana Practice? #1 66:22
Stephen Snyder
This talk was given by both Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder: how the jhanas fit into Buddhist practice; overview of the entire samatha practice; the three types of concentration; and differences from other practices.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-07-02 Equanimity - The Ocean Of Experience 50:22
Larry Yang
The last of the seven factors of awakening. What is equanimity as a practice and how does it impact communities who have experienced trauma.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center People of Color Retreat

2008-07-01 Revising the principles of vipassana 43:18
Bhante Bodhidhamma
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Satipanya Retreat Centre

2008-07-01 Tranquility And Concentration 53:07
Gina Sharpe
Two necessary factors in realizing the already awakened mind.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center People of Color Retreat

2008-06-30 Sanctuary 62:12
Jack Kornfield
Oiling the gate to the garden
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2008-06-30 Energy And Joy 62:39
Bhante Buddharakkhita
Energy is a factor that is useful for preventing or overcoming unwholesome states of mind and for cultivating wholesome states of mind. A joyful mind is a natural outcome of this unfolding prcess that leads to freedom and enlightenment.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center People of Color Retreat

2008-06-29 Quarterly Community Gathering: Refuge in Sangha 23:34
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-06-28 Happiness: Not Forgetting The Gladness Of Heart In Practice 58:06
James Baraz
Abhayagiri Monastery

2008-06-28 Happiness: Not Forgetting The Gladness Of Heart In Practice 1:11:21
James Baraz
Abhayagiri Monastery

2008-06-28 Working With Papanca And Self-View 61:10
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness Training for Yoga Teachers

2008-06-28 Releasing, Receiving and Awakening Our Life - A Dana Retreat 48:48
Yanai Postelnik
This is the opening talk for a retreat that aims to integrate the practice of meditation with the ideas and doctrines that support and illuminate such practice. This talk also includes Stephen Batchelor.
Gaia House Releasing Receiving And Awakening Our Life A Dana Retreat

2008-06-28 Releasing, Receiving and Awakening Our Life - A Dana Retreat 54:55
Yanai Postelnik
Through meditation practice we can learn to release the pressure and demands we place on our experience to be different, and receive life just as it is. Unconditionally engaging with each moment we can awaken to innate peace and freedom.
Gaia House Releasing Receiving And Awakening Our Life A Dana Retreat

2008-06-27 41. Dana - Sila – Bhavana 61:36
Ariya B. Baumann
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre Three-Month Retreat

2008-06-27 Taking A Fresh Look At Life On Retreat - part 4 68:28
Larry Rosenberg
Life on retreat; life back home. The same? Different? Perhaps there is just life- always. Leaving the retreat; going home.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2008-06-26 Paramis Series #7 Truthfulness 47:07
Myoshin Kelley
Sitting on the hotspot of truth.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-06-26 Reflections On Thinking 60:31
Doug Phillips
How does thought operate as a system driving our minds and actions towards incoherence and suffering.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2008-06-25 The Blessings Of Soul Recognition 1:20:37
Tara Brach
Based on one of the great legends from the court of King Arthur, this talk examines the freedom that is possible when we can see past the veil of illusion and realize the true nature that shines through all beings.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-06-25 40. Dealing with Negativity 64:56
Ariya B. Baumann
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre Three-Month Retreat

2008-06-25 The Science Of Meditation 58:57
Diana Winston
This talk discusses the current research in mindfulness, including the areas of physical health, attention, mental health, self-compassion, and brain research.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness Training for Yoga Teachers

2008-06-25 Taking A Fresh Look At Life On Retreat - part 3 59:54
Larry Rosenberg
Life on retreat; life back home. The same? Different? Perhaps there is just life- always. The Buddha’s onapalda sutta (King Pasensadi goes on a diet) will be explored in detail regarding mindful eating as a wisdom practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2008-06-24 1St Noble Truth: Working With Suffering 54:40
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness Training for Yoga Teachers

2008-06-24 Whole Dharma 60:18
Matthew Daniell
Lessons from the Buddha and nature. An approach to practice where how we relate to every living system we inhabit matters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2008-06-24 Nirvana and Transcendence 65:01
Rob Burbea
Is this it? Or has transcendence gone out of fashion? An exploration of the Buddha's radical teachings on transcendence and their implications for our practices and for our lives.
Gaia House Tuesday Evening Talks

2008-06-23 39. The Protective Power of the Dhamma 63:08
Ariya B. Baumann
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre Three-Month Retreat

2008-06-23 Monday Night Talk 65:19
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2008-06-23 Beyond Belief 61:58
James Baraz
With our thoughts we make the world,"says the Buddha. What limiting beliefs do you have about yourself and practice? What would it be like if you were not constrained by them. This talk also explores the different temperaments that people bring to practice, seeing there is no one right personality style that is required for awakening.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-06-23 Teaching From The Wise Heart 1:40:52
Jack Kornfield
Teacher to Teacher
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness Training for Yoga Teachers

2008-06-23 Taking A Fresh Look At Life On Retreat - part 2 53:55
Larry Rosenberg
Life on retreat; life back home. The same? Different? Perhaps there is just life- always. The Buddha’s onapalda sutta (King Pasensadi goes on a diet) will be explored in detail regarding mindful eating as a wisdom practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2008-06-22 Awareness Alone Is Not Enough 1:12:00
Steve Armstrong, Kamala Masters
Guest Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2008-06-22 Exploring Effort 35:01
Doug Phillips
What is the role of effort in the life of awareness? When and how is it useful? When is it a hindrance?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2008-06-21 Refuges And Precepts 52:13
Matthew Daniell
Opening talk by Mathew Daniell with comments by Doug Phillips and meditation instruction by Larry Rosenberg.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2008-06-21 Taking A Fresh Look At Life On Retreat - part 1 41:22
Larry Rosenberg
Life on retreat; life back home. The same? Different? Perhaps there is just life- always.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat for Experienced Students

2008-06-20 Learning how to Live Part 1 of 4 40:49
Larry Rosenberg

2008-06-20 38. Bojjhangas Part VII 63:35
Ariya B. Baumann
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre Three-Month Retreat

2008-06-19 Paramis Series #6 Wisdom 58:22
Myoshin Kelley
Seeing things in their nature for the benefit of all living beings.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-06-19 Transforming Suffering into Happiness 64:54
Sharda Rogell
The Buddha's main instruction to us is how to 'turn our mind' toward that which is good and wholesome and brings the deepest happiness and peace. How do we do that?
Gaia House Insight Meditation And Contemplative Inquiry

2008-06-18 Planting Yourself In The Universe 1:13:44
Tara Brach
One understanding of suffering is that as individuals and a culture we are uprooted, that we have disconnected from our natural world, our inner life and a sense of belonging with each other. Some flags are speediness and over consumption, anxiety and depression. This talk explores how we have become uprooted and the three gateways of rediscovering our natural wholeness, spontaneity and inner freedom.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-06-18 37. Bojjhangas Part VI 49:19
Ariya B. Baumann
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre Three-Month Retreat

2008-06-18 Smiling Moon - Guided Meditation 17:58
Ayya Medhanandi
Hospice
Sati Saraniya Hermitage Hospice Talks and Guided Meditations

2008-06-18 Being Freed From Fixed Views 41:36
Sylvia Boorstein
Being mindful of our views and opening to dialogue.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2008-06-17 Guided Meditation on Equanimity 31:00
Sharda Rogell
Gaia House Insight Meditation And Contemplative Inquiry

2008-06-16 36. Bojjhangas Part V 64:44
Ariya B. Baumann
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre Three-Month Retreat

2008-06-16 Dancing With Life 51:37
Phillip Moffitt
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2008-06-16 Trusting Your Buddha Knowing 61:46
James Baraz
The source of our awakening is right inside us. As we learn to listen deeply to the wisdom and purity of heart that is connected to the truth we are following the Buddha's instructions to be "be a lamp unto yourself."
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-06-16 Being Embodied with Mindfulness 53:30
Sharda Rogell
When awareness mingles with sensations in the body, it is like returning home after a long journey. So why is it so hard to rest in the immediacy of our experience called 'body'?
Gaia House Insight Meditation And Contemplative Inquiry

2008-06-15 Guided Meditation - Cultivating Appreciation 39:30
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2008-06-15 Deathlessness Is Like This 67:10
Ajahn Sumedho
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monastic Retreat

2008-06-15 Closing 1:35:05
Ajahn Sumedho
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monastic Retreat

2008-06-14 Buddho, Dhammo, Sangho 67:43
Ajahn Sumedho
Using Buddho, Dhammo, Sangho as a reminder not to take refuge in conditions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monastic Retreat

2008-06-14 Evening Chanting In English 12:16
Ajahn Candasiri
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monastic Retreat

2008-06-14 Mirror, Mirror... 1:13:34
Ajahn Sumedho
Developing gratitude, contentment, and joy plus more reflections on the fetters.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monastic Retreat

2008-06-14 Leaving Your Comfort Zone 47:30
Sharda Rogell
To live freshly we will need to go beyond all that is known and familiar to us, which we avoid at all costs. Why do we hold on so tightly when what we are longing for is in the relaxation and letting go?
Gaia House Insight Meditation And Contemplative Inquiry

2008-06-13 35. Bojjhangas Part IV 67:33
Ariya B. Baumann
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre Three-Month Retreat

2008-06-13 Four Times Three Equals Twelve 69:00
Ajahn Sumedho
Ajahn Sumedho reflects on the use of the Four Noble Truths to investigate experience. He also continues to explore the fetters that block the spiritual path, while also speaking about the paticca samuppada, or Dependent Origination.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monastic Retreat

2008-06-13 Challenging Conditions 58:46
Ajahn Candasiri
Using Awareness to question and challenge the identification with the five khandas. Working with death.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monastic Retreat

2008-06-13 Metta Chant with Yogis 4:34
Greg Scharf
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-06-13 Opening Talk for Insight Meditation and Contemplative Inquiry 1:10:13
Sharda Rogell
This talk also includes Catherine McGee
Gaia House Insight Meditation And Contemplative Inquiry

2008-06-12 Paramis Series #5 Renunciation: The Joy Of Relinquishment 51:01
Myoshin Kelley
Exploring the different levels of renunciation.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2008 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2008-06-12 I'm Right, You're Wrong 1:12:42
Ajahn Sumedho
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monastic Retreat

2008-06-12 I, Me, Mine 51:00
Ajahn Amaro
Ajahn Amaro picks up on themes that Ajahn Sumedho has been reflecting on during this retreat, including metta (loving kindness), and the fetters that obstruct the spiritual path.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monastic Retreat

2008-06-12 Metta 41:34
Rebecca Bradshaw
Metta with self, friend and difficult person
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-06-12 Generosity - Cultivating Inner Abundance 51:22
Greg Scharf
Cultivating the wholesome as a foundation and force for liberation – Focusing on the practices of generosity and gratitude.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight Meditation Retreat

2008-06-11 Question/Answer: Working With The Difficult Weather 1:19:31
Tara Brach
In this talk Tara responds to questions from participants on how to bring a healing attention to anger, sleepiness, great loss and the wounds of our world. She grounds the teachings in the two wings of clear recognition (of what is happening) and an allowing presence, one that is full with compassion.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-06-11 34. Bojjhangas Part III 56:52
Ariya B. Baumann
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre Three-Month Retreat

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