2000-12-06 You Are The Path 63:36
Eugene Cash	Download Listen
A view of the Eightfold Noble Path as guidelines for coming into accordance with truth.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-12-06 The Heart's Release- Abiding In The Immeasurables 60:35
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
Lovingkindness, compassion, empathetic/appreciative joy and equanimity. We weave a tapestry of clear, caring, balanced and appropriate responsivity through our practice. This growing and maturing tapestry made up of these perfectly natural capacities of heart weave into the whole of our life and into all of our relationships.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-12-05 Equanimity: A Guided Meditation 47:56
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Developing equanimity in our relationship towards all beings.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-12-04 Sila--The Cultivation Of Virtue 50:36
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Understanding how sila is the foundation of our mindfulness practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-12-04 You Are the Path 67:51
Eugene Cash	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-12-03 Bodhicitta 53:50
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-12-03 Relative and Absolute Bodhicitta 51:55
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-30 Metta 65:20
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen

2000-11-30 Closing Talk 61:22
James Baraz	Download Listen

2000-11-29 Music and the River of Loss 1:48:13
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
with Edie

2000-11-29 Madhupindika Sutta 51:17
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen

2000-11-29 Music and The River of Loss 49:39
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-29 Untying Knot 66:35
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen

2000-11-29 Untying Knots 60:27
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
with Edie
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-29 Connecting With The Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 57:21
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
recognizing each of these seven factors, and how they reflect each other and interweave in both the prelude to and fruit of liberation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-29 Connecting With The Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 69:30
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
Recognizing each of these seven factors, and how they reflect each other and interweave in both the prelude to and fruit of liberation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-28 Transcendent Dependent Origination 59:21
Guy Armstrong	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-27 Intimacy With All Things 52:29
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor	Download Listen
How being fully present, open and attentive brings us to intimacy with the beautiful and difficult aspects of life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-27 A Dharma Hologram 54:36
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
Reading the Cowherd Sutta illustrates how we need the sangha as a refuge and the practice of metta--as well as right effort, renunciation, right intention, equanimity and compassion--in order for us to come to safety.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-26 Four Wise Efforts 48:18
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen

2000-11-26 Questions & Answers 1:11:25
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-25 Wise Intention 60:59
James Baraz	Download Listen

2000-11-24 Dependent Origination 62:48
Guy Armstrong	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-24 Kamma 60:23
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen

2000-11-23 Gratitude For A Precious Human Birth 41:59
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
This talk was given on Thanksgiving expressing gratitude for the human heart's capacity for love and understanding. The preciousness of a human life lies in the potential of our hearts to be transformed. How can we forgive our lives so that we'll have a completely loving heart?

2000-11-23 The Practice Of Generosity- A Seamless Circle Of Contentment And Joy 61:45
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
"The greatest gift is the act of giving itself" Generosity is the seed--the foundation of spiritual development. It is the ground of compassion. It is a requisite of Liberation. Generosity--the practice of non-clinging--puts us directly in touch with the reality of interconnectedness. We give to help free ourselves. We give to help, bring joy to and to free others. And, we learn to receive graciously and with trust, just what is given..
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-22 Five Hindrances 58:02
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen

2000-11-22 Sympathetic Joy 55:44
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
Paying attention to the obstacles that get in our way of feeling happiness for ourselves and others, and ways to overcome these.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-21 Angulimala Sutta 58:56
James Baraz	Download Listen

2000-11-21 Mudita- Instruction For Practice 50:49
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
Introduction to mudita-sympthetic joy, and practice instructions.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-20 Equanimity 61:28
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-20 Freedom Possible In Every Moment 35:40
Arinna Weisman	Download Listen
Not waiting to find ourselves before opening to the possibility of freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-19 Faith & Wisdom 61:13
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Exploring the meaning and balance of faith and wisdom: the last step depends on the first; the first step depends on the last.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-13 Metta 64:10
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-11-12 Metta 60:21
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Discovering the very practical aspects of metta practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-11 Selflessness, Uncommon Sense 60:33
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-08 Pulling Out The Thread Of "Self" From Emotional Mind States 57:34
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
As self-centeredness fades away, the strong energies of emotional states are purified and transformed.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-07 Compassion Practice Instructions 1:13
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
guided compassion practice using as subjects: 1) a person in suffering 2) oneself, and 3) one's benefactor.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-06 Mindfulness 59:33
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Resting in mindfulness is resting in grace.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-11-05 The Five Hindrances 62:37
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
understanding the forces of desire, aversion, sluggishness, restlessness and doubt within the mind
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-11-03 Impermanence as Uncertainty 1:20:00
Ajahn Amaro	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monastic Retreat

2000-11-02 Equanimity 64:21
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen

2000-11-02 Awareness of Death and Letting-go 58:53
Ayya Jitindriya	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monastic Retreat

2000-11-02 The Origin of Suffering 1:16:55
Ajahn Siripanna	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monastic Retreat

2000-11-01 Working with Pain 69:39
Ajahn Amaro	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monastic Retreat

2000-10-31 Closing Remarks & Guided Metta Meditation 52:16
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-30 Spirituality and Social Response 62:46
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen

2000-10-30 Spirituality and Social Response 64:19
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-10-30 Dependent Origination 1:13:15
Ajahn Amaro	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monastic Retreat

2000-10-30 The Brahma Viharas: Our Best Home 61:26
Myoshin Kelley	Download Listen
Learning to be a human being by embracing the natural qualities of our hearts and minds.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-29 Dukkha - The First Sign-post to Freedom 54:40
Ayya Jitindriya	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monastic Retreat

2000-10-29 Who Can Get Past The Tangles In This World? 53:40
Michele McDonald	Download Listen
Trying to get to Cold Mountain, or the wisdom of someone who is willing to die for freedom.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-28 Heavenly Messenger 1:12:12
Ajahn Amaro	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monastic Retreat

2000-10-26 Questions And Answers 62:30
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-25 The Four Noble Truths 57:40
Myoshin Kelley	Download Listen
The Buddha in his very first discourse gave practical instructions as to how one could realize the end of suffering. By understanding and reflecting through direct experience of these truths we can find deepening levels of happiness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-23 Wise Concentration with Sister Dipankara 65:40
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-10-23 Each Moment Is "Just Enough": 7 Factors Of Enlightenment 62:24
Michele McDonald	Download Listen
life as an empty cup
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-23 Awakening From Spiritual Slumber 59:46
Michele McDonald	Download Listen
Discovering how any one of the six doors of our senses can lead to enlightenment.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-22 Paying Attention, Taking Action, Letting Go 61:28
Steven Smith	Download Listen
Bringing wisdom with non-attachment and compassionate action together.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-21 Q&A 56:16
Robert K. Hall	Download Listen

2000-10-19 Unknown 67:04
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Date is estimated.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-19 Nothing to Do, Nowhere to Go, No One to Be 44:16
Mary Grace Orr	Download Listen

2000-10-19 Liberation Through Non-clinging 60:52
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-18 Dharma Talk 61:34
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

2000-10-18 Forgiveness 58:18
Myoshin Kelley	Download Listen
Learning to let go through opening up our hearts in forgiveness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-16 The Great Being Of Metta & Mindfulness 59:22
Steven Smith	Download Listen
Discovering the attributes of a "great one," a fully liberated and "true-hearted" one, a loyal friend and the ideal of tathagata.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-16 Perfections 59:13
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen

2000-10-15 Doing The Best We Can And Letting Go Of Control 49:57
Michele McDonald	Download Listen
Understanding patience, compassion and equanimity in the face of suffering.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-13 Four Kinds Of Happiness 47:39
Anna Douglas	Download Listen
Understanding happiness as a practice unto itself.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-10-12 The Three Characteristics 51:55
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor	Download Listen
Stories and poems that point to how seeing clearly into suffering and change can help us experience the truth of selflessness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-10-11 Pure Observation -- A Discussion 68:49
Larry Rosenberg	Download Listen
What does it mean "to observe". Questions and suggestions on the art of self observation.
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center :  CIMC Wednesday Talks

2000-10-11 Transforming Fear 59:23
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-10 Training the Mind with Sila 58:12
Ralph Steele	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-10-09 Liberation through Non-Clinging 62:53
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-09 Beginner's Mind 51:09
Anna Douglas	Download Listen
Experiencing a deeper entering into the present moment.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-10-08 Opening the Heart Of Compassion 63:05
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor	Download Listen
Stories and practice of compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-10-08 Sensitivity To Kindness 54:19
Michele McDonald	Download Listen
How can we discover a relaxed effort in practice: if we are desperate enough to be sensitive to kindness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-07 5 Hindrances 9:17
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen

2000-10-06 Basic Trust - Holding it Together When Things are Falling Apart 52:32
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2000-10-06 Healing and Liberation 55:32
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen

2000-10-05 Can My Eyes Truly See (2) 54:49
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2000-10-05 Buddha and His Meaning in Life 65:46
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-05 Buddha And His Meaning In Life 65:58
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen

2000-10-04 A Wise Relationship with all Things 44:22
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2000-10-03 Relating Wisely with the Things of This Life 42:06
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2000-10-02 As It Is: Mystery Beyond Mystery 59:07
Steven Smith	Download Listen
Seeking the world of experience as it really is, and being motivated to live by compassion.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-10-02 Increasing Our Capacity for Life 40:01
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2000-10-02 Healing and Liberation 54:33
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen

2000-10-02 Morning Instructions + Q+A 23:43
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-01 Current of True Being 38:04
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2000-10-01 10 Perfections 62:17
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-09-30 Contentment 53:53
Gil Fronsdal	Download Listen

2000-09-29 Opening Night 48:17
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
with Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg and Steven Smith

2000-09-29 Acceptance Of Impermanence 61:41
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
If we truly believe that all arising phenomena are impermanent, how do we live with this understanding?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-09-29 Morning Instructions + Q+A 55:34
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-09-27 Morning Instructions + Q+A 33:53
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-09-25 Confidence, Courage, Acceptance, Simplicity = 4 Supports Of Mindfulness 57:46
Steven Smith	Download Listen
Paying attention to how confidence, courage, acceptance and simplicity support mindfulness and the spiritual life.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-09-25 The Third Noble Truth 49:10
Eugene Cash	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-09-24 Morning Instructions 45:24
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
with Michele McDonald and Myoshin Kelley
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-09-22 Opening 43:38
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center