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Dharma Talks
2017-01-17 La pleine conscience et ce qu’elle permet de découvrir 61:32
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2017-01-17 The Way of Non-Clinging (Part 3) 66:37
Rob Burbea
PLEASE NOTE: This series of talks is intended for experienced practitioners who have already developed some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice. In particular, it is strongly recommended that before approaching this set you study and work with the material from the following talks and series: The Theatre of Selves (Parts 1 - 3); Approaching the Dharma, Part 1 (Unbinding the World), and Part 2 (Liberating Ways of Looking); the three-part series Questioning Awakening, Buddhism Beyond Modernism, In Praise of Restlessness; Image, Mythos, Dharma (Parts 1 - 3); An Ecology of Love (Parts 1 - 4); The Path of the Imaginal (Longer Course); and Re-enchanting the Cosmos: The Poetry of Perception. Integrating that previous material and also taking the talks in this new set in their intended order will, for most, support a better and fuller understanding of the teachings from this course.
Gaia House Eros Unfettered - Opening the Dharma of Desire

2017-01-17 Secret Blessings 18:37
Kim Allen
Insight Santa Cruz

2017-01-17 Dukkha 62:23
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2017-01-16 The Way of Non-Clinging (Part 2) 1:14:05
Rob Burbea
PLEASE NOTE: This series of talks is intended for experienced practitioners who have already developed some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice. In particular, it is strongly recommended that before approaching this set you study and work with the material from the following talks and series: The Theatre of Selves (Parts 1 - 3); Approaching the Dharma, Part 1 (Unbinding the World), and Part 2 (Liberating Ways of Looking); the three-part series Questioning Awakening, Buddhism Beyond Modernism, In Praise of Restlessness; Image, Mythos, Dharma (Parts 1 - 3); An Ecology of Love (Parts 1 - 4); The Path of the Imaginal (Longer Course); and Re-enchanting the Cosmos: The Poetry of Perception. Integrating that previous material and also taking the talks in this new set in their intended order will, for most, support a better and fuller understanding of the teachings from this course.
Gaia House Eros Unfettered - Opening the Dharma of Desire

2017-01-16 Tanhā: Craving 51:05
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia
This talk outlines the Buddha’s teaching on the three forms of craving—craving for sensual pleasures, craving for becoming, and craving for non-becoming. Taraniya encourages the practitioner to use the retreat environment to observe craving in what may seem like minor or insignificant moments. These moments hold potential for major insights.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge January 2017 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2017-01-16 L'attention sage et l'attention mal placée 1:22:59
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2017-01-16 Buddhist Studies Course - Seven Factors of Awakening - Week 2 - Mindfulness 62:13
Mark Nunberg
1st Factor of Awakening: Mindfulness
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course - Seven Factors of Awakening (2017)
Attached Files:
  • The Basic Method of Meditation by Ajahn Brahmavamso (Link)
  • Contemplations on the Seven Factors of Awakening by Ajahn Thiradhammo (Link)

2017-01-16 Monday Night Dharma Talk with Noliwe Alexander 58:09
Noliwe Alexander
Dharma Talk from Spirit Rock on Martin Luther King Day.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2017-01-15 The Way of Non-Clinging (Part 1) 1:18:28
Rob Burbea
PLEASE NOTE: This series of talks is intended for experienced practitioners who have already developed some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice. In particular, it is strongly recommended that before approaching this set you study and work with the material from the following talks and series: The Theatre of Selves (Parts 1 - 3); Approaching the Dharma, Part 1 (Unbinding the World), and Part 2 (Liberating Ways of Looking); the three-part series Questioning Awakening, Buddhism Beyond Modernism, In Praise of Restlessness; Image, Mythos, Dharma (Parts 1 - 3); An Ecology of Love (Parts 1 - 4); The Path of the Imaginal (Longer Course); and Re-enchanting the Cosmos: The Poetry of Perception. Integrating that previous material and also taking the talks in this new set in their intended order will, for most, support a better and fuller understanding of the teachings from this course.
Gaia House Eros Unfettered - Opening the Dharma of Desire

2017-01-15 Appreciative Joy (Mudita) - Week 2 - Talk 56:29
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2017-01-15 Overview of the Pali Canon 1:45:50
Kim Allen
The meditation practices taught in the Insight movement trace their origins to the earliest known teachings of the Buddha. These discourses are part of the scriptures called the Pali Canon. This session offers an overview of the texts of the Pali Canon and some historical background on the development of Buddhism. We will also read some suttas (discourses) demonstrating different styles.
Insight Santa Cruz

2017-01-15 Noble Eightfold Path 02 guided meditation: exploring the Four Noble Truths in immediate experience 16:11
Jill Shepherd
A short guided meditation bringing awareness to dukkha in the moment, and ways of relating to it in light of the Four Noble Truths
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre

2017-01-15 Noble Eightfold Path 01 Talk: intro and overview 37:01
Jill Shepherd
An introduction to the Noble Eightfold Path, including the context of the Buddha's teaching on the Middle Way and the Four Noble Truths, followed by a brief overview of the eight path factors
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre

2017-01-15 Questions and Answers 52:08
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-14 Transforming Confusing into Clarity and Love (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:48
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center January Metta Retreat

2017-01-14 Celebrating our practice and community 45:28
Jaya Rudgard
How honoring our efforts, community and the lineage behind us - provides support for our practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-14 Virtuous Pleasure 55:39
Nathan Glyde
SanghaSeva Anandwan Power of Love

2017-01-14 Meditation Instructions: Relaxing the Heart 40:40
Zohar Lavie
SanghaSeva Anandwan Power of Love

2017-01-14 Metta in Anandwan 42:54
Zohar Lavie
SanghaSeva Anandwan Power of Love

2017-01-14 Review and Perspectives 54:07
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-13 Metta for the Difficult (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 64:48
Heather Sundberg
This Talk examines the roots of the journey transformation from struggle & separation to connection & love. Mindfulness of the nervous system, wisdom perspectives, forgiveness, compassion & patience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center January Metta Retreat

2017-01-13 "The Brahma Viharas– The best home for the heart" 67:03
Chris Cullen
Exploration of the Brahma Viharas, with some reference to their value within mindfulness teaching and psychotherapy.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-13 Control and the Lack of Control in Practice 1:47:15
Kevin Griffin
Monthly drop in class, 2nd Friday of each month: Friday Night Dharma & Recovery 7:15-9:15 p.m.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2017-01-12 Joy 1 -- Mudita 41:29
Kim Allen
Part 1 of a series of talks about different aspects of Joy
Insight Santa Cruz

2017-01-12 Integrity of Love (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 57:11
Larry Yang
Metta and Ethics.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center January Metta Retreat

2017-01-12 The mind, the pain and the promise of mindfulness 1:10:37
Akincano Marc Weber
The nature of the citta – the experience of dukkha & tanhā – dimensions of ignorance – clarifications on sati and the transformation of dukkha through mindfulness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-12 Metta meditation. 34:01
Chris Cullen
Guided meditation. Metta is embodied practice– Categories of community, self, benefactor and good friend.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-12 Reflexions on the practice of contemplating mind states (cittānupassanā). Exercises with 3 questions. 53:12
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-11 The Spirit of Metta Practice and the Challenges to Practicing Metta 55:03
Donald Rothberg
Metta practice offers a radical approach: To bring the wise, kind, and embodied heart to every moment and to every situation, even when things are difficult. Yet there are a number of challenges to such practice. These challenges are identified, and suggestions are given on how to work with these challenges.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center January Metta Retreat

2017-01-11 Dissolving Trance with RAIN 1:12:46
Tara Brach
One of the pervasive expressions of trance is identifying with a limited and separate sense of self. This talk contrasts the self-trance to our intrinsically open, awake and loving awareness. We then explore how the mindfulness and self-compassion in the RAIN practice can directly dissolve trance and reconnect us to our true nature.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2017-01-11 Language, Lies and Truth 51:46
Pamela Weiss
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2017-01-11 Full Meditation Instructions for a Work Retreat: Guided in Anandwan 41:39
Nathan Glyde
SanghaSeva Anandwan Power of Love

2017-01-11 Reflexions on the role of hedonic tone and attention (vedanā) 43:39
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-11 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Buddhist Practice, and the Needs of Our Times 1: Bringing Wisdom and Love to All Parts of Our Lives 61:11
Donald Rothberg
We explore the shared heart of the approaches of Buddhist practice and of the life and work of Dr. King (playing a recording of Dr. King reading "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"), pointing to how their integration is crucial to respond to the needs of our times.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2017-01-10 The Wisdom Guided Heart: The Safest Refuge (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 53:10
Sylvia Boorstein
Overview of meditation techniques and how they contribute to the development of wisdom and its expression as kindness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center January Metta Retreat

2017-01-10 "Cultivating Samadhi" 58:11
Chris Cullen
Practices for cultivating appreciative fullness and collectiveness using the Jhana factors. Hindrances are also briefly explored
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-10 Faith and Hope in a Changing World 13:43
Kim Allen
Insight Santa Cruz

2017-01-10 Contemplating Body – take two (kāyānupassanā) 42:02
Akincano Marc Weber
Involuntary and voluntary attention – attention vs. mindfulness – the notion of embodiment – pleasure and discomfort and the training of a deliberate attentional relationship. Followed by experiential exercise: Three dimensions of bodily awareness
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-09 Spirit Rock, Taking Refuge, Monday Night Dharma Talk 62:55
Nikki Mirghafori
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2017-01-09 S’approcher des sens, abandonner les fabulations 39:25
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2017-01-09 Re-contextualising Mindfulness 54:32
Akincano Marc Weber
Sati in Buddhist Psychology, sati in Mind-development, Images of sati. Establishing the Fourfold Mindfulness: (satipaṭṭhāna) as map and as four channels of experience.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-09 Buddhist Studies Course - Seven Factors of Awakening - Week 1 (2017) 1:28:08
Mark Nunberg
This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on: mindfulness, investigation, energy, rapture, tranquility, stability of mind, and equanimity. It is the development and balancing of these seven wholesome factors that set in motion insight and the release from all grasping and stress. Here are three study resources to use as you wish, including the passage that I read from last night:
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course - Seven Factors of Awakening (2017)
Attached Files:
  • Passage on the Scope of the Practice from Wings to Awakening, p. 161 by Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Link)
  • The Buddha's Teachings on Mindfulness by Gil Fronsdal (Link)
  • The Investigation of What Is Important: The Second Factor of Awakening by Santikaro Bhikkhu (Link)

2017-01-09 Guided meditation on body & body-awareness 43:21
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2017-01-08 How I became a Buddhist, then and monk and then a Dhamma Teacher 1:23:02
Bhante Bodhidhamma
Autobio on Bhante's 70th Birthday
Satipanya Retreat Centre

2017-01-08 Letting Go 52:47
Eugene Cash
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2017-01-08 Appreciative Joy (Mudita) - Week 1 - Talk 53:42
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2017-01-08 16 Instructions: Integrating Practice Into Daily Life 14:45
Jill Shepherd
Cultivating equanimity and ways to continuing deepening the practice at home
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre New Year, New Beginnings

2017-01-07 Dharma Duet: The Essential Teachings of the Buddha (Retreat at Spirit Rock) Howard Cohn and Heather Martin 56:30
Howard Cohn
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Essential Dharma Meditation Retreat

2017-01-07 15 Talk: Seven Factors of Awakening, and Energy 45:31
Jill Shepherd
An overview of the Seven Factors of Awakening: Mindfulness, Investigation, Energy, Joy, Tranquillity, Concentration and Equanimity, then exploring the Factor of Energy in more detail
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre New Year, New Beginnings

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