Donate  |   Contact


The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Dharma Talks
2011-07-19 A Raft to Nibbana 29:08
Ayya Medhanandi
What else is there to do in this life but know the truth of what we are and deepen in wisdom and compassion. Our spiritual map leads us out of the darkness to a purity and clarity of understanding. Here we are, secure in the raft of the heart, braving the tempestuous currents of the world. Yet we are forever tuned to awareness of our true nature. We carefully examine our attachments and let go, guided to freedom from the poisons and dangers of the world. At last, we shall know the irreversible and liberating joys of the Way.
Ottawa Buddhist Society

2011-07-18 Whose Love is it Anyway? 57:37
James Baraz
Although metta practice can seem dualistic (me sending love to others) it is really an anatta practice that reveals the selfless nature of reality. The love that connects us isn't owned by anyone. This talk includes two guided meditations: 1) metta towards self and 2) seeing ourselves as part of a lineage of benefactors-the love and caring we receive from others passing through us to those we care about and support.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta Retreat

2011-07-16 Self and Benefactor 58:23
Kamala Masters
First day instructions, guided meditation and walking meditation instruction
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta Retreat

2011-07-14 Life Coming Together As You 51:55
James Baraz
The teaching of Anatta (not self) points to the fact that from the perspective of ultimate reality we are not separate entities to whom life happens. All the people in our life who’ve inspired and impacted us live through us even after they are gone. And we in turn impact the lives of many others and live through them. This talk includes a guided practice to understand anatta from this perspective—that the love we’ve received from others and pass on doesn’t belong to any of us.

James dedicated this talk to his father Arnold, who would have been 93 today; it begins with a moving reminiscence of their relationship.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2011-07-10 Guided Meditation Instructions Mindfulness 55:23
Larry Yang
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Deepening Your Dharma

2011-07-06 Flow and Presence 1:17:43
Tara Brach
In the moments when we are truly happy, there is a sense of both aliveness and presence. This talk reflects on three key ways we remove ourselves from living presence; and offers guided reflections that can re-open us into the flow.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2011-07-03 Resting in Awareness - Guided Meditation 3:50
Ayya Santacitta
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-07-02 Loving Kindness - Guided Meditation 11:21
Amma Thanasanti
Shakti Vihara Four Noble Truths Retreat

2011-07-02 Reaction - Guided Meditation 33:53
Amma Thanasanti
Shakti Vihara Four Noble Truths Retreat

2011-07-02 Contact & Vedana - Guided Meditation 19:17
Amma Thanasanti
Shakti Vihara Four Noble Truths Retreat

Creative Commons License