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2020-02-08 The Calming Effects of Puja 24:54
Ajahn Sucitto
The devotional practices of pūjā can be used to steady the energetic field. Resonate simple sounds, images and meanings in the body to steady thought energy and open the heart.
Dharmagiri Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-08 The Healing of an Opened Heart 58:02
Ajahn Sucitto
An open heart is a transmitter of good qualities. Unsettled energies cause intentions and actions to lack clarity and steadiness. Relate to the energies of body, speech and mind with receptivity, compassion and goodwill. It’s the tonality that matters.
Dharmagiri Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-07 Steps in Developing Mindfulness of Breathing (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 67:06
Tempel Smith
The Buddha described detailed steps we can take when developing and deepening our practice of mindful breathing. This talk covers steps 1-8 out of 16 classical steps given in discourses on this meditation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

2020-02-07 Lovingkindness Practice Group - Meditation 41:53
Mark Nunberg
Chant followed by guided lovingkindness meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center Monthly Lovingkindness Practice Group

2020-02-07 Lovingkindness Practice Group - Talk 7:30
Mark Nunberg
Short talk on lovingkindness
Common Ground Meditation Center Monthly Lovingkindness Practice Group

2020-02-07 Equanimity. 49:12
Caroline Jones
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge February 2020

2020-02-07 Lovingkindness_Practice_Group - Meditation 52:14
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Monthly Lovingkindness Practice Group

2020-02-07 Lovingkindness Practice Group - Talk 39:41
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Monthly Lovingkindness Practice Group

2020-02-07 Q&A 52:06
Ajahn Sucitto
Can non-monastics in the west reach enlightenment? Attachment in relationships; How to encourage care for the environment; Qualities that free us from world of senses; Freedom from rage resulting from abusive relationships; Compassionate response to racist remarks
Dharmagiri Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-07 Day Six Afternoon Instructions: Brahma Viharas - Forgiveness & Metta for Self (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 45:34
James Baraz
A guided meditation directing forgiveness & metta toward our body, mind & heart
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

2020-02-07 Day Six Morning Instructions - Hindrances (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 55:03
Beth Sternlieb
Meeting hindrances with mindfulness & compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

2020-02-07 The Liberating View 13:53
Ajahn Sucitto
A good part of our practice is adjustment in view. The divided view always leads to stirring and agitation. Deal with the rippling of energy directly in the wide overall field of body.
Dharmagiri Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-07 Transformation of Consciousness 64:06
Ajahn Sucitto
There can be a fundamental shifting of intention, of the source of kamma. Rather than following habitual reactions, hold them with a heart of goodwill and restraint. Through the expanding of relational intent is the cessation of suffering and stress.
Dharmagiri Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-06 Five Hindrances (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:36
Beth Sternlieb
When we meet hindrances with loving awareness they nourish wisdom & compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

2020-02-06 Transforming Our Experience of Time 2:05:02
Donald Rothberg
A guided meditation exploring the nature of our experience of time, followed by a talk and discussion.
East Bay Insight Meditation Community

2020-02-06 Mindfulness of Breathing 65:12
Ajahn Sucitto
Rather than being about the inhalation and exhalation of breath, mindfulness of breathing is about soothing the life force energy. As energy settles in the body, many disruptive emotive tendencies are cleared, leaving the heart available to meet experience in a balanced and sensitive way.
Dharmagiri Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-06 Day Five Afternoon Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 45:12
Kamala Masters
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

2020-02-06 Natural Walking 11:13
Ajahn Sucitto
Natural walking has a smooth and self-synchronizing quality. It gives the mind a place to sit where it feels satisfied and doesn’t run out. This is the direction of samādhi.
Dharmagiri Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-06 Kamma and Saṇkhāra 46:33
Ajahn Sucitto
We might experience running down familiar emotional tracks (saṇkhāra). Tracks get laid down by the repeated and habitual reactions to contact (kamma). To clear disturbing and negative tracks, widen attention and check the habitual impulse. The mind naturally seeks harmony and balance. Listen deeply for its response.
Dharmagiri Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-06 Transforming Our Experience of Time 53:57
Donald Rothberg
A guided meditation exploring the nature of our experience of time, followed by a talk and discussion.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2020-02-06 Day Five Morning Instructions (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 51:36
John Martin
Mind States, Moods and Emotions
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

2020-02-06 3 Channels for Energy 29:57
Ajahn Sucitto
There is a 3-fold system through which energy operates: bodily, conceptual and emotive. As we practice to resolve and release negative energies, we need resources. Bringing together the 3 aspects of body, mind and heart provide a way to open channels to drain and release unresolved energies.
Dharmagiri Firm Center, Open Heart

2020-02-05 Embodied Presence (Part 2) - Planting our Roots in the Universe 48:22
Tara Brach
In describing our human predicament and dis-ease, D.H. Lawrence says we are like a great tree with our roots in the air. We need to replant ourselves—in our bodies, hearts and spirit. These two talks are guides to replanting ourselves. In Part 1, we explore how we are so often dissociated from the life of our body, and the pathways home. Part 2 looks at the challenges of pain, fear and trauma, and how we can gradually and skillfully reconnect with a wholeness of being.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2020-02-05 Gratitude, Generosity and Sila: Foundational Supports for Practice 50:56
John Martin
Gratitude, Generosity and Sila support happiness, joy, a sense of enoughness and renunciation. The practice of Sila is conducive to liberation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Monthlong

2020-02-05 Urban Practice: Awakening Within Our Everyday Life Experiences 59:44
Tuere Sala
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

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