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Dharma Talks
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2024-02-29 Transitions as a Focus of Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 58:30
James Baraz
We can easily lose our mindfulness when we are experiencing a transition from a change of activity in our daily experience to major shifts in our life. In truth we are always in transition. This talk explores the power of bringing consciousness to transition as focal point of our practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat--1 Month

2024-02-21 “Getting Over Yourself” – A Conversation between Tara Brach and Stephen Josephs 64:48
Tara Brach
Executive coach and author Stephen Josephs has worked with many top business leaders, guiding them in transcending the egoic conditioning that limit their impact on other people, and on societal change. In this conversation we look at what he’s learned about inner freedom and awakening from his own trauma, from 60 years of spiritual practice, from models of adult development, and from the poetry of Lao Tzu. Stephen and Tara have been close friends for over 50 years, and she considers him her first inspiration for a dedicated practice of meditation. His website is stephenjosephs.com.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2024-02-13 Q&A 49:32
Ajahn Sucitto
00:13 Q1 How can one develop self-love without being accused of being selfish? 08:33 Q2 How can I cope with repeating pain in the shoulders or back and strong surging of energy? Should one change position? 14:45 Q2 What is the purpose of being alive if not to experience the senses? Trying to dull out the senses to be mindful makes me wonder if we miss the true beauty of life. 27:40 Q3 I'm wondering about the effects of tension on the citta/ sensitivity. I'm aware of deep tension in my body which could have been there since childhood. Qigong and reclining meditation are good. 45:11 Q4 The manifestation of a category such as apple in your example, is that what is meant by nama? 47:25 Q5 What's a good balance of walking, standing and sitting?
Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo, South Africa :  Regaining the Center

2024-01-27 Why Mettā Matters 29:27
River Wolton
Short reflections on mettā for changemaking, and guided practice.
Gaia House Inner Peace and Fierce Compassion (Dana Retreat)

2024-01-24 Changing Unhealthy Habits of Eating – A Conversation between Tara and Judson Brewer 1:23:25
Tara Brach
Countless people live with shame and distress about their eating. Dr. Judson Brewer, scientist, professor and author of “The Hunger Habit” and many other groundbreaking books, is a thought leader in the field of habit change. He’s also a decades long practitioner of mindfulness, and a dear colleague and friend. In this conversation we explore how combining mindfulness practice with a basic understanding of habit change science can free us from unhealthy eating habits. We also look at the larger societal forces that drive overconsumption, as well as the shame that eating behaviors can evoke. Pick up your copy of The Hunger Habit at: https://drjud.com/the-hunger-habit/
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2024-01-01 How the Dharma Empowers Making Change in Our Daily Lives 1:55:17
Phillip Moffitt
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2023-11-19 Instructions pour le temps d'échange 4:14
Martin Aylward
Terre d'Éveil Vipassana Une vie libre et libérée dans un monde de contraintes

2023-10-28 You're as good as you can be – right now (but things change} 53:24
Ajahn Sucitto
On retreat we can develop a frame of reference which becomes a reliable way of filtering – not controlling – experience. Retreat structure, silence and participation are key ingredients.
Cittaviveka Replenish and release: servicing the heart

2023-10-22 Anicca: Discovering Harmony with Change 31:08
Eugene Cash
The beauty and mystery of each moment and its fugacious mystery. “Leave the circle of time and join the circle of love” — Rumi
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community SFI Sunday Nights

2023-10-08 Q&A 27:06
Ajahn Sucitto
Questions are précised and read into the file: 00:25 Q1 I’m wondering if you have thought about animal sankara formations and what they might be like? 04:27 Q2 Can the environment change your citta? 07:23 Q3 Can you talk more about calming the formations? It seems such a huge subject. 08:44 Q4 You say we have to turn towards our regrets and not suppress them. But these have to do with the past and we have to turn to them. I think I am confused. 25:07 Q5 Can you say more about existence and non-existence?
Bodhi College Unpicking the Tangled Skein

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