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Dharma Talks
2025-03-29 Morning Welcome, Guided Sit - Anapanasati Concentration, Metta Practice for Self & Benefactor 43:26
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart of the Matter: Metta (unconditional loving-kindness) & Mudita (appreciative/empathetic joy)

2025-03-28 Equanimity Meditation 45:04
Kaira Jewel Lingo
This meditation explores upekkhā, or equanimity—the deep steadiness of heart that meets life’s joys and sorrows with wisdom and care. Through reflections, guided phrases, and a progression of categories (from self, to loved one, neutral person, difficult person and finally all beings), we cultivate balance and spaciousness in the face of life’s ever-changing conditions. Rooted in the Brahmavihārā tradition, this practice invites us to rest in the truth that all beings are moving through causes and conditions beyond our control.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Return to Wholeness: Opening to Wisdom & Love - 25DW

2025-03-28 Introduction to Retreat Topic: Metta & Mudita retreat format, schedule, questions followed by Guided Sitting Meditation... Anapanasati concentration and Metta practice for oneself 60:25
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart of the Matter: Metta (unconditional loving-kindness) & Mudita (appreciative/empathetic joy)

2025-03-27 Practicing Upekkha (Equanimity) 1:49:20
Sari Markkanen
Guided Meditation; Instructions; Talk
Gaia House Brahmaviharas : Beautiful Qualities of Heart and Mind (online course)

2025-03-27 Mindfulness of Thoughts 52:48
Kaira Jewel Lingo
In this talk, we explore mindfulness of thoughts as part of the third foundation of mindfulness—learning to meet thoughts not as distractions or enemies, but as present-moment experiences to observe with curiosity and care. Through guided practice and teachings, we investigate the nature of thinking, including how to relate to repetitive or difficult thoughts with clarity and compassion. By developing this skill, we discover a deeper steadiness and freedom in the midst of the mind’s activity.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Return to Wholeness: Opening to Wisdom & Love - 25DW

2025-03-27 Composting the Old Paradigm & Composting Yourself 51:20
Ayya Santacitta
Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene II | Online Wednesday-Mornings.
Aloka Earth Room

2025-03-25 Introduction to the Brahmaviharas and the Practice of Metta 58:28
Kaira Jewel Lingo
We begin with a song and for the first half hour Kaira Jewel gives a brief overview the Four Brahmaviharas followed by an introduction to the practice of metta: what it is, how it can transform our lives, what some of the challenges are and then how to practice with the categories and the phrases. Then in the second half hour Kaira Jewel leads a guided metta meditation offering metta to ourselves, our benefactor and a dear friend.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Return to Wholeness: Opening to Wisdom & Love - 25DW

2025-03-25 Morning Session: Guided Meditation - Brahma Viharas 32:56
Ayya Santussika
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Ānāpānasati: Opening to Stillness, Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity

2025-03-24 Guided Meditation - Mudita (Appreciative Joy) 38:34
Zohar Lavie
Gaia House Living with Illness & Loss

2025-03-24 Morning Session: Guided Meditation - Tetrads 1, 2 + 3 40:04
Ayya Santussika
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Ānāpānasati: Opening to Stillness, Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity

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