Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2018-04-28 Introduction 21:26
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Introductory guided meditation; using controlled breathing; changing the reference point to experiencing the energy body
London Insight Meditation : Moving Out of Old Patterns; Undermining a False Reality

2018-04-27 Guided Mindfulness Meditation 37:11
Oren Jay Sofer	Download Listen
A guided meditation with a brief overview of mindfulness practice.
Sacred Stream Center : Mindful Communication: A Wise Speech Retreat

2018-04-26 An Exploration of Ethics, Meditation & Wisdom in Daily Life 45:55
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
Gaia House : Sŏn (Zen) Retreat

2018-04-26 Guided Metta: Those We Overlook 24:46
Oren Jay Sofer	Download Listen
A brief guided meditation on cultivating good will towards a "neutral" person or stranger.
Sacred Stream Center : Mindful Communication: A Wise Speech Retreat

2018-04-25 Meditation: Cultivating a Clear and Relaxed Presence 22:00
Tara Brach	Download Listen
This guided meditation begins with a calming breath to quiet the mind and relax the body. Following this, we establish our presence with an anchor – the breath, sound or sensation – and practice “coming back” from distractions, and including whatever direct experience asks for our kind attention. The meditation ends with a short loving kindness prayer.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2018-04-25 Instructions & Guided Meditation 29:01
Pascal Auclair	Download Listen
True North Insight : TNI Regular Talks

2018-04-25 Metta for Other, Metta for Self 20:42
Oren Jay Sofer	Download Listen
A brief guided meditation offering metta for a good friend or benefactor, as well as for oneself.
Sacred Stream Center : Mindful Communication: A Wise Speech Retreat

2018-04-25 Practicing with Thoughts and Emotions in the Context of Speech Practice 67:50
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We examine the importance of practicing skillfully with thoughts and emotions as one of the foundations of mindful communication, pointing to several ways of working with thoughts and emotions, with a guided meditation using the "RAIN" method (recognize, accept, develop interest and inquire, and "non-identify" with what is occurring).
Sacred Stream Center : Mindful Communication: A Wise Speech Retreat

2018-04-24 Commitment to Enlightenment 30:23
Shaila Catherine	Download Listen
In this talk, Shaila Catherine explores the purpose of meditation practice. By knowing the goal of the Buddhist path, we can avoid becoming satisfied with deceptive attainments such as mere joy, calmness, and concentration. These pleasant states are not the aim of the liberating path. If we become attached to these temporary states and initial attainments, they become impediments on the path and can prevent the realization of the ultimate goal of awakening.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley
In collection: Goals in Meditation

2018-04-24 Goals in Meditation 3:05:54

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with Andrea Fella, Dawn Neal, Kim Allen, Shaila Catherine, Tony Bernhard

We invited several local teachers to share both the personal aims that guide their practice and their understanding of the goals of the Buddhist Path. We asked them the following questions: What is the goal of Buddhist practice? What do you personally hope to achieve through your practice? What is a reasonable way to assess our progress – how can we tell if we are on track? How can we work skillfully with goals in the context of mindfulness-based practices that emphasize present moment awareness? This series will explore both the ultimate and relative goals of Buddhist practice. It will address the benefits and limitations of having goals, and explore some related practice issues: comparing, expectations, craving for attainments, inspiration, and the potential for discouragement. Join us for an illuminating look into some aspects of your practice you may never have considered!

Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley