Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2014-03-01 Into the Stream of Refuge and Confidence 51:22
Gil Fronsdal	Download Listen
Opening talk of the March month-long retreat
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-01 On Immediacy and Here and Now-ness 39:09
Martin Aylward	Download Listen
Rather than the meditator trying to become present, this talk emphasises the way life is always immediate and available, always and only present. And how attuning to that invites us into presence, not as a property of mind, not as a state we create, but as the formless ground into which mind can rest, allowing presence to reveal what arises.
Gaia House : The Dynamics of Freedom

2014-03-01 Introduction to Concentration Meditation Daylong Part 2 37:50
Tina Rasmussen	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-03-01 Introduction to Concentration Meditation Daylong Part 2 37:50
Stephen Snyder	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-03-01 Introduction to Concentration Meditation Daylong Part 1 50:06
Tina Rasmussen	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-03-01 Introduction to Concentration Meditation Daylong Part 1 50:06
Stephen Snyder	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-28 Your Practice Makes a Difference! 61:03
James Baraz	Download Listen
In this last talk of the month long retreat, the Buddha's five supports for our practice (from the Maghiya Sutta) are presented as well as the ways our practice can benefit not only ourselves, but everyone we know and our planet.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-28 On Presence 62:52
Martin Aylward	Download Listen
An introduction to 5 days of retreat practice, using the inherent characteristics of life as the grounds for contemplation and insight.
Gaia House : The Dynamics of Freedom

2014-02-27 Mindfulness of Thinking 54:19
Kate Munding	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2014-02-27 Equanimity - The Ocean Of Experience 53:16
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat

2014-02-27 Buddhism & The 12 Steps: Week 1, Part 2 41:04
Kevin Griffin	Download Listen
Step 1, Right View
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Buddhism and the 12 Steps Class Series

2014-02-27 Buddhism & The 12 Steps: Week 1, Part 1 58:31
Kevin Griffin	Download Listen
Step 1, Right View
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Buddhism and the 12 Steps Class Series

2014-02-26 Forgiviness 57:05
Winnie Nazarko	Download Listen
An exploration of forgiveness, what it is, what it is not, and why it is important.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat

2014-02-26 Part 3: A Forgiving Heart 1:21:23

Tara Brach

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Anger is an intelligent emotion, a natural part of our evolutionary design that lets us know when we are endangered or impeded in our progress. But when it locks into ongoing resentment and blame, our heart becomes armored and we lose access to a wholeness of being. This talk explores forgiving as a process of relaxing our armoring and awakening a healing compassion for ourselves and others.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2014-02-26 Connection to Life 57:57
Guy Armstrong	Download Listen
The habit of believing we're different from others leads to a painful sense of isolation. Both vipassana and metta reveal a deep inter-connectedness to all of life that takes away our feelings of separation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-26 Everybody is Wise 53:20
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-02-26 Practicing Forgiveness, Practicing Connection 11:24
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : IMS Audio Files

2014-02-25 Vive la Difference 33:21
Howard Cohn	Download Listen
Mission Dharma

2014-02-24 Wise Intention 57:28
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-24 Rejoicing In The Happiness Of Others 55:16
Winnie Nazarko	Download Listen
An exploration of the practice of mudita, joy at the well being of others. Discusses the rewards of this meditation, and it challenges, giving specific examples.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat

2014-02-24 Mindfulness, Meditation, & Life 56:19
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-02-24 Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta - Week 7 62:41

Mark Nunberg

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Common Ground Meditation Center : Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta

2014-02-23 What Thought Am I Believing Right Now? 63:10
James Baraz	Download Listen
When we believe thoughts coming from a contracted mind we are in dukkha. When we see them clearly as empty and not self, there's wisdom. This talk also explores the 4 Iddhipadas-different temperaments and sources of motivation in practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-22 A Path of Wisdom and Love 47:31
Jake Dartington	Download Listen
Gaia House : Cultivating Awareness

2014-02-22 Wise Speech, part 2 44:35
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-22 Wise Speech, part 1 22:06
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-22 Morning Instruction - Expansive Awareness 43:57
Guy Armstrong	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-21 Climate Change 28:28
Chas DiCapua	Download Listen
Guided Meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-21 Climate Change 1:13:50
Chas DiCapua	Download Listen
Guest Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-20 Compassionate Action 55:56
Heather Sundberg	Download Listen
Six Principles of Compassionate Action
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2014-02-20 Investigating Sense of Self 61:25
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-19 Part 2: Heart of Compassion 1:24:50

Tara Brach

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Most of us consciously value compassion, but move through much of life without access to the full capacity of our heart. This talk explores the self-compassion that is the very grounds of loving our world.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2014-02-19 Looking Upon One Another with Kindly Eyes: The incredible Value of Sangha 1:12:00
Ayya Tathaloka	Download Listen
Ayya Tathaaloka explores her own journey as a woman in this tradition and how kindness can guide us to our true nature and to true community. She offers teachings on the significance of the presence, practice and teaching of Fully Ordained Buddhist Women within the Western Theravadan Buddhist lay community, the inspiration of such a presence within the greater American society, and its connection to ideals and visions of enlightenment.
Dhammadharini (Yoga Mendocino)

2014-02-19 Heart Practices in Difficult Times 4 - Compassion 2 57:46
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We look at the importance of the different parts of our practice - intentions, ethics, mindfulness, wisdom and grounding in the body - for responding to difficult situations- individual, interpersonal and related to the wider world. We then look at how to develop and practice compassion in difficult situations.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-02-19 Brain Washing, Part 3 - Everyday language, Dharma language 58:11
Larry Rosenberg	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Art of Mindful Living: Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-02-18 Open Relaxation and Letting Go 34:49
Howard Cohn	Download Listen
Mission Dharma

2014-02-18 Wising up to Delusion 65:48
Andrea Fella	Download Listen
An exploration of the ways delusion manifests in the mind.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-18 DEATH 6:27
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni	View Download Listen
D : Definitely E : Equality A : Afraid T : Time H : How
Songdhammakalyani Monastery

2014-02-18 Non-Judgement and Wise Discernment 55:26
Jenny Wilks	Download Listen
Mindfulness is often described as non-judgmental. This talk considers what this means and how it relates to the capacity to distinguish between skilful and unskillful mind-states and behaviours.
Gaia House : Origins and Applications of Mindfulness - MBCT MBSR Retreat

2014-02-17 Contentment 57:29
James Baraz	Download Listen
The Buddha called contentment "our greatest wealth." It's the antidote to the wanting mind and the route that leads us from attachment to freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-17 Brain Washing, Part 2 - Everyday language, Dharma language 48:12
Larry Rosenberg	Download Listen
Cleaning the mind of these three poisons. Reflections on clear seeing
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Art of Mindful Living: Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-02-17 Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta - Week 6 1:32:19

Mark Nunberg

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Common Ground Meditation Center : Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta

2014-02-17 The Dialogue Between Mindfulness and Wise Effort 55:06
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Gaia House : Origins and Applications of Mindfulness - MBCT MBSR Retreat

2014-02-17 NYI People of Color Sit with Gina Sharpe 35:52
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
NYI People of Color Sit with Gina Sharpe
New York Insight Meditation Center : POC Sangha Evening

2014-02-16 Making Room For "Clear Seeing" 45:10
Michael Grady	Download Listen
Developing a wise and compassionate attitude in meditation
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Art of Mindful Living: Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-02-16 Part 1 22:31
Lama Surya Das	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Awakening the Buddha Within

2014-02-16 Part 5 59:29
Lama Surya Das	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Awakening the Buddha Within

2014-02-16 Part 4 68:00
Lama Surya Das	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Awakening the Buddha Within

2014-02-16 Part 3 49:59
Lama Surya Das	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Awakening the Buddha Within

2014-02-16 Part 2 1:14:10
Lama Surya Das	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Awakening the Buddha Within