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Dharma Talks
2019-12-29 The Five Indriya - Preparing for Retreat 20:02
Ayya Anandabodhi
Dhamma reflection on beginning retreat, using the Five Indriya (Five Faculties) as a framework.
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center)

2019-12-29 Introductory Meditation Instructions 39:01
Tara Brach
This guided session includes an overview of the primary components in meditation practices, and then guidance in awakening the senses, collecting the attention, and opening mindfully to changing experience.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2019 IMCW New Year Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion | with Tara Brach, Noliwe Alexander, Konda Mason and Jonathan Foust

2019-12-29 The Five Indriya ~ A Simple Roadmap to Liberation 35:05
Ayya Santacitta
New Year's Retreat
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center)

2019-12-28 The Power of Awake Awareness (retreat talk) 63:48
Tara Brach
We all encounter “demons” of fear, anger, hurt, craving and shame. This talk explores our key ways of resisting difficult emotions, and how “when the resistance is gone, the demons are gone.” We look at the power of mindfulness and compassion to undo resistance, and open us to the loving presence that can handle whatever energies arise. This special talk was given at the 2019 IMCW 5-Day New Year’s Silent Retreat.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2019 IMCW New Year Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion | with Tara Brach, Noliwe Alexander, Konda Mason and Jonathan Foust

2019-12-28 The Third Jhana 1:22:08
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Practising the Jhānas

2019-12-28 Loving-kindness | Guided Heart Meditation 37:06
Konda Mason
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2019 IMCW New Year Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion | with Tara Brach, Noliwe Alexander, Konda Mason and Jonathan Foust

2019-12-28 Everything is Workable 51:00
Shelly Graf
Dharma Talk led by Shelly Graf as a part of the end of the year retreat
Common Ground Meditation Center Mindfulness Immersed in the Body - An Embodied Awakening

2019-12-28 Morning Instruction - Arriving (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 1:25:46
Tuere Sala
Spirit Rock Meditation Center New Years' Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-12-27 New Year Retreat | Opening Dharma Talks 61:33
Tara Brach
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2019 IMCW New Year Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion | with Tara Brach, Noliwe Alexander, Konda Mason and Jonathan Foust

2019-12-27 Q & A 1:27:48
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Practising the Jhānas

2019-12-27 Devotion to Mindfulness 53:54
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk led by Mark Nunberg as a part of the end of the year retreat
Common Ground Meditation Center Mindfulness Immersed in the Body - An Embodied Awakening

2019-12-26 Honoring Ram Dass and End of Year Reflections 65:12
James Baraz
At the end of the year, we reflect on endings and new beginnings. James offers some reflections on Ram Dass, beloved teacher and mentor, who passed away on Sunday, December 22. Then the community shares an end of year ceremony for increasing wholesome states and weakening unwholesome states.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2019-12-26 True to Your Deepest Desires (Talk and Short Guided Meditation) 1:12:58
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Practising the Jhānas

2019-12-25 The Second Jhana 1:31:05
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Practising the Jhānas

2019-12-24 Closing Comments and Encouragement 16:12
Ajahn Sucitto
Do resonances of gratitude reach other people? We can’t be sure, but our hearts feel richer and free, so we do it. The more you share, the richer you get. As Dhamma practitioners we lead the way in such sharing.
Uttama Bodhi Vihara :  Retreat with Ajahn Sucitto

2019-12-24 Q & A, and Short Talk 1:10:08
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Practising the Jhānas

2019-12-24 The Four Noble Truths 63:26
Ajahn Sucitto
When we cultivate awakening, the first thing we awaken to is dukkha. Burdens that have been clung to remain in the heart. Incline towards what arises with acceptance and goodwill. When we experience contact without clinging, fighting or fascination, the tide washes over and what’s left is inner peace.
Uttama Bodhi Vihara :  Retreat with Ajahn Sucitto

2019-12-24 Short guided compassion meditation for the Australian bushfire situation 14:41
Jill Shepherd
A fifteen minute guided compassion meditation, offering compassion for all human beings and all other living beings affected by the current bushfire crisis in Australia
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre

2019-12-23 Practicing at the Winter Solstice & Holiday Time: Embracing the Dark, Inviting the Light 1:13:36
Donald Rothberg
At an often frenetic time in our society, it can be important to find a time to stop and dis-engage from our busy-ness, for a few hours, a half-day, a day, or longer. This can help us in many ways, including knowing more deeply and intuitively what our next steps might be, in alignment with our integrity. This is crucial both individually and for those engaged in responding to the crises of our world. We explore five key ways to be with such a process—to embrace the darkness of this time, and to come to know how being with the darkness is generative and brings light.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2019-12-23 Q & A 1:21:46
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Practising the Jhānas

2019-12-23 The Four Brahmavihāras 67:38
Ajahn Sucitto
The 4 measureless states serve as powerful gates out of the personalized realm. They guide our actions and responses, making it possible to shift our kamma by generating new patterns. Their cultivation results in physical health, vitality, happiness, good friendship and serene heart.
Uttama Bodhi Vihara :  Retreat with Ajahn Sucitto

2019-12-23 Duties towards Dhamma in Lay Life 66:36
Ajahn Sucitto
As we return to the duties of lay life, we are encouraged to incorporate duties towards the Dhamma. Structure in reference points that remind you to be mindful and skillful – daily meditation, association with kalyāṇamitta, and cultivation of pāramī are recommended. Be vigilant, stay awake, don’t go into automatic. If you don’t shape your own life, the world will shape it for you.
Uttama Bodhi Vihara :  Retreat with Ajahn Sucitto

2019-12-22 Guided Meditation - Metta and the Four Brahma Viharas 46:35
Rebecca Bradshaw
15-minute introduction with the four Brahma Viharas and Metta, then 30 minutes guided Metta for self and easy person.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Winter Solstice Insight Meditation Weekend

2019-12-22 Q & A 20:13
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Practising the Jhānas

2019-12-22 The First Jhana, and Playing and Working in (and out of) any Jhana 1:30:25
Rob Burbea
Gaia House Practising the Jhānas

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