2009-11-03 The Secret Beauty of Hearts: Transformations Through Metta 62:34
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
Transformation in practice, whether in mindfulness or metta practice, occurs through repetition, patience, understanding and faith, in a sometimes mysterious way. Using poems and stories, we explore the nature of lovingkindness (metta) and the kinds of transformation that occur as we practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Cultivating Clear Seeing, Opening the Heart

2009-11-03 The Poisoned Arrow 60:43
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
A reflection on the Buddha's parable of the "poisoned arrow" (Malunkyaputta Sutta M63). This key text illustrates how the Dhamma is therapeutic, pragmatic and not concerned with metaphysical questions, which the Buddha regards as irrelevant and refuses to comment upon. What he does comment upon is the Four Noble Truths. The talk concludes with a reflection on the Buddha's account of his awakening as an insight into conditioned arising.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-02 Insight 61:07
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-11-02 The Three Trainings: Ethics, Concentration and Wisdom 45:31
Martine Batchelor	Download Listen
An exploration of the three trainings and reflection on cultivation and effect.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-02 Mindfulness - What It Is and What Makes It Difficult 64:30
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
On this first evening of the retreat, we explore the nature of mindfulness in general and how we practice mindfulness of the body in particular. We then examine the five "difficult energies" (nivarana or "hindrances"), and how they make mindfulness difficult and how to practice when they are present.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Cultivating Clear Seeing, Opening the Heart

2009-11-02 The City 61:18
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
As the first of a series of 6 talks, Stephen outlines his project to "deconstruct" Buddhism in order to uncover the foundational ideas in which it is erected. He then analyzes the Buddha's metaphor of the "ancient path that leads to an ancient city" to suggest that the core teachings of the Dhamma are to be seen as forming the template for a restored civilization...
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Meditation and Study Retreat

2009-11-02 Truthfulness and Authenticity 64:18
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House :  November Solitary Retreat

2009-11-02 Aspiration and Intention 27:01
Yanai Postelnik	Download Listen
Gaia House :  November Solitary Retreat

2009-11-01 Five Contemplations For Everyone 61:04
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Five contemplations recommended by the Buddha that can lead to a sense of spiritual urgency or Samvega
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Two-Month Retreat

2009-11-01 This Path That is Open to All 36:33
Ayya Anandabodhi	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Center

2009-11-01 Compassion the Natural Expression of Wisdom 52:29
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-10-31 The Secular Buddha 63:13
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
An introduction to and overview of the concept of secular Buddhism.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2009-10-31 Motivations , Agenda, and Aspirations 60:22
Winnie Nazarko	Download Listen
Being aware of agendas we bring to practice and how they may hinder or support our progress. Letting go of complexification to rest in simplicity.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Two-Month Retreat

2009-10-31 Making it Your Own Practice 49:12
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Closing last day talk.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditaton

2009-10-29 Through the Looking Glass: The Reality of No Self 69:12
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  October 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-10-29 Five Hindrances 57:21
Pascal Auclair	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Two-Month Retreat

2009-10-29 Five Subjects 45:45
Mary Grace Orr	Download Listen
Insight Santa Cruz

2009-10-28 The Wisdom of Taking Refuge 53:25
Spring Washam	Download Listen
The wisdom of taking the three refuges until we reach enlightenment. How wisdom begins to cut greed, hatred and delusion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditaton

2009-10-28 Emptiness & Compassion Part II 64:52
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We first review basic perspectives on emptiness and compassion and then explore three basic ways to access emptiness: 1) being with inner flow of experience and seeing where self and fixation occur, 2) opening to the "flow experience" in activities and relationships and 3) cultivating a sense of interconnection
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-10-27 Ten Paramis: Metta (1) 55:03
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
To love all beings we must love all aspects of our own mind and body experience.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Ten Paramis

2009-10-27 Living with Freedom: the Practice of Letting Go 55:30
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Simplicity, Restraint and Renunciation as Metta/Lovingkindness Practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditaton

2009-10-26 Self Compassion 58:31
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2009 - IMCW Fall Residential Retreat - "Intimacy with Life"

2009-10-26 Self-Compassion 58:31
Tara Brach	Download Listen
(retreat talk) We can only find love and peace in this life if we are able to hold our inner life with compassion. This talk explores the subtle and therefore often unseen ways that we turn on ourselves, and the pathways to a forgiving heart.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2009 - IMCW Fall Residential Retreat - "Intimacy with Life"

2009-10-26 Sitting in the Seat of Truth 43:22
Myoshin Kelley	Download Listen
Looking at different aspects of truth and truthfulness that can be guideposts in our lives
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  October 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-10-26 Giant Lizards and Exploding Stars - Mindfulness, Curiosity and Liberation 62:16
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Mindfulness is the key to the entire path of practice. We explore the entire universe and plumb the depths of what it means to be human by bring mindfulness to our present moment experience.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Two-Month Retreat

2009-10-24 Truthfulness 33:16
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

2009-10-24 Practicing with Truthfulness 26:09
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

2009-10-24 Psychologie de Buddha 56:43
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre :  Lausanne 2009 October

2009-10-24 Grounded and Spacious 55:49
Julie Wester	Download Listen
Resting on the earth; sitting in spacious awareness; experience body as a field of energy. Direct experience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditaton

2009-10-23 May I Meet this Moment Fully, May I Meet it as a Friend 53:25
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
How the phrases "May I Meet this Moment Fully, May I Meet it as a Friend," repeated as a focus for concentration, are both the instructions for practice and the goal of practice. How Effort, Mindfulness and Concentration are integral to each other, all present in any moment of clear understanding.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditaton

2009-10-23 Les Facteurs de Liberation 57:47
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre :  Lausanne 2009 October

2009-10-23 Emptiness 42:31
Leela Sarti	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Embodied Openness, Awakened Presence

2009-10-22 Kamma 48:43
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  October 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-10-22 What Is True Equanimity? 56:07
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
An exploration into what makes equanimity an expression of the awakened mind, how equanimity gives rise to wise action and how our conditioned habits of mind interface with living a life of balance.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Two-Month Retreat

2009-10-22 Practicing with Renunciation 24:00
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

2009-10-22 Practicing with Patience 27:49
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

2009-10-22 Patience 29:15
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

2009-10-22 Les Empeches de Vipassana 51:42
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre :  Lausanne 2009 October

2009-10-22 To Trust in Being 54:37
Yanai Postelnik	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Embodied Openness, Awakened Presence

2009-10-21 Behind the Mask 49:00
Tara Brach	Download Listen
The development of a mask or persona based on our activities and roles is a natural way the ego tries to protect and enhance itself. Yet unless we wake up from our identification with the mask, we are unable to discover the truth and wholeness of what we are. This talk investigates how our masks manifest and the process of wise attention that can free us from a limiting sense of separate self. Includes a guided meditation.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2009-10-21 Beyond Attachment to Views 53:26
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-10-21 Renunciation 35:10
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

2009-10-21 In the Boat of Myself - Guided Meditation 14:31
Ayya Medhanandi	Download Listen
Hospice
Sati Saraniya Hermitage :  Hospice Talks and Guided Meditations

2009-10-21 Le Methode de Mahasi Vipassana 42:46
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
date estimated
Satipanya Retreat Centre :  Lausanne 2009 October

2009-10-21 Emptiness and Compassion Part I 48:00
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We examine the teaching of seeing the emptiness of self and things and how this, in its mature expression, is compassionate activity. We suggest simple practices to explore this sometimes confusing teaching, and everyday examples of how emptiness and compassion come together.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-10-21 Joy 50:40
Leela Sarti	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Embodied Openness, Awakened Presence

2009-10-20 Virtue 29:37
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

2009-10-20 Practicing with Virtue 29:10
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life

2009-10-19 The Grace of Patience 49:55
Myoshin Kelley	Download Listen
Settling back we find even impatience turns to patience
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  October 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-10-19 Practicing with Generosity 26:09
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  Bringing the Perfections into Daily Life