2010-02-10 Practicing with the Body- Part 2 65:15
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We review and expand the themes from last time- the importance of body practices for our times and lives, exploring our attitudes toward the body and developing basic body practices. Then we focus on mindfulness of the body, outlining several further practices and emphasizing especially how body practices help us practice more fully and critically in the flow of the daily life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-02-10 Mind Only and The Hindrances 1:53:50
John Peacock	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series.
Gaia House :  Meditation on Emptiness (2010)

2010-02-09 Transforming Hindrances Through Love 64:37
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
This talk explores the unity of mindfulness and metta and how we work with obstacles to meditation that arise doing metta (loving Kindness) practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2010-02-09 Our Greatest Protection 59:28
James Baraz	Download Listen
Sincerity of heart is the most important ingredient that we can bring to practice. This talk explores that theme with special focus on the Four Iddhipadas, or Bases of Success that fuel our sincere motivation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-09 Meditating on the Body 3:36
Shaila Catherine	Download Listen
Guided meditation, meditation instructions
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley
In collection: Featured Guided Meditations

2010-02-08 The Power of Dharma 53:12
Kevin Griffin	Download Listen
Exploring the connection between the "12 Step Higher Power" and Dharma teaching.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-02-08 Training Attention: Metta 51:18
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2010-02-08 Meditation Instructions 65:52
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
Basic meditation instructions - first day of retreat.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Metta (Lovingkindness) Retreat

2010-02-08 Why Meditate 2:01:46
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Sam Poh Temple

2010-02-08 The Ethics of Emptiness 67:42
John Peacock	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series.
Gaia House :  Meditation on Emptiness (2010)

2010-02-07 No Part Left Out 56:25
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen
As we deepen our practice of mindfulness, we are able to see our experience more directly and clearly. Metta practice helps to bring a kind, accepting attitude to this process, allowing us to open to some of the difficult emotional experiences that can arise in intensive retreat practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-07 Awakening to Joy 49:14
James Baraz	Download Listen
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2010-02-07 Five Faculties - Wisdom 32:12
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen
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2010-02-07 Skillful Attitudes in Life and Practice 66:34
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Maui, Hi

2010-02-07 Talk 3 1:19:54
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Sam Poh Temple

2010-02-07 Uttara Vihara 62:53
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Sam Poh Temple

2010-02-07 Love, Healing, and Emptiness 1:11:21
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series.
Gaia House :  Meditation on Emptiness (2010)

2010-02-06 Yatha Bhuta: Things As They Are 60:13
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-06 Five Faculties - Concentration 22:10
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen
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2010-02-06 Talk 1 58:37
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Sam Poh Temple

2010-02-06 'To see no-thing is to see excellently' 64:47
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series.
Gaia House :  Meditation on Emptiness (2010)

2010-02-05 Energy and Effort 60:45
Andrea Fella	Download Listen
The spiritual power of energy is the fuel that supports awakening. We cultivate energy through wise effort. The art of meditation lies in learning skillful ways to balance energy and effort.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-05 Five Faculties - Mindfulness 2 43:46
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen
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2010-02-05 Maps for the Journey (A Brief Overview) 1:12:38
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series.
Gaia House :  Meditation on Emptiness (2010)

2010-02-04 Making Peace with Deeply Conditioned Patterns of Heart and Mind 53:07
Rebecca Bradshaw	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  February 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-02-04 The Lion's Roar 57:54
James Baraz	Download Listen
In Tibetan teachings the Lion's Roar is the "fearless proclamation that every situation is workable." Being humbled can lead to a profound, wise humility, doubt can lead to strong confidence and vulnerability can be the path to fearlessness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-04 Five Faculties - Mindfulness 1 5:48
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen
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2010-02-04 Ipoh Living Buddhism 53:16
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Sam Poh Temple

2010-02-04 Non-Duality and the Fading of Perception 1:43:36
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series.
Gaia House :  Meditation on Emptiness (2010)

2010-02-03 The Obstacles are the Path 62:55
Howard Cohn	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-03 Deepening Practice 1:27:12
Tara Brach	Listen to tracks Show 2 Tracks
This talk and question/answer format addresses the attitudes and practices that cultivate our natural wisdom and compassion.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
Meditation - Arriving in Presence 24:28 Download Listen Deepening Practice 62:43 Download Listen

2010-02-03 Patience: Aligning with the Way Things Are 38:02
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-02-03 Five Faculties - Wholeheartedness 25:54
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen
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2010-02-03 Practicing with the Body- Part I 60:12
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
The body is the doorway to great transformation and mystery. Practicing with awareness of the body is central to grounding our practice in a highly mental culture. We explore 1) the importance of body-based practice, 2) our cultural and personal attitudes toward our bodies, and 3) a set of initial body practices.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-02-03 Much Ado About Emptiness 1:47:51
John Peacock	Download Listen
Please note that these talks are from a 4 week retreat for experienced meditators. The talks and meditations can be listened to in any order or individually, but as they progressively unfold different levels of understanding of Emptiness, they will probably be more fully understood and the practices more easily developed if taken in series.
Gaia House :  Meditation on Emptiness (2010)

2010-02-02 The Spiritual Journey 53:45
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen
The archetype of the journey is often used to describe our spiritual practice. There are many qualities that are helpful to us in this journey, including the factors of the Noble Eightfold Path.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-02 Integrating Practice into Your Life 40:43
Richard Shankman	Download Listen
Reflecting on our deepest aspirations. Bringing mindfulness into our life is where the rubber meets the road. The moment you realize you are not present, you are! There may come a time when you come to know that all that comes up in your life is the practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Uncovering the First Foundation of Mindfulness: Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-02-02 Satipatthana Sutta, Introduction: Selfless Application 59:10
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
Let the application of the teaching be informed by the root principle of selflessness and each mindful exercise manifest that selflessness through bare attention and total acceptance.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Satipatthana Sutta

2010-02-02 Five Faculties – Faith 11:11
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen
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2010-02-02 Guided Meditation on the Four Elements 39:30
Bob Stahl	Download Listen
The meditation on the four primary elements supports one to penetrate beyond the normal level of conceptual labels and categories. One begins to connect directly with the elements of solidity, liquidity, motion, and temperature within the body and discover their intrinsically impermanent and insubstantial natures.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Uncovering the First Foundation of Mindfulness: Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-02-02 Guided Meditation on Death 41:37
Richard Shankman	Download Listen
Guided meditation reflecting on death.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Uncovering the First Foundation of Mindfulness: Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-02-01 Understanding The "Self" 53:37
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-02-01 Renunciation 30:18
Ajahn Metta	Download Listen
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery

2010-02-01 Putting Your Trust In Awareness 53:24
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February 2010 Month Long

2010-02-01 The Principles and Problems of Vipassana 35:55
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre

2010-02-01 Developing Courage 42:00
Ajahn Metta	Download Listen
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery

2010-02-01 The Body Reveals 50:42
Bob Stahl	Download Listen
As we dive deeper into the 32 Parts of the Body Meditation our bodies begin to speak to us physically, mentally and emotionally. This talk explores how we can work with what comes up as a practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Uncovering the First Foundation of Mindfulness: Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-02-01 Guided Meditation on Tears, Grease, Saliva, Mucus, Oil of the Joints, Urine. 40:21
Bob Stahl	Download Listen
This is a guided meditation on the 32 Parts of the Body beginning with Tears, Grease, Saliva, Mucus, Oil of the Joints, Urine. The practice involves reciting the parts verbally and then mentally and to know the color, shape, location, direction, delimitation, as well as the definition and function of each part. The methodical practice of the 32 Parts of the Body Meditation can help the meditator understand the true nature of the body and no self.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Uncovering the First Foundation of Mindfulness: Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-02-01 Five Faculties Overview 9:04
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen
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2010-02-01 Guided Meditation on Bile, Phlegm, Pus, Blood, Sweat, Fat 39:49
Richard Shankman	Download Listen
This is a guided meditation on the 32 Parts of the Body beginning with Bile, Phlegm, Pus, Blood, Sweat, Fat. The practice involves reciting the parts verbally and then mentally and to know the color, shape, location, direction, delimitation, as well as the definition and function of each part. The methodical practice of the 32 Parts of the Body Meditation can help the meditator understand the true nature of the body and no self.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Uncovering the First Foundation of Mindfulness: Insight Meditation Retreat