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The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
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Dharma Talks
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2009-08-12
Happiness
1:10:35
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Tara Brach
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The Buddha taught of two dimensions of happiness--that which is based on particular circumstances, and that which arises from unconditional presence. This talk explores the ways we block happiness; the attitude and meditative practice that give rise to worldly happiness and the state of Being that is experienced as pure happiness and freedom.
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Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC
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IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks
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2009-08-06
Suttas 2 - The Gradual Training
56:34
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Ajahn Sucitto
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A reading of Sutta extracts that describe the step-by-step instructions of the Buddha. 1) Vin. Mahavagga (on Yassa); 2) DN 2 – Sāmmaññaphala Sutta; 3) MN 53 – Sekha Sutta; and, 4) MN 125 – The Grade of the Tamed. There are similarities across the lists. They refer not so much to ‘do this’ and ‘do that’ kind of lists, but describe a process of cause and effect: do this and allow that, dwell in that, and this will take you to the next step. It is subtler than steps of a technique.
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Cittaviveka
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Vassa Retreat
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2009-07-30
The Woman at the Well
57:49
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James Baraz
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Ananda, the Buddha's disciple, while on a mission for the Buddha, requested water to drink from a woman of low cast. The woman protested out of fear that her low caste would contaminate Ananda's holiness; to which Ananada replied, "I ask not for caste but for water." A version of the Buddhist text of this story is available here: http://www.mountainman.com.au/buddha/carus_76.htm
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Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley
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IMCB Regular Talks
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