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Dharma Talks
2010-08-14 Aligned with Awakening 46:36
Rodney Smith
To access the central teaching of the Buddha, all components of the mind, body, and effort must be in alignment.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2010-08-14 Understanding Practice of Generosity 28:19
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-14 Instructions Day 8 50:58
Deborah Ratner Helzer
Observing experiences and the natural awareness of them as they arise and pass together; no-self, reincarnation, karma.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-14 Celebrating Dispassion 57:24
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2010-08-14 Gratification, Danger and Escape 25:28
Amma Thanasanti
Tava Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO
Shakti Vihara

2010-08-14 Gratification, Danger and Escape - Q&A Session 21:13
Amma Thanasanti
Tava Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO
Shakti Vihara

2010-08-13 The Process Of Insight: Seeing Nama-Rupa 62:16
Deborah Ratner Helzer
Vipassana Insight arises out of the clear and balanced observation of mental and physical experiences just as they are.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-13 Guided Practice Day 5 - Neutral Person 1:11:10
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-13 Ven. Master Sheng-Yen. A life dedicated to the Dharma 57:46
Ursula Flückiger
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-13 Instructions Day 7 62:18
Steve Armstrong
Wait: let awareness happen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-12 Four Noble Truths 62:49
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-12 Fierce Tenderness 59:55
Dori Langevin
Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi and you.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-12 Guided Equanimity - Day 4 1:10:28
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-12 Instructions Day 6 62:43
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-11 Seeing The World With Quiet Eyes 59:09
Kamala Masters
Equanimity and the spacious balance needed to navigate the vicissitudes of life and support for liberating wisdom to arise.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-11 Blessings of a Forgiving Heart 1:18:19
Tara Brach
The roots of peace and war are within these very hearts. In the moments that we release blame, we reconnect with the compassionate presence that heals ourselves and others as well. This talk includes a meditation that guides us in awakening our capacity to forgive.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-08-11 So near and yet... 59:57
Will Kabat-Zinn
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-11 Equanimity: Simple Mind, Boundless Mind 56:53
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-11 Equanimity 35:05
Mark Nunberg
Guided Meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-11 Guided Practice - Day 2 65:27
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-11 The Vision of Bodhicitta 46:52
Fred Von Allmen
Generating an altruistic motivation for the welfare of all
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-11 Wise Speech Practice 6- Wise Speech in Difficult Conditions, Part 2 63:46
Donald Rothberg
We conclude our six sessions on wise speech by focusing on perspectives, practices and guidelines that help us be more skillful with difficult speech situations. The talk is followed by a guided exercise and discussion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-11 Instructions Day 5 66:01
Steve Armstrong
Intentions
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-10 Über die Elemente. Darlegung der 4 mahābhūta als Meditation. 45:30
Akincano Marc Weber
Darlegung der Elemente für Meditierende
Atammaya Köln

2010-08-10 Kamma: Opportunity For The Future 59:16
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-10 Arriving, Settling, Opening 52:43
Marvin Belzer
Some basics about what we do on a mindfulness meditation retreat and why we do those things.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-10 Guided Equanimity Practice - 1st day 64:31
Kamala Masters
Introduction and guidance
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-10 A Generous Heart 45:39
Ursula Flückiger
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-10 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 5 47:57
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-10 Selflessness and a Life of Love 68:49
Rob Burbea
Through profound Insight, inquiry and the practices of the heart, there is the possibility of a radically different relationship with our whole existence, liberating a fearlessness and unboundedness to our love.
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Karma & the Power of Intention 66:01
Jack Kornfield
Understanding the mysterious power of intention & karma
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-09 Cultivating Non-Attachment 52:12
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia
Through practice we learn to relate with non-attachment to the condition of the body and mind as well as the conditions of our lives. We do this through the practice of the four foundations of mindfulness, the cultivation of samadhi, and the gradual eroding of self-view. Then we are well-positioned for insight.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge August 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-08-09 Recipe For Insight: The 7 Factors Of Enlightenment 60:10
Deborah Ratner Helzer
What are the qualities that we need to cultivate in order to prepare the ground for wisdom to sprout?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 Metta Meditation Guidance 61:49
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 A State of Mind Called Beautiful 42:28
Fred Von Allmen
Settling into our innate goodness
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-09 Instructions Day 3 59:36
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 4 47:25
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Forgiveness and Compassion 51:37
Chris Cullen
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 3 44:04
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-08 Guided Metta with Q&A 60:07
Deborah Ratner Helzer
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-08 Instructions Day 2 : Right attitude - Predominate objects. 58:13
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-08 Heart Work 1:13:40
Rob Burbea
To really care for ourselves includes both learning to work skillfully with difficult emotions, and developing, deepening and refining the practice of metta, in meditation and in the world. This talk begins to explore both of these dimensions in some detail.
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-08 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 2 48:24
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-07 Skillful Attitudes For Awareness Practice. 58:55
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-07 Untitled 33:28
Ajahn Pasanno
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Family Retreat

2010-08-07 Instructions Day 1 Primary Object 55:31
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-07 Non-Contention with a World of Differences 40:15
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2010-08-07 Loving Ourselves and Working with the Obstacles 50:58
Chris Cullen
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-07 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 1 53:22
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-06 Guided Meditation and Introduction 1:13:00
Kamala Masters
(Includes Steve Armstrong and Deborah Ratner Helzer)
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

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