Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2009-06-09 Equanimity 41:43
Shaila Catherine	Download Listen
This talk explores equanimity as the fourth of the four qualities called Brahma Viharas. Previous talks in this series addressed loving kindness, compassion, and appreciative joy. Equanimity allows us to remain present and awake with the fact of things—equally close to the things we like and the things we dislike. It is important to develop equanimity in two arenas: 1) in response to pleasant and painful feelings, and 2) regarding the future results of our actions. Equanimity develops in meditation and in life. We can use unexpected events that we cannot control to develop this quality. Our job is not to judge our experiences, but to be present and respond wisely. Equanimity is a beautiful mental factor that can feel like freedom, but if "I" and "mine" still operate, there is still work to be done. Many suggestions are offered for cultivating equanimity.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley : Four Brahma Viharas
In collections: Four Brahma Viharas, The Ten Paramis

2009-06-04 Generosity - an expression of loving kindness. 60:06
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
The practice of Dana (generosity) as a foundation for insight includes an exploration of the concept of merit sharing the power and goodness that arises from out practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Loving Friendliness: Metta Retreat

2009-06-02 Appreciative Joy 44:02
Shaila Catherine	Download Listen
Appreciative joy (sympathetic joy, mudita) is the third of four qualities called Brahma Viharas (divine abodes) which are the subjects for this 4-part lecture series. Appreciative joy is presented as an extension of the loving kindness (metta) practice. Joy refers to the ability to delight and rejoice in the success and good fortune of others. Mudita overcomes the hindrances and obstacles of conceit, comparing, envy, avarice, jealousy, aversive criticism, resentment, competitiveness, and boredom.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley : Four Brahma Viharas
In collection: Four Brahma Viharas

2009-06-01 Loving Kindness - Cultivating the Wholesome 59:24
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Begins with the history of the Karaniya Metta Sutta, followed by a description of qualities and characteristics of loving kindness; and the benefits of metta.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Loving Friendliness: Metta Retreat

2009-05-26 Compassion 22:19
Shaila Catherine	Download Listen
Compassion, karuna, is the intention of non-cruelty. It is the aspect of loving kindness (metta) that responds wisely to pain, and wishes to alleviate suffering. Compassion training helps us to remain present with pain. There is no need to fear pain, no need to consider pain bad or wrong. A compassionate self-acceptance allows us to remain present and responsive in the face of life's most difficult moments. With compassion we can ask "How can I help?" and stay present to respond.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley : Four Brahma Viharas
In collection: Four Brahma Viharas

2009-05-19 The Ten Paramis 4:23:42

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with Shaila Catherine, Stephen Fulder

This is a collection of talks and guided meditations given at Insight Meditation South Bay on the ten paramis of generosity, virtue, renunciation, wisdom, energy or effort, patience, truthfulness, determination, loving-kindness and equanimity.

Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley

2009-05-19 Loving Kindness 30:02
Shaila Catherine	Download Listen
Loving Kindness, friendliness (metta) is a clear intention and attitude of heart that supports a connected and joyful encounter with life. Metta is not sentimentality; it is not affection or attachment. It is a strong quality of heart that overcomes ill will, hatred, fear, and anger. Loving kindness practice is a way to take responsibility for our own happiness; it is a way to cultivate an attitude to life that supports deep friendship.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley : Four Brahma Viharas
In collections: Four Brahma Viharas, The Ten Paramis

2009-05-19 Four Brahma Viharas 2:18:08

Shaila Catherine

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A collection of four talks on the immeasurable and boundless qualities of heart known as the Brahma Viharas: loving kindness/friendliness, compassion, joy, equanimity.

Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley : Four Brahma Viharas

2009-05-19 Guided Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation 33:02
Shaila Catherine	Download Listen
Guided Meditation, meditation instructions
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley
In collection: Featured Guided Meditations

2009-05-14 Guided Meditation on Lovingkindness 24:31
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
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