Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2009-01-23 Turning Into The Skid 60:06
Bob Stahl	Download Listen
Waking up to aging, illness and death. Turning into emotional pain. How to grow a meditation practice that holds it all.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Essential Dharma

2009-01-15 2009 Monthly Sitting Group, Month 1: Overview of the Samatha Practice 63:51
Tina Rasmussen	Download Listen
Includes: The three stages of practice (Sila, Samatha, Vipassana); The Buddha’s practice of the jhanas; Why do this practice?; and an overview of the path of practice as taught by Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw; meditation instructions.
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2009-01-14 Friendliness, Consolation And Appreciation 47:52
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
Short talk leading into meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-01-13 Metta Guided Meditation 37:58
Trudy Goodman	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Scientists Retreat

2009-01-13 The Science Of Meditation For Scientists 46:30
Diana Winston	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Scientists Retreat

2009-01-13 A Step Towards The Transcendant 43:01
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
This teaching describes the running of psycho-somatic ‘programs’ (saṇkhārā ) – in terms of those that are default and those we can intentionally induce. In this way, in meditation, we develop skills that can change our psychological patterns. The method is: first step back from the torrent of mind; then, cultivate enlightenment factors.
Cittaviveka : Winter Retreat

2009-01-06 Themes of meditation 30:49
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Through referencing the parable of the cook (S.47:8), we are encouraged to get to know the mind in order to choose the meditation theme that suits it best. There are a range of themes you can use to counteract hindrances: such as death contemplation, unattractiveness of the body, lovingkindness, Buddha and breathing. Through trial and error, find out what is needed.
Cittaviveka : Winter Retreat

2009-01-05 Are You Brave Enough To Be Transformed By Lovingkindness? 59:58
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
Lovingkindness is presented as a "subset" of mindfulness: Attention to the third foundation of mindfulness, specifically the presence (or absence) of good will in the mind. Meditation is presented as a technique for letting go of all limiting stories (fixed views) that inhibit us from becoming the fully loving (and tolerant) people we could be.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Metta

2009-01-02 Big Mind Meditation 40:07
John Travis	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : New Years Retreat

2008-12-17 The Undefended Heart 1:21:40

Tara Brach

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Our dedication to not pushing anyone--or any part of ourselves--out of our hearts, serves the healing of our world. This talk includes a short guided meditation on opening to our human vulnerability and forgiving another person.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks