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Dharma Talks
2017-10-13 The Play of Compassion and Equanimity (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:22
Sharda Rogell
NO matter how much I might wish for suffering to end, it will always be an intrinsic part of our existence. Opening to this truth, awakens our heart of compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Empty Mind Full Heart

2017-10-11 River of Change – Part 2 – Bringing a Wise Heart to this Impermanent Life 49:06
Tara Brach
These two talks look at how we relate to change – especially the notable changes involving loss of relationships and our own body and mind. We examine our strategies for avoiding uncertainty and fear; the consequences of resisting reality; our refuges of presence and compassion in the face of grief; and the gifts of opening fully to the river of change.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2017-10-04 River of Change – Bringing a Wise Heart to this Impermanent Life – Part 1 54:35
Tara Brach
These two talks look at how we relate to change – especially the notable changes involving loss of relationships and our own body and mind. We examine our strategies for avoiding uncertainty and fear; the consequences of resisting reality; our refuges of presence and compassion in the face of grief; and the gifts of opening fully to the river of change.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2017-10-03 Kisa Gotami: Buddha's Deep Compassion Toward Women 40:55
Ayya Santussika
In this fourth talk in a lecture series on the Great Disciples, the speaker, Ayya Santussika, tells the life story of two enlightened, fully ordained nuns. In fact, there were quite a few of enlightened, fully ordained nuns at the Buddha's time. The speaker also discusses how we can find the key to our own happiness in these nuns' stories, such as letting go, calming the mind, and realizing complete freedom from suffering. Finally, Ayya Santussika describes the Buddha's tremendous compassion for women. In his teachings, the Buddha acknowledged sufferings that were specific to women that are still relevant today.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley
In collection: The Great Disciples: People and Personalities in the Buddha's Community

2017-09-28 18 Meditation: compassion for good friend and oneself 23:39
Jill Shepherd
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Awakening our Natural Wisdom

2017-09-28 17 Instructions: compassion for good friend and oneself 11:44
Jill Shepherd
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Awakening our Natural Wisdom

2017-09-23 Compassion As The Wise Response Of The Heart 52:21
John Martin
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2017-09-18 Meeting Physical Pain With Right Mindfulness and Full understanding. 62:36
Bhante Buddharakkhita
The practice of right mindfulness and full understanding can help us meet physical pain with openness, compassion, and wisdom.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2017-09-17 Techno dukha, and dealing with the judging/comparing mind with compassion 52:19
Eugene Cash
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2017-09-12 Angulimala: An Ethical Transformation 27:30
Shaila Catherine
In this first talk in a lecture series on the Great Disciples, the speaker, Shaila Catherine, tells the life story of Angulimala and his transformation from notorious robber and murdered to a peaceful, compassionate, truthful, and awakened monk. It is an inspiring example of the power of restraint, and the potential for redemption. Habits and dispositions do not need to control our lives. We can stop unwholesome, unhealthy, and harmful courses of conduct. We can purify our minds.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley
In collection: The Great Disciples: People and Personalities in the Buddha's Community

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