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Amita Schmidt's Dharma Talks
Amita Schmidt
Amita Schmidt is a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on trauma and meditation. She was the resident teacher at Insight Meditation Society from 2000-2006. She is the author of "Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Buddhist Master." She also has practiced with Adyashanti, a teacher of non-dual awareness.
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2021-01-24 FIrst Aid for the Soul and Healing Trauma. 49:47
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Dharma Talk on six steps in healing trauma with the dharma and through metta / lovingkindness.
Insight Meditation of Cleveland
2021-01-24 Introduction First Aid for the Soul and Healing Trauma 4:53
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The introduction to First Aid for the Soul, and dharma during times of change/annica. This introduction includes the trauma tool of "cat up the tree meditation."
Insight Meditation of Cleveland
2020-11-08 Depression and Negative Thinking Loops 12:21
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This is in response to a question about how to work with depression and negative thinking loops.
Mariposa Sangha
2020-11-08 Environmental Change and the Dharma 5:43
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This was in response to a question about how to meet environmental changes and loss.
Mariposa Sangha
2020-11-07 Finding a True Refuge during Traumatic Times 68:13
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During times of trauma, it's important to learn how to find a true refuge within you heart and mind. This talk will help you find some ways to do this. The talk was part of a zoom retreat with video clips and handouts, can see the video version at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhAbMCLtfsQ&list=PLRGY6UiIOqoB-qwIQX53J-Bb5RH7T9FIs&index=2&t=6s
Mariposa Sangha
2020-11-07 Basic Meditation Instructions 26:43
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Mariposa Sangha
2020-11-07 Resetting during Difficult Times and Circumstances 22:32
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This is the introduction to a retreat on Finding a True Refuge During Times of Trauma. This introduction is about helping your nervous system reset in the pandemic or during any difficult time. It was part of zoom retreat with a film clip so if you want to see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlA1_m33BQ4&list=PLRGY6UiIOqoB-qwIQX53J-Bb5RH7T9FIs&index=1
Mariposa Sangha
2019-10-20 Emptiness Practices for Depression and Anxiety: Part 2 27:12
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How to utilize the teachings of emptiness for depression and anxiety in Buddhist meditators.
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
2019-10-19 Forgiveness Meditation 15:09
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An unusual guided meditation in forgiveness using an empty chair. This practice was given to me by Matt Flickstein, Vipassana teacher.
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center
2019-10-19 Practices for Depression and Anxiety: Part 1 38:53
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Depression and Anxiety: Practices for Buddhist Meditators, Part 1. (This is part 1 of 2 talks)
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

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