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Dharma Talks
2026-06-11 From Santa Cruz and Back: Dharma Lessons from 50 Years of Buddhist Practice 68:14
Gil Fronsdal
Gil’s first connection to Buddhism in Santa Cruz goes back 49 years, two years after he was introduced to Zen Practice. His involvement with Buddhism in Santa Cruz has been an important part of those next 49 years. He shares his personal stories and lessons from his half century adventure with Buddhist practice in Santa Cruz and beyond.
Insight Santa Cruz

2026-06-11 How Wisdom Is Developed 62:12
Sayadaw Vivekananda
General and specific aspects of the unfolding of wisdom.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2026 at IMS Forest Refuge

2026-06-11 "Feeding Your Demons" Sample 41:58
Ayya Santussika
This is a brief sample of "Feeding Your Demons," developed by Lama Tsultrim Allione.
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Nine Days of Joy

2026-06-11 The Joy of Having Faced Down Suffering 42:16
Ayya Santussika
In the First Noble Truth the Buddha encourages us to turn towards dukkha, acknowledge it and understand it. This is essential for awakening, for freeing ourselves from bondage. This talk contains stories about how one might do this, ending with a brief intro to the process "Feeding Your Demons."
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Nine Days of Joy

2026-06-10 The Joy of Tranquility 40:34
Ayya Santussika
On the lighter side, tranquility and some stories.
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Nine Days of Joy

2026-06-10 Non-Contention 32:57
Dawn Neal
Insight Santa Cruz

2026-06-10 The Two Fields 50:36
Sayadaw Vivekananda
The field of mental defilements resembles a weed-infested piece of land, and the field of wisdom is likened to a beautiful garden.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2026 at IMS Forest Refuge

2026-06-10 Distortions of Perception III ~ Islands of Coherence in a Sea of Chaos 54:09
Ayya Santacitta
Short Reflection on the 1st Vipallasa & Guided Meditation including parts of a poem by Naomi Shihab Nye| Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene IV | Online Wednesday-Morning
Aloka Earth Room

2026-06-10 Nature Reveals the Dhamma 53:45
Mark Coleman
Exploration of how nature practice is a doorway to understanding the 3 characteristics. The impermanent, uncertain, & selfless nature & self reality
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center Awake In The Wild

2026-06-10 Tranquility and Nibbana 36:26
Ayya Santussika
Relaxing into tranquility using the breath and instructions from the Buddha, followed by a short sutta, "About Nibbana" (4th) from the Udana 8.4
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Nine Days of Joy

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