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2026-06-24 Knowledge of Equanimity toward Formations 56:27
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Discerning formations as void; key features of the knowledge of equanimity toward formations.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2026 at IMS Forest Refuge

2026-06-24 Guided Meditation: The Elements and Sky Gazing (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 29:59
Tere Abdala-Romano
Guided meditation starting with settling the body, then the breath as air element,then identifying the the rest of the four elements in our bodies,the solidity of air, the fluidity and cohesion of water and the temperature of fire. At last a guided with instructions sky gazing meditation to do outside.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awaken the Elements: Connect with Joy

2026-06-24 Guided Morning Meditation on Body and Breath (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 51:53
Tere Abdala-Romano
Guiding Meditation. Starting with settling the Body and then the breath. A subtle balance between relaxation adn allertness. Focusing on the breath sensations in relationship with the air element.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awaken the Elements: Connect with Joy

2026-06-23 The 4 Elements, Earth as Creator (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 45:24
Tere Abdala-Romano
We are nothing but Earth inlcuding all its elements, not separete from her/them, Inviting to honor, revere it, seeing clearly the interdependence. Inviting to shift from seeing Earth as a resource to recognizing it as our creator, sustainer, healer, and home. By remembering that we are not separate from the living world—but an expression of it—we cultivate humility, gratitude, ethical responsibility, joy arises from a deeper sense of belonging, inspiring both inner transformation and compassionate care for all life.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awaken the Elements: Connect with Joy

2026-06-22 How does Equanimity support Wisdom? 61:32
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Equanimity stops the cycle of reactivity; it does not get entangled in formations; it abandons fear and delight.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2026 at IMS Forest Refuge

2026-06-21 The Four Faces of Buddhist Love 36:14
Dawn Neal
Insight Santa Cruz

2026-06-20 The perfection of the heart: A case for strong determination 0:29
Cara Lai
In a society that prizes overachieving, we are taught to scale it back in meditation practice. But strong determination is also an essential quality on the path to awakening. Here's how to fold your ambition and perfectionism into your practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Steady Refuge: Annual BIPOC Retreat - 26BIPOC

2026-06-20 Dhammapada Verses 146-156: Old Age 1:36:31
Ayya Santussika
This dhamma talk, comments, questions and responses was offered on June 20, 2026 for East Bay Dhamma. Dhammapada verses 146 -156 Old Age was discussed. The text can be found here: https://suttacentral.net/dhp146-156/en/buddharakkhita?lang=en&reference=none&highlight=false 00:00 - 1:36:32 DHAMMA TALK, COMMENTS, QUESTIONS & RESPONSES
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

2026-06-20 Letting Go into Natural Awareness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 58:04
Diana Winston
This talk explores the core teaching of letting go and how it relates to profound states of well-being. We learn about Natural Awareness-- the luminous quality of the mind-- and try a few "Glimpse practices" to access it. Diana then shows us how Natural Awareness practice can help us navigate the complex, challenging, and heart-breaking times in the world today.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness for Everyone: Cultivating Attention, Compassion, and Presence

2026-06-19 Juneteenth and Our Practice 53:13
Donald Rothberg
We begin with a short account of some of the history of Juneteenth and its origins in Texas, as well as how it developed in the decades after 1865, including under Jim Crow. We ask how consideration of Juneteenth and the ensuing history informs our practice, considering the three main elements of our practice: Training in wisdom (particularly in understanding the roots of racism in greed for power and wealth and a "divide and conquer" approach); meditation (both in examining our conditioning and working with difficult emotions), and ethical practice (developing care and addressing harm, for the benefit of all beings). The talk is followed by discussion.
East Bay Meditation Center

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