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2013-03-13 Distortions of the Mind & the 3 Gateways to Liberation (with Q & A) 1:23:34
Akincano Marc Weber
How does ignorance operate? On the distortions of mind (vipallāsa) as the psychological mechanism of not-knowing / confusion (avijjā). The 4 objective and 3 subjective modes of distortion. Three gates of liberation on the basis of practicing with the characteristics of anicca, dukkha, anatta.
2013-03-16 Neural Factors of Mindfulness, Guided Practice 1:49:29
Rick Hanson
The latest brain research has begun to confirm the central insights of the Buddha and other great teachers. And it’s suggesting ways you can help your brain to enter deeper states of mindfulness, quiet, and concentration. Suffering, joy, and freedom all depend on what happens within your nervous system. Skillful practice thus means being skillful with your own brain. This experiential workshop will offer user-friendly information with lots of practical methods. No background in neuroscience or mindfulness is needed, though teaching are also appropriate for health care professionals. We’ll cover: --- Implications from brain research for steadying the mind... quieting it... and bringing it to singleness --- The brain during the jhanas or other states of deep concentration --- How to help lay the neurological foundation for liberating insight
2013-03-16 A Road Map from the Buddha, Guided Practice 1:21:27
Rick Hanson
The latest brain research has begun to confirm the central insights of the Buddha and other great teachers. And it’s suggesting ways you can help your brain to enter deeper states of mindfulness, quiet, and concentration. Suffering, joy, and freedom all depend on what happens within your nervous system. Skillful practice thus means being skillful with your own brain. This experiential workshop will offer user-friendly information with lots of practical methods. No background in neuroscience or mindfulness is needed, though teaching are also appropriate for health care professionals. We’ll cover: --- Implications from brain research for steadying the mind... quieting it... and bringing it to singleness --- The brain during the jhanas or other states of deep concentration --- How to help lay the neurological foundation for liberating insight
2013-03-17 The Importance of Vedana, 1 of 2 1:51:56
Tempel Smith
2013-03-17 The Importance of Vedana, 2 of 2 48:18
Tempel Smith
2013-03-17 Calm and Insight Working Together 57:07
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
2013-03-19 Questions and Answers 43:51
Howard Cohn
2013-03-19 Introduction to Mindfulness - Week 1 of 6 1:29:25
Mark Nunberg
Class
2013-03-20 Discussion and Q&A at the Spokane Buddhist Temple 54:50
Ayya Tathaloka
Discussion and QA with the Vipassana Meditation Sangha at the Spokane Buddhist Temple.
2013-03-23 Curiosity and Awakening 21:49
Amma Thanasanti
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