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Dharma Talks
2010-09-13 The Buddhas Instructions on Mindfulness 47:04
Jenny Wilks
An overview of the 'refrain' of the Satipatthana Sutta and how it can inform our practice.
Gaia House Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of MBCT/MBSR

2010-09-11 Mindfulness and its Allies 55:06
Christina Feldman
This talk describes how mindfulness is in an ongoing dialogue with The Seven Factors of Awakening
Gaia House Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of MBCT/MBSR

2010-09-10 Opening Talk for Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of MBCT/MBSR 47:18
Christina Feldman
This talk also includes John Teasdale and Jenny Wilks
Gaia House Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of MBCT/MBSR

2010-08-30 Secularization and Science of Mindfulness 51:46
Diana Winston
This talk discusses how mindfulness can be seen as secular and what is the science behind it.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-26 The State of Mindfulness in Education 31:36
Diana Winston
This talk, given opening night of the first annual Mindfulness in Education retreat and Training, overviews the current state of mindfulness in education in the U.S. We explore the different ways of delivering mindfulness to teachers and kids, some of the key questions and future visions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness in Education: A Retreat and Training

2010-08-24 Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: Mindfulness of the Mind Within the Body 53:13
Rodney Smith
How do the mind and body relate and does this tell us something regarding our identification with the processes involved? How does "mine and yours" become established within this relationship of mind/body?
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Satipatthana Sutta

2010-08-23 The Four Foundations of Mindfulness 60:07
Tempel Smith
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-23 Four Foundations of Mindfulness 60:06
Richard Shankman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Concentration Retreat

2010-08-10 Arriving, Settling, Opening 52:43
Marvin Belzer
Some basics about what we do on a mindfulness meditation retreat and why we do those things.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-09 Cultivating Non-Attachment 52:12
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia
Through practice we learn to relate with non-attachment to the condition of the body and mind as well as the conditions of our lives. We do this through the practice of the four foundations of mindfulness, the cultivation of samadhi, and the gradual eroding of self-view. Then we are well-positioned for insight.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge August 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-07-31 Mindful? Or Merely Paying Attention 1:23:16
John Peacock
This talk deals with the difference between 'attention' and mindfulness as well as exploring the Brahma Viharas as forms of mindfulness.
Gaia House Awareness and the Path to Awakening

2010-07-28 Wise Speech Practice 4- Mindfulness & Non-Violent Communication 2 62:07
Donald Rothberg
In the context of wise speech practice, we continue to explore being aware of feelings and needs and introduce skillful ways to identify "how things are" through "observations."
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-26 Mindful Contemplation of the Body 58:13
Eugene Cash
Why mindfulness of the body is the ground of all mindfulness teachings bringing body and mind together.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-22 Mindfulness as Liberation 51:40
Tempel Smith
Mindfulness as Liberation
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2010-07-22 The Wisdom of Equanimity and Compassion 56:24
Sharda Rogell
When we see the world through the veil of our ego, our love flows in distorted and confused ways. Through mindfulness and metta and insight we can begin to understand these conditioned patterns and transform them into love and connection.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta Retreat

2010-07-21 Wise Speech Practice 3- Mindfulness & Nonviolent Communication 66:16
Donald Rothberg
We explore nonviolent communication as a refinement of mindfulness, focusing particularly on 'needs' (what matters) and feelings (or emotions)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-14 Wise Speech Practice #2- Minfulness and Speech Practice: includes exercises/discussions 63:52
Donald Rothberg
After a review of last time, of the importance of speech practice and the ethical guidelines for wise speech, we explore two ways of cultivating mindfulness in our speech, concluding with an exercise to cultivate inner and outer attention at the same time.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-11 Mindfulness and Creative Engagement 49:55
Martine Batchelor
Gaia House Meditation and Study Retreat

2010-07-08 Mindfulness & Liberation of the Body 50:27
Anushka Fernandopulle
How to practice awareness of the body and why it is helpful.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center People of Color Meditation Retreat

2010-07-07 Essential Dharma Class 10- Practice in Daily Life 42:58
Mark Coleman
Part 2 of 2 (Part 1 Meditation) What is necessary for maintaining our practice in daily life, through inspiration, silence, Sangha and informal practice of mindfulness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Essential Dharma Part II- Class Series

2010-07-06 Beautifying Life with Mindfulness 65:28
Steve Armstrong
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Awareness with Wisdom

2010-07-02 Everything and Nothing: Mindfulness in Family Life 46:25
Deborah Ratner Helzer
In meditation, we look to see if we can break through our mistaken sense of self. How can we look in our relationships to break through our sense of other?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Family Retreat

2010-06-30 Mindfulness and Speech Practice 0:00
Donald Rothberg
(Recording not available) 
We continue exploring the nature of speech practice, following last night's introduction, focusing on five kinds of mindfulness practice that supports speech practice. Following an overview of mindfulness, we examine (1) connecting inner and outer attention in the midst of speech, (2) the importance for speech practice of mindfulness of the body, (3) mindfulness based on following the ethical speech principles, (4) NVC interpreted as a refinement of mindfulness practice,and (5) mindfulness of the thoughts and emotions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness, Wise Speech, and Compassionate Communication

2010-06-30 Mindfulness and Speech Practice 54:52
Donald Rothberg
We continue exploring the nature of speech practice, following last night's introduction, focusing on five kinds of mindfulness practice that supports speech practice. Following an overview of mindfulness, we examine (1) connecting inner and outer attention in the midst of speech, (2) the importance for speech practice of mindfulness of the body, (3) mindfulness based on following the ethical speech principles, (4) NVC interpreted as a refinement of mindfulness practice,and (5) mindfulness of the thoughts and emotions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness, Wise Speech, and Compassionate Communication

2010-06-29 Mindfulness for Insight 65:13
Steve Armstrong
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center Awareness with Wisdom

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