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Dharma Talks
2019-06-17 Sila and Soul (Part 9) 1:10:03
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-17 Three Limbs of Equanimity 59:37
Sally Armstrong
Explores the development of equanimity in sila, samadhi, and panna. Includes reflections on the role of karma in the equanimity practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-17 Monday Night Dharma Talk 54:11
Teja Bell
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2019-06-17 First Day of Retreat Practice Instruction 25:34
Kate Munding
Instructions on how to ground in the body and settle into the retreat
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center Mindfulness for Educators

2019-06-17 Morning Instructions: The Practice of Equanimity 46:05
Sally Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-16 Sila and Soul (Part 8) 1:54:15
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-16 Aging, dying, awakening 40:04
Eugene Cash
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2019-06-16 Organic Morality (Evening Session) - Talk 57:15
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2019-06-16 Conceptual v. Ultimate Reality 1:10:10
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-16 Organic Morality (Morning Session) - Talk 46:30
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2019-06-16 Morning Instructions: Pervading Metta for All Beings 45:24
Guy Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-16 Anxiety: It's Not All in Your Mind 5:19:34
Jill Satterfield
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2019-06-15 Sila and Soul (Part 7) 1:19:56
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-15 Finding A True Refuge 48:09
Jaya Rudgard
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Finding a True Refuge: Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-15 An Appropriate Response 60:53
Guy Armstrong
The four brahma viharas with their near and far enemies form a complete map of our emotional responses to the joys and sorrows of life. This talk focuses primarily on the qualities of compassion and mudita.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-15 Day 6 Dharma Talk: Practice in the times of Ecological Crisis (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 1:52:05
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awake in the Wild

2019-06-15 Dharma Talk - The Taste of Freedom 58:14
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-15 Q and A (with Co-Teacher Kamala Masters) 1:12:54
Steve Armstrong
Common Ground Meditation Center Monthly Guest Dharma Talk

2019-06-15 Practicing as if Your Clothes and Head are on Fire 1:11:34
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-15 Week 3 Day 8 51:30
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Sayadaw’s instructions for daily life
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-15 Day 5 Elements Meditation (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 32:11
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awake in the Wild

2019-06-15 Awareness of Awareness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 21:30
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awake in the Wild

2019-06-15 Morning Instructions: Metta for All Beings 46:08
Sally Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-14 Sila and Soul (Part 6) 67:56
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-14 Aging, Dying and Awakening: Nothing's Wrong 56:16
Konda Mason
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Aging, Dying and Awakening

2019-06-14 Dharma Talk - Turning Towards the World's Pain 60:59
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-14 Characteristics of Anicca 68:13
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-14 The Four Noble Truths 67:31
Steve Armstrong
Deeper insight into the Four Noble Truths, born from many years of practice.
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective TCVC Summer retreat

2019-06-14 Guided Meditation on Kind Presence & Metta 41:34
Gavin Milne
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-14 Week 3 Day 7 group A 1:31:18
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-14 Morning Instructions: Practice of Mudita 43:40
Guy Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-14 Awakening As We Age and Die (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 57:30
Anna Douglas
With mindfulness we find our way through unfamiliar territory.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Aging, Dying and Awakening

2019-06-13 Sila and Soul (Part 5) 2:06:14
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-13 The Gifts of Dipa Ma 38:34
Amita Schmidt
This talk highlights four essential gifts that Dipa Ma Barua's life offers dharma practitioners today.  The talk also includes two recordings of Dipa Ma's chanting.
Tri State Dharma

2019-06-13 Dharma Talk - Metta Dawned 56:34
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-13 Week 3 Day 6 group G 42:20
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-13 Guided Loving Kindness Meditation 42:25
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-13 Week 3 Day 6 group F 1:27:48
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-13 Instructions and Guided Meditation 44:47
Gavin Milne
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-13 Morning Instructions: The Practice of Compassion 47:35
Guy Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-12 The Courage to Love – Part 1 53:36
Tara Brach
The gateway to full intimacy and love is our capacity to open to vulnerability. These two talks look at our ways of avoiding vulnerability, and offer guidance in learning to contact and transform our fears into awake and loving presence.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2019-06-12 Sila and Soul (Part 4) 1:13:56
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-12 Suffering And The End Of Suffering 44:27
Greg Scharf
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Finding a True Refuge: Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-12 The Development of Metta 58:59
Sally Armstrong
Explores the responses that arise with different individuals in the practice of metta. Includes working with judgment of oneself and developing forgiveness for a difficult person.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-12 Dharma Reflection and Practice Discussion 41:08
Matthew Daniell
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

2019-06-12 Meditation: Effortless and Wakeful Presence 16:57
Tara Brach
Striving in meditation only creates more tension in our psyche and a solidified sense of self. This meditation invites us to awaken our senses and relax back into the presence that is always and already here. From presence we spontaneously notice and allow the changing flow of experience, and sense the openness and wakefulness of our natural awareness.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2019-06-12 Dharma Talk - The Bouyancy of Life 53:26
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-12 The Liberating Embrace of Anicca - Impermananence 1:36:11
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-12 Week 3 Day 5 group A 1:44:22
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-12 Instructions and Guided Meditation 44:02
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-12 Morning Instructions: On Metta Practice 44:51
Sally Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-12 Sylvia Boorstein 2:02:48
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2019-06-12 Impermanence & the Five Subjects of Frequent Recollection 41:46
Ayya Santacitta
Guided Meditation
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2019-06-11 Trois refuges 52:25
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2019-06-11 Sila and Soul (Part 3) 1:50:31
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-11 Dharma Talk - Impermanence 48:56
Gavin Milne
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-11 Cours du 11 juin 62:05
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2019-06-11 Instructions et méditation guidée 26:01
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2019-06-11 Awakening Factors of Energy and Joy 1:10:58
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-11 The Ecology of Compassion 55:59
Kamala Masters
Learning to develop Compassion in the modern world
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective TCVC Summer retreat

2019-06-11 Week 3 Day 4 group G 1:22:36
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-11 Week 3 Day 4 group F 1:45:06
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-11 Instructions, and Guided Meditation on Presence in the Body 42:16
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-11 Morning Instructions: On Metta Practice 40:51
Guy Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-10 Sila and Soul (Part 2) 2:52:46
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-10 First night introduction (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 69:38
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awake in the Wild

2019-06-10 Dharma Talk - Hands off Experience 46:00
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-10 The Power of Lovingkindness 61:03
Guy Armstrong
There are five key benefits of Metta practice: making the heart more tender, purifying the mind, concentration, connection to all of life, and real happiness.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-10 Practice Intensive Theme Review 25:10
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center

2019-06-10 Have you suffered today? 59:37
Steve Armstrong
Learning how to deal with suffering with mindfulness and insight. This was Steve's first talk in 2 years of dealing with brain cancer.
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective TCVC Summer retreat

2019-06-10 Guided Lovingkindness Meditation 36:55
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-10 Week 3 Day 3 group A 1:55:55
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-10 Monday Night Dharma Talk 65:27
Phillip Moffitt
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2019-06-10 Morning Instructions: Introduction to Metta 47:46
Sally Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-09 Seven Factors of Awakening & Cultivation of Refuge 29:26
Ayya Santacitta
Guided Meditation
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2019-06-09 Sila and Soul (Part 1) 1:45:52
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-09 The Healing Power of Integrity - Evening Session - Talk 57:16
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2019-06-09 Goodness, Presence, Wisdom 54:15
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Embodying the Awakened Heart

2019-06-09 Dhamma Talks 15 - Practice makes Perfect, Fire sermon with Commentary 40:21
Ajahn Achalo
Anandagiri Forest Monastery

2019-06-09 Development of Wholesome Attitudes 1:32:55
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-09 Dhamma Talks 14 - Emptiness Voidness Not Self Peace 37:07
Ajahn Achalo
Anandagiri Forest Monastery

2019-06-09 Faith 69:50
Kamala Masters
Faith and practice in a Buddhist life
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective TCVC Summer retreat

2019-06-09 Correcting Distortions of Mind 21:12
Ayya Santacitta
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2019-06-09 The Healing Power of Integrity - Evening Session - Meditation 34:06
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2019-06-09 Week 3 Day 2 group G 1:26:53
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-09 14 guided meditation: mudita 21:59
Jill Shepherd
A short mudita meditation incorporating experiences of gratitude offered by the retreatants
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 Week 3 Day 2 group F 1:30:46
Sayadaw U Tejaniya
Group interviews
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland Silent Insight Meditation Retreat

2019-06-09 13 instructions: mudita or appreciative joy, gladness, including for oneself 7:12
Jill Shepherd
A short introduction to the practice of mudita, appreciative joy
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 12 guided meditation: self-compassion 15:32
Jill Shepherd
A short guided meditation exploring compassion for oneself
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 11 instructions: compassion and self-compassion 12:06
Jill Shepherd
An introduction to compassion, with a focus on cultivating self-compassion
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 10 instructions: mindfulness of the mind 13:42
Jill Shepherd
A brief introduction to bringing mindfulness to mental activity, including thoughts, emotions, moods and mind-states
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 09 guided meditation: mindfulness of body, sounds, thinking 22:21
Jill Shepherd
Guided meditation expanding mindfulness to include physical sensations, sound, mental activity then choiceless awareness
Mariposa Sangha :  Befriending the mind

2019-06-09 The Healing Power of Integrity - Morning Session - Talk 42:00
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2019-06-09 Chanting And Morning Instructions: Mindfulness of Breathing 45:25
Guy Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-08 Long Metta chant 9:12
Jesse Maceo Vega-Frey
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Liberation of Heart and Mind: Lovingkindness and Insight Weekend

2019-06-08 Dharma(s) Discovered and Created (Part 3) 1:34:15
Rob Burbea
The talks in this series were recorded by Rob at his home. As well as addressing and inquiring into common Dharma themes such as emptiness, ethics, Awakening, and tradition, they attempt to clarify or explore further various aspects and implications of some of the Soulmaking Dharma teachings and practices, including their bearing on some of those common Dharma themes. PLEASE NOTE: Although not all of it, much of the material presented here will only be properly comprehended when there is already some basis of preparatory experience and understanding of Soulmaking Dharma, in addition to a good working familiarity with Insight Meditation.
Gaia House Four Circles, Four Parables of Stone and Light

2019-06-08 A content and joyful life - Accepting love and wisdom 64:26
Michele McDonald
Understanding how to deepen our understanding of vipassana and Brahma Vihara practice. Learning to make full commitment to connect with whatever is happening in our lives - without attachment to the result of our efforts.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Liberation of Heart and Mind: Lovingkindness and Insight Weekend

2019-06-08 Falling in Love with the Breath 59:59
Sally Armstrong
Describes the skillful use of pleasure in deepening the concentration that grows from mindfulness of breathing.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge June 2019 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2019-06-08 Refining Practice Skills 1:28:22
Sayadaw Vivekananda
Mountain Hermitage Five-Week Vipassana Retreat with Sayadaw Vivekananda, Sayalay Daw Vimalanani, & Marcia Rose

2019-06-08 Lecture 31 1:31:44
Bhikkhu Analayo
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Nibbāna: The Mind Stilled
Attached Files:
  • Nibbana - Lecture 31 by Bhikkhu Analayo (PDF)

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