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2020-04-08 Meditation: A Calm Refuge 26:49
Tara Brach
This meditation includes a relaxing body scan and guidance on finding a space of peace and balance in the midst of whatever life brings us. Also enjoy the Virginia springtime rain that accompanies us halfway through the meditation.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2020-04-06 Buddhist Studies: Cultivating Wholesome Relationships, Week 5 - Meditation 31:15
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course: Cultivating Wholesome Relationships

2020-04-06 Guided Meditation: Tone and Learning to be a Good Friend 31:22
Oren Jay Sofer
In this guided meditation we explore how to find a conducive "tone" or inner orientation for meditation—one of warmth, friendliness, and interest, like being with a good friend. Begins with a short reflection.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge Forest Refuge April Retreat Online

2020-04-05 Taking Care of the Heart and Mind, Week 3 - Meditation 31:30
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2020-04-04 Brahmaviharas meditation 35:20
Ayya Santussika
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

2020-04-02 Evening Lockdown Meditation 59:03
Bhante Bodhidhamma
Starts with Taking Refuges and Precepts and a contemplation. Ends with practices of Compassion, Joy and Goodwill (Metta)
Satipanya Retreat Centre

2020-04-02 Opening Meditation: A Fox in the Woods 14:06
Oren Jay Sofer
Short guided meditation on connecting with and being interested in an anchor.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge Forest Refuge April Retreat Online

2020-04-01 Meditation: Meeting Fear with a Healing Breath 22:58
Tara Brach
This meditation guides us through a relaxing body scan and then explores how we can allow the breath to calm our body and bring peace to our heart.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2020-03-30 Buddhist Studies: Cultivating Wholesome Relationships - Week 4 - Meditation 31:17
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course: Cultivating Wholesome Relationships

2020-03-30 Talk Starting Inaugural Lockdown Evening Meditations 29_03_20 24:14
Bhante Bodhidhamma
Satipanya Retreat Centre

2020-03-29 Taking Care of the Heart and Mind, Week 2 - Meditation 35:22
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2020-03-28 Noble Truths meditation 25:29
Ayya Santussika
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

2020-03-28 guided meditation for beginners 17:16
Jill Shepherd
A short guided meditation beginning with a body scan, inviting any tension held in various parts of the body to release, then a few minutes of mindfulness of breathing Suitable for complete beginners
Auckland Insight Meditation

2020-03-28 beginning meditation instructions 6:35
Jill Shepherd
A very short introduction to mindfulness meditation suitable for complete beginners
Auckland Insight Meditation

2020-03-27 Basics for Insight Meditation, Vipassana Bhante Bodhidhamma 42:44
Bhante Bodhidhamma
We need to be sure of three things to practice well: what does the Buddha mean by Right Awareness; how do we deal with what undermines Right Awareness; and what exactly are we supposed to be investigating.
Satipanya Retreat Centre

2020-03-26 Guided meditation: orienting to compassion 26:18
Jill Shepherd
A guided meditation orienting to compassion, in response to coronavirus
Auckland Insight Meditation

2020-03-25 Meditation: Touching Peace 22:51
Tara Brach
This guided meditation offers a pathway to quieting our mind and calming anxiety. We begin with long deep breathing, and with the breath, engage the image of a smile and relax through the body. Then we practice resting in relaxed awareness, allowing waves of thoughts, feelings and sensations to come and go. The meditation ends with a beautiful verse from poet Philip Booth.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2020-03-23 All Community Sit 18:54
Bob Stahl
Group meditation in the Insight Buddhist tradition, includes a Sit, short Dhamma talk, and discussion & connection
Insight Santa Cruz

2020-03-22 Taking Care of the Heart and Mind - Part 1 - Meditation 36:44
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Weekly Dharma Series

2020-03-21 Breath/Divine Abidings meditation 29:38
Ayya Santussika
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

2020-03-18 Guided Meditation for Times of Pandemic: “Calling on Your Awakened Heart” 23:43
Tara Brach
In the midst of difficulty we need access to our deepest wisdom and love. This guided meditation calls forth this loving presence by opening to the heart and spirit of whatever being in our life we most experience as calm, wise and compassionate.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2020-03-18 Facing Pandemic Fears with an Awake Heart 59:14
Tara Brach
While it’s natural to feel fear during times of great collective crisis, our challenge is that fear easily takes over our lives. This talk explores how the mindfulness and compassion of the RAIN meditation can help us find an inner refuge in the face of fear, and deepen our loving connection with each other.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2020-03-16 Buddhist Studies: Cultivating Wholesome Relationships, Week 2 - Meditation 30:23
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course: Cultivating Wholesome Relationships

2020-03-16 Well-being in the time of Coronavirus - COVID-19 35:24
Nathan Glyde
A guided meditation offering mettā (well-wishing) towards those working the frontlines of health care and social care, those whose bodies are affected by the virus or disease themselves, and those taking precautions (like being in isolation). Opening our hearts and minds to all those affected, and beyond to all beings everywhere, can help reduce our stress and allow us to be more available to support. Includes a brief introduction: skip first 3 mins to get to the beginning of guided meditation. May all beings be cared for and well in heart-mind and body.
SanghaSeva A Response to Coronavirus

2020-03-16 Guided Meditation – Setting Up a Causal Loop of Goodwill 27:21
Ajahn Sucitto
Establish the body in upright grounded presence so other structures can be supported by this central structure. Internally, refrain from instinctual differentiations. Include everything without adding what’s not needed. Resonate goodwill through the realm of awareness.
Bosoord Center :  A Whole Life Path: Abiding in Stillness, Engaging with Wisdom

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