Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2004-12-02 Awakening "We Got What It Takes" 65:07
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
The seven factors are already in the mindstream being developed by our simple practice of mindfulness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2004-11-27 Working with Hindrances through Concentration and Mindfulness 52:05
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2004-11-27 Working With Hindrance Through Concentration And Mindfulness 52:09
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
This teaching begins with an overview of the Five Hindrances: Desire, Aversion, Sloth and Torpor, Restlessness, and Doubt and continues with a thorough discussion of the Five Jhanic Factors: Aiming one’s mind, Investigation, Raptness, Comfort in Being, and One-pointedness which the meditator uses to effectively deal with and utilize the Five Hindrances in deepening her/his practice. The meditator gains perspective, alertness, connection, caring, and energy.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2

2004-11-24 What is Mindfulness? - 2 28:05
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen

2004-11-24 What is Mindfulness? - 1 31:18
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen

2004-11-23 Featured Guided Meditations 4:40:37

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with Drew Oman, Janet Taylor, Laura Lin, Shaila Catherine, Sharon Allen

The teachers at Insight Meditation South Bay frequently guide meditation for the community. These recordings vary in length and style. They may include instructions for specific meditation techniques, introduce a dhamma theme, offer general mindfulness reminders, or present meditation instructions at the beginning of an otherwise silent session. Please listen to these recordings in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Turn off your phone, and settle into a comfortable meditative posture. Plan to meditate for 30-45 minutes even if the recording is brief and verbal instructions last for only a few minutes. You may enjoy brief recordings at the beginning of meditation session, and then continue to meditate in silence for as long as you wish. Silent periods during longer recordings are intentional; moments of silence allow time for you to practice the instructions that were previously explained.

Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley

2004-11-20 Saturday Night Closing Session 35:00
James Baraz	Download Listen
The Saturday night session of the lawyers retreat. What's going on in mindfulness and law. Right livelihood.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2004-11-19 The Power Of Mindfulness 53:50
James Baraz	Download Listen
This talk was given at the Lawyer's Retreat. It focused on a description of four characteristics of mindfulness - seeing things clearly, permanence, being present and watching the judging mind.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2004-11-09 There Are No Distractions 47:34
Diana Winston	Download Listen
A journey to a Burmese monastery and mindfulness of our full experience, even the hard stuff.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2004-11-03 03. Four Foundations of Mindfulness 68:54
Ariya B. Baumann	Download Listen
Perth, Australia : Retreat with Ariya Baumann

2004-10-28 Equanimity 60:28
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Equanimity is resting the mind before it falls into extremes of reactivity. The spacious, calm balance of equanimity can contain both the joys and sorrows of life— supporting mindfulness and the opening to deeper wisdom when we open to “how it is.” Moment to moment, equanimity leads to a great respect and to alignment with the truths that liberate.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2004-10-08 What Makes Mindfulness A Spiritual Practice? 59:06
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
Exploring the great intimacy of mindfulness…where and how and why do we establish a true present- moment attention.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : October 2004 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2004-09-29 Metta And Mindfulness - Part I 60:10
Steven Smith	Download Listen
From a ground of Metta how to develop the four foundations of mindfulness: body, feelings, mind,
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2004-09-28 Mindfulness, Love And Perfectionism 51:19
Michele McDonald	Download Listen
Waiting silently for truth and love to come to us as we cut through perfectionism
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2004-08-25 Mindfulness and Daily Life III 57:57
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2004-08-25 Mindfulness in Daily Life 58:14
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2004-08-24 The Third Foundation Of Mindfulness: Mental States 44:39
Michael Grady	Download Listen
Including thought, emotions, reaction in the field of mindfulness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Vipassana Retreat

2004-08-23 Seven Factors of Enlightenment Series: #2 Mindfulness and Investigation 57:28
Myoshin Kelley	Download Listen

2004-08-22 Mindfulness - Transformation - Deep And Wide 46:55
Michael Grady	Download Listen
Transformative power of mindfulness. Turning towards freedom.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Vipassana Retreat

2004-08-21 Remembering True Nature 31:49
Narayan Helen Liebenson	Download Listen
Although it is effortless to be MF, it takes effort to remember to be mindful. The practice of recollection; remembering that which is most true to our hearts.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2004-08-16 Seven Factors of Enlightenment Series: #1 Mindfulness 68:28
Myoshin Kelley	Download Listen

2004-08-15 Acceptance And Action 31:42
Rebecca Bradshaw	Download Listen
Discusses how mindfulness practice develops peace of mind through acceptance and a compassionate heart that leads to mind action.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Youth Retreat

2004-08-11 Mindfulness in Daily Life Practice: Part 2 58:42
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2004-08-05 The Demons Of The Mind 1:10:31
Ariya B. Baumann	Download Listen
In dealing with the demons of the mind that is with all the emotions and mental states causing fear, sorrow, attachment or any other sort of mental anquish we are able to courageously face them with bare awareness. When this awareness or mindfulness is strong without reacting to the experience, even the worst enemies are dissolved like the morning mist in the rising sun.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : August 2004 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2004-08-04 Mindfulness with Children 52:51
Trudy Goodman	Download Listen
This talk presents the healing power of mindfulness in helping adults be with children and enter their world. Some ways of enhancing children's natural capacity for presence are given as examples.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center