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Dharma Talks
2015-02-18 Talk 7--Bramaviharas as Concentration Practice 1:17:22
Tina Rasmussen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-18 Thinning of the Self 3 67:32
Donald Rothberg
After a brief review of the last two talks - on the general theme of "not-self" and two ways of practicing (opening to the flow of experience, examining the "thick" self) we look at further ways of practicing including being aware of the particular constituents without adding "my" and "mine"; cultivating heart practices such as lovingkindness, compassion, forgiveness and empathy and opening to a "pure awareness" what has been called in the Thai Forest tradition, the "primal" or "radiant" mind.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2015-02-17 Exploring The Second Noble Truth 61:08
Carol Wilson
Exploring how tanha (craving) manifests in our own personal experience, and some of the ways it can be a cause of suffering and confusion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-17 The Virtuous Life 1:29:22
Ven. Pannavati Bhikkhuni
Mission Dharma

2015-02-17 Working Smart 54:29
Winnie Nazarko
The Buddha speaks of the need to apply oneself, in order to wake up. But doing this wisely is key - not all effort is skillful. This talk discusses Wise Effort, and how to discern it.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge February 2015 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2015-02-17 Brahma Vihara Day 17 48:31
Sally Armstrong
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-17 Talk 6--Upekkha Follow-up; Purification of Heart 55:52
Stephen Snyder
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-17 Talk 6--Upekkha Follow-up; Purification of Heart 55:52
Tina Rasmussen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-16 Working with the Comparing Mind 61:14
James Baraz
Comparing and judging is a deeply ingrained habit pattern that's present until full enlightenment. How can we hold it wisely and work with it skillfully?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-16 Judgement and discernment 50:48
Chas DiCapua
Learning the difference between these two and how they affect our life and practice
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective Winter 2015

2015-02-16 Retreat: Fear and Non-fear - Day 5 29:28
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Retreat: Fear and Non Fear

2015-02-16 Buddhist Studies Course - The Noble Eightfold Path - Part 3 - Wisdom and Right Intention - Week 6 64:19
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course - The Noble Eightfold Path - Part 3 - Wisdom and Right Intention

2015-02-16 Brahma Viharas Day 16 38:58
Bonnie Duran
Karuna Compassion Practice
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-16 Mindfulness & Perception 36:11
Gregory Kramer
Insight Dialogue Community (Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Insight Dialogue Retreat

2015-02-16 Opening to internal & external 22:04
Gregory Kramer
Insight Dialogue Community (Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Insight Dialogue Retreat

2015-02-16 Talk 5--Mudita Follow-up; Upekkha overview and instructions 68:07
Stephen Snyder
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-16 Talk 5--Mudita Follow-up; Upekkha overview and instructions 68:07
Tina Rasmussen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-16 Closing Talk Of The Retreat 1:16:14
Pascal Auclair
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Heartfelt Wisdom: Insight and Lovingkindness Retreat

2015-02-15 Guided Forgiveness and Gratitude 2:16
Pascal Auclair
Short guided meditation on forgiveness, gratitude and some chanting to end the day
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Heartfelt Wisdom: Insight and Lovingkindness Retreat

2015-02-15 Heart Practices - Cultivating Wholesome Qualities of Heart and Mind 26:59
Anushka Fernandopulle
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Heartfelt Wisdom: Insight and Lovingkindness Retreat

2015-02-15 Views - The Teaching of Not-Self 52:37
Brian Lesage
This talk explores the Buddha's Teachings on Not-self as a practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-15 Guideline: Trust Emergence 10:02
Gregory Kramer
Insight Dialogue Community (Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Insight Dialogue Retreat

2015-02-15 Retreat: Fear and Non-fear - Day 4 49:29
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Retreat: Fear and Non Fear

2015-02-15 Brahma Viharas Day 15 48:02
James Baraz
Karuna: Benefactor, Self, Dear Friend and Neutral
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-15 Talk 3--Karuna overview and instructions 27:43
Stephen Snyder
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-15 Talk 3--Karuna overview and instructions 27:43
Tina Rasmussen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-15 Morning Instructions 62:47
Anushka Fernandopulle
Taking refuge, remembering compassion, seeing impermanence, not self, unsatisfactoriness, (3 characteristics - anicca, anatta, dukkha)
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Heartfelt Wisdom: Insight and Lovingkindness Retreat

2015-02-15 Talk 4--Karuna Follow-up; Mudita overview and instructions 59:32
Stephen Snyder
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-15 Talk 4--Karuna Follow-up; Mudita overview and instructions 59:32
Tina Rasmussen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-14 5 Subjects for Frequent Reflection 50:20
Greg Scharf
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-14 Guided Meditation - Compassion 30:08
Pascal Auclair
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Heartfelt Wisdom: Insight and Lovingkindness Retreat

2015-02-14 Calm and Samadhi 47:38
Chas DiCapua
Developing calm and samadhi in practice focusing and by letting go.
Twin Cities Vipassana Collective Winter 2015

2015-02-14 Are We Happy Yet? 48:29
Kirsten Kratz
Gaia House Discovering the Heart's Path of Joy

2015-02-14 Retreat: Fear and Non-fear - Day 3 59:41
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Retreat: Fear and Non Fear

2015-02-14 Compassionate awareness, Balanced Awareness 45:37
Anushka Fernandopulle
Reflecting on care and balance in our retreat
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Heartfelt Wisdom: Insight and Lovingkindness Retreat

2015-02-14 Brahma Viharas Day 14 42:09
Brian Lesage
Compassion-Self and Benefactor
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-14 Talk 1-- Bramaviharas, Metta overview and practice overview, instructions 58:18
Stephen Snyder
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-14 Talk 1-- Bramaviharas, Metta overview and practice overview, instructions 58:18
Tina Rasmussen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-14 Morning Instructions On Mind States and Emotions 57:06
Pascal Auclair
Guided meditation
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2015-02-14 Talk 2--More About Metta and Follow-up 61:47
Stephen Snyder
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-14 Talk 2--More About Metta and Follow-up 61:47
Tina Rasmussen
Cloud Mountain Retreat Center

2015-02-13 Karma and Right View - Dharma Talk 56:01
Kevin Griffin
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2015-02-13 Karma and Right View - Meditation 51:37
Kevin Griffin
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2015-02-13 The Heart's Path of Joy 56:39
Kirsten Kratz
Gaia House Discovering the Heart's Path of Joy

2015-02-13 Equanimity 55:42
Winnie Nazarko
The "Peace That Passes Understanding" is a hallmark of many spiritual traditions, when they are practiced in depth. This talk discusses what equanimity is and how it is utilized in meditation practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge February 2015 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2015-02-13 Brahma Vihara Day 13 42:28
Greg Scharf
Compassion/Karuna - self
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-13 Morning Instructions #13 45:53
Sally Armstrong
Basic Instruction Reminder - Continuity of Practice and Relaxation of Mind and Body
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-12 Working with the Discursive Mind 55:40
Sally Armstrong
Papanca is the Pali word for the Mind that observes, fantasizes and tells stories. Often these mind states are accompanied by craving, aversion and a strong sense of self. Bringing mindfulness and compassion to this experience can help us lesson how often we get lost in it.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-12 Continuing our exploration of the Brahma Viharas, 2nd in a series of 4: Karuna (Compassion) 57:52
Kate Munding
Series talks: 1. Metta (Loving Kindness) 2. *** Karuna (Compassion 3. Mudita (Joy with others) 4. Upekkha (Equanimity)
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2015-02-12 Retreat: Fear and Non-fear - Day 1 49:16
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Retreat: Fear and Non Fear

2015-02-12 Bhrahma Viharas Day #12 44:43
Carol Wilson
Metta for All Beings
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-12 Morning Instructions #12 44:06
James Baraz
Remembering to Notice Wholesome States
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-11 Practice as a Path of Happiness 67:37
James Baraz
Dharma practice is not only about learning to be with suffering. Cultivating wholesome states and noticing when they're here is an essential part of practice that leads to the highest happiness. This talk includes some teachings of the Buddha on how to develop happiness in our lives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-11 Part 1: Basic Elements of Meditation Practice 1:11:42
Tara Brach
This two-part series offers a clear and fresh understanding of practices that cultivate mindful awareness. The first class examines our attitude towards practice and gives guidance on posture, establishing an anchor for attention, and learning to concentrate and collect the mind - “coming back.” The second class focuses on the practice of mindfulness - “being here,” and the component qualities of clear recognition and an allowing non-judgmental presence.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-02-11 Brahma Viharas #11 44:53
Brian Lesage
Metta - All Beings
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-11 Thinning of the Self 2 62:09
Donald Rothberg
We look in more depth at two more ways to "thin" the self, to explore anath: 1. cultivating of "flow" and 2. examining several ways that there is a "thick" sense of self
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2015-02-10 Enseignement et méditation guidée 53:38
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2015-02-10 Freedom From Views: Part 1 53:58
Brian Lesage
This talk explores the skill of being free of views and at the same time knowing how to utilize them.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-10 30th Anniversary Q&A 39:06
Howard Cohn
Mission Dharma

2015-02-10 Metta for Difficult Person 50:39
Kate Munding
Metta for Difficult Person.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-09 Understanding the First Noble Truth 62:23
Carol Wilson
What is Dukkha? How to work with it skillfully.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-09 Buddhist Studies Course - The Noble Eightfold Path - Part 3 - Wisdom and Right Intention - Week 5 1:17:52
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course - The Noble Eightfold Path - Part 3 - Wisdom and Right Intention

2015-02-09 Brahma Vihara Day #9 44:02
Sally Armstrong
Metta - Neutral Person
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-09 The evolved power of relationship for supporting insight 1:26:30
Gregory Kramer
social nature of humans, practices in Buddhism and individuals lives to be free
Insight Dialogue Community (Newcastle, NSW) Insight Dialogue Retreat

2015-02-09 How will I polish wisdom 5:01
Gregory Kramer
investigating the quality of wisdom and how to practice on internalizing the Dhamma
Insight Dialogue Community (St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre) Insight Dialogue Retreat

2015-02-09 Morning Instructions Day #9 The Mental Factor of Intention 41:46
Greg Scharf
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-08 Brahma Viharas Day #7 44:48
Carol Wilson
Metta for Self, Benefactor and Neutral Person
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-08 Wisdom and Energy 22:37
Gregory Kramer
Insight Dialogue Community (St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre) Insight Dialogue Retreat

2015-02-08 Tripod of suffering and the role of ignorance 14:58
Gregory Kramer
Insight Dialogue Community (St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre) Insight Dialogue Retreat

2015-02-08 Compassion, guided meditation, Q&A 30:07
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2015-02-08 Morning Instructions Day #7 20:58
Sally Armstrong
Standing Meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-07 Mindfulness includes everything, including star showers 55:50
Sally Armstrong
Samma sati, or true mindfulness, is more than just awareness of the moment. It brings wisdom and wise response to our moment to moment experience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-07 The Relationship Between Wanting and Joy 58:36
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Contentment and Joyful Living

2015-02-07 Metta Retreat, second talk 59:45
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2015-02-07 Brahma Viharas #6 44:04
Kate Munding
Metta Self and Friend
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-07 Meditation Instructions 46:49
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Contentment and Joyful Living

2015-02-07 Instructions on Metta (friendliness) 59:48
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2015-02-06 Meeting Dukkha with Heart and Mind 43:51
Kate Munding
How the Brahma Viharas strengthen our ability to stay with what is difficult.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-06 Exploration of Joy 48:32
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Contentment and Joyful Living

2015-02-06 Investigation 68:43
Winnie Nazarko
Mindfulness used investigatively leads to insight. Insight leads to liberation/freedom of mind and heart. this talk describes how to "investigate" in meditation practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge February 2015 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2015-02-06 Are you committed to release from the floods 7:09
Gregory Kramer
Insight Dialogue Community (St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre) Insight Dialogue Retreat

2015-02-06 Friendliness 61:11
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2015-02-06 Brahma Vihara Day #6: Forgiveness 45:07
James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-06 Meditation Instructions 51:10
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Contentment and Joyful Living

2015-02-06 Morning Instructions Day #6 12:20
James Baraz
Working with thoughts
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-06 Talk #4: Equanimity 52:16
Donald Rothberg
An exploration of the challenges of connecting our mindfulness and heart practices, of how equanimity practice interpenetrates with the other three brahmavihara, of the nature of equanimity, and of some of the "near opposites" (or near enemies) of equanimity.
Tucson Community Meditation Center :  Awakening the Heart: Practicing the "Divine Abodes"--Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity

2015-02-05 The Five Spiritual Faculties 64:54
James Baraz
The practice can be seen in terms of balance and an unfolding process. The Five Spiritual Faculties - Faith, Effort, Mindfulness, Concentration & Wisdom - describe both of these perspectives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-05 "Meeting our dukkha with mind and heart - How the Brahma Viharas give our awareness the strength and openness to stay with the difficult." Brahma Viharas Series Talk 1st out of 4: Metta (Loving Kindness) 52:25
Kate Munding
Series talks: 1. *** Metta (Loving Kindness) 2. Karuna (Compassion 3. Mudita (Joy with others) 4. Upekkha (Equanimity)
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2015-02-05 Opening Talk 53:03
Leela Sarti
Gaia House Contentment and Joyful Living

2015-02-05 The Relaxation Of Inner Freedom 56:01
Michael Grady
Insight meditation : a journey from conditional happiness to the unconditioned.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Art of Mindful Living: Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-05 Language and the Tangle 43:54
Gregory Kramer
Right Speech; Speak the Truth and Listen Deeply
Insight Dialogue Community (St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre) Insight Dialogue Retreat

2015-02-05 Brahma Vihara Practice Day #5: Metta 44:23
Brian Lesage
Benefactor, self & friend
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-05 Talk #3: Mudita (Joy) 47:02
Donald Rothberg
Tucson Community Meditation Center :  Awakening the Heart: Practicing the "Divine Abodes"--Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity

2015-02-04 Navigating Difficulty: the Five Hindrances 43:05
Brian Lesage
This talk offers reflections on navigating the five hindrances.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-04 Sangha - Exploring our belonging and kinship 63:33
Ruth King
In this talk we explore the "relative" reality of kinship - patterns that harm (blindness, silence, and sameness) and mindful practices that heal and bridge separation.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2015-02-04 The Transformative Power Of Mindfulness 52:16
Michael Grady
Liberating our hearts and minds from habitual suffering
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Art of Mindful Living: Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-04 Willing To Be Dazzled: An Ode To Mary Oliver 52:18
Pamela Weiss
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2015-02-04 Brahma Vihara Practice Day 4 42:55
Greg Scharf
Metta Benefactor Visualization
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

2015-02-04 Sylvia with guest Barbara Bogatin from the San Francisco Symphony 2:00:48
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2015-02-03 Extraordinary Seeing: Simplicity, Honesty, and Mindfulness 52:57
Carol Wilson
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation Retreat

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