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Dharma Talks
2014-02-27 Buddhism & The 12 Steps: Week 1, Part 2 41:04
Kevin Griffin
Step 1, Right View
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Buddhism and the 12 Steps Class Series

2014-02-27 Buddhism & The 12 Steps: Week 1, Part 1 58:31
Kevin Griffin
Step 1, Right View
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Buddhism and the 12 Steps Class Series

2014-02-26 Forgiviness 57:05
Winnie Nazarko
An exploration of forgiveness, what it is, what it is not, and why it is important.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat

2014-02-26 Part 3: A Forgiving Heart 1:21:23
Tara Brach
Anger is an intelligent emotion, a natural part of our evolutionary design that lets us know when we are endangered or impeded in our progress. But when it locks into ongoing resentment and blame, our heart becomes armored and we lose access to a wholeness of being. This talk explores forgiving as a process of relaxing our armoring and awakening a healing compassion for ourselves and others.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2014-02-26 Connection to Life 57:57
Guy Armstrong
The habit of believing we're different from others leads to a painful sense of isolation. Both vipassana and metta reveal a deep inter-connectedness to all of life that takes away our feelings of separation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-26 Everybody is Wise 53:20
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-02-26 Practicing Forgiveness, Practicing Connection 11:24
Larry Yang
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center IMS Audio Files

2014-02-25 Vive la Difference 33:21
Howard Cohn
Mission Dharma

2014-02-24 Wise Intention 57:28
Carol Wilson
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-24 Rejoicing In The Happiness Of Others 55:16
Winnie Nazarko
An exploration of the practice of mudita, joy at the well being of others. Discusses the rewards of this meditation, and it challenges, giving specific examples.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat

2014-02-24 Mindfulness, Meditation, & Life 56:19
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-02-24 Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta - Week 7 62:41
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta

2014-02-23 What Thought Am I Believing Right Now? 63:10
James Baraz
When we believe thoughts coming from a contracted mind we are in dukkha. When we see them clearly as empty and not self, there's wisdom. This talk also explores the 4 Iddhipadas-different temperaments and sources of motivation in practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-22 A Path of Wisdom and Love 47:31
Jake Dartington
Gaia House Cultivating Awareness

2014-02-22 Wise Speech, part 2 44:35
Donald Rothberg
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-22 Wise Speech, part 1 22:06
Donald Rothberg
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-22 Morning Instruction - Expansive Awareness 43:57
Guy Armstrong
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-21 Climate Change 28:28
Chas DiCapua
Guided Meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-21 Climate Change 1:13:50
Chas DiCapua
Guest Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-20 Compassionate Action 55:56
Heather Sundberg
Six Principles of Compassionate Action
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2014-02-20 Investigating Sense of Self 61:25
Carol Wilson
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-19 Part 2: Heart of Compassion 1:24:50
Tara Brach
Most of us consciously value compassion, but move through much of life without access to the full capacity of our heart. This talk explores the self-compassion that is the very grounds of loving our world.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2014-02-19 Looking Upon One Another with Kindly Eyes: The incredible Value of Sangha 1:12:00
Ayya Tathaloka
Ayya Tathaaloka explores her own journey as a woman in this tradition and how kindness can guide us to our true nature and to true community. She offers teachings on the significance of the presence, practice and teaching of Fully Ordained Buddhist Women within the Western Theravadan Buddhist lay community, the inspiration of such a presence within the greater American society, and its connection to ideals and visions of enlightenment.
Dhammadharini (Yoga Mendocino)

2014-02-19 Heart Practices in Difficult Times 4 - Compassion 2 57:46
Donald Rothberg
We look at the importance of the different parts of our practice - intentions, ethics, mindfulness, wisdom and grounding in the body - for responding to difficult situations- individual, interpersonal and related to the wider world. We then look at how to develop and practice compassion in difficult situations.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-02-19 Brain Washing, Part 3 - Everyday language, Dharma language 58:11
Larry Rosenberg
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Art of Mindful Living: Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-02-18 Open Relaxation and Letting Go 34:49
Howard Cohn
Mission Dharma

2014-02-18 Wising up to Delusion 65:48
Andrea Fella
An exploration of the ways delusion manifests in the mind.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-18 DEATH 6:27
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni
D : Definitely E : Equality A : Afraid T : Time H : How
Songdhammakalyani Monastery

2014-02-18 Non-Judgement and Wise Discernment 55:26
Jenny Wilks
Mindfulness is often described as non-judgmental. This talk considers what this means and how it relates to the capacity to distinguish between skilful and unskillful mind-states and behaviours.
Gaia House Origins and Applications of Mindfulness - MBCT MBSR Retreat

2014-02-17 Contentment 57:29
James Baraz
The Buddha called contentment "our greatest wealth." It's the antidote to the wanting mind and the route that leads us from attachment to freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-17 Brain Washing, Part 2 - Everyday language, Dharma language 48:12
Larry Rosenberg
Cleaning the mind of these three poisons. Reflections on clear seeing
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Art of Mindful Living: Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-02-17 Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta - Week 6 1:32:19
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta

2014-02-17 The Dialogue Between Mindfulness and Wise Effort 55:06
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Origins and Applications of Mindfulness - MBCT MBSR Retreat

2014-02-17 NYI People of Color Sit with Gina Sharpe 35:52
Gina Sharpe
NYI People of Color Sit with Gina Sharpe
New York Insight Meditation Center POC Sangha Evening

2014-02-16 Making Room For "Clear Seeing" 45:10
Michael Grady
Developing a wise and compassionate attitude in meditation
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Art of Mindful Living: Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-02-16 Part 1 22:31
Lama Surya Das
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening the Buddha Within

2014-02-16 Part 5 59:29
Lama Surya Das
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening the Buddha Within

2014-02-16 Part 4 68:00
Lama Surya Das
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening the Buddha Within

2014-02-16 Part 3 49:59
Lama Surya Das
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening the Buddha Within

2014-02-16 Part 2 1:14:10
Lama Surya Das
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Awakening the Buddha Within

2014-02-16 Morning Instructions: Day 15 2:59
James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-15 Trust 60:29
James Baraz
Trust in the Dharma, in the unfolding process of practice and our inner wisdom when we learn to listen with skill.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-15 Brain Washing, Part 1 - Everyday language, Dharma language 44:36
Larry Rosenberg
Cleaning the mind of these three poisons. Reflections on clear seeing
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Art of Mindful Living: Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-02-15 Morning Instructions: Day 14 13:14
Guy Armstrong
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-14 Engaging the Way It Is - Q & A 21:18
Mark Nunberg
Retreat Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-14 Engaging the Way It Is - Talk 1 40:52
Mark Nunberg
Retreat Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-14 Engaging the Way It Is - Talk 2 46:36
Mark Nunberg
Retreat Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-14 Engaging the Way It Is - Talk 3 58:54
Mark Nunberg
Retreat Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-14 Engaging the Way It Is - Talk 4 56:30
Mark Nunberg
Retreat Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-14 Guided Metta Instructions 56:56
Brian Lesage
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-14 Morning Instructions: Day 13 11:03:39
Carol Wilson
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-13 Une 3e vérité libératrice 62:15
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2014-02-13 Seclusion 60:59
Carol Wilson
Some reflections on solitude, restraint at the sense doors (kaya viveka) and seclusion of mind, especially in the silence of the non-concocting mind.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-13 Closing Talk 1:14:45
Winnie Nazarko
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-13 Instructions 3:47
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-13 Instructions 21:15
Winnie Nazarko
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-13 Morning Instructions Day 12 10:24
James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-12 Une 2e vérité libératrice 60:30
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2014-02-12 Mindfulness in Education: Enabling Children to Realize their Full Potential 39:28
Tara Brach
This talk explores stress-related emotional suffering and how mindfulness and compassion practices can serve our children’s natural intelligence, creativity and openheartedness. Trainings in presence are the hope for this next generation, and the healing of our world. CULTIVATING RESILIENCE: MINDFULNESS TRAINING FOR STUDENTS ~ How mindfulness training can benefit students and the adults who nurture them An evening with Tara Brach and Congressman Tim Ryan at Walt Whitman HS, Bethesda, MD. Talk given on 2013/10/07.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2014-02-12 Natural Compassion 53:29
Brian Lesage
Our meditation practice leads to a natural compassion that can transform the world.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-12 Equanimity 1:14:50
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-12 Instructions 6:13
Winnie Nazarko
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-12 Instructions 43:07
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-12 Heart Practices in Difficult Times 3: Compassion 62:10
Donald Rothberg
We explore compassion and practice to help us respond to difficulties particularly pain and suffering. We examine the distinction between pain and suffering, the nature of compassion, receptive and active compassion, the shadow of compassion and some types of compassion practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-02-12 Morning Instructions: Day 11 18:25
Andrea Fella
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-11 The Miracle of Awakening 40:11
Howard Cohn
Mission Dharma

2014-02-11 The Disappearance and Reappearance of Mindfulness 60:00
Andrea Fella
Curiosity about how mindfulness disappears and reappears can open the mindfulness practice to new areas.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-11 Mudita 69:33
Winnie Nazarko
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-11 Instructions 8:37
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-11 Instructions 21:14
Winnie Nazarko
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-11 Morning Instructions Day 10 21:19
Greg Scharf
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-10 Meditation, mindfulness and meditative inquiry 45:28
Martine Batchelor
Australian Insight Meditation Network (MIMG)

2014-02-10 Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta - Week 5 63:46
Mark Nunberg
Common Ground Meditation Center Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta

2014-02-10 Compassion 1:20:22
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-10 Instructions 9:37
Winnie Nazarko
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-10 Instructions 47:26
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-10 Real Happiness At Work 52:17
Sharon Salzberg
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-10 Morning Instructions: Day 9 18:00
Guy Armstrong
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-09 Sustaining Awareness 54:29
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2014-02-09 The Power of Mindfulness, Part 2 27:40
Mark Coleman
For thousands of years people have cultivated mindfulness as a complete path to awakening. Contemporary research reveals how mindfulness improves attention, reduces stress, and increases health, well being and the capacity for happiness. Mindful awareness allows you to be attentive in the present moment with the quality of acceptance, spaciousness and equanimity. It is the foundation for living with wisdom and compassion and is the seed from which springs much joy and peace. On this day you will learn the foundations of mindfulness that enable you to live with a clear and wakeful presence in every aspect of your life. We will explore this innate quality of awareness and what interferes with establishing this mindful presence. Participants will learn to cultivate awareness through accessible yet profound meditations on the breath, the body, and how to work with emotions and thoughts that can hamper our well being. You will also learn how mindful awareness provides the basis for insight and freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-09 Standing Meditation Instructions 18:45
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-09 The Power of Mindfulness - An Introduction 44:33
Mark Coleman
For thousands of years people have cultivated mindfulness as a complete path to awakening. Contemporary research reveals how mindfulness improves attention, reduces stress, and increases health, well being and the capacity for happiness. Mindful awareness allows you to be attentive in the present moment with the quality of acceptance, spaciousness and equanimity. It is the foundation for living with wisdom and compassion and is the seed from which springs much joy and peace. On this day you will learn the foundations of mindfulness that enable you to live with a clear and wakeful presence in every aspect of your life. We will explore this innate quality of awareness and what interferes with establishing this mindful presence. Participants will learn to cultivate awareness through accessible yet profound meditations on the breath, the body, and how to work with emotions and thoughts that can hamper our well being. You will also learn how mindful awareness provides the basis for insight and freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-09 The Hindrances 1:11:46
Winnie Nazarko
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-09 Instructions 9:24
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-09 Instructions 21:27
Winnie Nazarko
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-09 Last morning instructions, metta retreat 53:19
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2014-02-09 Morning Instructions: Day 8 20:53
Carol Wilson
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-08 Heart Presence (retreat talk) 64:34
Tara Brach
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2014 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2014-02-08 Creating the Conditions for the Heart to Shine Forth 65:16
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2014-02-08 Guided Heart Meditation: Forgiveness Practice 38:19
La Sarmiento
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2014 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2014-02-08 Guided Heart Meditation: Compassion Practice 20:56
La Sarmiento
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2014 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2014-02-08 Guided meditation, Metta for the difficult person 20:16
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2014-02-08 Metta: The Heart’s Release 1:19:06
Marcia Rose
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-08 Instructions 16:49
Winnie Nazarko
Mountain Hermitage The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

2014-02-08 Morning instructions on metta and guided meditation 63:04
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2014-02-08 Morning Instructions and Guided Meditation 47:41
Howard Cohn
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center The Buddha’s Way to Happiness: Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-02-08 Morning Instructions - Day 7 23:38
James Baraz
A guided meditation using the breath to develop concentration.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-07 Wise Effort: Finding Balance and Inclining toward the Wholesome 62:26
James Baraz
Two aspects of Wise Effort are explored: 1) how do we know if we're doing too little, too much or just enough with regard to effort in practice? and 2) the four aspects of wise efforts are discussed with particular emphasis on the importance of cultivating and increasing wholesome states.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-07 Metta has Many Forms 58:31
Pascal Auclair
True North Insight A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2014-02-07 Guided Heart Meditation: Lovingkindness 36:20
La Sarmiento
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC 2014 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

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