Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2013-02-05 Morning Reflection - Mindfulness Practice 44:26
Akincano Marc Weber	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : Februrary 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-02-04 An Ode to Mindfulness 58:21
James Baraz	Download Listen
Why did the Buddha describe mindfulness as the direct path to overcome sorrow and lamentation, end suffering, discontent and realize the highest happiness? This talk reminds us what mindfulness practice is, why it is so profound and describes attitudes that optimally support mindfulness practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Insight Meditation - 1 Month Retreat

2013-02-02 Using Dukkha as a Guide 56:30
Andrea Fella	Download Listen
This talk explores the term "dukkha" (suffering), and the different ways it is used in the Buddha's teachings. The main way that "dukkha" is used is in context of the Four Noble Truths, and in that context, we begin to understand that dukkha is created by processes at work in our own minds. Seeing that, we realize that when we meet suffering, we are simply meeting our own minds, and that dukkha has something to teach us. As we understand dukkha with mindfulness and wisdom, that understanding helps to release us from dukkha and its cause.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : Februrary 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-01-30 Four Foundations of Mindfulness XI - Fourth Foundation 5 - Four Ways of Practicing with the Aggregates (Khandhas) 53:00
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
After a brief overview of the Foundations, we explore both experientially and through teachings four ways of practicing with the aggregates: 1.) Recognizing when they are present 2.) Tracking their arising and passing away 3.) Noting when a thick sense of self is present and opening to experience without such a sense of self 4.) Noting when suffering or dukkha appears and responding skillfully
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2013-01-28 Perception, agitation, stillness, and the second foundation of mindfulness 31:37
Carol Perry	Download Listen
Given at the Melbourne Insight Group meeting at Ceres in Brunswick, Australia
Australian Insight Meditation Network

2013-01-19 Encountering the Shadow Deities 62:57
Tara Brach	Download Listen
When we forget who we are, we are living in a trance that is characterized by suffering. This talk explores the genesis of this trance, and the transformation that is possible as we bring forgiveness and mindful presence to the afflictive emotions that naturally arise.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : 2013 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2013-01-18 Introduction To Mindfulness Retreat 1:10:11
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
An orientation to mindfulness and loving kindness retreat
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Living a Mindful and Compassionate Life: Insight and Metta Weekend

2013-01-18 Mindfulness Meditation 26:45
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : 2013 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2013-01-16 Stepping Out of the Cave 1:15:58

Tara Brach

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If we are suffering it is because we are believing something that is not true. This talk explores the genesis of our core beliefs and the investigation, mindfulness and compassion that can release their grip.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2013-01-14 Mindfulness of the Body 62:26
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen
Body as practice, refuge and teacher.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks