Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2014-03-04 On Non-Difference and Bringing Our Practice into the World 37:44
Martin Aylward	Download Listen
Here, Martin looks at the dichotomy we easily make between the retreat situation and the rest of life, and explores the skilful integration of our practice, as well as looking at some of the forces that tend to shape our into our personal, relational and cultural lives.
Gaia House : The Dynamics of Freedom

2014-03-03 First Foundation - Kaya 46:55
John Travis	Download Listen
Exploring the body with mindfulness
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-03 On Non-Duality, the World and the Void 39:33
Martin Aylward	Download Listen
Using the zen image of first there is a mountain, then there is no mountain, then there is, Martin charts the evolution of relating to form and emptiness, exploring the fundamental duality of conventional experience, and the natural pull towards its dismantling, transcendance and integration.
Gaia House : The Dynamics of Freedom

2014-03-02 Intro to Insight Meditation: Root Cause of Suffering 14:17
Anushka Fernandopulle	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-03-02 Intro to Insight Meditation: Mindfulness and Friendliness 20:10
Anushka Fernandopulle	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-03-02 The Courage to Live - The Practice Of Forgiveness 62:38
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Joy of Letting Go – Reconciliation, Restoration and Forgiveness: Insight and Metta Weekend

2014-03-02 Introducing the Satipatthana - 4 Foundations of Mindfulness 52:41
Heather Martin	Download Listen
Understanding how applying our mindfulness to these 4 key areas of experience actually completely changes everything, breaks the usual trance.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-02 On Fluidity, Uncertainty and Inconceivability 44:06
Martin Aylward	Download Listen
This talk explores bringing the fundamental truth of lifes fluidity, and the familiarity of teachings on impermanence, right into the heart of every-moment practice.
Gaia House : The Dynamics of Freedom

2014-03-02 Brahma Vihara Practice Day 1 31:11
Phillip Moffitt	Download Listen
Beginning the practice; opening to felt sense of experience
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-01 Forgiveness Meditation 42:29
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Joy of Letting Go – Reconciliation, Restoration and Forgiveness: Insight and Metta Weekend

2014-03-01 Kamma Revisited 43:47
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre

2014-03-01 Into the Stream of Refuge and Confidence 51:22
Gil Fronsdal	Download Listen
Opening talk of the March month-long retreat
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : March Month Long Retreat

2014-03-01 On Immediacy and Here and Now-ness 39:09
Martin Aylward	Download Listen
Rather than the meditator trying to become present, this talk emphasises the way life is always immediate and available, always and only present. And how attuning to that invites us into presence, not as a property of mind, not as a state we create, but as the formless ground into which mind can rest, allowing presence to reveal what arises.
Gaia House : The Dynamics of Freedom

2014-03-01 Introduction to Concentration Meditation Daylong Part 2 37:50
Tina Rasmussen	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-03-01 Introduction to Concentration Meditation Daylong Part 2 37:50
Stephen Snyder	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-03-01 Introduction to Concentration Meditation Daylong Part 1 50:06
Tina Rasmussen	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-03-01 Introduction to Concentration Meditation Daylong Part 1 50:06
Stephen Snyder	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-28 Your Practice Makes a Difference! 61:03
James Baraz	Download Listen
In this last talk of the month long retreat, the Buddha's five supports for our practice (from the Maghiya Sutta) are presented as well as the ways our practice can benefit not only ourselves, but everyone we know and our planet.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-28 On Presence 62:52
Martin Aylward	Download Listen
An introduction to 5 days of retreat practice, using the inherent characteristics of life as the grounds for contemplation and insight.
Gaia House : The Dynamics of Freedom

2014-02-27 Mindfulness of Thinking 54:19
Kate Munding	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2014-02-27 Equanimity - The Ocean Of Experience 53:16
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat

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

2014-02-26 Forgiviness 57:05
Winnie Nazarko	Download Listen
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

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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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

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

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

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

2014-02-24 Rejoicing In The Happiness Of Others 55:16
Winnie Nazarko	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-02-24 Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta - Week 7 62:41

Mark Nunberg

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Common Ground Meditation Center : Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta

2014-02-23 What Thought Am I Believing Right Now? 63:10
James Baraz	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Gaia House : Cultivating Awareness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2014-02-19 Part 2: Heart of Compassion 1:24:50

Tara Brach

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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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Mission Dharma

2014-02-18 Wising up to Delusion 65:48
Andrea Fella	Download Listen
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	View Download Listen
D : Definitely E : Equality A : Afraid T : Time H : How
Songdhammakalyani Monastery

2014-02-18 Non-Judgement and Wise Discernment 55:26
Jenny Wilks	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
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

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Common Ground Meditation Center : Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta

2014-02-17 The Dialogue Between Mindfulness and Wise Effort 55:06
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Awakening the Buddha Within

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

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

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

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

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

2014-02-15 Trust 60:29
James Baraz	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2014-02-13 Seclusion 60:59
Carol Wilson	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Mountain Hermitage : The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

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

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

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

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

2014-02-12 Mindfulness in Education: Enabling Children to Realize their Full Potential 39:28
Tara Brach	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Mountain Hermitage : The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

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

2014-02-12 Instructions 43:07
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : February Month Long Retreat - 2014

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

2014-02-11 The Disappearance and Reappearance of Mindfulness 60:00
Andrea Fella	Download Listen
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	Download Listen
Mountain Hermitage : The Heart’s Release with Marcia Rose and Winnie Nazarko

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

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

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

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

2014-02-10 Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta - Week 5 63:46

Mark Nunberg

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Common Ground Meditation Center : Buddhist Studies Course - Anatta

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

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

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

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

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

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