Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2011-04-21 Transforming Judgments is Possible 57:36
Heather Sundberg	Download Listen
Through personal stories, practical techniques and humor, the talk outlines five areas for working with judgments: 1. Mindfulness of Body 2. RAIN Practice 3. Heart Practices 4. Learning about patterns 5. Value of wise friends
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Transforming the Judgmental Mind

2011-04-21 The Seven Factors of Awakening - Everything We Need Is Already There 46:44
Steven Smith	Download Listen
Hollyhock : Metta Vipassana with Mindful Movement

2011-04-21 Honoring our Pain for the World 31:19
Joanna Macy	Download Listen
Tibetan prophecy, Shambala warriors, etc.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : World as Lover, World as Self

2011-04-21 Practice-Reconnecting and Identity 25:04
Wes Nisker	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : World as Lover, World as Self

2011-04-21 6. Concentration (samadhi) 51:57
James Baraz	Download Listen
Sixth talk in an 8-week series on the 7 Factors of Awakening that began with an overview on March 10, 2011.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2011-04-21 An Ordinary Person's Life 60:49
Stephen Batchelor	Download Listen
The story of Ch'an Master Teshan; through Ch'an (Zen) the Chinese make Buddhism their own - a similar challenge faces us in the West today; the practice of 'What is this?' is the practice of the First Noble Truth: dukkha; how Zen fits into the context of the Four Truths; the Four Truths and the Four Great Vows; the self who practices the path is neither existent nor non-existent; Layman P'ang: chopping wood and carrying water.
Gaia House : The Zen Retreat

2011-04-20 Part 2 - Realizing True Well-being 1:23:21

Tara Brach

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Buddhist psychology and the Western oriented field of positive psychology agree: How we pay attention determines whether we live primarily in fear and judgment, or happiness and peace. This two part series explores the teachings, practices and attitudes that enable us to live a meaningful life with a heart that is "happy for no reason."

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2011-04-20 Awakening To The Body 54:30
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2011-04-20 The Story of the Elm Dance 40:28
Joanna Macy	Download Listen
A story about Chernobyl.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : World as Lover, World as Self

2011-04-20 Opening and Closing the Heart 29:00
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen