2018-06-26 Sensing with Soul 57:42
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-25 A Pilgrimage 35:41
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-25 Towards the Imaginal 62:08
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-24 The Lame Man (Dukkha and Soulmaking) 1:11:48
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-24 Trust, Ethics, Image (Q & A) 34:37
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-24 Voice, Movement, and the Possibilities of Soul (1) 1:10:20
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-24 Heart Art and an Introduction to Image 56:08
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-23 Key Ideas of a Soulmaking Dharma (Part 2 - The Eros-Psyche-Logos Dynamic) 52:45
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-23 Key Ideas of a Soulmaking Dharma (Part 1 - The Why and What) 62:57
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-23 Growing the Energy Body (Q & A) 35:46
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-23 Day 1: Preparing Your Instrument for Soulful Perception 48:04
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-23 The Energy Body (A Little Bit of What, Why, and How) 48:46
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-23 Engaging with the Retreat 7:40
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-22 Opening Talk ('To Kiss a Falcon') 27:41
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-22 Welcome 8:10
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Please Note: This series of teachings is from a retreat for experienced practitioners led by Rob Burbea and Catherine McGee. Although they attempt to outline and elaborate a little on some of the basics of Soulmaking Dharma practice, still the requirements for participation on the retreat included some understanding of and working familiarity with practices of emptiness, samatha, metta, the emotional/energy body, and the imaginal, as well as basic mindfulness practice; without this experience it is possible that the material and teachings from this retreat will be difficult to understand and confusing for some.
Gaia House :  Foundations of a Soulmaking Dharma

2018-06-16 Ethical Implications of Mindfulness 47:00
Matthew Brensilver	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Essential Teachings on the Path of Awakening

2018-06-16 The Gifts of Nature Meditation (Part 1) 52:03
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
This talk explores many of the ways meditation/retreat in nature supports mindfulness, joy, peace and well-being.
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center :  Awake in the Wild: Summer Solstice Meditation in Nature Retreat

2018-06-15 8 Fold Path of Wisdom and Compassion 42:58
Nathan Glyde	Download Listen
Exploring a non-exclusive integration of wisdom, intention, speech, deeds, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and unification of heart-mind. Can we support all aspects of the path in our lives? Can a (non-silent) retreat represent all aspects of the path?
Nirodha Insight Meditation in Finland :  Finland Dharma Gathering

2018-06-15 Last Morning Instructions-4th Foundation of Mindfulness (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 48:17
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
This talks describes how to work with mindfulness of Dharmas-the transformation of dukkha (difficult states) to sukha (happy states) or the 7 Factors of Awakening.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  The Heart of Awareness

2018-06-13 Mindfulness Part 2 - Transformation of Afflictive States 1:22:16
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
Mountain Hermitage :  2018 Summer Hermitage Retreat

2018-06-12 Introduction to Mindfulness on Retreat (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 40:12
Brian Lesage	Download Listen
This talk shares a way of understanding the practice of being present and a broader context to hold it in. (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Essential Teachings on the Path of Awakening

2018-06-12 Mindfulness--A Steadying Presence (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 48:25
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
Drawing from the Buddha's teaching on mindfulness immersed in the Body, we cultivate a steadying presence as we open to wiser frontiers of our heart and mind.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  The Heart of Awareness

2018-06-11 Mindfulness: Part I 1:18:13
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
Mountain Hermitage :  2018 Summer Hermitage Retreat

2018-06-07 Maranasati: Mindfulness of Death (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 56:31
Eugene Cash	Download Listen
Mindfulness of death is both personal and impersonal. Eugene gave a picture of his experience of death and it’s relationship to his personal practice that included his time as a hospice volunteer/trainer, as a son caring for his dying parents, and, his near death experience. He also outlined Buddhist teachings about death in the Theravada and Zen lineages.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Aging, Dying and Awakening

2018-06-06 Practicing Skillfully with Difficult Experiences of Body, Heart, and Mind, in the Context of Aging and Dying (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 51:55
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
After first naming some of the challenging bodily, emotional, and mental experiences that arise in a human life, and particularly in the context of aging and dying, we explore the different “tools” for responding skillfully to these challenges, including clarity of intention, assessing the intensity of the experience and coming back to balance after overwhelm, mindfulness, body practices, heart practices, and wisdom perspectives.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Aging, Dying and Awakening

2018-06-03 08 short talk: five aggregates, mindfulness and compassion 19:19
Jill Shepherd	Download Listen
Exploring Anatta: constructing and de-constructing the sense of self - a six-week study and practice course Week 5: A recap of how the five aggregates combine to form self, and how mindfulness and compassion can help reduce clinging to that self More info here: https://jill0shepherd-insightmeditation.com/2018-05-six-week-study-course-exploring-anatta/
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre

2018-06-02 "Mindfullness: Freedom from Bias" 59:15
Oren Jay Sofer	Download Listen
Oren Jay Sofer offered the talk this week at our IMCB Monastery. Oren is a a member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, a Nonviolent Communication Trainer, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for healing trauma. He is the founder of Next Step Dharma, and the author of the book, Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2018-05-21 Guided Meditation 4 - Mindfulness with Contemplation of Impermanence 24:16
Jaya Rudgard	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Awakening, Breath by Breath

2018-05-21 Meditation Instructions 4 - Mindfulness with Contemplation of Impermanence 51:44
Jenny Wilks	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Awakening, Breath by Breath

2018-05-20 Guided Meditation 3 - Mindfulness with the Mind 42:20
Jenny Wilks	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Awakening, Breath by Breath

2018-05-20 Meditation Instructions 3 - Mindfulness with the Mind 49:07
Jaya Rudgard	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Awakening, Breath by Breath

2018-05-19 Guided Meditation 2 - Mindfulness with Feelings 27:15
Jaya Rudgard	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Awakening, Breath by Breath

2018-05-19 Meditation Instructions 2 - Mindfulness with Feelings 44:12
Jenny Wilks	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Awakening, Breath by Breath

2018-05-18 The Buddha's Teaching on Mindfulness of Breathing 50:20
Jaya Rudgard	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Awakening, Breath by Breath

2018-05-18 Guided Meditation 1 - Mindfulness with Breath and Body 37:14
Jenny Wilks	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Awakening, Breath by Breath

2018-05-18 Meditation Instructions 1 - Mindfulness with Breath and Body 51:02
Jaya Rudgard	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Awakening, Breath by Breath

2018-05-17 The Five Spiritual Faculties relationship to Equanimity (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 65:07
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
This talk covers how the balance between faith and wisdom, and concentration and energy develops the balance of equanimity. This balance of equanimity greatly supports mindfulness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Equanimity and Awareness Retreat

2018-05-16 Not-Self (Anatta) in the Context of the Three Ways of Seeing Leading to Liberating Insight (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 62:26
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
After clarifying further the fundamental practices of our retreat, particularly the three ways of seeing leading to liberating insight, we examine the third way of seeing—seeing anatta (or not-self). We focus less on understanding this way of seeing conceptually, and more on identifying two main ways of practicing—(1) opening to being mindful of the flow of experience, increasingly with a “thinned out” self or lack of self, and (2) noticing and being mindful of when there is a “thick” sense of self.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Settling, Seeing and Spacious Awareness Retreat

2018-05-15 The roles of mindfulness, metta and equanimity in our practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 60:59
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen
Equanimity is central to the Buddha's teachings and practices, and so underlies and supports both mindfulness and metta (loving-kindness). For Samma Sati, Right Mindfulness, to develop, equanimity needs to function to keep us connected with experiences even when they are difficult or challenging, to deepen insight into the true nature of reality. In metta practice, equanimity keeps the heart open when conditions are not ideal for kindness - and they are often not ideal!
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Equanimity and Awareness Retreat

2018-05-13 03 short guided meditation: mindfulness of the body and physical sensations 15:13
Jill Shepherd	Download Listen
Exploring Anatta: constructing and de-constructing the sense of self - a six-week study and practice course Week 2: A 15 minute guided meditation focus on mindfulness of the body and physical sensations
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre

2018-05-10 "Clear Comprehension Part 2" 59:30
James Baraz	Download Listen
In the Satipatthana Sutta (MN#10), the Buddha's discourse on mindfulness, the Buddha instructs us to contemplate mindfully, ardent and clearly comprehending each of the four foundations. "Clear comprehension" also translated as "clearly knowing" includes four areas of context for our mindfulness practice. In Part 1 we explored the first two elements of Clear Comprehension: "Clear Comprehension of Purpose" and "Clear Comprehension of Suitability of Action". In this talk we discuss the second two aspects: "Clear Comprehension in the Domain of Meditation" and "Clear Comprehension of Reality". With metta, James
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley :  IMCB Regular Talks

2018-05-09 Eating Addiction: How Meditation Helps Free Us 54:01
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Buddhist psychology views clinging as the source of suffering, and one of the great domains of clinging is compulsive overeating. For most of us the causes and conditions for compulsive overeating existed before we were born, during our early childhood, and in our surrounding society. We begin to release shame and self-aversion by realizing we are not alone in this suffering; and eating addiction is not “our fault.” The talk includes an exploration of how, through RAIN, we can bring mindfulness and self-compassion to compulsive eating, giving us more choice in our behavior. Ultimately we discover that this deep prison of suffering can become a portal to realizing the freedom our true nature.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2018-05-08 The Soft Power Of Mindfulness 57:29
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Understanding the importance of wisdom and wise effort with awareness practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Natural Awareness Wisdom: Insight Meditation Retreat

2018-05-07 Mindful Loving Awareness - Monday Night Dharma Talk - Part 1 - The Three Gates to Freedom 65:33
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
When you are mindful, loving awareness offers you practical and revolutionary gifts of freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2018-05-07 Mindful Loving Awareness - Monday Night Dharma Talk - Part 2 - Big Sky Mind Meditation 44:57
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Guided Meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2018-05-06 Maranasati Normalizing Death (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 52:43
Eugene Cash	Download Listen
Exploring the Buddhist teaching of Maranasati: Mindfulness of Death How it’s taught and how one personally works with, recognizes and manifests this practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Contemplating Death/Awakening to Life (Maranasati Retreat)

2018-05-06 00 short guided meditation: mindfulness of body and breathing 15:45
Jill Shepherd	Download Listen
Exploring Anatta: constructing and de-constructing the sense of self - a six-week study and practice course A 15 minute guided meditation as preparation to start the course
Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre

2018-05-05 Guided Meditation: Embodied Mindfulness 29:51
Oren Jay Sofer	Download Listen
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies :  Relational Dharma: Waking up Together

2018-05-02 Wise Mindfulness 50:41
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen
San Francisco Insight Meditation Community

2018-05-01 Meditation – Spring Morning on Retreat 33:46
Tara Brach	Download Listen
In this guided meditation, we include an overview of different components of mindfulness practice. The reflection includes a body scan, establishing a home base for attention, and care in how to arrive in full presence after being lost in thought. We then explore opening mindfully to different experiences and the simple and liberating practice of “being here,” letting life be just as it is.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2018 IMCW Spring Retreat: Intimacy with Life