Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2007-09-26 The Gift Of Silence 1:18:19

Tara Brach

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Through all spiritual traditions, there is a valuing of silence and stillness. When the mind has quieted, it becomes possible to see into the truth of what we are. Yet quieting can turn into a battle with the process of the thinking mind. This talk explores practices that allow us to settle in a natural way, the presence which is silence itself, and the wisdom and love that flows freely when we live from that silence.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2007-05-30 Inquiry And Investigation - part 1 59:16
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
Because we live in such a mental culture, we sometimes interpret meditation as getting rid of all thinking. But inquiry and investigation, often aided by language are crucial to Buddhist practice. We look at three practical methods of inquiry, using (1) mindfulness (2) deep listening, and (3) the lens of particular teachings.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2006-10-25 Before Thinking 1:13:12
Michael Grady	Download Listen
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

2006-07-13 Steadying Presence - Breathing Where You Are 46:58
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
With breathing we are coming into different aspect of body, the energy body. Feel the internal body with reference to breathing. Use the thinking mind to keep pointing – where am I? Heart picks up feelings of space, gladness ease. Body, heart mind work together to clear kammic disturbances in the energy field. Walking instructions at the end.
Cittaviveka : Vassa 2006 Group Retreat

2005-06-29 It Is The Way It Is 1:12:01
Ajahn Sumedho	Download Listen
The value of reflecting on thought and thinking other than merely thinking about thinking.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2005-04-23 Recollection Of Death And Of Buddha 50:53
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Recollection connects the thinking mind and heart and generates felt values for inspiration, clarity, and blessing.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2005-04-22 Overview Of Embodied Mind 65:33
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
"Citta" - The center of awareness extends through thinking, emotion, and somatic senses. Dhamma practice covers all these.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2005-04-22 Co-Dependency And Delusion 67:03
Arinna Weisman	Download Listen
Delusion seduces us into thinking we are dependent on people, material objects or pleasant experiences for our happiness. Renunciation and the practice of the precepts bring us to the peace we are.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2005-04-18 Analyzing The Breath 8:07
Thanissaro Bhikkhu	Download Listen
Cultivating mindfulness of the body by thinking of it as composed of breath sensations.
In collection: Breath Meditation Series

2004-01-09 Skilfulness Of Body, Heart, & Thinking 52:05
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka : Winter Retreat