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Dharma Talks
2010-09-08 Sincerity: Hunger for the Truth 41:41
Rodney Smith
Sincerity is the hallmark of awakening.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2010-09-08 The Third Noble Truth - Nibanna 27:14
Pamela Weiss

2010-09-07 From Science to Art 44:14
Rodney Smith
The journey from the assurance of a method to the wonder of inquiry is the path from the mind to the heart.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2010-09-06 Freedom & The Way it is... 63:55
Jack Kornfield
How knowing and acknowledging the way things are leads to freedom and a gracious, compassionate heart.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-09-06 Meditations 1:52:43
Ruth Denison
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Labor Day Weekend

2010-09-05 Sylvia Boorstein & Lin Jensen: Life Beyond Buddhism, Part 1 of 2 3:00:01
Sylvia Boorstein
Lin Jensen is founder and teacher of the Chico Zen Sangha. He also is Senior Buddhist Chaplin to the High Desert State Prison in Susanville. Lin is also a birder, served seven years as sub-regional editor for American Birds magazine, and has contributed articles to Bird Watcher Digest. He is the author of several books on what might be called "natural Zen."
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-09-05 Trusting Your Buddha Knowing 59:45
James Baraz
Working with thoughts including the Buddha's methods for dealing with distracting thoughts. How to discern the voice of wisdom from the voices of confusion and fear.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Retreat

2010-09-05 There is Only Mystery 45:36
Rodney Smith
In whatever direction we look, the message we receive is wonder.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2010-09-05 Sylvia Boorstein & Lin Jensen: Life Beyond Buddhism, Part 2 of 2 2:28:16
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-09-04 Welcome Everything, Push Away Nothing 50:55
Sharda Rogell
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Retreat

2010-09-04 Continuums of Practice 45:42
Rodney Smith
Each of us finds a dharma continuum that resonates, but we must beware false nirvanas.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2010-09-04 Unbiased Attention Towards The World 51:06
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2010-09-04 Going Forth 32:58
Amma Thanasanti
Tava Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO
Shakti Vihara

2010-09-04 Going Forth - Q&A Session 20:16
Amma Thanasanti
Tava Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO
Shakti Vihara

2010-09-03 In Harmony With The Truth 58:27
Howard Cohn
The life and teachings of the Buddha. including the Four Noble Truths
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Retreat

2010-09-03 Day 7 Talk from Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts Retreat 29:07
Reb Anderson
Please note that the recordings of Rebs dialogues with retreatants have been removed due to the personal nature of the dialogues.
Gaia House Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts

2010-09-02 When All Else Fails - Patience 49:12
Myoshin Kelley
Patience can be difficult to learn and yet brings a grace to the weary heart.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge September 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-09-02 Relaxed Interested Kind Awareness 56:04
James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Labor Day Retreat

2010-09-02 Day 6 Talk from Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts Retreat 38:25
Reb Anderson
Please note that the recordings of Rebs dialogues with retreatants have been removed due to the personal nature of the dialogues.
Gaia House Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts

2010-09-01 Questions and Answers A Dolly Mixture 48:35
Bhante Bodhidhamma
date estimated
Satipanya Retreat Centre

2010-09-01 Joy 1:21:49
Tara Brach
Joy is an innate capacity, one of the primary expressions of an awakened heart and mind. Yet because of our conditioned patterns of thought and emotion, this capacity for openness, happiness and full aliveness can be obscured. This talk guides us in how to nurture joy through a commited presence that unfolds into "loving what is."
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-09-01 Equanimity in an Uncertain World 58:13
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-09-01 Sylvia and Jack in Conversation 64:18
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-09-01 Rebellion, passivity and Non violence 50:54
Amma Thanasanti
Audio Recording from talk at Dharma Punx, LA (againstthestream.org "A Nun's Story")
Shakti Vihara

2010-09-01 Day 5 Talk from Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts Retreat 65:54
Reb Anderson
Please note that the recordings of Rebs dialogues with retreatants have been removed due to the personal nature of the dialogues.
Gaia House Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts

2010-08-31 Day 4 Talk from Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts Retreat 1:13:34
Reb Anderson
Please note that the recordings of Rebs dialogues with retreatants have been removed due to the personal nature of the dialogues.
Gaia House Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts

2010-08-30 Secularization and Science of Mindfulness 51:46
Diana Winston
This talk discusses how mindfulness can be seen as secular and what is the science behind it.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-30 Day 3 Talk from Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts Retreat 57:36
Reb Anderson
Please note that the recordings of Rebs dialogues with retreatants have been removed due to the personal nature of the dialogues.
Gaia House Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts

2010-08-29 Day 2 Talk from Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts Retreat 64:09
Reb Anderson
Please note that the recordings of Rebs dialogues with retreatants have been removed due to the personal nature of the dialogues.
Gaia House Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts

2010-08-28 Center of the Cyclone 67:21
Myoshin Kelley
Guest Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-28 Day 1 Talk from Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts Retreat 34:48
Reb Anderson
Please note that the recordings of Rebs dialogues with retreatants have been removed due to the personal nature of the dialogues.
Gaia House Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts

2010-08-27 Working with Your Edges 24:51
Richard Shankman
Your presence when being in the classroom. (Very short break in talk near the beginning)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness in Education: A Retreat and Training

2010-08-27 Opening Talk for Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts 42:39
Reb Anderson
Please note that the recordings of Rebs dialogues with retreatants have been removed due to the personal nature of the dialogues.
Gaia House Zen Koans and Bodhisattva Precepts

2010-08-26 The State of Mindfulness in Education 31:36
Diana Winston
This talk, given opening night of the first annual Mindfulness in Education retreat and Training, overviews the current state of mindfulness in education in the U.S. We explore the different ways of delivering mindfulness to teachers and kids, some of the key questions and future visions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mindfulness in Education: A Retreat and Training

2010-08-26 An All Life Vigil 57:52
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2010-08-26 Fear and Anxiety 44:49
Mary Grace Orr
Insight Santa Cruz

2010-08-25 Compassion - Responding to Suffering with Care 1:23:03
Tara Brach
Our capacity to respond to ourselves and our world with compassion is the essence of all healing and spiritual awakening. This talk explores the trance of separation that blocks our natural compassion, and includes guided practices that enable us to directly cultivate a compassionate heart.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-08-25 Freedom & Equanimity 58:14
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-25 This is the Best Day Ever! 56:01
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-24 Investigation Within Vipassana Practice 45:45
Michael Grady
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Your Life is Your Practice: Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-24 Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: Mindfulness of the Mind Within the Body 53:13
Rodney Smith
How do the mind and body relate and does this tell us something regarding our identification with the processes involved? How does "mine and yours" become established within this relationship of mind/body?
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Satipatthana Sutta

2010-08-23 The Four Foundations of Mindfulness 60:07
Tempel Smith
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-23 Four Foundations of Mindfulness 60:06
Richard Shankman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Concentration Retreat

2010-08-22 From Stillness to Movement: The Place of Concentration on the Path of Insight 56:40
Andrea Fella
An exploration of the importance of concentration on the ability of the mind to meet experience as it is.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Concentration Retreat

2010-08-22 The Beauty of Change, The Change of Beauty 61:06
Kamala Masters
Maui, Hi :  Daylong Meditation, Maui Hawaii

2010-08-21 Jhana States: From Movement to Stillness 64:46
Phillip Moffitt
Jhana means non-distraction achieved by the removal of distractions from the mind. As the distraction of mind are removed, the mind state moves from coarseness to more fine states into stillness and equanimity.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Concentration Retreat

2010-08-21 Meditation as Medicine, A Day of Teachings with Steve Flowers, Part 3 43:37
Bob Stahl
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-08-21 Meditation as Medicine, A Day of Teachings with Steve Flowers, Part 2 1:14:06
Bob Stahl
Part 2
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-08-21 Meditation as Medicine, A Day of Teachings with Steve Flowers, Part 1 1:10:55
Bob Stahl
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2010-08-21 The Loving Brain Pt. 1 32:40
Rick Hanson
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2010-08-21 The Loving Brain Pt. 2 1:58:40
Rick Hanson
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2010-08-21 The Loving Brain Pt. 3 13:58
Rick Hanson
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2010-08-21 The Loving Brain Pt. 4 1:20:10
Rick Hanson
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2010-08-21 The Loving Brain Pt. 5 27:24
Rick Hanson
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2010-08-20 Taking in the Good 1:44:16
Rick Hanson
True North Insight TNI Regular Talks

2010-08-20 Equanimity and Loving Kindness 45:48
Ursula Flückiger
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-19 The Seven Factors of Enlightenment in relation to Concentration Practice 61:00
Richard Shankman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Concentration Retreat

2010-08-19 About Renunciation and the Monastic. 53:28
Ajahn Metta
About Renunciation and the Monastic.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley IMCB Regular Talks

2010-08-18 Metta - Lovingkindness 1:19:21
Tara Brach
This talk explores what gets in the way of loving presence and the training that awakens and frees our hearts.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-08-18 Skillful Means for Concentration 63:22
Andrea Fella
Cultivating the skill of concentration includes recognizing and working with those qualities that both support and hinder concentration. This talk explores ways to let go of the hindrances, and ways to cultivate the factors of concentration.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Concentration Retreat

2010-08-18 The Safety of Equanimity 54:54
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-18 The Mind Body 65:37
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-18 Mana - The Conceit of I 49:33
Fred Von Allmen
Our innate dignity and freedom is revealed in understanding and letting go of conceit
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-17 An Evolution Toward Stillness 46:13
Rodney Smith
The spiritual journey can be understood as moving from the constricting and confining environment of noise to the free expanse of stillness.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2010-08-16 Redemption 67:22
Jack Kornfield
Forgiveness, redemption & the great capacity of the heart to begin again.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-16 Patience 40:41
Ursula Flückiger
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-15 Inspiration and Motivation for our Practice 54:37
Fred Von Allmen
The Four Mind and Heart Transforming Reflections
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-15 Adaptation and Surrender 47:01
Rodney Smith
The Dharma demands a paradigm shift, not a modification of our narrative.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2010-08-15 The Practice of Compassion (Karuna) 1:15:25
Gina Sharpe
This is the fourth and final session of the "Metta and Compassion" daylong. It includes a guided karuna meditation, some explanation, question-and-answer with both Gina Sharpe and Sharon Salzberg, and closes with a sharing of the merit. This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-15 Introduction to Compassion (Karuna) 47:09
Gina Sharpe
This is the third talk in the "Metta and Compassion" daylong, in which Gina introduces the concept of compassion/karuna. This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-15 Inspiration and Motivation for the Practice 54:37
Fred Von Allmen
The four mind and heart transforming reflections
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-15 The Practice of Metta (Lovingkindness) 39:37
Sharon Salzberg
This is the second talk of the "Metta and Compassion" daylong, containing a dharma talk, a guided metta/lovingkindness meditation and a question-answer session. This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-15 Introduction to Metta and Compassion 34:16
Sharon Salzberg
This is first talk of the Metta and Compassion daylong, introducing lovingkindness (metta) and compassion (karuna). This day focuses on the development of lovingkindness and compassion, both for ourselves and for others. These qualities of the heart diminish fear and isolation, and further our understanding of interconnectedness. Through meditation practice, dialogue, and discourse, we will explore these qualities together. Suitable for both beginning and more experienced meditators.
New York Insight Meditation Center Metta and Compassion with Sharon Salzberg and Gina Sharpe

2010-08-14 Paramis: Householders' Practice of Renunciation 54:28
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-14 Aligned with Awakening 46:36
Rodney Smith
To access the central teaching of the Buddha, all components of the mind, body, and effort must be in alignment.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2010-08-14 Understanding Practice of Generosity 28:19
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-14 Instructions Day 8 50:58
Deborah Ratner Helzer
Observing experiences and the natural awareness of them as they arise and pass together; no-self, reincarnation, karma.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-14 Celebrating Dispassion 57:24
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2010-08-14 Gratification, Danger and Escape 25:28
Amma Thanasanti
Tava Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO
Shakti Vihara

2010-08-14 Gratification, Danger and Escape - Q&A Session 21:13
Amma Thanasanti
Tava Sangha, Colorado Springs, CO
Shakti Vihara

2010-08-13 The Process Of Insight: Seeing Nama-Rupa 62:16
Deborah Ratner Helzer
Vipassana Insight arises out of the clear and balanced observation of mental and physical experiences just as they are.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-13 Guided Practice Day 5 - Neutral Person 1:11:10
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-13 Ven. Master Sheng-Yen. A life dedicated to the Dharma 57:46
Ursula Flückiger
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-13 Instructions Day 7 62:18
Steve Armstrong
Wait: let awareness happen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-12 Four Noble Truths 62:49
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-12 Fierce Tenderness 59:55
Dori Langevin
Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi and you.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-12 Guided Equanimity - Day 4 1:10:28
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-12 Instructions Day 6 62:43
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-11 Seeing The World With Quiet Eyes 59:09
Kamala Masters
Equanimity and the spacious balance needed to navigate the vicissitudes of life and support for liberating wisdom to arise.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-11 Blessings of a Forgiving Heart 1:18:19
Tara Brach
The roots of peace and war are within these very hearts. In the moments that we release blame, we reconnect with the compassionate presence that heals ourselves and others as well. This talk includes a meditation that guides us in awakening our capacity to forgive.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-08-11 So near and yet... 59:57
Will Kabat-Zinn
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

2010-08-11 Equanimity: Simple Mind, Boundless Mind 56:53
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-11 Equanimity 35:05
Mark Nunberg
Guided Meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center

2010-08-11 Guided Practice - Day 2 65:27
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-11 The Vision of Bodhicitta 46:52
Fred Von Allmen
Generating an altruistic motivation for the welfare of all
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-11 Wise Speech Practice 6- Wise Speech in Difficult Conditions, Part 2 63:46
Donald Rothberg
We conclude our six sessions on wise speech by focusing on perspectives, practices and guidelines that help us be more skillful with difficult speech situations. The talk is followed by a guided exercise and discussion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-11 Instructions Day 5 66:01
Steve Armstrong
Intentions
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-10 Über die Elemente. Darlegung der 4 mahābhūta als Meditation. 45:30
Akincano Marc Weber
Darlegung der Elemente für Meditierende
Atammaya Köln

2010-08-10 Kamma: Opportunity For The Future 59:16
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-10 Arriving, Settling, Opening 52:43
Marvin Belzer
Some basics about what we do on a mindfulness meditation retreat and why we do those things.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Young Adults Insight Meditation Retreat

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