Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2010-08-09 Cultivating Non-Attachment 52:12
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia	Download Listen
Through practice we learn to relate with non-attachment to the condition of the body and mind as well as the conditions of our lives. We do this through the practice of the four foundations of mindfulness, the cultivation of samadhi, and the gradual eroding of self-view. Then we are well-positioned for insight.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : August 2010 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2010-07-31 Mindful? Or Merely Paying Attention 1:23:16
John Peacock	Download Listen
This talk deals with the difference between 'attention' and mindfulness as well as exploring the Brahma Viharas as forms of mindfulness.
Gaia House : Awareness and the Path to Awakening

2010-07-28 Wise Speech Practice 4- Mindfulness & Non-Violent Communication 2 62:07
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
In the context of wise speech practice, we continue to explore being aware of feelings and needs and introduce skillful ways to identify "how things are" through "observations."
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-26 Mindful Contemplation of the Body 58:13
Eugene Cash	Download Listen
Why mindfulness of the body is the ground of all mindfulness teachings bringing body and mind together.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-22 Mindfulness as Liberation 51:40
Tempel Smith	Download Listen
Mindfulness as Liberation
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2010-07-22 The Wisdom of Equanimity and Compassion 56:24
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
When we see the world through the veil of our ego, our love flows in distorted and confused ways. Through mindfulness and metta and insight we can begin to understand these conditioned patterns and transform them into love and connection.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Metta Retreat

2010-07-21 Turning Towards What You Love 1:20:56

Tara Brach

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For many of us, the most apparent junctures of spiritual transformation are spurred on by challenging life situations. This talk looks at how our conscious aspiration for awakening, and our practice of mindful presence, can help us find peace, compassion and freedom when difficulties arise.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2010-07-21 Wise Speech Practice 3- Mindfulness & Nonviolent Communication 66:16
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We explore nonviolent communication as a refinement of mindfulness, focusing particularly on 'needs' (what matters) and feelings (or emotions)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-14 Wise Speech Practice #2- Minfulness and Speech Practice: includes exercises/discussions 63:52
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
After a review of last time, of the importance of speech practice and the ethical guidelines for wise speech, we explore two ways of cultivating mindfulness in our speech, concluding with an exercise to cultivate inner and outer attention at the same time.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-07-11 Emotion Management Techniques (EMT) 62:55
Bhante Buddharakkhita	Download Listen
Emotion Management Techniques (EMT) are various mindful and skillful ways of transforming difficult emotions into opportunities for awakening. Through full understanding of the emotions and their true nature, we begin to open our heart and respond to the emotions with compassion and wisdom and thereby experience greater happiness and freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : People of Color Meditation Retreat