Donate  |   Contact


The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Dharma Talks
2001-01-05 Big Mind: Guided Meditation 46:22
Guy Armstrong
Developing an expansive awareness that contains all things but is not composed of them.
New York Insight Meditation Center

2001-01-05 Guided Meditation 39:49
Adrianne Ross
instructions for meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-01-01 Vipassana Meditation: Four Week Introductory Series - I 1:21:28
Tara Brach
Week I - General Introduction Mindfulness of the body and concentration on the breath adding mindfulness of sensation while encouraging opening to pleasure and pain.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2001-01-01 Vipassana Meditation: Four Week Introductory Series - II 1:27:00
Tara Brach
Week II - Mindfulness of Emotions Exploring ways of working with difficult inner weather systems.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2001-01-01 Vipassana Meditation: Four Week Introductory Series - III 1:25:32
Tara Brach
Week III - Mindfulness of Thoughts Investigating the nature of mind.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2001-01-01 Vipassana Meditation: Four Week Introductory Series - IV 1:27:02
Tara Brach
Week IV - Integrating practice into daily life.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2001-01-01 Metta 25:09
Adrianne Ross
guided metta meditation followed by a short refuge chant
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-12-12 Sound And Silence- Opening The Ear Door 39:38
Marcia Rose
"From listening, spontaneously meditation arises. From listening, a depth, a well of virtues: From listening, truth, fulfillment, knowledge, ……those who hear flower forever." 16th century Indian poet, Nanak A 45 minute sitting meditation, beginning with Nanak's poem and then listening/hearing Tibetan bells, Japanese mok-tok, and other bell tones with alternating moments of silence.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center 2000 Three Month Retreat

2000-12-05 Equanimity: A Guided Meditation 47:56
Joseph Goldstein
Developing equanimity in our relationship towards all beings.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-10-31 Closing Remarks & Guided Metta Meditation 52:16
Carol Wilson
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2000-08-07 Discovery Love of Meditation - Balance & Dying 52:40
Jack Kornfield
exact date unknown
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2000-07-12 Guided Meditation on Equanimity 43:40
Martine Batchelor
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

2000-06-07 Care Of The Body And The Practice Of Vipassana Meditation 1:32:57
Larry Rosenberg
The benefits to Dharma practice of bodily care; the dangers of craving and attachment which can arise with increased energy, health, attachment.
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

2000-04-11 Vipassana Meditation Introduction 52:07
Ajahn Candasiri
A guided meditation that introduces basic principles and techniques of Vipassana meditation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Buddhist Contemplation

1999-11-23 The Process Of Awakening: Five Spiritual Faculties 59:42
James Baraz
Faith, effort, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom build on each other in a natural development. Understanding their relationship gives us a map for how the meditation process unfolds.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1999-11-03 The Art Of Meditation Practice 57:09
Tara Brach
Regular mindfulness and concentration can be a creative and vital ritual of daily practice that becomes essential in opening of our hearts and minds.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-09-09 The Buddha's Prescription For Happiness: Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 57:18
James Baraz
The Seven Factors of Enlightenment are mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration and equanimity. When brought to fruition they lead to the highest happiness we can experience. How can we cultivate these qualities consciously in our meditation practice and in our life?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center
In collection: Foundations Of Practice

1999-09-05 The Process Of Awakening: Five Spiritual Faculties 60:37
James Baraz
Faith, effort, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom build on each other in a natural development. Understanding their relationship gives us a map for how the meditation process unfolds.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

1999-08-15 Encountering Profound Obstacles On The Path 39:43
Arinna Weisman
Ways to work with our difficulties and pain in the meditation practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

1999-07-31 Docility & Truth, Part 3 of 3 12:34
Gavin Harrison
A one-day meditation retreat

1999-07-31 Docility & Truth, Part 2 of 3 1:31:14
Gavin Harrison
A one-day meditation retreat

1999-07-31 Docility & Truth, Part 1 of 3 1:34:44
Gavin Harrison
A one-day meditation retreat

1999-07-15 The Science and Art of Meditation 20:41
Joseph Goldstein

1999-06-23 Finding Your Passion 47:58
Steven Smith
young adults retreat what meditation is, inspired beginnings, the path, way of life.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Young Adult Retreat (4 days)

1999-06-04 The Science and Art of Meditation 57:40
Joseph Goldstein
Gaia House Retreat with Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg

Creative Commons License