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Dharma Talks
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

2010-08-10 Guided Equanimity Practice - 1st day 64:31
Kamala Masters
Introduction and guidance
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-10 A Generous Heart 45:39
Ursula Flückiger
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-10 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 5 47:57
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-10 Selflessness and a Life of Love 68:49
Rob Burbea
Through profound Insight, inquiry and the practices of the heart, there is the possibility of a radically different relationship with our whole existence, liberating a fearlessness and unboundedness to our love.
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Karma & the Power of Intention 66:01
Jack Kornfield
Understanding the mysterious power of intention & karma
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2010-08-09 Cultivating Non-Attachment 52:12
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia
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

2010-08-09 Recipe For Insight: The 7 Factors Of Enlightenment 60:10
Deborah Ratner Helzer
What are the qualities that we need to cultivate in order to prepare the ground for wisdom to sprout?
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 Metta Meditation Guidance 61:49
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 A State of Mind Called Beautiful 42:28
Fred Von Allmen
Settling into our innate goodness
Meditationszentrum Beatenberg

2010-08-09 Instructions Day 3 59:36
Kamala Masters
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-09 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 4 47:25
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Forgiveness and Compassion 51:37
Chris Cullen
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-09 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 3 44:04
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-08 Guided Metta with Q&A 60:07
Deborah Ratner Helzer
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-08 Instructions Day 2 : Right attitude - Predominate objects. 58:13
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-08 Heart Work 1:13:40
Rob Burbea
To really care for ourselves includes both learning to work skillfully with difficult emotions, and developing, deepening and refining the practice of metta, in meditation and in the world. This talk begins to explore both of these dimensions in some detail.
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-08 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 2 48:24
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-07 Skillful Attitudes For Awareness Practice. 58:55
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-07 Untitled 33:28
Ajahn Pasanno
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Family Retreat

2010-08-07 Instructions Day 1 Primary Object 55:31
Steve Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-07 Non-Contention with a World of Differences 40:15
Ajahn Sucitto
Cittaviveka

2010-08-07 Loving Ourselves and Working with the Obstacles 50:58
Chris Cullen
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-07 Metta Instructions and Guided Meditation 1 53:22
Rob Burbea
Gaia House The Loving Kindness (Metta) Retreat

2010-08-06 Guided Meditation and Introduction 1:13:00
Kamala Masters
(Includes Steve Armstrong and Deborah Ratner Helzer)
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Insight and the Art of Equanimity

2010-08-06 Parenting With Dharma & Heart 49:58
Betsy Rose
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Family Retreat

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