Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2009-09-30 Befriending the Mind 58:22
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
This talk explores the nature of the mind and what it means to cultivate a mind of friendliness.
Gaia House : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2009-09-30 Attention, Intention, Energy and Awareness 22:16
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Two factors play a part in the way the mind operates – attention and intention. Both are conditioned, and both carry energy. Attention limits the span of awareness, intention defines the quality of it. A lot of the problems in meditation can be resolved through attention, intention and bringing the right kind of energy to them.
Cittaviveka : Vassa Retreat

2009-09-29 Guided Metta Meditation 56:43
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : September 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-09-29 The Four Mind Changing Reflections 59:36
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Precious human birth, impermanence, karma and the defects of samsara.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Two-Month Retreat

2009-09-29 The Journey of the Heart 57:16
Bob Stahl	Download Listen
Going home to the heart. Where is our true home? Why I love the dhamma so much!
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Standing firm in that which you are: Mindfulness of the body

2009-09-29 The Path of Wisdom 56:58
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-09-29 Ten Paramis: Resolve (1) 58:20
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
Resolve comes naturally from the love of the truth and responds appropriately to balance inequality.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Ten Paramis

2009-09-29 Joyful Effort 59:36
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2009-09-29 Establishing Thoughtfulness and Reflection (vitakka-vicara) 36:43
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
To meditate refers to placing the mind on a conducive object. There are functions that support meditation: vitakka –applied thoughtfulness/consideration; and, vicara – reflective evaluating, taking in the effects of what we apply ourselves to. Various applications of vitakka-vicara are reviewed, from the 5 indriya to mindfulness of body and breathing.
Cittaviveka : Vassa Retreat

2009-09-28 Forgiveness; Cleaning Your Slate 62:42
James Baraz	Download Listen
Reflections on forgiving, self and others...reflections on Yom Kippur
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-09-28 Embodied Practice 54:15
Sally Armstrong	Download Listen
Many of us live our lives somewhat disconnected from our physical experience, or with a distorted view of our bodies. Mindfulness practice – the direct knowing of our experience in an unfiltered way - allows us to connect with our bodies in a way that is kind and accepting. Out of this deep connection, insight into the nature of our bodies and our minds, and how they affect each other, naturally develops.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Two-Month Retreat

2009-09-28 The Hindrances 53:04
John Teasdale	Download Listen
Gaia House : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2009-09-27 Turning into the Skid 50:13
Bob Stahl	Download Listen
Whatever you flee from will pursue you... Whatever you welcome will transform you.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Standing firm in that which you are: Mindfulness of the body

2009-09-27 Aspiration and Refuge 33:45
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-09-27 Seasons of Mist.. pt 4 of 4 63:16
Ajahn Amaro	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Ajahn Amaro Daylong at Spirit Rock

2009-09-27 Seasons.. part 3 of 4 40:52
Ajahn Amaro	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Ajahn Amaro Daylong at Spirit Rock

2009-09-27 Seasons.. pt 2 of 4 31:31
Ajahn Amaro	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Ajahn Amaro Daylong at Spirit Rock

2009-09-27 Seasons of Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness, pt 1 of 4 48:58
Ajahn Amaro	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Ajahn Amaro Daylong at Spirit Rock

2009-09-27 Mindfulness Body 43:10
Mary Grace Orr	Download Listen
Insight Santa Cruz

2009-09-27 Mind as Medicine 69:25
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Vipassana Metta Foundation : Maui, Hawaii Daylong

2009-09-27 Spaciousness 48:01
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Spaciousness describes the climate of mind we cultivate in meditation practice. Inclusive, kind and welcoming, spaciousness counters the habit of contractedness.
Gaia House : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2009-09-26 Tearing Down the House 45:58
Mary Grace Orr	Download Listen
We often live inside of our stories and react from them. When we begin to perceive our experience as it is, we can respond rather than react and end the cycle of suffering. Lots of good stories!
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Standing firm in that which you are: Mindfulness of the body

2009-09-26 Opening Talk for Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation Retreat 53:48
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
This talk also includes Rob Burbea and John Teasdale
Gaia House : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation

2009-09-26 The One Thing You Can Do 49:52
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka : Vassa Retreat

2009-09-25 32 Parts of the Body 51:22
Bob Stahl	Download Listen
The Journey of the Body. The Buddha's practice on the 32 Parts of the Body Meditation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Standing firm in that which you are: Mindfulness of the body

2009-09-24 Refuge from the Fires 44:12
Mary Grace Orr	Download Listen
Finding refuge in our lives and in our practice
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Standing firm in that which you are: Mindfulness of the body

2009-09-24 Reclaiming Creativity through the Body 45:51
Anne Cushman	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Meditation and the Spirit of Creativity

2009-09-23 The Sure Heart's Release, Part 2 64:19
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : September 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-09-23 Wise Effort and Spiritual Freedom 51:12
Tara Brach	Download Listen
In the Buddhist tradition, wise effort, or the purposeful dedication of our energy, is an essential part of the spiritual path. While the attitudes of grasping or fear can contract the quality of our effort and create suffering in our lives; when our effort arises from sincerity and wisdom, it creates the conditions for liberation.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2009-09-23 Work and Service as a Path of Practice, II Aspects of the Path 56:36
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We continue to look at work and service as a path, naming some key aspects of this path: 1. general intention that our work and service be practice for ourselves and others, 2.connecting inner and outer practice, 3. identifying core challenges and "obstacles", 4.developing awakened qualities and 5. establishing community support for this path.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-09-22 Über upāya - das zweckdienliche Mittel 62:33
Akincano Marc Weber	Download Listen
Über die Darlegung von zweckdienlichen Mittel auf der Grundlage der Pali Lehrreden.
Atammaya Köln

2009-09-22 Talk Four from Flow Of Existence with Question and Answer Session 38:43
Yvonne Weier	Download Listen
Gaia House : Flow Of Existence

2009-09-21 Wise Effort & Aliveness 54:22
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-09-21 Talk on Meditation part 1 19:14
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni	Download Listen
Songdhammakalyani Monastery

2009-09-21 Talk on Meditation 15:07
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni	Download Listen
Songdhammakalyani Monastery

2009-09-21 Love 31:34
Yvonne Weier	Download Listen
Gaia House : Flow Of Existence

2009-09-20 Tearing Down House 37:59
Mary Grace Orr	Download Listen
Insight Santa Cruz

2009-09-20 Talk Two from Flow Of Existence 30:48
Yvonne Weier	Download Listen
Gaia House : Flow Of Existence

2009-09-19 Talk One from Flow Of Existence 40:07
Yvonne Weier	Download Listen
Gaia House : Flow Of Existence

2009-09-18 What More Can I Give? 21:32
Ayya Medhanandi	Download Listen
After long years of monastic renunciation, living in seclusion and devoted to spiritual practice, I began to question if this was enough. Was I deluded about the quality of my efforts? Had I really let go the world living with so much peace and natural beauty around me? Had I understood the deeper levels of freeing my heart? What more could I give to open to the truth of this timeless teaching? What must I do? So I asked for a sign. And the answer came. I had to venture again into the unknown and serve. Just like gold is purified by fire, I have to give back, to share the suffering, the joy of sacrifice in the Dhamma – to know the sacred mother of compassion.
Ottawa Buddhist Society

2009-09-18 Three Skills Of Meditation 53:27
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
Concentration, mindfulness and compassion.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Insight Meditation Weekend for Scientists

2009-09-18 Opening Talk for Flow Of Existence 27:13
Yvonne Weier	Download Listen
This talk also includes Max Weier
Gaia House : Flow Of Existence

2009-09-16 Understanding Attachment 65:43
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Exploring the causes and conditions of attachment
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : September 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-09-16 Guarding the Mind with Wisdom 54:40
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-09-16 Embracing the Unlived Life 43:55
Tara Brach	Download Listen
This talk explores how we cut off from the energetic parts of our inner experience and the healing and spiritual freedom that is possible when we bring awareness to the life of the body.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2009-09-16 Service as a Path of Practice, Pt 1: Challenges and how to work with them 53:57
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
We may understand and express our spiritual practice as helping others. What does such a path look like? What are some of the challenges and issues? We name burnout, self-righteousness, being overwhelmed, attachment to outcome, etc. and begin to explore how to work with these challenges.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-09-16 Generosity 44:52
Jason Murphy	Download Listen
Insight Santa Cruz

2009-09-15 Ten Paramis: Truthfulness (2) 42:58
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
Honesty is defined by our ability to acknowledge distortion without pretension, uncover pain without projection, and face facts without defensiveness.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
In collection: The Ten Paramis

2009-09-13 Questions & Answers 28:47
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Guest Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-09-13 From Muck to Freedom in Daily Life 51:59
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara

2009-09-13 From Muck to Freedom in Daily Life - Q&A 15:34
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara

2009-09-12 Equanimity 60:25
Sharon Salzberg	Download Listen
Equanimity is the ability to support compassion and it's roots in wisdom.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Caring for the Caregivers: Insight Meditation Retreat for Home Health and Hospice Workers

2009-09-12 Workshop: The Mind as Medicine 3:54:50

Steve Armstrong

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Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-09-12 Freedom, Reality, and the Razor's Edge 58:57
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-12 The Space of Awareness - Welcoming (4th Guided Meditation) 40:31
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-12 Breath and Space - Reactivity, Emptiness, Piti (4th Instructions) 21:12
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-12 Tidying Up 34:13
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Cittaviveka : Vassa Retreat

2009-09-11 Compassion 58:16
Susan O'Brien	Download Listen
Compassion's powerful role in meeting suffering.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Caring for the Caregivers: Insight Meditation Retreat for Home Health and Hospice Workers

2009-09-11 The Mind as Medicine 2:27:58
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Guest Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-09-11 Embodied Truths 24:32
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara

2009-09-11 Embodied Truths - Q&A 10:58
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara

2009-09-11 The Self and Its Search for Security 61:39
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
This talk investigates some of the ways the ego mistakenly seeks security in different places, particularly exploring our complex relationship with money, and with self-view, and then also inquiring into the very structure of that self.
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-11 The Space of Awareness - Only Impressions in Awareness (3rd Guided Meditation) 40:25
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-11 Breath Meditation (3rd Instructions) 41:30
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-10 Blessing Life - The Power of the Generous Heart 68:22
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Our capacity for generosity is one of the most beautiful of human capacities. This talk explores some of the profound and far-reaching possibilities of the practice of generosity - its power to open our hearts wide and to effect a deep and radical transformation in our lives.
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-10 The Space of Awareness - Silence (2nd Guided Meditation) 40:09
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-10 Breath Meditation (2nd Instructions/Guided Meditation) 48:37
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-09 The Two Wings of the Dharma: Compassion and Wisdom 45:07
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
The inter relationship between compassion and wisdom...how they work together to develop depth and strength in practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : September 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-09-09 The Joy of Renunciation - part 3 56:11
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-09-09 Self Compassion & Mindfulness in Schools 56:30
Richard Shankman	Download Listen
Part 1 - Self Compassion Part 2 - Mindfulness in Schools
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-09-09 Liberation From the Inner Critic 1:10:01
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-09 The Space of Awareness - Impermanence (1st Guided Meditation) 40:30
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-09 Breath Meditation (1st Instructions and Guided Meditation) 46:01
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-08 Opening the Sense of What's Possible 63:37
Rob Burbea	Download Listen
Gaia House : Unbinding The Heart

2009-09-07 Virtue & Integrity 46:42
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-09-07 Compassion and Insight with Emotions 12:23
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara

2009-09-06 Buddhadharma as a Path of Happiness 63:15
James Baraz	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Labor Day

2009-09-06 An Imposter in the Body 43:30
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
Some of us feel like an imposter within our own body, but the practice will not bare fruit until we reclaim ourselves completely.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2009-09-05 The Thoughts Keep Coming 65:39
Howard Cohn	Download Listen
Another version of similar talks on self view and papanca highlighting our tendency to believe the imaginary versions of ourselves that play in our mind and obscure our natural happiness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Labor Day

2009-09-05 Space, the Final Frontier 43:06
Rodney Smith	Download Listen
Through relaxation the psychic space opens, revealing an infinite dimension.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2009-09-04 Get Back To Reality 54:36
Sharda Rogell	Download Listen
When we come into connection with ourselves and our experience, we come into contact with a living reality. And rather than reacting to and controlling it, we begin to relax into a curiosity and love for the journey of discovery.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Labor Day

2009-09-04 Closing Session for Dharma Flower Turning Dharma Flower 48:19
Reb Anderson	Download Listen
The personal sharings from retreatants at the end of Reb Andersons recorded talks have been removed to protect their privacy.
Gaia House : Dharma Flower Turning Dharma Flower

2009-09-03 Wise Attitudes In Practice 60:07
James Baraz	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Labor Day

2009-09-03 Dharma Flower Turning Dharma Flower, the Facicle of Dogen Part One 53:19
Reb Anderson	Download Listen
The personal sharings from retreatants at the end of Reb Andersons recorded talks have been removed to protect their privacy.
Gaia House : Dharma Flower Turning Dharma Flower

2009-09-02 The Sure Heart's Release, Part 1 53:55
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
The sure heart's release is about liberation through the gradual path of practicing Dana (generosity), Sila (living in harmony), and Bhavana (cultivating concentration and wisdom). Part 1 covers Dana and Sila. Part 2 will cover Bhavana.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge : September 2009 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2009-09-02 The Grounds of Living Compassion 53:04
Tara Brach	Download Listen
A critical question on the spiritual path is how we can bring the loving presence awakened by meditation into every facet of daily life. This talk explores the conditioning that keeps us in reactive trance and the ways we can deepen our attention and align our lives with our hearts.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2009-09-02 What are we Missing? 48:52
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Monday and Wednesday Talks

2009-09-02 The Seven Factors Of Awakening: Day Three - Morning 1:31:00
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Tranquility
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Seven Factors of Awakening: Study and Practice Retreat for Experienced Students

2009-09-02 The Lotus Sutra and Grandson Stories 33:12
Reb Anderson	Download Listen
The personal sharings from retreatants at the end of Reb Andersons recorded talks have been removed to protect their privacy.
Gaia House : Dharma Flower Turning Dharma Flower

2009-09-01 The Seven Factors Of Awakening: Day Two - Evening 1:10:31
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Piti
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Seven Factors of Awakening: Study and Practice Retreat for Experienced Students

2009-09-01 The Healing Power of Mindfulness 15:01
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : IMS Audio Files

2009-09-01 The Seven Factors Of Awakening: Day Two - Mid Morning 38:40
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
The four wise efforts.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Seven Factors of Awakening: Study and Practice Retreat for Experienced Students

2009-08-31 The Seven Factors Of Awakening: Day Two - Morning 1:36:04
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Dharma Vichaya - Investigation Of States
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Seven Factors of Awakening: Study and Practice Retreat for Experienced Students

2009-08-31 The Lotus Sutra Chapter Ten 69:28
Reb Anderson	Download Listen
The personal sharings from retreatants at the end of Reb Andersons recorded talks have been removed to protect their privacy.
Gaia House : Dharma Flower Turning Dharma Flower

2009-08-30 The Joy of Renunciation - part 2 52:53
Mark Nunberg	Download Listen
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2009-08-30 The Seven Factors Of Awakening: Sati or Mindfulness 1:10:10
Christina Feldman	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : The Seven Factors of Awakening: Study and Practice Retreat for Experienced Students

2009-08-30 The Lotus Sutra Chapters Two and Three The Parable of the Burning House 1:14:12
Reb Anderson	Download Listen
The personal sharings from retreatants at the end of Reb Andersons recorded talks have been removed to protect their privacy.
Gaia House : Dharma Flower Turning Dharma Flower

2009-08-29 The Lotus Sutra Chapter One 53:43
Reb Anderson	Download Listen
The personal sharings from retreatants at the end of Reb Andersons recorded talks have been removed to protect their privacy.
Gaia House : Dharma Flower Turning Dharma Flower

2009-08-27 Being the Awareness 50:48
James Baraz	Download Listen
While the mind has many thoughts and confusing tendencies that cause suffering, there is a pure awareness that is our true nature holding it all. We’ll explore staying in touch with this reality while we are navigating through the confusions of mind.
Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley : IMCB Regular Talks

2009-08-26 Genuine Acceptance 69:43

Tara Brach

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Our capacity to accept this life is key to our freedom, yet there are many misconceptions about acceptance: People wonder, if acceptance makes us a doormat in relationships? Isn't acceptance akin to resignation? Doesn't it make us passive when what is needed is action? This talk explores some of the misunderstandings about acceptance and offers teachings on the nature of genuine and liberating acceptance.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks