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Dharma Talks
2001-10-24 Finding Refuge in Trust 59:13
James Baraz

2001-10-24 Q&A 58:48
Joseph Goldstein
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-10-24 Finding Refuge in Trust 52:48
James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-10-24 Meditation, Mortality, Awakening to Life 53:50
Gavin Harrison

2001-10-24 Q&A 56:23
Joseph Goldstein
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-10-23 Metta Meditation 42:19
Joseph Goldstein
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-10-23 Awakening From The Trance 58:56
Tara Brach
The sense of being a "separate self" seems quite real and both filters and contracts our moment to moment experience of life. This talk investigates how the compelling show of separate self arises and how we can recognize and relax into our naturally radiant, compassionate and unconfined awareness.
Sevenoaks Pathwork Center

2001-10-22 Forgetfulness & One Who Knows 56:11
Jack Kornfield

2001-10-22 Forgetfulness and one Who knows 52:37
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-10-22 Feeding Our Hearts With Love And Wisdom 59:07
Michele McDonald
Recognizing how love purifies understanding and how understanding purifies love.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three Month Retreat Part 1

2001-10-21 Where Language Stops: Insight Jhanas 59:13
Steven Smith
Developing a meditative process that purifies the mind and creates subtle openings for insight and happiness.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three Month Retreat Part 1

2001-10-20 How Mindfulness Heals: Working With Thoughts And Emotions 52:34
Rebecca Bradshaw
Disentangling ourselves from getting lost in thought stories and afflictive emotions with the power of mindfulness.

2001-10-19 Opening To It All 1:56:45
Carol Wilson
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-10-18 Dependent Origination 60:45
Guy Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-10-17 Fear 66:47
Joseph Goldstein
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-10-17 Working with Fear 26:09
James Baraz
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-10-17 Exploring Impermanence 60:06
Narayan Helen Liebenson
The Buddha pointed to impermanence-- the changing nature of things-- as one of the basic laws of nature. The events of September 11th have highlighted this truth dramatically for us. This talk encourages the possibility of softening, seeing clearly and being present to the truth so that we can continue to learn through deepening our understanding of this law of impermanence.
In collection: In Response to September 11

2001-10-15 Working With The Heart In Troubled Times 56:30
Jack Kornfield
How do we work with the energies that are touched in us by the terrorist attacks and all the upheaval in society and the world since then? This talk is an offering of teachings from the Buddhist tradition intended to support us in addressing events wisely.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-10-15 Working With The Heart In Troubled Times 56:38
Jack Kornfield
How do we work with the energies that are touched in us by the terrorist attacks and all the upheaval in society and the world since then? This talk is an offering of teachings from the Buddhist tradition intended to support us in addressing the current situation wisely within ourselves.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
In collection: In Response to September 11

2001-10-14 Courage Of Heart 52:15
Steven Smith
Focusing on faith, energy, patience and renunciation--four qualities of mind that stream through our awareness and power our practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three Month Retreat Part 1

2001-10-13 Courage, Forgiveness and Acceptance 60:41
Gavin Harrison

2001-10-13 The Three Natural Treasures 48:44
Jack Kornfield

2001-10-13 Genuine Acceptance 44:10
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

2001-10-13 Courage, Forgiveness And Acceptance 60:06
Gavin Harrison
In an era of terrorism, vengeance and a thirsting for enemies, the practice of insight meditation offers the possibility of a trustworthy and transformative response to the heartbreak of these times. Following the talk is a guided forgiveness meditation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
In collection: In Response to September 11

2001-10-12 Working with Fear 26:54
James Baraz

2001-10-12 Opening Talk for Acceptance Retreat 42:51
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

2001-10-11 Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 53:40
Adrianne Ross
Developing and balancing the seven factors of awakening [mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration and equanimity] to support life and practice.

2001-10-11 Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 52:46
Adrianne Ross
Developing and balancing the seven factors of awakening (mindfulness, investigation, energy, joy, calm, concentration and equanimity) to support life and practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-10-07 Internal Disarmament: Healing Ourselves 55:46
Adrianne Ross
Using compassion and mindfulness as we work with negative emotions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-10-06 Forgiveness and Compassion to the Difficult 1:17:15
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-10-04 The Four Noble Truths 56:32
Guy Armstrong
Relating Buddha's core teachings from his first discourse, with quotes from the suttas on our human dilemma of suffering and its end.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-10-03 Fixations 53:24
Sharda Rogell
Gaia House Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2001-10-03 Mindfulness 57:36
Sylvia Boorstein

2001-10-03 Bare Attention 63:42
Joseph Goldstein
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-10-03 Karma and Reincarnation 64:42
Joseph Goldstein

2001-10-03 Mindfulness Sutta 51:27
Sylvia Boorstein

2001-10-01 The Invitation - Enhancing our Practice 55:46
Sharda Rogell
Gaia House Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2001-10-01 The Journey 45:40
Donald Rothberg

2001-10-01 Listening To Find the Way 58:04
Jack Kornfield

2001-10-01 Listening to Find the Way 56:15
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-10-01 After The Retreat: What Now? 44:16
Rodney Smith
The ingredients of a spiritual life using our natural interest and curiosity.
Seattle Insight Meditation Society

2001-09-30 Metta, Equanimity And Emotions 48:33
Steven Smith
When we are still in the midst of emotions, mindfulness draws forth metta and equanimity and helps us to see the layered nature of our own feelings.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three Month Retreat Part 1

2001-09-28 Staying In Touch With Mystery 51:52
Robert K. Hall
After the horror of September 11, 2001 the mystery of our suffering can become our healing.
In collection: In Response to September 11

2001-09-27 Collective And Individual Shadow In Contemporary Times 48:58
John Travis
The creation of war begins in the mind. Can we own the shadow in ourselves that wages war with our own experience? Can we see this in the roots of the incredible violence in the world? What would it be to put down the collective and individual struggles that we keep creating?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-09-27 Awakening Of Faith 65:31
Joseph Goldstein
Discovering how faith arises, and how we can sustain its great and useful power in our practice and our lives.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-09-27 Collective And Individual Shadow In Contemporary Times 48:47
John Travis
The creation of war begins in the mind. Can we own the shadow in ourselves that wages war with our own experience? Can we see this in the roots of the incredible violence in the world? What would it be to put down the collective and individual struggles that we keep creating?
In collection: In Response to September 11

2001-09-26 Vulnerability In Opening To Things As They Are 38:34
Steven Smith
Preparing the ground for insight to emerge by developing a deep inner calm.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three Month Retreat Part 1

2001-09-26 No One Separate 1:23:51
Sylvia Boorstein

2001-09-25 Meditation In The Eight Fold Path 57:29
Guy Armstrong
Turning to awakeness through effort, concentration, and the knowing quality of mindfulness that is the gateway to wisdom.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-09-24 Response to 9/11, with Salaam Kajlil 58:00
Jack Kornfield

2001-09-24 Response to 9/11/01, with Salaam Kajlili 55:36
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-09-23 Open Talk of Three Month Course 1:11:45
Joseph Goldstein
with Carol Wilson
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-09-23 Opening of 3 Month Course 1:13:29
Joseph Goldstein, Carol Wilson
JG267, MD155
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three Month Retreat Part 1

2001-09-21 Love and Freedom 1:29:32
John Peacock
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

2001-09-19 Self Knowing and the Terrorist Crisis 1:57:12
Larry Rosenberg

2001-09-19 In Response to September 11 7:25:54
with Gavin Harrison, Jack Kornfield, James Baraz, John Travis, Larry Rosenberg, Narayan Helen Liebenson, Robert K. Hall

2001-09-19 Self-knowing And The Terrorist Crisis Q&A 54:44
Larry Rosenberg
Please note that some of the comments and questions from the audience in this segment may be difficult to hear, but the main speaker is not.
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
In collection: In Response to September 11

2001-09-19 Self-knowing And The Terrorist Crisis 55:59
Larry Rosenberg
Being able to connect with an inner silence amidst the outer turmoil will help the mind become clear and find beneficial ways to meet the challenges that face us. Many issues surrounding the crisis are discussed. Encouragement and suggestions are given for putting the teachings to the test of practice at a critical time.
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
In collection: In Response to September 11

2001-09-18 An Appropriate Response? 1:15:46
Eugene Cash
Question and answer about the events of September 11th, 2001.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-09-17 Untitled 45:52
Lama Palden

2001-09-12 September 12th, 2001 1:41:55
Sylvia Boorstein

2001-09-12 Dharma Talk 1:11:12
Joseph Goldstein

2001-09-12 Untitled 36:06
Sylvia Boorstein

2001-09-11 The Abundance Of Generosity 46:56
Fred Von Allmen
Gaia House Retreat with Fred Von Allmen

2001-09-11 The Implications of Impermanence 47:29
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

2001-09-10 The Indryas 49:32
Fred Von Allmen
Gaia House Retreat with Fred Von Allmen

2001-09-10 Four Maras 58:32
John Travis

2001-09-10 Four Maras 59:47
John Travis
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-09-09 Changing Course of Heart and Mind 49:30
Christina Feldman
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

2001-09-02 Arriving 47:30
Sharda Rogell
Gaia House Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2001-09-01 Loosening Our Attachment to Views 47:06
Sharda Rogell
Gaia House Retreat with Sharda Rogell

2001-08-29 Paramis Series #7: Truthfulness 53:27
Steve Armstrong
Speaking and acting with integrity supports social harmony, tranquillity of mind and awakening of wisdom.
Maui, Hi

2001-08-28 Guided Meditation: Nature Of Mind 35:23
Steve Armstrong
A guided journey that explores Mind and encourages a tranquil and spacious mind.
Maui, Hi

2001-08-27 The Heart's Respect 64:29
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-08-27 The Heart's Respect 66:02
Jack Kornfield
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-08-27 Paramis Series #4: Wisdom 63:45
Steve Armstrong
The title says it all.
Maui, Hi

2001-08-26 Growing Confidence in the Dharma 59:24
Steve Armstrong
Maui, Hi

2001-08-26 Kamma 59:50
Steve Armstrong
The law of Kamma is an articulation of what has been observed as the mind unfolds. It offers a lesson from the past and an opportunity for the future.
Maui, Hi

2001-08-22 Nature of Mind 1:23:58
Norman Fischer
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-08-22 Nature of Mind 1:27:29
Norman Fischer
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-08-20 Paramis Series #3: Renunciation 59:09
Steve Armstrong
Abandonment, conservation, growing up, restraint and understanding help disentangle the mind from the source of suffering.
Maui, Hi

2001-08-19 Journey of Awakening 46:42
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

2001-08-18 Body Wisdom 60:24
Yanai Postelnik
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

2001-08-17 You Are The Path: An Overview Of The Eightfold Path 53:05
Eugene Cash
How do we live? How do we embody the teachings? This talk offers an explanation and overview of the Eightfold Path, as well as reflections on the path as the embodiment of the Dharma. To come into alignment with the Path is to come into alignment with our own nature.

2001-08-16 The Inner Journey 49:33
Robert K. Hall
A poetic description of the landscape of subtle awareness.

2001-08-16 Jump Into Beingness 50:13
Sharda Rogell
We journey together during the talk to awaken into trust of the universal now.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-08-15 Mana: The Comparing Mind 1:14:04
Sally Armstrong

2001-08-14 Rambling about Mindfulness 59:37
Steve Armstrong
Maui, Hi

2001-08-13 Simplicity And Sympathy 47:58
Jack Kornfield
The spirit of simplicity, presence and sympathy of heart can carry us through the most difficult and beautiful of times.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2001-08-12 The Invitation 48:53
Sharda Rogell
This talk invites us to use what is difficult in our lives to enhance our practice. Compassion awakens within us through opening our hearts to the challenging and painful. Approaching obstacles with a receptive attitude, we can enter into life with more courage and strength, and a deeper sense of connection

2001-08-12 Paramis Series #2: Morality 54:13
Steve Armstrong
Respect, modesty, conscience are all the protectors of social harmony.
Maui, Hi

2001-08-12 The Invitation 50:13
Sharda Rogell
An invitation to use adversaries to enhance our practice. This is the path to compassion. This talk invites us to use what is difficult in our lives to enhance our practice. Compassion awakens within us through opening our hearts to the challenging and painful. Approaching obstacles with a receptive attitude, we can enter into life with more courage and strength, and a deeper sense of connection
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center

2001-08-11 The Four Noble Truths 54:46
Steve Armstrong
This talk offers core teachings from the Buddhist tradition. The Four Noble Truths express the Buddha's realizations of essential truths of life. These important points on suffering and the end of suffering are illuminated, as well as how we can apply them in practice.

2001-08-09 Paramis Series #5: Energy 59:27
Steve Armstrong
Four right efforts perfected through practice.
Maui, Hi

2001-08-08 Self, Suffering And The Relational Self 60:37
Gil Fronsdal
This talk presents a discussion on the Buddha's discourses on the Four Noble Truths and Not-self, with reflections on the importance of our "relational self".

2001-08-07 Snakes and Dust of the Mind 54:57
Steve Armstrong

2001-08-06 Equanimity and the Drama Queen 40:39
Nina Wise
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-08-06 Equanimity and the Drama Queen 40:27
Nina Wise
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2001-08-04 Brahma Viharas 1:20:54
John Peacock
Gaia House Gaia House Retreat

2001-08-04 Passion, Freedom, and the Present Moment 52:23
Gavin Harrison

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