2014-02-09 Standing Meditation Instructions 18:45
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-09 The Power of Mindfulness - An Introduction 44:33
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
For thousands of years people have cultivated mindfulness as a complete path to awakening. Contemporary research reveals how mindfulness improves attention, reduces stress, and increases health, well being and the capacity for happiness. Mindful awareness allows you to be attentive in the present moment with the quality of acceptance, spaciousness and equanimity. It is the foundation for living with wisdom and compassion and is the seed from which springs much joy and peace. On this day you will learn the foundations of mindfulness that enable you to live with a clear and wakeful presence in every aspect of your life. We will explore this innate quality of awareness and what interferes with establishing this mindful presence. Participants will learn to cultivate awareness through accessible yet profound meditations on the breath, the body, and how to work with emotions and thoughts that can hamper our well being. You will also learn how mindful awareness provides the basis for insight and freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-08 Guided Heart Meditation: Forgiveness Practice 38:19
La Sarmiento	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2014 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2014-02-08 Guided Heart Meditation: Compassion Practice 20:56
La Sarmiento	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2014 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2014-02-08 Guided meditation, Metta for the difficult person 20:16
Pascal Auclair	Download Listen
True North Insight :  A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2014-02-08 Morning instructions on metta and guided meditation 63:04
Pascal Auclair	Download Listen
True North Insight :  A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2014-02-08 Morning Instructions and Guided Meditation 47:41
Howard Cohn	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  The Buddha’s Way to Happiness: Insight Meditation Retreat

2014-02-08 Morning Instructions - Day 7 23:38
James Baraz	Download Listen
A guided meditation using the breath to develop concentration.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-07 Guided Heart Meditation: Lovingkindness 36:20
La Sarmiento	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2014 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2014-02-07 First morning instructions on metta and guided meditation 54:11
Pascal Auclair	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  A Soft and Radical Transformation of the Heart

2014-02-07 Morning Meditation and Instruction 29:50
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2014 IMCW Women's Retreat: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation

2014-02-05 Unexpected Insights While Dancing with the Hindrances 51:19
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia	Download Listen
Developing skill in meditation involves making peace with mental states so that we can investigate them properly and understand them correctly.
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies :  Integrated Study & Practice Program, Session 2 (1314ISPP2)

2014-02-03 Straight Talk about Practice 48:12
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia	Download Listen
This talk examines how we attach to the meditation practice in a way that actually obstructs practice. More than anything else … difficulties in practice have to do with an incorrect understanding of practice rather than something we are doing or not doing.
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies :  Integrated Study & Practice Program, Session 2 (1314ISPP2)

2014-02-02 Satipatthana: A Brillant Teaching 60:19
Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia	Download Listen
A practical understanding of the four foundations of mindfulness—seeing them as both meditation instructions and as a description of presence of mind.
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies :  Integrated Study & Practice Program, Session 2 (1314ISPP2)

2014-02-02 S.O.S. - Sitting on Sunday - 2/2/14 1:26:17
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
These regularly scheduled mornings begin with a guided meditation, sometimes followed by standing or walking meditation. There is a Dharma talk and often a question and answer period where attendees can inquire about practice.
New York Insight Meditation Center :  NYI Regular Talks

2014-02-01 Basics for Meditation 51:40
Bhante Bodhidhamma	Download Listen
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Satipanya Retreat Centre

2014-01-31 Through the Looking Glass – The Reality of Not-Self 63:03
Marcia Rose	Download Listen
It's a heavy load to carry our 'self' around…the myriad permutations of our thoughts (all the hopes and fears), the feelings, opinions, perceptions and beliefs…believing that they are 'mine, 'me, 'myself. When we begin to taste the truth of 'not-self' , often there is a feeling of great relief. Therein lies the potential for peace of mind. This Dhamma talk includes two short guided meditations.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  January 2014 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2014-01-26 Metta Guided Meditation 31:40
Debra Chamberlin-Taylor	Download Listen
With Jennifer Berezan on guitar
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Mother of all Buddhas: A Women's Retreat

2014-01-26 Morning Guided Meditation 37:01
Julie Wester	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Mother of all Buddhas: A Women's Retreat

2014-01-24 Instructions- en jeu de la méditation 11:15
Charles Genoud	Download Listen
instructions données dans la deuxième partie de la retraite d'un mois.
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti

2014-01-23 Opening Talk 61:45
Leela Sarti	Download Listen
An exploration of how to truly land and relax into a retreat, and feel into the personal and universal truth of why we engage in the practice of Insight meditation.
Gaia House :  The Liberating Intimacy of Being Who You Are

2014-01-23 Instructions- Que signifie être et présence dans la méditation 19:36
Charles Genoud	Download Listen
instructions données dans la deuxième partie de la retraite d'un mois.
Centre Bouddhiste Vimalakirti

2014-01-22 Advice on Meditation 45:34
Ajahn Sumedho	Download Listen
23 of 43 from Luang Por Sumedho - CD: Talks from Thailand (2008-2014)

2014-01-20 Bridging Meditation Practice Into The World 56:31
Heather Sundberg	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-01-20 The Calming Factors of Awakening 61:56
Rebecca Bradshaw	Download Listen
A look at how the qualities of tranquility, concentration, and equanimity support our meditation practice and journey of awakening.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  January 2014 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2014-01-14 The Energizing Factors of Awakening 56:33
Rebecca Bradshaw	Download Listen
A look at how the qualities of investigation, energy, and joyous interest support our meditation practice and journey of awakening.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  January 2014 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2014-01-12 Understanding The Obstacles To Meditation 53:09
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
What are the hindrances to meditation - how do they manifest and how do we develop a skillful compassionate and wise relationship to them.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Modalities and Research

2014-01-10 Dharma and Recovery Guided Meditation 60:30
Kevin Griffin	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-01-04 Strive on with Diligence - Guided Meditation 18:42
Ayya Santacitta	Download Listen
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Angela Center) :  New Year Retreat

2014-01-03 Guided Anukampa and Karuna Meditation 44:27
Catherine McGee	Download Listen
Anukampa is pulsating along with : chanting with the tender aspect of heart and relationship with pain; from our nervous unrest to the pain of the world
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

2014-01-02 Morning Instructions On Practicing with Thoughts and Guided Meditation 55:13
Pascal Auclair	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

2014-01-01 Guided compassion and Loving Kindness Meditation 39:40
Pascal Auclair	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Embodying the Heart of Wisdom: New Year’s Retreat

2014-01-01 Metta, closing - Guided Meditation 19:04
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  New Year's Retreat 2014 - Radical Aliveness Through Awareness

2013-12-31 Guided Heart Metta Meditation with Poetry 41:51
Hugh Byrne	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW New Year's Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion

2013-12-31 Morning Guided Meditation 29:45
Pat Coffey	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW New Year's Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion

2013-12-30 Reflections on a Spin around the Sun... 63:44
Wes Nisker	Download Listen
Thoughts, moments, meditations for a New Year,... or how time is always present...
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2013-12-30 Forgiveness - Guided Meditation 36:40
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  New Year's Retreat 2014 - Radical Aliveness Through Awareness

2013-12-30 Guided Metta Meditation 36:08
Pat Coffey	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW New Year's Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion

2013-12-30 Seeing in a Bigger Context - Guided Meditation 39:12
Ayya Santacitta	Download Listen
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Angela Center) :  New Year Retreat

2013-12-30 Morning Meditation 29:23
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW New Year's Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion

2013-12-29 Focusing Attention 48:41
Marvin Belzer	Download Listen
This is a capacity we have and we use it in meditation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  New Year's Teen Retreat

2013-12-29 Working with pain/difficult - Guided Meditation 31:03
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  New Year's Retreat 2014 - Radical Aliveness Through Awareness

2013-12-29 Compassion and wisdom - Guided Meditation 27:20
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  New Year's Retreat 2014 - Radical Aliveness Through Awareness

2013-12-29 Guided Heart Meditation: Metta 25:51
Ruth King	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW New Year's Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion

2013-12-29 Knowing Phenomena, Being Awareness - Guided Meditation 41:51
Ayya Santacitta	Download Listen
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Angela Center) :  New Year Retreat

2013-12-28 Ocean of Metta - Guided Meditation 23:47
Ayya Anandabodhi	Download Listen
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Angela Center) :  New Year Retreat

2013-12-28 Playing with pain - Guided Meditation 38:42
Amma Thanasanti	Download Listen
Shakti Vihara :  New Year's Retreat 2014 - Radical Aliveness Through Awareness

2013-12-28 Meditation - Heart Metta with Instruction 43:06
Hugh Byrne	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW New Year's Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion

2013-12-28 Walking Meditation Instruction 6:20
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW New Year's Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion

2013-12-28 Inner and Outer Renunciation - Guided Meditation 40:54
Ayya Santacitta	Download Listen
Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery (Angela Center) :  New Year Retreat

2013-12-28 Morning Instructions and Meditation 33:43
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW New Year's Retreat: Awakening the Heart of Compassion

2013-12-20 Sitting in the Center 46:33
John Travis	Download Listen
The talk begins with the stories and teachings of the Thai Forest meditation masters, and continues with personal stories and the teaching of 'taking the one seat'. How to work with hindrances, pleasant and unpleasant, and allow the knowing quality to shine forth; 'sitting in the center' of all things.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Insight Meditation Solstice Retreat

2013-12-16 NYI People of Color Sit with Gina Sharpe & Larry Yang 1:13:39
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice.
New York Insight Meditation Center :  POC Sangha Evening

2013-12-14 Guided Gratitude Meditation 56:59
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Holding Your Life with Kindness, Gratitude, and Contentment: A Weekend Retreat

2013-12-14 Eating Meditation Instructions 24:02
Larry Yang	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Holding Your Life with Kindness, Gratitude, and Contentment: A Weekend Retreat

2013-12-13 Guided Meditaion 27:29
Pascal Auclair	Download Listen
Evening Guided Meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Compassionate Hearts, Joyful Minds LGBTIQ & SGL Retreat

2013-12-13 Guided Metta Meditation 0:00
Pascal Auclair	(Recording not available)
Evening Guided Meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Compassionate Hearts, Joyful Minds LGBTIQ & SGL Retreat

2013-12-11 Metta Guided Meditation 25:40
Arinna Weisman	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Compassionate Hearts, Joyful Minds LGBTIQ & SGL Retreat

2013-12-07 Guided Meditation - Lovingkindness for Ourselves and an Easy Person 28:42
Yanai Postelnik	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Lovingkindness - A Metta Meditation Retreat

2013-12-04 Einführung in die Vipassana Meditation 46:58
Renate Seifarth	Download Listen
Buddha-Haus :  Vipassana Retreat

2013-12-01 Guided Meditation: Cultivating the Perception of Impermanence, Part 2 46:59
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 9 to December 8 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-12-01 Guided Meditation: Cultivating the Perception of Impermanence, Part 1 48:51
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 9 to December 8 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-12-01 Insight Meditation and Other Buddhist Traditions 60:27
Jenny Wilks	Download Listen
An outline of Insight Meditation in the context of basic Buddhist teachings, including some thoughts about what we can learn from the different emphases of some other traditions.
Gaia House :  Keeping Our Practice Alive

2013-11-29 Equanimity Reflection and Guided Meditation 57:45
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-11-23 Wisdom and Effort 61:37
Andrea Fella	Download Listen
An exploration of wise and balanced effort in our meditation practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Thanksgiving Insight Meditation Retreat

2013-11-22 Questions & Answers: Grounded in the Body; Walking Meditation; Metta, Heedfulness, Stream Entry 64:18
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 9 to December 8 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-11-20 Evening Chanting 36:46
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
A short reflection on sharing of merit followed by chanting of Karaniya Metta Sutta in Pali and English. Meditation period ends with chanting verses of sharing and aspiration
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-11-18 Patience 50:43
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Patience is one of our best allies in meditation practice and an essential quality to develop on the path.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-11-18 POC Sangha Evening: Nov 18, 2013 61:15
Gina Sharpe	Download Listen
This sitting group provides instruction in insight meditation and fosters mutual support and understanding among the growing community of people of color who find nourishment and inspiration in the practice.
New York Insight Meditation Center :  POC Sangha Evening

2013-11-18 The Brahmaviharas - Metta, Mudita, Karuna And Upekha 54:34
Dhammaruwan	Download Listen
Guided Meditation Instructions on Metta and Compassion. The heart of the path is being a good person. Expounding Metta (friendliness), Mudita (appreciative joy), Karuna (compassion) and Upekha (equanimity).
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-11-15 Guided Meditation on the Three Strands of Breathing 50:23
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 9 to December 8 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-11-11 Guided Compassion Meditation 57:07
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Guided compassion meditation with emphasis on working with difficult relationships
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-11-08 Meditation Instructions 6:13
Winton Higgins	Download Listen
Australian Insight Meditation Network (Buddhist Society of Victoria) :  Secular Buddhism Workshop

2013-11-07 Evening Metta Chanting 11:01
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Karaniya Metta Sutta chanting in Pali and English. Followed by a silent meditation and a short blessing chant to end.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-11-03 Mindfulness, Consciousness And The Practice Of Meditation 69:28
Dhammaruwan	Download Listen
The four foundations of mindfulness, right and wrong mindfulness. Awareness and meditation. The practice of meditation in relation to consciousness. Fatigue of samsara and the retreat experience. Guided meditation instructions.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-11-02 Evening Chanting 35:47
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Chanting of: Invitation to the Devas; Karaniya Metta Sutta - followed by sitting meditation. Period ends with short chant in Pali - impermanence and death reflection.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-10-31 Encouragement And Inspiration On The Path Of Meditation 60:00
Dhammaruwan	Download Listen
Impromptu talk on Halloween night. Delight in the Dhamma and the practice of meditation and understanding the sensual pleasures. Expounding stanza on Buddha’s vehicle, the vehicle to Nibbana.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-10-31 Meditation Instruction Review 58:26
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-10-30 Aspects Of Meditation 53:47
Pamela Weiss	Download Listen

2013-10-29 Meditation Instructions - Emotions 59:22
Rebecca Bradshaw	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-10-27 Open and Free: A Life of Liberation 1:52:54
Martin Aylward	Download Listen
Dharma practice points us towards liberation; boundless freedom of being, great depths of love and joy, and a graceful participation in life’s unfolding. What is liberation? What seems to be in the way, right now, of living freely? What is your deepest knowing, and how can it liberate you, here and now? The day will be led by Martin Aylward, and is open to both committed dharma students, and those who may be totally new to practice, but feel themselves drawn to freedom of being. There will include silent and guided meditation practice, teachings and discussion, and some dialog exercises. The day will emphasize a direct exploration of freeing up our life, right in the midst of living it.
New York Insight Meditation Center :  NYI Regular Talks

2013-10-27 Morning Instructions and Q&A 60:11
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
Beginning with chanting of refuges and precepts, followed by guided meditation/instructions and Q&A
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-10-25 The Brahmaviharas - Metta (Friendliness) 56:16
Dhammaruwan	Download Listen
Introducing the Brahmaviharas. Fundamental nature of everyone is to be good. Misconceptions of Metta (Friendliness). Importance of friendliness in meditation practice. How to and how not to practice metta or friendliness. Guided meditation instructions.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-10-24 Encouragement For The Practice Of Meditation 56:02
Dhammaruwan	Download Listen
Differences between Eastern and Western teaching traditions. Importance of a Dhamma talk to your practice. How to perceive the practice. Why and how one needs to practice. Stories about Munindraji. The quest for enlightenment of the seven practitioners on the rock.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 2

2013-10-24 Guided Heart Meditation: Taking Refuge in the Beloved 23:06
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-24 Big Sky Bell Meditation AM 41:35
Jack Kornfield	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Fall Insight Meditation Retreat

2013-10-23 Meditation: Guided Metta Practice 26:08
Pat Coffey	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-23 Morning Instruction, Meditation and Question/Response 38:16
Pat Coffey	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-22 Guided Meditation: Compassion Practice - Tonglen 28:56
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-20 The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness 2 - Practicing with the Five Hindrances 52:50
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
Talk, guided meditation, and discussion, with some attention to the model of the six internal and external sense bases.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2013-10-20 Guided Forgiveness Practice 32:13
Tara Brach	Download Listen
Instructions, then a guided forgiveness meditation.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC :  2013 IMCW Fall Retreat: Intimacy with Life

2013-10-16 Meditation Instruction: Working with Defilements 14:50
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Monastero di Camaldoli :  Awareness with Wisdom

2013-10-15 Guided Meditation Instruction 20:55
Steve Armstrong	Download Listen
Monastero di Camaldoli :  Awareness with Wisdom

2013-10-14 Metta Meditation #2 43:31
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Monastero di Camaldoli :  Awareness with Wisdom

2013-10-14 Guided Body Scan Meditation (and Q&A) 1:23:39
Leigh Brasington	Download Listen
Gaia House :  Leigh Brasington

2013-10-13 Metta Meditation #1 44:29
Kamala Masters	Download Listen
Monastero di Camaldoli :  Awareness with Wisdom

2013-10-11 Nibbana: the third noble truth of the cessation of suffering. 62:54
Bhante Buddharakkhita	Download Listen
Nibbana or Nirvana is the final goal of meditation practice From the time we begin the practice we begin to experience peace and happiness until we realize final liberation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 1

2013-10-07 Evaluating Your Meditation Practice 54:31
Winnie Nazarko	Download Listen
We have a strong tendency to "grade" our practice as we do it. Generally, this does not work well, and this talks explains why.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 1

2013-10-05 Talk and instruction on Equanimity practice 55:44
Mark Coleman	Download Listen
Orientation and meditation instructions and Q&A
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Flavors of Kindness: A Retreat on Love, Joy, Compassion and Equanimity

2013-10-04 Eight Precepts and Q&A 57:39
Bhante Buddharakkhita	Download Listen
Reflecting on one's ethical conduct can bring a lot of gladness and joy in one's meditation practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  Three Month - Part 1