Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2009-06-22 Obstacles to Awareness of the Divine Presence 58:28
Rabbi Jeff Roth	Download Listen
In contemporary Jewish meditation the Divine is a reference to the interconnected unity of all being. This talk unfolds this metaphor and points out obstacles that occur in "small mind" that aggrandizes the self and cuts one off from unity, compassion and loving-kindness. A set of practice instructions proposes processes to turn the obstacles into compost for spiritual growth.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Jewish Mindfulness

2009-06-19 Opening Talk for Insight Meditation Retreat 65:28
Joseph Goldstein	Download Listen
Talk given with Carol Wilson and Rodney Smith
Gaia House : Insight Meditation Retreat

2009-06-17 Part 1 - Wise Practice 1:15:56

Tara Brach

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This three week series reviews many key components of Buddhist meditation practice. Beginning with intention and attitude, we cover the strategies that help us arrive in presence, the key elements of mindfulness, working with difficult emotional states and the practices that awaken our heart. Each week will include guided meditations and reflections.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2009-06-17 A Friend to All - Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation 23:48
Ayya Medhanandi	Download Listen
Hospice
Sati Saraniya Hermitage : Hospice Talks and Guided Meditations

2009-06-09 Equanimity 41:43
Shaila Catherine	Download Listen
This talk explores equanimity as the fourth of the four qualities called Brahma Viharas. Previous talks in this series addressed loving kindness, compassion, and appreciative joy. Equanimity allows us to remain present and awake with the fact of things—equally close to the things we like and the things we dislike. It is important to develop equanimity in two arenas: 1) in response to pleasant and painful feelings, and 2) regarding the future results of our actions. Equanimity develops in meditation and in life. We can use unexpected events that we cannot control to develop this quality. Our job is not to judge our experiences, but to be present and respond wisely. Equanimity is a beautiful mental factor that can feel like freedom, but if "I" and "mine" still operate, there is still work to be done. Many suggestions are offered for cultivating equanimity.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley : Four Brahma Viharas
In collections: Four Brahma Viharas, The Ten Paramis

2009-06-08 Mindfulness - Exploring The Universe Within 62:10
Greg Scharf	Download Listen
An introduction about how I came to meditation, followed by a description of the characteristics and function of mindfulness as a tool for exploration and insight.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Liberation of Mind and Heart: Insight Meditation Retreat

2009-05-29 Opening Talk for Yoga and Meditation Rereat 36:37
Yanai Postelnik	Download Listen
This talk also includes Helen Stephenson
Gaia House : Insight Meditation and Yoga Retreat

2009-05-28 Big Mind Meditation 37:40
John Travis	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Dharma of Recovery

2009-05-23 The Path of Engagement and Its importance for our Times 56:31
Donald Rothberg	Download Listen
How do we find depth, focus and support for an engaged path? And why do we need such a path? Aren't traditional Buddhist paths complete and adequate for our times? In this talk, we explore these issues, identifying 1) the structure of the traditional path of training in ethics, meditation, and wisdom; 2) what an engaged path adds or extends and the way that it meets the needs of our times; and 3) five core training areas for engaged paths.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Path of Engagement # 5

2009-05-21 2009 Monthly Sitting Group, Month 5: Actions that Support Practice; The Five Jhana Masteries; “Psychic Powers” 68:55
Tina Rasmussen	Download Listen
Includes: silence, breathing, timing, resolves; the masteries required in completing a jhana and moving on to the next; and what is meant by “psychic powers” and whether they are necessary; meditation instructions; and Q&A
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