Dharma Seed - Dharma Talks

2009-01-13 The Science Of Meditation For Scientists 46:30
Diana Winston	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Scientists Retreat

2009-01-13 A Step Towards The Transcendant 43:01
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
This teaching describes the running of psycho-somatic ‘programs’ (saṇkhārā ) – in terms of those that are default and those we can intentionally induce. In this way, in meditation, we develop skills that can change our psychological patterns. The method is: first step back from the torrent of mind; then, cultivate enlightenment factors.
Cittaviveka : Winter Retreat

2009-01-06 Themes of meditation 30:49
Ajahn Sucitto	Download Listen
Through referencing the parable of the cook (S.47:8), we are encouraged to get to know the mind in order to choose the meditation theme that suits it best. There are a range of themes you can use to counteract hindrances: such as death contemplation, unattractiveness of the body, lovingkindness, Buddha and breathing. Through trial and error, find out what is needed.
Cittaviveka : Winter Retreat

2009-01-05 Are You Brave Enough To Be Transformed By Lovingkindness? 59:58
Sylvia Boorstein	Download Listen
Lovingkindness is presented as a "subset" of mindfulness: Attention to the third foundation of mindfulness, specifically the presence (or absence) of good will in the mind. Meditation is presented as a technique for letting go of all limiting stories (fixed views) that inhibit us from becoming the fully loving (and tolerant) people we could be.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Metta

2009-01-02 Big Mind Meditation 40:07
John Travis	Download Listen
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : New Years Retreat

2008-12-17 The Undefended Heart 1:21:40

Tara Brach

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Our dedication to not pushing anyone--or any part of ourselves--out of our hearts, serves the healing of our world. This talk includes a short guided meditation on opening to our human vulnerability and forgiving another person.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-12-10 Relaxed Attentiveness 1:14:34

Tara Brach

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While the heart of meditation is resting in open awareness, our conditioning to be distracted and reactive can keep us on the wheel of suffering. We awaken from trace by developing skillful ways of paying attention that create the environment for natural presence. This natural awareness, while sometimes hidden, is always here: It is our true home.

Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC : IMCW Wednesday Evening Talks

2008-12-07 The Retreat Never Ends 35:36
Eugene Cash	Download Listen
Going home, we take the understanding of that the Dharma is our lives. We enter through various Dharma Gates, Sangha, Service, Meditation
Spirit Rock Meditation Center : Three Centers Retreat: Eye of Wisdom; Heart of Compassion; Body of Awakening

2008-12-03 Medicine Heart - Guided Meditation 14:40
Ayya Medhanandi	Download Listen
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Sati Saraniya Hermitage : Hospice Talks and Guided Meditations

2008-11-30 From Ignorance Come Impulses 61:21
Guy Armstrong	Download Listen
The first two links of dependent origination say that ignorance gives rise to volitional formations, or impulses. This talk describes successive layers of obscurations that form from ignorance, to a belief in self, to afflictive emotions, to unskillful actions. The path undoes these layers by focusing, in order, on virtue, meditation, and wisdom, finally penetrating to Nibbana.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center : Three-Month Retreat - Part 2