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2008-08-08 Talk One: Introduction to the Art of Concentration (Samatha Meditation) 45:03
Rob Burbea
As we learn to develop concentration in meditation, samatha (calm, tranquility) is also developed, and together these qualities become a powerful means for deep insight and a source of profound well-being. This progressive series of talks, guided meditations and instructions explores in some detail the art of concentration, primarily through different ways of working with the breath and the body to open to deeper and deeper levels of calmness, presence and joy.
Gaia House The Art Of Concentration (Samatha Meditation)

2008-08-07 Accepting Experience While Wanting Change 58:33
Marvin Belzer
We use methods in mindfulness meditation to develop a number of highly valued qualities of mind including concentration, experiential inquiry, kindness, shared joy, and equanimity. At the same time we maintain from the beginning a basic attitude of radical acceptance; we respect self-acceptance as an element of each of the methods. Wait a minute. Is this coherent? Is it a joke? If we are practicing a method to improve the mind, can we really practice radical acceptance at the same time? Put abstractly it can be made to seem paradoxical. Yet the paradox can be resolved. And more important than conceptual resolution is the fact that in practice we find that the methods are transformative when practiced skillfully in a framework of radical acceptance.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Young Adult Retreat

2008-08-03 Guided Metta Meditation 29:43
Chas DiCapua
Guided Metta meditation using the benefactor, self, good friend, and neutral person as the objects of metta. Special emphasis on relaxation and being open.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Investigating Life: Insight Meditation Retreat for 18-32 Year Olds

2008-08-02 Guided Meditation - Day 3 with Questions And Answers 41:51
Anushka Fernandopulle
Reflecting on own goodness, forgiveness; benefactor, self and friend.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Investigating Life: Insight Meditation Retreat for 18-32 Year Olds

2008-08-01 Beginning Metta 28:30
Amita Schmidt
Benefactor and self - guided metta meditation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Investigating Life: Insight Meditation Retreat for 18-32 Year Olds

2008-07-26 Renunciation And The Paramis 65:02
Kamala Masters
A reflection of what we can to continue our practise from inside to outside the meditation hall.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation

2008-07-25 Guided Mudita Meditation 47:19
Kamala Masters
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation

2008-07-24 Guided Equanimity And Forgiveness Meditation 52:25
Kamala Masters
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation

2008-07-23 Guided Meditation - Equanimity 65:15
Kamala Masters
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation

2008-07-21 Guided Metta Meditation 46:01
Kamala Masters
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Insight Meditation

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