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Dharma Talks
2013-03-07 My Encounter with Mindfulness 51:29
Pascal Auclair
Spirit Rock Meditation Center March Insight Meditation - 1 Month Retreat

2013-03-05 Boredom 37:18
Shaila Catherine
Boredom not a state of relaxation. It is a manifestation of aversion and restlessness that arises when we are not bringing enough mindfulness, interest, energy, or attention to what is actually happening. The habit of seeking happiness in external events and sensory pleasures is fundamentally unsatisfying. The restless seeking of more stimulating experiences ignores the First Noble Truth of dukkha—that there is suffering in conditioned experiences; that unpleasant feelings arise in our lives. Boredom arises because the quality of attention is not well direction; it arises with unwise attention. We can counter boredom with mindfulness. Make the effort to observe the changing nature of things. Appreciate and enjoy what is worthy. Notice moments in which there is no clinging. Reflect upon your purpose and goal—aim for the highest liberation, complete awakening, the peace of release, nibbana.
Insight Meditation South Bay - Silicon Valley Tuesday Talks

2013-03-03 Overview of Mindfulness Meditation 55:30
Mark Nunberg
Dharma Talk
Common Ground Meditation Center

2013-03-03 Mindfulness 34:31
Mark Nunberg
Guided Meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center

2013-02-28 What Do We Really Mean By Mindfulness? 57:50
Jenny Wilks
An exploration of what the practice of mindfulness consists of, with reference to traditional and contemporary definitions and the Buddhas teaching in the Satipatthana Sutta, with the aim of clarifying what is really meant by this widely-used term and why it is a practice that can free us from suffering.
Gaia House Origins and Applications of Mindfulness (MBCT and MBSR Retreat)

2013-02-27 Morning Reflection: Dukkha and mindfulness – 3 dimensions of transformation 18:25
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge Februrary 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-02-22 "S/he abused me!" Caring for feelings of mistreatment with mindfulness & loving-kindness 22:03
Ayya Tathaloka
Kalyanamitta group at the Peace Pagoda, Fremont
Dhammadharini

2013-02-20 Caring for Self, Caring for Other 60:06
Matthew Daniell
Using the Sedhaka sutta as a guide mindfulness and loving kindness are explored as tools for making our practice inwardly nourishing, and deeply relational and sensitive to fullness of our life.
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

2013-02-20 Mindfulness Of Feeling 38:11
Thanissara
Investigation of feeling and mind states. Wise reflection, not creating more pain. Guided meditation on feeling.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2013-02-18 Training For Times Of Intensity 28:51
Thanissara
Mindfulness: an evolutionary skill, moving out of destructive and addictive patterns, samadhi: being "here now"
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2013-02-17 Before you react... 51:30
Thanissara
Mindfulness - the gate keeper. When the passions hit the heart - A golden idol falls - Building capacity to enable wise response.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2013-02-17 The Power of Mindfulness - A Morning Introduction 2:57:42
Mark Coleman
This recording includes Dharma talks, Q&A, sitting practice, and walking meditation instructions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2013-02-17 Mindfulness - Pathway to One 42:50
Kittisaro
Introduction to mindfulness. Why Mindfulness? Supporting conditions for mindfulness. Walking meditation
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

2013-02-14 Morning Reflection: Continuity of Mindfulness 16:34
Andrea Fella
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge Februrary 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-02-13 Practical Wisdom for Everyday Mindfulness 11:29
Kamala Masters
Sangha News February 2013 Interview
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center IMS Audio Files

2013-02-13 Morning Reflection: Mindfulness, voluntary & involuntary attention. 4 stages of focus 17:16
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge Februrary 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-02-12 Contentment with Pleasure and Pain 56:23
Tempel Smith
The mental Factor of Vedana (pleasure, pain and neutrality) arises in every moment. Through the practice of Mindfulness we can separate our deep sense of contentment no matter the pleasure or pain aspect of experience.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation - 1 Month Retreat

2013-02-11 Living with heartfull presence 58:41
Mark Coleman
This talk explores how mindfulness and metta (love) work together – so we meet ourselves/others and life with wisdom, awareness, and love
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat

2013-02-10 How to Feed The Seven Awakening Factors 65:22
Heather Martin
First get to know them, really stay with them and nourish their arising; in particular sustain mindfulness and sink deeply into into experience, in a gentle steady to sustainable way.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation - 1 Month Retreat

2013-02-10 Morning Instructions, Day 7 - Mindfulness of Thoughts 29:57
Guy Armstrong
Thought
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation - 1 Month Retreat

2013-02-09 First morning mindfulness instructions 1:10:28
Gina Sharpe
Mindfulness is ground and support for meta-practice
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat

2013-02-06 The Five Hindrances 61:05
Tempel Smith
The hindrances arise naturally within our practice. Developing mindfulness while the hindrances are present both brings in wisdom and transforms the underlying conditions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation - 1 Month Retreat

2013-02-06 Morning Reflection - Musings on Mindfulness 42:56
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge Februrary 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-02-05 Morning Reflection - Mindfulness Practice 44:26
Akincano Marc Weber
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge Februrary 2013 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2013-02-04 An Ode to Mindfulness 58:21
James Baraz
Why did the Buddha describe mindfulness as the direct path to overcome sorrow and lamentation, end suffering, discontent and realize the highest happiness? This talk reminds us what mindfulness practice is, why it is so profound and describes attitudes that optimally support mindfulness practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation - 1 Month Retreat

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