2024-04-29 Buddhist Studies: Dependent Origination - Week 1 of 5 - Meditation 19:54 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2024-04-29 Buddhist Studies: Dependent Origination - Week 1 of 5 - Talk 69:06 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2024-04-28 Convention and Liberation - Meditation 25:30 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2024-04-28 Convention and Liberation - Talk 40:23 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2024-04-21 Stress and Release - A Pragmatic Interest in the Way Things Are - Meditation 34:58 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2024-04-21 Stress and Release - A Pragmatic Interest in the Way Things Are - Talk 40:45 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2024-04-14 The Middle Way Within - Reflections on Ajahn Chah's Teachings - Week 1 - Meditation 32:09 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2024-04-14 The Middle Way Within - Reflections on Ajahn Chah's Teachings - Week 1 - Talk 41:34 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2024-01-31 The Sure Heart's Release - Part 2 - Talk 38:04 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-12-31 The Sure Heart's Release - Part 2 - Meditation 31:27 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-12-30 The Sure Heart's Release - Part 1 - Talk 25:34 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Year End Retreat

2023-11-15 Morning Reflection: Embodied Calm 34:17 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 2023

2023-11-14 The Buddha's Map of Awakening–The Five Spiritual Faculties Week 2 of 3 55:14 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 2023

2023-11-13 Morning Reflection: Three Wise Intentions 38:15 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 2023

2023-11-08 Morning Reflection: Themes for Beginning Again 20:15 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 2023

2023-11-07 The Buddha's Map of Awakening–The Five Spiritual Faculties 52:01 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 2023

2023-11-06 Morning Reflection: Dharma Interest 23:20 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 2023

2023-11-01 Morning Reflection: Open to Freedom 51:55 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  November 2023

2023-10-30 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 8 of 8 - Meditation 35:19 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-30 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 8 of 8 - Talk 30:24 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-29 The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Week 3 - Chanting Introduction & Meditation 39:29 Download Listen Includes opening remarks by Mark about the Suffusion with the Divine Abidings chant. Guided meditation begins at 7:55 Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-10-29 The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Week 3 - Talk 36:05 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-10-23 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 7 - Meditation 33:32 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies

2023-10-23 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 7 - Talk 58:05 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies

2023-10-22 The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Week 2 of 3 - Meditation 27:36 Download Listen The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Meditation Common Ground Meditation Center :  Fall Residential Retreat

2023-10-22 The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Week 2 of 3 - Talk 45:27 Download Listen The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Talk Common Ground Meditation Center :  Fall Residential Retreat

2023-10-16 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 6 of 8 - Meditation 36:29 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-16 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 6 of 8 - Talk 31:08 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-15 The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Week 1 of 3: Mediation 27:44 Download Listen The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Week 1 of 3: Mediation Common Ground Meditation Center :  Fall Residential Retreat

2023-10-15 The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Week 1 of 3: Talk 41:20 Download Listen The Liberating Potential of Wisdom and Awareness - Week 1 of 3: Talk Common Ground Meditation Center :  Fall Residential Retreat

2023-10-13 Introduction to Awareness Practice - Day 1 - Meditation 25:26 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Fall Retreat

2023-10-13 Introduction to Awareness Practice - Day 1 - Talk 34:19 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Fall Retreat

2023-10-11 Appreciative Joy - Meditation 31:32 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-10-11 Appreciative Joy - Talk 53:41 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-10-09 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 5 of 8 - Meditation 35:44 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-09 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 5 of 8 - Talk 47:12 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-08 Awakening and Aligning with the Way Things Are - Meditation 33:16 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-10-08 Awakening and Aligning with the Way Things Are - Talk 56:23 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-10-06 Lovingkindness - Meditation 33:08 Download Listen This practice group is for people interested in developing the heart by training in the four beautiful emotions of lovingkindness (metta), compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. Each session includes instruction, a guided meditation, a short dharma talk, and time for questions and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome, no registration necessary. This practice group is led by Stacy McClendon and Mark Nunberg. Generally, the teachers lead on alternating months. Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-06 Lovingkindness - Talk 55:53 Download Listen This practice group is for people interested in developing the heart by training in the four beautiful emotions of lovingkindness (metta), compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. Each session includes instruction, a guided meditation, a short dharma talk, and time for questions and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome, no registration necessary. This practice group is led by Stacy McClendon and Mark Nunberg. Generally, the teachers lead on alternating months. Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-04 The Healing Attitude of Lovingkindness - Meditation 34:09 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-10-04 The Healing Attitude of Lovingkindness - Talk 57:33 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-10-02 Mindfulness of Breathing = Week 4 of 8 - Meditation 32:33 Download Listen Buddhist Studies - Mindfulness of Breathing Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-02 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 4 of 8 - Talk 30:01 Download Listen Buddhist Studies - Mindfulness of Breathing Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-10-01 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 6 - Meditation 31:52 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Fall Residential Retreat

2023-10-01 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 6 - Talk 42:33 Download Listen The Joy of Renunciation Talk Common Ground Meditation Center :  Fall Residential Retreat

2023-09-18 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 2 of 8 - Meditation 35:05 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-09-18 Mindfulness of Breathing - Week 2 of 8 - Talk 30:17 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-09-17 Joy of Renunciation - Week 5 - Meditation 34:30 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-09-17 Joy of Renunciation - Week 5 - Talk 42:18 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-09-10 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 4 - Meditation 37:24 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-09-10 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 4 - Talk 38:21 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-09-03 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 3 - Meditation 33:13 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-09-03 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 3 - Talk 39:49 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-09-01 Wisdom and Compassion Working Together Part 3 29:13 Download Listen Wisdom and Compassion Working Together Part 3 - Guided Meditation Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-09-01 Wisdom and Compassion Working Together Part 3 34:27 Download Listen Wisdom and Compassion Working Together Part 3 - Talk Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-08-31 Wisdom and Compassion Working Together Part 2 - Guided Meditation 31:42 Download Listen Wisdom and Compassion Working Together Part 2 - Guided Meditation Common Ground Meditation Center

2023-08-31 Wisdom and Compassion Working Together Part 2 - Talk 32:37 Download Listen Wisdom and Compassion Working Together Part 2 -Talk Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-08-30 Wisdom and Compassion Working Together - Part 1 - Talk 30:34 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Labor Day Retreat

2023-08-30 Wisdom and Compassion Working Together - Part 1 - Meditation 30:44 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Labor Day Retreat

2023-08-27 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 2 - Introduction & Meditation 40:57 Download Listen The guided meditation begins at approximately 11 minutes and 30 seconds. It is preceded by chanting, with an insightful introduction by Mark. The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-08-27 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 2 - Talk 39:21 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-08-20 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 1 - Talk 42:59 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-08-20 The Joy of Renunciation - Week 1 - Meditation 25:34 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-08-10 The five spiritual faculties – the lawfulness of awakening 61:14 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  The Sure Heart's Release

2023-08-08 Loving-kindness guided meditation and Q&A 57:13 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  The Sure Heart's Release

2023-08-06 Morning Instructions and Q&A, day two 53:05 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  The Sure Heart's Release

2023-08-05 Valuing awareness 58:09 Download Listen Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center :  The Sure Heart's Release

2023-08-02 Equanimity - The Taste of Freedom - Talk 55:14 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-08-02 Equanimity - The Taste of Freedom - Meditation 29:23 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-31 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Week 8 - Wisdom - Meditation 26:54 Download Listen This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on the five spiritual faculties of confidence, energy, mindful awareness, stability of awareness, and wisdom. It is the development and balancing of these five faculties that provide the force that moves the mind from faith to wisdom and release. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-31 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Week 8 - Wisdom - Talk 35:48 Download Listen This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on the five spiritual faculties of confidence, energy, mindful awareness, stability of awareness, and wisdom. It is the development and balancing of these five faculties that provide the force that moves the mind from faith to wisdom and release. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-30 The Healing and Liberating Potential of Awareness - Week 6 - Meditation 33:43 Download Listen This guided meditation begins with a four-minute introduction. The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. No registration necessary. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-30 The Healing and Liberating Potential of Awareness - Week 6 - Talk 41:44 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. No registration necessary. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-26 Equanimity - Not Confused by Fear and Hope - Meditation 33:31 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-26 Equanimity - Not Confused by Fear and Hope - Talk 56:03 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-24 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Week Seven - How Stability of Awareness Supports Deepening Wisdom - Meditation 32:51 Download Listen This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on the five spiritual faculties of confidence, energy, mindful awareness, stability of awareness, and wisdom. It is the development and balancing of these five faculties that provide the force that moves the mind from faith to wisdom and release. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-24 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Week Seven - How Stability of Awareness Supports Deepening Wisdom - Talk 56:34 Download Listen This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on the five spiritual faculties of confidence, energy, mindful awareness, stability of awareness, and wisdom. It is the development and balancing of these five faculties that provide the force that moves the mind from faith to wisdom and release. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-23 The Healing and Liberating Potential of Awareness - Week 5 - The Nature of Awareness - Talk 57:50 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-23 The Healing and Liberating Potential of Awareness - Week 5 - The Nature of Awareness - Meditation 35:08 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-17 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Week 6 - The Stability of Awareness - Meditation 27:06 Download Listen This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on the five spiritual faculties of confidence, energy, mindful awareness, stability of awareness, and wisdom. It is the development and balancing of these five faculties that provide the force that moves the mind from faith to wisdom and release. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-17 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Week 6 - The Stability of Awareness - Talk 40:12 Download Listen This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on the five spiritual faculties of confidence, energy, mindful awareness, stability of awareness, and wisdom. It is the development and balancing of these five faculties that provide the force that moves the mind from faith to wisdom and release. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-16 The Healing and Liberating Potential of Awareness (Week 4): The Power of Relating with Wisdom - Meditation 34:52 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-16 The Healing and Liberating Potential of Awareness (Week 4): The Power of Relating with Wisdom - Talk 43:22 Download Listen The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that will help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-10 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Week 5 - Mindful Awareness - Meditation 34:32 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-10 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Week 5 - Mindful Awareness - Talk 53:33 Download Listen This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on the five spiritual faculties of confidence, energy, mindful awareness, stability of awareness, and wisdom. It is the development and balancing of these five faculties that provide the force that moves the mind from faith to wisdom and release. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-09 The Healing and Liberating Potential of Awareness - Secluding the Mind - Week 3 - Meditation 35:22 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-09 The Healing and Liberating Potential of Awareness - Secluding the Mind - Week 3 - Talk 38:48 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-07 Guided Compassion Practice and Discussion - Meditation 48:02 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Fall Residential Retreat

2023-07-07 Guided Compassion Practice and Discussion - Talk 43:14 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-03 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Wise Effort - Week 4 - Meditation 31:30 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-03 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Wise Effort - Week 4 - Talk 37:11 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-07-02 The Healing and Liberating Power of Awareness - Secluding the Mind - Week 2 - Meditation 31:46 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-07-02 The Healing and Liberating Power of Awareness - Secluding the Mind - Week 2 - Talk 57:03 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-06-28 Dharma Discussion about the Experience of Seclusion - Meditation 34:11 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-06-28 Dharma Discussion about the Experience of Seclusion - Talk 56:29 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Weekly Dharma Series

2023-06-26 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Faith Supporting Wise Effort 28:57 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-06-26 The Five Spiritual Faculties - Faith Supporting Wise Effort 62:14 Download Listen Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-06-19 The Five Spiritual Faculties: Faith (week 2 of 8) - Meditation 27:48 Download Listen This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on the five spiritual faculties of confidence, energy, mindful awareness, stability of awareness, and wisdom. It is the development and balancing of these five faculties that provide the force that moves the mind from faith to wisdom and release. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)

2023-06-19 The Five Spiritual Faculties: Faith (week 2 of 8) - Talk 37:34 Download Listen This course examines the Buddha’s teachings on the five spiritual faculties of confidence, energy, mindful awareness, stability of awareness, and wisdom. It is the development and balancing of these five faculties that provide the force that moves the mind from faith to wisdom and release. Common Ground Meditation Center :  Buddhist Studies: The Five Spiritual Faculties (Summer 2023)