Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

(Common Ground Meditation Center) Introduction to this seven-week course, followed by chant and guided meditation

(Common Ground Meditation Center)

(Common Ground Meditation Center)

(Common Ground Meditation Center)

(Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery) Homenaje al Buddha, refugio en las tres joyas de Buddha, Dhamma y Sangha, los cinco preceptos laicos del Budismo Theravada, y una plática acerca del Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, lo que hoy en día entendemos como el primer discurso del Buddha. Parte de un programa especial el 4 de julio, 2020, el día de la luna llena de ese mes.

(Sangha Seva)

(Auckland Insight Meditation) An introduction to mindfulness of breathing, using the rhythm of the breath to steady awareness and then refining mindfulness to stay connected with the details of the breath, one half-breath at a time

(Auckland Insight Meditation) A short introduction to insight meditation, its purpose and the key techniques for developing mindfulness (sati) and stability of mind (samadhi)

(Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC) We each have within us the very source of wisdom and love. This meditation calls forward that essence, our awakening heart, so we can seek guidance and nurturing for the parts of us that need a healing attention.

(Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC) Being at war with ourselves blocks us from evolving our consciousness and living from our hearts. This talk distinguishes between toxic and healthy shame, as well as shame about our individual self and our group identity. We explore how, with self-compassion and courageous honesty, we can respond to negative, painful feelings about ourselves in a way that serves awakening and alignment with our deepest values.