Jill Shepherd's most recent Dharma talks (Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

(Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley) Beginning by establishing awareness of the body, then connecting with breathing and opening to spaciousness and ease

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Orienting to spaciousness and ease as supports for the steadiness of equanimity

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) An overview of equanimity, including its near and far enemies, and how it supports deepening peace

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) A short introduction to muditā as a support for skilful qualities of heart and mind

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Beginning by steadying the body, heart and mind, then cultivating kindness and care in relation to pain

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Compassion as the second of the four brahmavihāra practices, building on a foundation of mettā or good will then extending that kindness to meet all forms of pain, stress, distress and suffering

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Exploring the universal characteristics of impermanence and not-self, and how these can come together in the contemplation of death to support living with more ease, happiness and peace

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Bringing awareness to the underlying qualities of mind underneath the content of thoughts and emotions

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Beginning by establishing stillness and spaciousness in the body and mind, allowing thoughts to come and go, then tuning in to the underlying qualities of the mind, including the seven factors of awakening

(Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre) Continuing to explore Right Effort as the capacity to release the hindrances and help the Seven Factors of Awakening to arise