Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction dharmaseed.org
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Dharma Seed is dedicated to preserving and sharing the spoken teachings of Theravada Buddhism in modern languages. Since the early 1980's, Dharma Seed has collected and distributed dharma talks by teachers offering the vipassana (insight) and metta (lovingkindness) practices of Theravada Buddhism. New recordings are being added continuously from contemporary dharma teachers.
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Tina Rasmussen: How to Meditate--The 4 Practices Rooted in Tradition and Confirmed by Neuroscience
(Luminous Mind Sangha) How to Meditate--The 4 Practices Rooted in Tradition and Confirmed by Neuroscience.
In this talk, Tina gives concise overview instructions and guidance on how to begin meditating, suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. She talks about general guidelines that apply to every type of meditation. Then she gives an overview of the 4 practice categories being studied in neuroscience, which are also reflected in the Buddhist tradion. Then she gives instructions on how to practice each type of meditation, with a short period of practice. To go directly to those sections, please see the following time markers:
-Heart Practices--Bodhicitta and the Bramaviharas (lovingkindness, compassion, joy/gratitude, and equanimity): 15:45
-Focused Attention--Samatha (concentration and serenity), Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing): 31:03
-Open Monitoring--Vipassana (insight meditation): 39:26
-Self-Transcending--Dzogchen (Rigpa): 49:37 -
Andrea Fella: Morning reflection
(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)
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Annie Nugent, Devin Berry, Tara Mulay, Victoria Cary: Closing ceremony
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
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Ayya Santussika: Upekkhā (Equanimity) Pāramī
(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on the 1st of June, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
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Caroline Jones: Wise speech.
(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)
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Caroline Jones: A practice for taking leave of a beloved place.
(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)