Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

(Aloka Earth Room) Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene II | Online Wednesday-Mornings

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) We review some of the main themes from last week's talk on developing concentration (samadhi), including the importance of such practice for the Buddha and his teachings; without samadhi, the Buddha says, there is no freedom. We examine ways of practicing (including outside of formal meditation) and look at some of the factors that indicate a deepening of samadhi (the jhanic factors). We then review the main challenges of developing samadhi, particularly over-active minds, sleepiness and low energy, and over-efforting. We also explore further challenges to the development of samadhi, including working with background thoughts, the ways that more unconscious material can surface in cultivating samadhi, and attachment to concentrated states. The talk is followed by discussion.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) After a short overview about the nature of concentration (samadhi), there is basic guidance on cultivating samadhi along with some more advanced instruction in the last third of the guided meditation.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Includes meditation & dharma talk

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Includes meditation & dharma talk

(Gaia House) Exploring the middle way of pride, its positive role, and negative implications in our life and practice. Also, of the benefits and challenges of a comparison-based mind and its necessity in discernment. Apologies for the occasional scratchy sound in the recording: Nathan is wearing a thick scarf due to a persistent cough, and it catches on the microphone. (includes responses to unheard questions)

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This Dhamma talk, Guided Meditation and Q&A was offered on May 18th, 2024 for East Bay Dhamma

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on May 18, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” This is the eighth talk in the series on Pāramī or The Ten Perfections. In this talk, Ayya Santussikā discusses two Pāramīs: Viriya (Energy, Effort) & Adhitthana (Resolve, Determination). 00:00 - DHAMMA TALK 10:31 - Q&A 1:15:50 - Closing Announcements Resources discussed in the video: ▸Book: Stillness Flowing https://www.abhayagiri.org/media/books/stillness-flowing%20-%202018-08-31.pdf ▸KBV Upcoming Teachings: https://www.karunabv.org/ ▸KBV Vassa Support Opportunities: https://www.karunabv.org/vassa-support.html

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) An invitation to bring the three jewels front and center in our daily life

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Buddhism may seem to be all about suffering, but there are many forms of joy that are a indispensable parts of the path of practice

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) A Receptive, protective, guided meditation of loving kindness

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

(Aloka Earth Room) Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene II | Online Wednesday-Mornings

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) There are two main forms of meditation as taught by the Buddha: Developing concentration and developing insight. We explore how they go together, the nature of concentration (samadhi), and the different ways of developing samadhi. We also look at some of the typical challenges of developing samadhi, particularly over-active minds, sleepiness and low energy, and over-efforting. Throughout there is an emphasis on finding ways to integrate active effort with ease and relaxation. The talk is followed by discussion.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) At the beginning, there is a short discussion of the nature and importance of cultivating concentration or samadhi, followed by practical meditative guidance at the beginning and during the session.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) How can I sit here when our house is burning down? How meditation, softening, and receptivity relates to activism and making real transformation in the world. The ways that hatred masquerades as fierce compassion, a deeper understanding of power and privilege, and how to lead with love.