Seattle Insight Meditation Society https://seattleinsight.org/series/seattle-insight-meditation-society/ Audio recordings of Buddhist teachings and discussions with local and visiting teachers of the Dhamma. Visit seattleinsight.org for more information. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:16:52 +0000 en-US © 2026 Seattle Insight Meditation Society Providing a refuge in the heart of the city Seattle Insight Meditation Society episodic Audio recordings of Buddhist teachings and discussions with local and visiting teachers of the Dhamma. Visit seattleinsight.org for more information. Seattle Insight Meditation Society podcasts@seattleinsight.org false https://seattleinsight.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seattle-Insight-2025-logo-1400x1400-1.png Seattle Insight Meditation Society https://seattleinsight.org/series/seattle-insight-meditation-society/ podcasts@seattleinsight.org Audio recordings of Buddhist teachings and discussions with local and visiting teachers of the Dhamma. Visit seattleinsight.org for more information. No yes Seattle Insight is fully supported by your generosity. c8cbfc65-d98f-55cb-8c1e-4049087d651c Dispassion: Quenching of the Fire https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dispassion-quenching-of-the-fire/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:00:39 +0000 6532dccd-dfa3-5d59-947c-d09c7c2f7596 When you find yourself caught in wanting or not wanting (greed or hatred), reflect on the “fire triangle of passion”. Which element are you increasing?

  • Finding more fuel (directing your senses)
  • Increasing the heat (dwelling on and enhancing emotions)
  • Self-identification and attachment (I am the one who wants or doesn’t want).

From which of these three can you start withdrawing energy? What happens to this state?

 

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  • Finding more fuel (directing your senses)
  • Increasing the heat (dwelling on and enhancing emotions)
  • Self-identification and attachment (I am the one who wants or doesn’t want).

From which of these three can you start withdrawing energy? What happens to this state?

 

This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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]]> false no 00:37:59 No no Dispassion, Passion, and the Feeling Life of Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dispassion-passion-and-the-feeling-life-of-awakening/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:00:48 +0000 183c4d3d-1d44-535c-a95d-47bc4d73f440 References: Upanisa Sutta (SN 12.23), Vatthupama Sutta: The Simile of the Cloth (MN 7), Hum Hum (poem by Mary Oliver), Feeling Life of Awakening (in Through Forests of Every Color by Joan Sutherland)

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]]> false no 01:11:05 No no Dispassion: The Freedom of Non-Clinging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dispassion-the-freedom-of-non-clinging/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:00:31 +0000 5888f773-6df0-5d3c-8678-ae51b26d62a1 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alyson Williams.

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]]> false no 00:50:10 No no Disenchantment: Good and Bad News https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/disenchantment-good-and-bad-news/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:00:58 +0000 95e6c9c9-53e7-549a-ae93-fc28389a2dc6 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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]]> false no 01:10:47 No no Three Perspectives on Disenchantment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-perspectives-on-disenchantment/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:00:18 +0000 bd539390-aed4-566e-a65e-b42989ddc998 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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]]> false no 01:05:17 No no Guided Meditation on the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness: Knowing the Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-the-fourth-foundation-of-mindfulness-knowing-the-hindrances/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:01:12 +0000 da7d82ed-4ba3-5cb3-aa17-2e1c3daf56e5 false no 00:30:14 No no Dharmette on the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness: Knowing the Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharmette-on-the-fourth-foundation-of-mindfulness-knowing-the-hindrances/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:22 +0000 707ab3ab-2273-5ca5-87ce-15ca75babc9e false no 00:42:52 No no The Joy of Practicing the Dhamma Through Disenchantment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-joy-of-practicing-the-dhamma-through-disenchantment/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:00:24 +0000 8fcf522a-ee62-5f0e-bd37-082b27011b0c false no 00:54:13 No no Teaching and Dedication of Merit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/teaching-and-dedication-of-merit/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:04:10 +0000 82471fb3-de5c-5a32-af5f-6476ee1e5c8e false no 00:49:07 No no Walking Meditation Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/walking-meditation-instructions-2/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:03:13 +0000 4e6e6b7a-560f-58a5-8b69-c11ee179a923 (There is no corresponding video for this part of the event.)

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]]> false no 00:07:23 No no Introductions, What is Dhamma? https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introductions-what-is-dhamma/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:38 +0000 d21af540-9e41-5a2d-925c-7b751fc7ea3d false no 00:26:09 No no Disenchantment and the Power of Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/disenchantment-and-the-power-of-wisdom/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000 f3c1ea7b-fd0a-5982-b19d-ec7f67579c9d This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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]]> false no 00:45:16 No no Guided Meditation on the Third Foundation of Mindfulness: Knowing the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-the-third-foundation-of-mindfulness-knowing-the-mind/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:01:21 +0000 5c2b3999-d3c6-52ba-9324-dcadac92b72e false no 00:31:18 No no Dharmette on the Third Foundation of Mindfulness: Knowing the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharmette-on-the-third-foundation-of-mindfulness-knowing-the-mind/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:06 +0000 c22fb0bb-c491-59ed-82f2-240aaace732c false no 00:38:00 No no Bringing the Four Foundations into Life: Body and Vedanas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-the-four-foundations-into-life-body-and-vedanas/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:03 +0000 e0e3acee-2f38-530d-925e-02d7004ecf17 false no 00:37:35 No no Forgiveness Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony-6/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:51 +0000 b758d07d-21ff-5aa4-94d8-1dd118ba0078
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    • ]]>     false no 01:03:51 No no     Disenchantment—The Veil Drops Away https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/disenchantment-the-veil-drops-away/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:00:35 +0000 9904e41d-4709-5194-b4d1-d79ee065ed14 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alyson Williams.

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    ]]>     false no 00:55:57 No no     Dedication of Merit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dedication-of-merit/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:11:44 +0000 346fa566-da7c-58ff-8345-c211e955462b false no 00:00:56 No no Equanimity: Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-meditation/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0000 58b89fc4-d1e0-5035-8612-1664fedcf23b After light guidance, this meditation is silent.

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:37 No no     Equanimity: Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-talk/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:09:06 +0000 a4140f18-98ea-50da-aec1-ac82ced810b2 false no 00:13:17 No no Tranquility & Concentration: Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tranquility-concentration-walking-instructions/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:08:22 +0000 73eccc6b-682e-5731-b68b-47dae50fddaf false no 00:02:01 No no Tranquility & Concentration: Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tranquility-concentration-guided-meditation/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:07:48 +0000 ed5a8ca2-1b5e-577b-8bad-25cf9a3d3aee false no 00:24:11 No no Tranquility & Concentration: Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tranquility-concentration-talk/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:06:18 +0000 b46db5ce-8837-5e8e-938c-5a9d90024ba0 false no 00:15:31 No no Energy & Rapture: Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/energy-rapture-walking-instructions/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:05:55 +0000 c1982d0b-1d47-5506-bf39-a95987efc9ad false no 00:03:08 No no Energy & Rapture: Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/energy-rapture-guided-meditation/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:04:09 +0000 202d089f-78a4-5724-86d0-3e3d1f6764cb false no 00:36:44 No no Energy & Rapture: Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/energy-rapture-talk/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:03:31 +0000 29ecb745-24ab-5827-a920-ebe79181aea7 false no 00:08:40 No no Mindfulness & Investigation: Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness-investigation-walking-instructions/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:02:01 +0000 cd1876f7-9149-5ef9-9d73-e6f3ee7cc093 false no 00:03:05 No no Mindfulness & Investigation: Talk and Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness-investigation-talk-and-guided-meditation/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:01:04 +0000 7f9d693e-9f46-586b-a626-5489df317bc5 false no 00:50:49 No no Welcome, Logistics, and Overview https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/welcome-logistics-and-overview/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:00:59 +0000 dfd71225-cc74-568f-a01e-5017e52f8d15 false no 00:10:53 No no Guided Meditation on the Second Foundation of Mindfulness: Knowing Vedana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-the-second-foundation-of-mindfulness-knowing-vedana/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:01:26 +0000 fa1502f8-5172-5f79-8825-d7b3b6209ef9 false no 00:30:27 No no Dharmette on the Second Foundation of Mindfulness: Knowing Vedana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharmette-on-the-second-foundation-of-mindfulness-knowing-vedana/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:00:41 +0000 ad3a3834-34e2-5f88-8484-84d13ebd5e38 false no 00:39:08 No no Disenchantment for Lay Practitioners https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/disenchantment-for-lay-practitioners/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:00:45 +0000 2427e550-9f1d-569e-97ed-a17ab559942e This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Sheri Cohen.

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:30 No no     Disenchantment: An Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/disenchantment-an-introduction/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:00:06 +0000 5a51b546-3bd0-5896-83fd-60b41987bd31 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:42 No no     Guided Meditation on the First Foundation of Mindfulness: Knowing the Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-the-first-foundation-of-mindfulness-knowing-the-body/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:01:06 +0000 ed1f09de-f42c-50a2-bcd2-a8d59b8b865a false no 00:34:15 No no How Openess to Rebirth Informs Our Dharma Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-openess-to-rebirth-informs-our-dharma-practice/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:00:58 +0000 af207688-1a75-5986-a357-13c93f246da4 false no 00:30:15 No no Dharmette on the First Foundation of Mindfulness: Knowing the Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharmette-on-the-first-foundation-of-mindfulness-knowing-the-body/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:00:30 +0000 949aab7c-3eeb-5c5f-a4da-0cf6f5ac8eaa false no 00:41:07 No no How Thought Creates Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-thought-creates-dukkha/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:51 +0000 56fe49f6-c8fc-52f4-a76c-cb978b872d0c This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:15 No no     Seeing the Five Aggregates Clearly https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeing-the-five-aggregates-clearly/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:00:39 +0000 eda11d60-cce1-5d6d-a40e-c6661c30c204 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:40 No no     Knowledge and Vision: Direct Knowing of Insight, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/knowledge-and-vision-direct-knowing-of-insight-recap-discussion/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:00:44 +0000 d5424d92-46a7-56e7-a203-9dd22e3e654a This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:52 No no     What Prevents Us from Knowing and Seeing Things as They Are https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/what-prevents-us-from-knowing-and-seeing-things-as-they-are/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:00:05 +0000 1e02566a-c313-5a46-adf5-cb416b079be7 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:02 No no     The Last Four Steps of Transcendent Dependent Origination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-last-four-steps-of-transcendent-dependent-origination/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:12 +0000 75b06084-e3ee-527a-afe5-b24af5b6c299 false no 00:31:17 No no Knowledge and Vision: Direct Knowing of Insight https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/knowledge-and-vision-direct-knowing-of-insight/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:00:58 +0000 02952e86-b797-528c-a118-424c26fdf402 Practice & Reflection

    Reflect on how your practice has changed your understanding. What did you used to believe was true that dharma practice has shown you otherwise? Try to articulate this change as clearly as possible. How does this translate into your daily life?

     

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    Reflect on how your practice has changed your understanding. What did you used to believe was true that dharma practice has shown you otherwise? Try to articulate this change as clearly as possible. How does this translate into your daily life?

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:01 No no     No Mud, No Lotus: Knowledge and Vision of Things as They Are https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/no-mud-no-lotus-knowledge-and-vision-of-things-as-they-are/ Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:28 +0000 1933bdcf-6c1d-5157-9733-9ce0f290dfde This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Sheri Cohen.

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:40 No no     The Importance of Recognizing Knowledge & Vision https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-importance-of-recognizing-knowledge-vision/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0000 f211bd3e-50dc-5121-b7b2-98acd0f06824 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 01:00:11 No no     What It’s Like to See Clearly https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/what-its-like-to-see-clearly/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:00:01 +0000 a3c5f1e6-597c-5705-8c04-89353583c05e false no 00:55:57 No no Making Every Moment One of Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/making-every-moment-one-of-meditation/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:03 +0000 b8859d3e-b832-5d1f-b72e-dafec71a1577 false no 00:37:42 No no Untitled Teaching on Knowledge and Vision https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untitled-teaching-on-knowledge-and-vision/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:00:19 +0000 2102f5bc-4429-53f1-bb35-4e873d9314fa This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 01:02:56 No no     Knowledge and Vision of the Way Things Are: An Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/knowledge-and-vision-of-the-way-things-are-an-introduction/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:42 +0000 fbfbcd56-b735-5e53-b6e0-6d198171fe5e This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:12 No no     Fundamentals of Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-concentration/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:27 +0000 96df998b-620d-508e-bbec-df76c56a29a3 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 01:14:36 No no     A Month of Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-month-of-concentration/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:00:16 +0000 398dc1e8-650d-5d29-ac7c-1f9fc0dd9f16 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 01:23:33 No no     The Importance of the Difficulties of Cultivating Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-importance-of-the-difficulties-of-cultivating-concentration/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:15 +0000 5a21f300-23b9-59c5-9a3d-d639868771e0 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alyson Williams.

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    ]]>     false no 01:12:05 No no     Second Sunday Afternoon Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/second-sunday-afternoon-sitting/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:06:49 +0000 eac52cae-b5b8-5ef8-b9a2-8568dc04a3ff false no 00:16:16 No no First Sunday Afternoon Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-sunday-afternoon-sitting/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:05:12 +0000 d257a4c7-dc99-54d5-b580-42765561b1c2 false no 00:19:46 No no Sunday Afternoon Teaching: Spiritual Viveka (Seclusion) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sunday-afternoon-teaching-spiritual-viveka-seclusion/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:04:43 +0000 0e1a39bc-ae3d-5bb9-8a71-cabb15c8525e false no 00:37:41 No no Third Sunday Morning Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/third-sunday-morning-sitting/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:03:06 +0000 c6bcc11c-3c51-54d0-a9ea-cd3821db9341 false no 00:10:11 No no Second Sunday Morning Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/second-sunday-morning-sitting/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:02:03 +0000 88235700-3de5-5a31-b61f-7dec02a4d3ff false no 00:20:16 No no First Sunday Morning Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-sunday-morning-sitting/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:01:21 +0000 be3b48ef-f982-54dd-8db0-81d2ea7509a0 false no 00:16:27 No no Sunday Morning Teaching: Where We Put Our Attention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sunday-morning-teaching-where-we-put-our-attention/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:00:48 +0000 25e3eaeb-053f-5244-bf19-85f53fb48c79 false no 00:49:36 No no Third Saturday Afternoon Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/third-saturday-afternoon-sitting/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:10:59 +0000 656afc44-e543-5579-8956-5f2d4c511b95 false no 00:09:39 No no Second Saturday Afternoon Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/second-saturday-afternoon-sitting/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:09:21 +0000 2a682b05-2803-5249-8134-3f8bee9bac8d false no 00:19:18 No no First Saturday Afternoon Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-saturday-afternoon-sitting/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:08:45 +0000 c1db652f-c0ac-582d-b022-63437bebfe38 false no 00:18:56 No no Saturday Afternoon Teaching: Mental Viveka (Seclusion) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/saturday-afternoon-teaching-mental-viveka-seclusion/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:07:03 +0000 38a7d6ef-889b-58c7-a59e-4c3609451d43 false no 00:30:03 No no Third Saturday Morning Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/third-saturday-morning-sitting/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:06:10 +0000 90c43135-21cf-5190-aee4-035c9d69ccab false no 00:05:22 No no Second Saturday Morning Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/second-saturday-morning-sitting/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:05:48 +0000 97bebaf3-dd71-52ef-be82-0f5f9784046a false no 00:19:37 No no First Saturday Morning Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-saturday-morning-sitting/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:04:05 +0000 d5aceec5-2945-55e7-8eec-2c9687a390dc false no 00:19:30 No no Guidance on Walking Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guidance-on-walking-meditation/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:03:21 +0000 38743281-e362-5565-8971-29fc7a69867e false no 00:10:10 No no Saturday Morning Teaching: Physical Viveka (Seclusion) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/saturday-morning-teaching-physical-viveka-seclusion/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:02:34 +0000 1cacc9b6-40a5-52a3-9a6a-f038f4b144f0 false no 00:19:31 No no Schedule for the Day https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/schedule-for-the-day/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:01:49 +0000 0745c741-3bb6-5d42-9776-0df09e612598 false no 00:06:56 No no Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-2/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:05 +0000 cbe0fc31-b26d-54eb-add8-14c8b00653bb false no 00:09:25 No no Unshakeable Peace, Friday Evening Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unshakeable-peace-friday-evening-teaching/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:00:07 +0000 221eff30-bb20-5470-816f-db6003a41086 false no 00:46:31 No no The Importance of Cultivating Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-importance-of-cultivating-concentration/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:00:54 +0000 f0c50224-97f8-55f5-9b00-315a781a511f This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 01:13:58 No no     The Gathered Mind: How Concentration Ends Suffering and Makes the Heart Divine https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-gathered-mind-how-concentration-ends-suffering-and-makes-the-heart-divine/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:29 +0000 9486e8ad-4646-5e98-8691-268ebf614d9c This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Sheri Cohen.

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:04 No no     Eight Sacred Qualities of Householder Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/eight-sacred-qualities-of-householder-life/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0000 56c350b2-bb23-5e5d-aaf9-5355c9e1a735 false no 00:33:23 No no Concentration: Seeing Through Delusion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/concentration-seeing-through-delusion/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:57 +0000 4860fd89-4017-56bf-8b72-16615de592bf Reflection and Practice

    What is your relationship to concentration from a meditative perspective? How do you cultivate it in daily meditation practice? What is the right amount and quality of effort? Are states of concentration the end goal, or are they a means to an end? What is the real purpose of concentration?

     

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    What is your relationship to concentration from a meditative perspective? How do you cultivate it in daily meditation practice? What is the right amount and quality of effort? Are states of concentration the end goal, or are they a means to an end? What is the real purpose of concentration?

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:23 No no     Transcendental Dependent Arising Experience of Concentration (Samadhi) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transcendental-dependent-arising-experience-of-concentration-samadhi/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:00:12 +0000 1baa741b-3cb6-54eb-8fae-5eead7cfb5e3 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:35 No no     The Different Kinds of Happiness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-different-kinds-of-happiness/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:00:36 +0000 0993afc0-68b5-5b7e-a05a-7abc04eb12d3 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 01:13:39 No no     Sukha: Finding the Quiet Contentment Beneath the Noise https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sukha-finding-the-quiet-contentment-beneath-the-noise/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:00:51 +0000 d9822b3d-25cf-5114-a464-22178175a9b9 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:34 No no     Session 5: Series Summary and Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/session-5-series-summary-and-discussion/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:00:18 +0000 8dbd6471-12cb-5016-9d7d-88ddacdc196b false no 01:26:21 No no Transcendental Dependent Arising: The Precepts for Happiness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transcendental-dependent-arising-the-precepts-for-happiness/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:00:24 +0000 bf4ede1a-c3d2-5dea-8252-ff4e0939aae4 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alyson Williams.

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:30 No no     Finding Contentment/Sukha in Simplicity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-contentment-sukha-in-simplicity/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:15 +0000 31779a87-bc4b-5428-8727-bd37b545fda3 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:21 No no     Closing Inspiration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/closing-inspiration/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:11:56 +0000 6665ad48-e188-5f4f-a6c1-a17c41aaef23 false no 00:06:46 No no Guided Imagery: Unconditional Loving Reassurance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-imagery-unconditional-loving-reassurance/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:10:50 +0000 174a7167-bb9a-56c5-9530-9b858ba48d6b false no 00:18:23 No no Guided Imagery: Belonging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-imagery-belonging/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:09:45 +0000 bad57a61-a3a5-5609-8b00-22f437e0c2ac false no 00:11:35 No no Exercise: Conditioning of a Collective https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exercise-conditioning-of-a-collective/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:08:43 +0000 c698f419-1ec0-5c42-806d-3cd4263c33b6 false no 00:10:22 No no Exercise: Fleshing Out Our Conditioning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exercise-fleshing-out-our-conditioning/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:07:36 +0000 e73276b8-ae0f-519b-8476-1554438a9d11 false no 00:21:46 No no Afternoon Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/afternoon-meditation/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:06:19 +0000 807a4c14-e2eb-552e-aa12-03dfa25be403 false no 00:16:36 No no Exercise: What is Shared https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exercise-what-is-shared/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:05:25 +0000 7d95163e-65fc-5b8a-b1ac-ec616aef34b5 false no 00:22:24 No no Guided Imagery: Resting of the Attention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-imagery-resting-of-the-attention/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:04:26 +0000 1ed927de-65af-5703-8871-3169888c48bb false no 00:26:17 No no Exercise: Sharing Our Way-Seeking Stories https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exercise-sharing-our-way-seeking-stories/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:03:45 +0000 ee18b3ca-68ee-5c6d-8429-f96c26444b9b false no 00:13:39 No no Guided Concentration Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-concentration-meditation/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:02:26 +0000 4e14acc7-30de-5ca2-b647-c4328991f066 false no 00:09:51 No no An Environment of Care and Framing the Day https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-environment-of-care-and-framing-the-day/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:01:03 +0000 2e25bc19-f113-51ba-9384-ff69a5894bcf false no 00:12:06 No no Intro and Mindful Minute https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/intro-and-mindful-minute/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:00:25 +0000 ad4bbe5b-ef9a-5b19-a7a4-0c787b31e826 false no 00:10:36 No no How to Make Our Challenges Our Allies https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-to-make-our-challenges-our-allies/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:36 +0000 36b2c425-7d65-5542-9054-7b8d6616fc76 false no 00:59:23 No no The Transcendent Mastery of Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-transcendent-mastery-of-patience/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:00:42 +0000 f8a6f9e5-7b3c-5939-89a6-bbcc5411c9a5 false no 00:30:08 No no Three Prompts for Remembering Sukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-prompts-for-remembering-sukkha/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:06 +0000 0b91ca06-e0a5-5fdd-9961-8eccaa981c92 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Sheri Cohen.

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:02 No no     Sukkha in Meditation and in Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sukkha-in-meditation-and-in-life/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:00:43 +0000 8d5a38fa-e5db-57d6-8223-2e331ffbf547 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:06 No no     Session 4: How the Anapanasati Fourth Tetrad Uplifts Us Toward Nibbana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/session-4-how-the-anapanasati-fourth-tetrad-uplifts-us-toward-nibbana/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:00:49 +0000 a8ce7a84-740f-5099-91c4-c970e74ddfa9 false no 01:39:13 No no Contentment with What’s Here Already https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contentment-with-whats-here-already/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:00:42 +0000 eadf33bc-70e5-50b9-8ef3-348e26622167 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:20 No no     The Factor of Happiness in Transcendental Dependent Arising https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-factor-of-happiness-in-transcendental-dependent-arising/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:06 +0000 de54996d-e642-5e2f-a93e-ff7f28d79ee3 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:17 No no     Session 3: Breathing with the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/session-3-breathing-with-the-mind/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:07 +0000 f5445685-cd47-5cfa-9432-d5cb9fe4d67e false no 01:24:26 No no Finding the Freedom of Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-the-freedom-of-equanimity/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:10 +0000 0bbad400-16df-54c3-9bb9-bf91dd04fcb5 false no 00:16:54 No no Happiness, Free of Conditions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/happiness-free-of-conditions/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:00:49 +0000 1662c315-2b68-5805-9a8a-293d5be74a73 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:54 No no     The Treasure of Tranquility in Body and Mind: From Seclusion to Inclusion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-treasure-of-tranquility-in-body-and-mind-from-seclusion-to-inclusion/ Sun, 31 May 2026 19:00:53 +0000 f7e1a57f-2c17-5c8e-8ecf-3850f033207a This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Sheri Cohen.

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:40 No no     Session 2: Breathing with Feeings (Vedanas) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/session-2-breathing-with-feeings-vedanas/ Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:19 +0000 843d0185-4d77-5e13-b855-1ec8f1c766b0 false no 01:25:44 No no Remembrance Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/remembrance-ceremony-4/ Mon, 25 May 2026 19:00:33 +0000 467f1767-ce2c-52a9-a8e2-3284c85b0d76 false no 00:57:57 No no Passadhi: Tranquility as the Body’s Return to Reality https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/passadhi-tranquility-as-the-bodys-return-to-reality/ Sun, 24 May 2026 19:00:06 +0000 a6ed5e6d-9248-5e58-9892-1ba8a3d2ce70 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 00:57:47 No no     Session 1: Breathing with the Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/session-1-breathing-with-the-body/ Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:24 +0000 f23f01cc-b315-5eae-8f30-5e413361e8ca false no 01:17:11 No no Three Mantras to Help Us on the Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-mantras-to-help-us-on-the-path/ Tue, 19 May 2026 19:00:16 +0000 57447d45-016e-5670-a605-42367a3dea96 false no 00:37:45 No no Vesak Ceremony, The Importance of Cultivating Tranquility https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vesak-ceremony-the-importance-of-cultivating-tranquility/ Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:50 +0000 420f13c4-c253-5794-afd4-e233d7f5f177 false no 01:27:24 No no Obstacles to and Conditions for the Arising of Tranquility or Easing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/obstacles-to-and-conditions-for-the-arising-of-tranquility-or-easing/ Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:22 +0000 ab4fb21e-580f-5d47-b433-c65c01c58ed7 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:22 No no     Closing Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/closing-sit/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:09:35 +0000 b2ca9c43-a361-5810-89ae-93e2c5382962 Knowledge of the Ending of the Taints / Asavakkhaya-ñana — integration and dedication of merit

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    ]]>     false no 00:07:37 No no     Dhamma Talk IV https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-iv/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:08:05 +0000 b2d2bf8c-2907-5e4f-b80f-235aab8de2b1 Contemporary conditions and genuine release: Liberation / Vimutti → Knowledge of the Ending of the Taints / Asavakkhaya-ñana

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:22 No no     Afternoon Walking Meditation Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/afternoon-walking-meditation-instructions/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:07:35 +0000 4ed53bea-2e16-5a13-af0d-747809eceb8f Dispassion / Viraga — the fading of the spell

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    ]]>     false no 00:01:21 No no     Dhamma Talk III https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-iii/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:06:07 +0000 183468d3-9582-57b9-8dca-0ccd90d30a4f Seeing Things as They Are / Yathäbhutananadassana → Disenchantment / Nibbida → Dispassion / Viraga

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:06 No no     Afternoon Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/afternoon-sit/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:05:39 +0000 56500e79-c7af-5548-a677-857a8ee65866 Concentration / Samadhi – the gathered mind

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:27 No no     Second Morning Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/second-morning-sit/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:04:04 +0000 e241e5e7-f0e8-5ddb-b100-5b0b75e5f389 Tranquility / Passaddhi, Happiness / Sukha, Concentration / Samadhi

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:30 No no     Dhamma Talk II https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-ii/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:03:46 +0000 0ab5ccc6-45ab-5b6a-a55a-15e82945a1aa Spiritual bypassing, fetters, and inward stability: Tranquility / Passaddhi → Happiness / Sukha → Concentration / Samadhi

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:26 No no     Morning Walking Meditation Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/morning-walking-meditation-instructions/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:02:44 +0000 e2ab3204-fd27-5155-b01e-0528d40466ad Rapture / Piti — joy returning to the body

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    ]]>     false no 00:01:38 No no     Dhamma Talk I https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-i/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:01:04 +0000 90b57aac-7fd4-5587-a59a-90a4a6f32f6f Faith / Saddha → Gladness / Pamojja → Rapture / Piti

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:04 No no     Opening Teaching and First Morning Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/opening-teaching-and-first-morning-sit/ Sat, 16 May 2026 19:00:11 +0000 0a374b37-06c2-5c0c-87f1-2dd53be17437 Opening Teaching: The gradual path (TDO); spiritual bypassing as “skipping stations” Morning Sit: Suffering / Dukkha — suffering as doorway

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:13 No no     Tranquility, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tranquility-recap-discussion/ Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:52 +0000 a81848cc-9f04-5f85-9f8d-d8fc45024054 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:12 No no     Tranquility: Letting Go of Desire https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tranquility-letting-go-of-desire/ Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:48 +0000 5781628d-ec4b-5a07-80d9-411056a9f5f9 false no 00:40:26 No no Tranquility https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tranquility/ Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:03 +0000 b04be068-2043-57f7-8d81-c76b63b1577a This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:07 No no     Tranquility, or Calm Abiding, in Our Daily Lives https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tranquility-or-calm-abiding-in-our-daily-lives/ Sun, 03 May 2026 19:00:06 +0000 01ca2ada-e5c9-599b-b254-01a10f59d121 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 00:51:37 No no     This Messy, Gorgeous Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Real Relationships https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/this-messy-gorgeous-love-buddhist-wisdom-for-real-relationships/ Fri, 01 May 2026 19:00:15 +0000 fbb3e347-6904-5e31-ae6e-b96384108eea false no 01:02:00 No no Rapture in Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/rapture-in-meditation/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:26 +0000 3a7b0b10-d238-5b1c-8e6c-fea0a891c70b This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:52 No no     Reflections on Rapture https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/reflections-on-rapture/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:00:15 +0000 b1756d9c-c49f-5514-99ab-86e9eab8da5f This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 01:01:58 No no     How to Work with the Distractions of Mara https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-to-work-with-the-distractions-of-mara/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:00:21 +0000 449c9118-5f2d-56a5-a0cd-835857f01aa1 false no 00:26:06 No no The Importance of Rapture https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-importance-of-rapture/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:00:35 +0000 19f7c91e-0071-5dcb-95ea-a55b47ebdd34 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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    ]]>     false no 01:16:58 No no     Day 2 Second Morning Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-practice/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:04:16 +0000 0a674929-c047-59db-9596-cfdae7727782 false no 00:22:58 No no Day 2 Second Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-teaching-3/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:03:41 +0000 a4384c86-7d06-5874-b10e-5835489e46de false no 00:20:57 No no Day 2 Morning Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-walking-instructions-3/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:02:06 +0000 cfe6245a-23d2-50f8-a521-0f7d55cd70e0 false no 00:02:50 No no Day 2 First Morning Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-morning-practice/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:01:12 +0000 6a7ebde1-f991-5468-a097-2ac8fc4c882d false no 00:29:49 No no Day 2 First Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-morning-teaching-3/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:30 +0000 f5059ba6-9969-5010-8b83-9af5f86bcdf8 false no 00:17:10 No no Day 1 Second Afternoon Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-teaching-3/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:07:43 +0000 d7d89300-6a11-5127-a025-a3d4c2bc9705 false no 00:06:59 No no Day 1 Afternoon Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-walking-instructions-2/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:06:54 +0000 7e23f123-9551-56ac-ad9d-c8efaeeab54d false no 00:02:29 No no Day 1 Afternoon Guided Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-guided-practice/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:05:02 +0000 6fed8cc6-9c95-51b6-bd94-902221cf6692 false no 00:26:37 No no Day 1 First Afternoon Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-first-afternoon-teaching-3/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:04:31 +0000 6685a321-b1e5-5e32-aa87-b3c483374194 false no 00:11:51 No no Day 1 Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-teaching-2/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:03:27 +0000 b8839d80-4717-5548-8832-b4ac5ac5bad9 false no 00:32:32 No no Day 1 Morning Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-walking-instructions-3/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:02:17 +0000 4586c46a-d4c4-53a0-8c17-95aa0a0f1c46 false no 00:09:35 No no Day 1 First Element Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-first-element-practice/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:01:44 +0000 80ad5f0d-f8df-55a5-bc46-066db6c6ac99 false no 00:29:24 No no Day 1 Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-introduction-2/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:00:52 +0000 ff07bb4b-0efb-5cf6-8c3e-5820c75c0d9b false no 00:23:14 No no Friday Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/friday-teaching/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:01:57 +0000 9b76df5f-3ace-59d3-a8a8-5892f3cf6922 false no 00:44:33 No no Friday Intro and Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/friday-intro-and-guided-meditation/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:00:20 +0000 f0ac8059-8d7e-55a7-ab49-64a3c6e797b8 false no 00:31:49 No no Climate Talk: Right Relationship and Balance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/climate-talk-right-relationship-and-balance/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:24 +0000 b5bdedbc-6b17-50e3-8a8c-83e32f2865f2 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alyson Williams.

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    ]]>     false no 01:02:53 No no     Rapture in Daily Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/rapture-in-daily-life/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:52 +0000 1bc47dd9-dfc3-53b4-a57c-55bd886033b8 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:46 No no     An Evening with Joseph Goldstein https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-evening-with-joseph-goldstein/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:44 +0000 553426d2-21dc-53f2-9f10-83377cb362eb This recording includes an introduction and lightly guided meditation. Discussion with Joseph Goldstein begins shortly after the 41-minute mark.

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    ]]>     false no 01:49:19 No no     How the Five Remembrances Keep Us on the Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-five-remembrances-keep-us-on-the-path/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:00:47 +0000 71aba099-cc71-56c1-865f-26bdf20de3d3 false no 00:36:11 No no An Overview of Rapture https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-overview-of-rapture/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:00:16 +0000 7aaab184-f4de-5c31-9e24-30318157bf92 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:58 No no     An Introduction to Rapture https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-rapture/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:00:41 +0000 3804f6c8-dfda-5d14-aeb4-568a9027546b This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:00 No no     Spiritual Playfulness and Irrepressible Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/spiritual-playfulness-and-irrepressible-joy/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:00:52 +0000 b42e56cc-afe1-5cd8-804d-3203ae021d96 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:33 No no     Overcoming Barriers to Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/overcoming-barriers-to-joy/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:05 +0000 b85105d2-9151-530d-bd40-b5562cb6204e This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alyson Williams.

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:21 No no     Joy is Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/joy-is-joy/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:00:31 +0000 95cae581-349e-5dc1-9f0f-c4815c59ebbc This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:06 No no     Many Kinds of Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/many-kinds-of-joy/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:00:22 +0000 6bab9353-8170-5a89-86c7-efa60caa4de2 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:39 No no     Practicing with What Persists: Mind and Mind Object Foundations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-what-persists-mind-and-mind-object-foundations/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:00:06 +0000 eb01c6aa-1356-51f0-a385-08377beecb4d false no 00:37:01 No no Simple Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/simple-joy/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:00:29 +0000 04ba9d64-ad25-5132-a205-d1f75820d354 false no 01:16:03 No no Inspired by Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inspired-by-joy/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:10 +0000 c6e9bb0d-28e6-5d97-b830-1ccd098bfffe This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:04 No no     Volunteer Appreciation Event https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/volunteer-appreciation-event/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:00:54 +0000 c580260a-ad40-51e0-87e3-75cfe1e3be0a false no 01:27:51 No no Untitled Teaching on Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untitled-teaching-on-joy/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:00:34 +0000 cbbaef5e-d91f-5883-b7bd-2d6cbb6ef0d0 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:11 No no     Joy in the Chain of Transcendental Dependent Origination: How Suffering, Faith, and Joy Become the Conditions for Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/joy-in-the-chain-of-transcendental-dependent-origination-how-suffering-faith-and-joy-become-the-conditions-for-awakening/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:00:41 +0000 d1768da8-4130-5350-9794-2191a22eb8bc This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:38 No no     How the Heart Sutra Cuts Through Clinging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-heart-sutra-cuts-through-clinging/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:00:21 +0000 79af7280-b975-52d0-addb-ce95baf5529f false no 00:37:35 No no “Joy, well duh!”, Choosing Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/joy-well-duh-choosing-joy/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:00:56 +0000 daca83da-b763-5980-8406-3978332b20d7 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 00:59:28 No no     An Introduction to Joy and Gladness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-joy-and-gladness/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:00:12 +0000 f8f3e10e-c454-52f5-842c-08a19addbf56 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:46 No no     Breaking Free https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/breaking-free/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:01 +0000 5d68a200-107f-5f71-9eb2-dae988217855 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:34 No no     Bright Faith, Verified Faith, and the Faith to Doubt https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bright-faith-verified-faith-and-the-faith-to-doubt/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:00:26 +0000 23072d5b-f55c-5307-8598-5d9aa912d8ee This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alyson Williams.

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:08 No no     Practicing with What Persists: Body and Vedanas Foundations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-what-persists-body-and-vedanas-foundations/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:00:32 +0000 53d4722e-2262-53e7-a3af-b46abd4ecc79 false no 00:38:14 No no Transcendental Dependent Origination: Faith in the Age of Collapse https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transcendental-dependent-origination-faith-in-the-age-of-collapse/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:00:46 +0000 af033b75-d47e-5e93-add8-eaea7dc1d29f This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:13 No no     The Conditions for Cultivating Confidence in the Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-conditions-for-cultivating-confidence-in-the-path/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:00:57 +0000 e14f0afc-da88-570c-92be-358728eb3b24 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alyson Williams.

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:57 No no     Faith: The First Link in Transcendental Dependent Orientation (Arising) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-the-first-link-in-transcendental-dependent-orientation-arising/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:00:59 +0000 7903ffe2-6397-55c8-a8d7-f6fb63d1e10c This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:49 No no     Stepping Into Faith https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stepping-into-faith/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:00:08 +0000 d2e402a4-d209-55e3-8666-f32e04b72c48 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:19 No no     How Transcendent Dependent Origination Turns Us Toward Nibbana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-transcendent-dependent-origination-turns-us-toward-nibbana/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:00:02 +0000 45fbe4d5-7160-5880-858b-ace75340fc64 false no 00:39:24 No no Faith: Transcendental Origination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-transcendental-origination/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:00:03 +0000 99e1f347-3f16-5ae4-9bcd-1948685073e4 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:38 No no     Day 2 Closing and Thanks https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-closing-and-thanks/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:04:39 +0000 43f876a8-1acf-53fb-9cac-2b49d79f9360 false no 00:10:29 No no Day 2 Afternoon Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-talk-3/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:03:30 +0000 56810e8c-818f-58ec-aeb9-3bb90eecf8cf false no 00:32:26 No no Day 2 Qigong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-qigong-4/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:02:32 +0000 9547813c-b81c-5fc6-947c-68eea93ce1ef Led by Ellen McCown

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:44 No no     Day 2 Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-guided-meditation-3/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:01:18 +0000 0f4a2078-a9e7-5511-8430-8325cb290468 false no 00:41:53 No no Day 2 Morning Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-talk/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:00:50 +0000 b45792e6-8135-58dd-bbf8-a6becf2f14d9 false no 00:52:27 No no Day 1 Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-guided-meditation-3/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:03:12 +0000 6a928973-6a58-5b5c-9365-cff17e997afa false no 00:41:11 No no Day 1 Afternoon Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-talk-3/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:02:08 +0000 a7e36549-ad93-543a-8c09-111bba522a60 false no 00:45:05 No no Day 1 Qigong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-qigong-4/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:01:10 +0000 cc4ac773-97b6-5b80-9809-17ddd1cfb5b5 Led by Ellen McCown

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:01 No no     Day 1 Introduction and Morning Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-introduction-and-morning-talk/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:00:56 +0000 f906662c-aceb-56f9-a620-d8d722f83bcd false no 00:54:25 No no Transcendental and Dependent Origination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transcendental-and-dependent-origination/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:00:51 +0000 2a067f52-816d-51ac-88ff-d0942811d6fb This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:57 No no     Turning Toward Transcendental Dependent Arising: A Panel https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/turning-toward-transcendental-dependent-arising-a-panel/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:52 +0000 9e16169b-91a2-5968-b272-fb36595b12a7 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan. 

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    ]]>     false no 01:25:28 No no     Patience, the Mother of All Virtues https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/patience-the-mother-of-all-virtues/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:00:56 +0000 d93fc3c4-5c5f-5fb2-b3a1-c054b4a804f2 false no 00:29:37 No no Some Personal Reflections on Transcendental Dependent Arising https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/some-personal-reflections-on-transcendental-dependent-arising/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:00:17 +0000 132ecf57-5ee9-57d5-9aab-50de4dfb45cd Presented slide as PPTX and PDF

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    ]]>     false no 02:18:13 No no     Might There Be Another Way – Transcending Dependent Origination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/might-there-be-another-way-transcending-dependent-origination/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:00:36 +0000 f5eeb84e-ca40-502a-adc2-0bb94a61bf55 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:50 No no     How Suffering Orients Us Towards Liberation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-suffering-orients-us-towards-liberation/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:00:43 +0000 0b996aec-723a-5068-a3a2-ef20a96460c7 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:35 No no     Practicing with Transcendent Dependent Origination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-transcendent-dependent-origination/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:00:15 +0000 80aad4e8-c714-5e64-95d6-fbd0f4184687 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:29 No no     The Transformational Qualities of Generosity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-transformational-qualities-of-generosity/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:00:45 +0000 b69b2269-8e9e-5beb-9a5f-3cea3c2479e1 false no 00:31:10 No no Refuges & Precepts Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuges-precepts-ceremony-2/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:00:56 +0000 e0741e7b-c4f5-5d7b-9914-0c75f80b5543 false no 01:21:41 No no Beginning the Year in Refuge, Integrity, and Embodied Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/beginning-the-year-in-refuge-integrity-and-embodied-truth/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:00:10 +0000 bca9543c-4a51-58cb-8b4d-eb3630b6070b This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:03 No no     Wise Concentration: Tips and Hindrances, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-concentration-tips-and-hindrances-recap-discussion/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:00:24 +0000 860bcf2c-a526-5063-8c8a-9f9b10c44e9d This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:53 No no     How Concentration Amplifies and Clarifies What’s Within Us https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-concentration-amplifies-and-clarifies-whats-within-us/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:00:28 +0000 2f609a45-b48a-576d-b928-74c9ba6a971e This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:28 No no     Wise Concentration: Tips and Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-concentration-tips-and-hindrances/ Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:00:02 +0000 b9452d12-a924-53d4-b1aa-8757500788ae Reflection and Practice

    Cultivate concentration this week by first preparing the “soil.” Notice the presence of the hindrances and work with them or through them. Once the hindrances recede, cultivate concentration through relaxation and reception instead of striving and pushing. Focus on the clear seeing that concentration allows, staying the course through the waves of resistance. In a direct, immediate way, see something that reorders you and your life.

     

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    Cultivate concentration this week by first preparing the “soil.” Notice the presence of the hindrances and work with them or through them. Once the hindrances recede, cultivate concentration through relaxation and reception instead of striving and pushing. Focus on the clear seeing that concentration allows, staying the course through the waves of resistance. In a direct, immediate way, see something that reorders you and your life.

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:13 No no     Untangling the Tangle: Wise Concentration (Samma Samadhi) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-wise-concentration-samma-samadhi/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:00:14 +0000 a9ace292-91ed-5ada-8510-e5fe141b91e4 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:51 No no     The Life of the Buddha Through Images https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-life-of-the-buddha-through-images/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:00:40 +0000 61fa9e7f-d26c-5fa1-ae18-51f720331cb6 false no 00:40:50 No no Embodied Samadhi https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/embodied-samadhi/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:00:56 +0000 da0c6328-af08-5de8-9491-33dac32cd055 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:26 No no     Introduction to Wise Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-wise-concentration/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:00:43 +0000 2958f551-9ad4-51ab-afe5-6cfa39b8fce7 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:32 No no     Practicing with Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-concentration/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:00:04 +0000 d8863cd9-3636-5b70-8251-b00cc9fc386e This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:34 No no     Day 2 Second Afternoon Sit and Reflection https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-afternoon-sit-and-reflection/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:06:13 +0000 4ea81892-307e-5492-b908-dabf2cabe058 false no 00:24:06 No no Day 2 Afternoon Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-walking-instructions-3/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:05:47 +0000 94bbf6f0-5e14-501b-bb93-3c20ee7a72d1 false no 00:01:29 No no Day 2 First Afternoon Sit (Renunciations and Arriving) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-afternoon-sit-renunciations-and-arriving/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:04:34 +0000 66a19127-1f3f-5899-91f9-0dc4ef13e5be false no 01:04:28 No no Day 2 Second Morning Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-sit-4/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:03:32 +0000 d642dbb6-ecb8-558d-be68-f6b82d1ffd21 false no 00:23:43 No no Day 2 Remarks After Walking https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-remarks-after-walking/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:02:25 +0000 31535ac3-189d-578e-9aae-70097797cc08 false no 00:04:23 No no Day 2 Morning Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-walking-instructions-2/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:01:04 +0000 507b2a35-bed3-5f27-bbd5-f052b5c917d5 false no 00:02:29 No no Day 2 First Morning Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-morning-sit-4/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 20:00:45 +0000 0f3d8f58-1273-5749-9fb9-00664d1445ae false no 01:27:29 No no Day 1 Second Afternoon Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-sit-4/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:07:49 +0000 32351df3-0174-575f-a97b-236f7c4a10b7 false no 00:06:01 No no Day 1 Afternoon Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-walking-instructions/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:06:46 +0000 5401ab3e-f27a-564e-9e65-8b913c26c8d4 false no 00:02:16 No no Day 1 First Afternoon Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-first-afternoon-sit-4/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:05:31 +0000 57d2209a-458e-5a99-b1ec-ce54040a6b83 false no 00:34:00 No no Day 1 Renunciations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-renunciations/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:04:08 +0000 e00ce1b1-37f9-5f4c-aced-79117849f85d false no 00:17:53 No no Day 1 Refuges and Second Morning Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-refuges-and-second-morning-sit/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:03:40 +0000 4583be92-9ad8-5fb5-a4aa-cf9b81989c4e false no 00:51:09 No no Day 1 Morning Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-walking-instructions-2/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:02:25 +0000 e076a7b1-1379-5f08-9802-d8ddff67e515 false no 00:05:02 No no Day 1 First Morning Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-first-morning-sit-4/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:01:28 +0000 49f4e4f5-63ee-5db2-b39b-e36cc05b08be false no 00:55:57 No no Day 1 Intro and Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-intro-and-teaching-3/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:00:16 +0000 200e4234-5435-5161-85e8-e6b67895902c false no 00:37:10 No no Liberating the Ego: Humility, Dignity, and Integrity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/liberating-the-ego-humility-dignity-and-integrity/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:00:50 +0000 5bceb552-0b76-5ee1-83ac-37ce04467cd1 false no 01:31:19 No no Parallels Between the Sermon on the Mount and What the Buddha Taught https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/parallels-between-the-sermon-on-the-mount-and-what-the-buddha-taught/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:00:52 +0000 96af3419-ca4a-5a07-871b-9a13bd458ff5 false no 00:39:04 No no Wise Concentration: Ethics and Balance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-concentration-ethics-and-balance/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:00:50 +0000 29b9db0b-26a6-51f1-8a9d-42fc771b2cbd This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:17 No no     Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness: Hindrances & Factors of Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fourth-foundation-of-mindfulness-hindrances-factors-of-awakening/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:00:13 +0000 02544c82-a050-5bfc-bff0-f80b0f1116f3 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 00:55:54 No no     Wise Mindfulness Integrated with Wise View and Action https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-mindfulness-integrated-with-wise-view-and-action/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:00:06 +0000 a9893577-60df-53b5-9a6c-1a98f9ce4c28 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:24 No no     Bringing Mindfulness Into Daily Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-mindfulness-into-daily-life/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:00:43 +0000 8f6cdd93-c2bd-51b2-a3c5-9d64e2b1038b This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:57 No no     Panel https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/panel/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:04:11 +0000 7131cffb-eb6b-5390-a528-1b3cf7b2d044 false no 00:11:57 No no Afternoon Teaching: Some Links Between Not-Self and Emptiness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/afternoon-teaching-some-links-between-not-self-and-emptiness/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:03:09 +0000 0e58fdfc-f918-50a4-9bad-ab0c08d33794 false no 00:24:01 No no Third Morning Teaching: How to Practice with Not Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/third-morning-teaching/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:02:08 +0000 d866aeb8-2615-5efd-94fa-9f112ddec511 false no 00:17:51 No no Second Morning Teaching: The Navigational Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/second-morning-teaching/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:01:06 +0000 d940479a-107c-56f1-8f5d-a726546111a2 false no 00:12:56 No no First Morning Teaching: An Introduction to Anatta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-morning-teaching/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 20:00:53 +0000 d415554d-8ac9-56a7-8c17-4bc9647432ee false no 00:28:06 No no Navigating the Needs of Self and Others in the Dharma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/navigating-the-needs-of-self-and-others-in-the-dharma/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:00:22 +0000 e5889f47-173e-5027-8200-c47b4bb294e0 false no 00:35:19 No no The Immediacy of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-immediacy-of-mindfulness-2/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:00:33 +0000 03ea6d09-3504-5778-9c14-0279e7ee8a4f This talk includes references to the poetry of Andrea Gibson, with excerpts from their poem, “The Lifegiving Benefits of Befriending our Mortality.”

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    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

    ]]>     false no 01:05:10 No no     Wise Mindfulness: Deconstruction Through Body, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-mindfulness-deconstruction-through-body-recap-discussion/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:00:57 +0000 d16d17be-72d1-5ab8-be4e-4c390a7cda71 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:59 No no     Mindfulness Is Always an Option https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness-is-always-an-option/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:00:31 +0000 adc89b21-2a72-5fa2-97d0-d887d20dda34 This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Alan Smith.

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:10 No no     Fourth Foundation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fourth-foundation/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:03:53 +0000 70065bb7-34db-54df-a621-bb0c66953360 false no 00:25:33 No no Vedanas and Mind States https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vedanas-and-mind-states/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:02:01 +0000 2b464182-9668-5f45-93de-b5e0d9579597 false no 00:32:05 No no First Foundation: Body and Breath https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-foundation-body-and-breath/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:01:08 +0000 4a241042-e470-5ad6-a2cc-8e711d7edd85 false no 00:26:33 No no Prelude, Definition, Refrain https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/prelude-definition-refrain/ Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:00:04 +0000 24144171-cefe-5963-90d4-22ec395536a9 false no 00:37:37 No no The Many Virtues of Walking Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-many-virtues-of-walking-meditation/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:00:40 +0000 acfac985-68ce-5336-90e4-b78aeab7b83b false no 00:27:10 No no Wise Mindfulness: Deconstruction Through Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-mindfulness-deconstruction-through-body/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:00:42 +0000 d4bbf772-b221-5810-b3bd-fe23befebdf4 Reflection and Practice

    Reflect on how you identify as your body: This is my hand, my foot; I like this aspect, dislike this aspect. What happens to the concept of “body” as you sustain your attention on the actual sensations during meditation? Is it harder to maintain the idea of “I am my body” at the level of sensations? If you are not your body, what are you? Where are you located?

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    Reflect on how you identify as your body: This is my hand, my foot; I like this aspect, dislike this aspect. What happens to the concept of “body” as you sustain your attention on the actual sensations during meditation? Is it harder to maintain the idea of “I am my body” at the level of sensations? If you are not your body, what are you? Where are you located?

    ]]>     false no 01:01:55 No no     Practicing Mindfulness and the Sense Doors https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-mindfulness-and-the-sense-doors/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:00:17 +0000 2b6ae031-2ea3-5866-a47c-b2f128dd4cdd This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:46 No no     Discerning Wise From Unwise Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/discerning-wise-from-unwise-effort/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:00:27 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/discerning-wise-from-unwise-effort/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:42 No no     My Month Exploring Wise (Right) Effort, Sama Vayama https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/my-month-exploring-wise-right-effort-sama-vayama/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:00:15 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/my-month-exploring-wise-right-effort-sama-vayama/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:25 No no     Ennobling Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ennobling-effort/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:00:22 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ennobling-effort/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:57:36 No no     Tuning Effort to Stabilize Our Meditation Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tuning-effort-to-stabilize-our-meditation-practice/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:00:46 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tuning-effort-to-stabilize-our-meditation-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:55:44 No no     An Evening with Sharon Salzberg https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-evening-with-sharon-salzberg/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 19:00:41 +0000 4d57e985-453a-5683-bf45-868424274ae0 

     

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:57 No no     Cultivating Right Effort, Part 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-right-effort-part-2/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:01:25 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-right-effort-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:12:43 No no     Stillness and Movement Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-meditation/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:00:12 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:19 No no     Attuning Wise Effort to Wise Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/attuning-wise-effort-to-wise-intention/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:00:33 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/attuning-wise-effort-to-wise-intention/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:55:21 No no     Cultivating Right Effort, Part 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-right-effort-part-1/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:00:46 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-right-effort-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:15:12 No no     An Introduction to Wise Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-wise-effort/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:00:35 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-wise-effort/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:01 No no     Practice with the Four Noble Truths Through the Lens of Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practice-with-the-four-noble-truths-through-the-lens-of-joy/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:03:32 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practice-with-the-four-noble-truths-through-the-lens-of-joy/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:55 No no     Living the Eightfold Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/living-the-eightfold-path/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:02:31 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/living-the-eightfold-path/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:21 No no     The Noble Eightfold Path: Conditioning, Mara, and Daily Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-noble-eightfold-path-conditioning-mara-and-daily-life/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:01:10 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-noble-eightfold-path-conditioning-mara-and-daily-life/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:06 No no     Embodying the Four Noble Truths/Noble Eightfold Path in 2025+ [Contemporary Times] https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/embodying-the-four-noble-truths-noble-eightfold-path-in-2025-contemporary-times/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 19:00:08 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/embodying-the-four-noble-truths-noble-eightfold-path-in-2025-contemporary-times/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:18 No no     Bringing the Six Realms of Existence Onto the Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-the-six-realms-of-existence-onto-the-path/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:00:42 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-the-six-realms-of-existence-onto-the-path/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:53 No no     Wise Livelihood: Kindness and Connection https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-livelihood-kindness-and-connection/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:00:29 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-livelihood-kindness-and-connection/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:01 No no     The Art of Right Livelihood https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-art-of-right-livelihood/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:00:41 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-art-of-right-livelihood/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:59:13 No no     Livelihood as Service, and Avoiding Burnout https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/livelihood-as-service-and-avoiding-burnout/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:00:02 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/livelihood-as-service-and-avoiding-burnout/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:31 No no     Right Livelihood: Who Shows Up to Work https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-livelihood-who-shows-up-to-work/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:00:26 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-livelihood-who-shows-up-to-work/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:55:18 No no     Bringing Thoughting Onto the Path of Insight https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-thoughting-onto-the-path-of-insight/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:00:55 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-thoughting-onto-the-path-of-insight/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:49 No no     Forgiveness Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony-5/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:00:07 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony-5/ See all series | See all talks

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    Forgiveness for Oneself: There are many ways that I have hurt and harmed myself. I have betrayed myself, knowingly and unknowingly, in thoughts, words, and deeds. For the many ways my fear, pain, anger, and confusion has caused me harm, as best I am able, I extend a full and heartfelt forgiveness. I forgive myself.

    Forgiveness from others: Just as I have caused harm to myself, there are many ways that I have hurt and harmed others. I may have, knowingly and unknowingly, caused them harm by my thoughts, words, and deeds. If out of my fear, pain, anger, and confusion, I have caused you any harm, I ask for your forgiveness. As best you’re able, please forgive me.

    Forgiveness for those who have hurt or harmed you: There are also many ways that I have been hurt and harmed by others. I may have been harmed, knowingly and unknowingly, by another’s thoughts, words, and deeds. I remember the ways others, out of their fear, pain, anger, and confusion, have harmed me. I believe I have carried this pain in my heart long enough. As best I am able, I offer my heartfelt forgiveness to all those who have caused me harm. I forgive you.

    Bowing practice: Namo Kuan Shr Yin Pu Sa (Homage to Kuan Yin Bodhisattva Who Listens to the Cries of the World)

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    Forgiveness for Oneself: There are many ways that I have hurt and harmed myself. I have betrayed myself, knowingly and unknowingly, in thoughts, words, and deeds. For the many ways my fear, pain, anger, and confusion has caused me harm, as best I am able, I extend a full and heartfelt forgiveness. I forgive myself.

    Forgiveness from others: Just as I have caused harm to myself, there are many ways that I have hurt and harmed others. I may have, knowingly and unknowingly, caused them harm by my thoughts, words, and deeds. If out of my fear, pain, anger, and confusion, I have caused you any harm, I ask for your forgiveness. As best you’re able, please forgive me.

    Forgiveness for those who have hurt or harmed you: There are also many ways that I have been hurt and harmed by others. I may have been harmed, knowingly and unknowingly, by another’s thoughts, words, and deeds. I remember the ways others, out of their fear, pain, anger, and confusion, have harmed me. I believe I have carried this pain in my heart long enough. As best I am able, I offer my heartfelt forgiveness to all those who have caused me harm. I forgive you.

    Bowing practice: Namo Kuan Shr Yin Pu Sa (Homage to Kuan Yin Bodhisattva Who Listens to the Cries of the World)

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:06 No no     Relational Dharma for a Ruptured World https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relational-dharma-for-a-ruptured-world/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:00:49 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relational-dharma-for-a-ruptured-world/  

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:01 No no     Wise Livelihood: An Expression of Our Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-livelihood-an-expression-of-our-practice/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:00:44 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-livelihood-an-expression-of-our-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:26 No no     Right Livelihood as a Portal to Liberation in Contemporary Times https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-livelihood-as-a-portal-to-liberation-in-contemporary-times/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:00:13 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-livelihood-as-a-portal-to-liberation-in-contemporary-times/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:51 No no     How the Absence of a Substantial Self Makes Liberation Possible https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-absence-of-a-substantial-self-makes-liberation-possible/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:00:22 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-absence-of-a-substantial-self-makes-liberation-possible/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:07 No no     Discerning Right Livelihood as a Key to the Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/discerning-right-livelihood-as-a-key-to-the-path/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:00:33 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/discerning-right-livelihood-as-a-key-to-the-path/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:01 No no     Four Perspectives on Right Action: A Panel https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-perspectives-on-right-action-a-panel/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-perspectives-on-right-action-a-panel/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Sooz AppelDate: 2025-08-31 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:06 No no     Simple Reminders for Wise Action https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/simple-reminders-for-wise-action/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/simple-reminders-for-wise-action/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:30 No no     When Action Leads to Conflict, What is the Right Path? https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/when-action-leads-to-conflict-what-is-the-right-path/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/when-action-leads-to-conflict-what-is-the-right-path/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:15 No no     Wise Action: Refraining from Harm and Cultivating the Good https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-action-refraining-from-harm-and-cultivating-the-good/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:00:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-action-refraining-from-harm-and-cultivating-the-good/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:24 No no     Wise Action: Working with Habits & Paramis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-action-working-with-habits-paramis/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-action-working-with-habits-paramis/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:46 No no     Wise Action, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-action-recap-discussion/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:00:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-action-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:14 No no     Wise and Beneficial Action https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-and-beneficial-action/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-and-beneficial-action/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:19 No no     Wise Action https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-action-2/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-action-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    Reflection and Practice

    Reflect on the three Wise Actions: non-killing, non-stealing, and non-sexual harming. When we find ourselves pushing against Wise Action, turn toward the suffering that is driving that impulse. Can the source of that suffering be met with compassion and understanding? Does this open-up room for Wise Action to emerge?

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    Reflection and Practice

    Reflect on the three Wise Actions: non-killing, non-stealing, and non-sexual harming. When we find ourselves pushing against Wise Action, turn toward the suffering that is driving that impulse. Can the source of that suffering be met with compassion and understanding? Does this open-up room for Wise Action to emerge?

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

    ]]>     false no 01:10:23 No no     An Evening with Jack Kornfield https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-evening-with-jack-kornfield/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-evening-with-jack-kornfield/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jack KornfieldDate: 2025-08-03 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:44 No no     Introduction to Right Action https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-right-action/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-right-action/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:57 No no     Finding Freedom from Selfing Through Right Speech https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-freedom-from-selfing-through-right-speech/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:00:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-freedom-from-selfing-through-right-speech/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:03 No no     A Month of Wise Speech https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-month-of-wise-speech/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:00:01 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-month-of-wise-speech/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:51 No no     The Right Speech of Thought, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-right-speech-of-thought-recap-discussion/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-right-speech-of-thought-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:48 No no     Right Speech in Real Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-speech-in-real-life/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:00:14 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/right-speech-in-real-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Judith AvingerDate: 2025-07-20 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:56 No no     The Right Speech of Thought https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-right-speech-of-thought/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:00:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-right-speech-of-thought/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2025-07-14 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:12:20 No no     Mutual Awakening: The Reciprocal Feedback Loop of Monastic-Lay Encouragement https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mutual-awakening-the-reciprocal-feedback-loop-of-monastic-lay-encouragement/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mutual-awakening-the-reciprocal-feedback-loop-of-monastic-lay-encouragement/ Note that a power outage limited our options for recording this event. Thank you for your understanding.

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    Teacher: Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, Tuere SalaDate: 2025-07-13 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 01:54:28 No no     Insight Dialogue: A Path to Healing, Harmonious Speech https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/insight-dialogue-a-path-to-healing-harmonious-speech/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/insight-dialogue-a-path-to-healing-harmonious-speech/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Candace RobbDate: 2025-07-13 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:55 No no     Wise and Courageous Speech https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-and-courageous-speech/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-and-courageous-speech/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2025-07-07 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:53 No no     Translating Wise Intention Into Our Lives https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/translating-wise-intention-into-our-lives/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/translating-wise-intention-into-our-lives/ See all series | See all talks

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    Reflect on what is most alive for you in your Dharma practice. What naturally has a level of engagement, curiosity and interest? Form that into an intention that becomes a link to your actions. Keep it simple and accessible. This is Wise Intention reinterpreted so it’s relevant to your life.

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    Reflect on what is most alive for you in your Dharma practice. What naturally has a level of engagement, curiosity and interest? Form that into an intention that becomes a link to your actions. Keep it simple and accessible. This is Wise Intention reinterpreted so it’s relevant to your life.

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:12 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-4/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:02:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-4/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:29:20 No no     Day 2 Second Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-teaching-2/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:01:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-second-morning-teaching-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 03:35:24 No no     Day 1 Second Afternoon Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-teaching-2/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:04:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-teaching-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:04 No no     Day 1 Second Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-morning-teaching-2/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:02:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-morning-teaching-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:40 No no     Day 1 Opening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-opening/ Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-opening/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:03:37 No no     Urgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/urgency-renunciation-and-refuge-in-the-dharma/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:00:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/urgency-renunciation-and-refuge-in-the-dharma/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:47 No no     Following Through With Wise Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/following-through-with-wise-intention/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 19:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/following-through-with-wise-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2025-06-22 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:22 No no     What is Not Clinging, and Why Do We Care? https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/what-is-not-clinging-and-why-do-we-care/ Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:00:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/what-is-not-clinging-and-why-do-we-care/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:59 No no     Wise Intention, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-intention-recap-discussion/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-intention-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-06-16 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:41 No no     Bringing Wise Intention to Our Meditation Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-wise-intention-to-our-meditation-practice/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:00:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bringing-wise-intention-to-our-meditation-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2025-06-15 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:47 No no     Right Intention: Setting the Path in Motion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-intention-setting-the-path-in-motion/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/right-intention-setting-the-path-in-motion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:15 No no     The Buddha’s Advice on Intentions: Letting Go, Kindness, and Gentleness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-buddhas-advice-on-intentions-letting-go-kindness-and-gentleness/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-buddhas-advice-on-intentions-letting-go-kindness-and-gentleness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2025-06-08 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:32 No no     How the Story of Me Arises, and What to Do About It https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-story-of-me-arises-and-what-to-do-about-it/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-the-story-of-me-arises-and-what-to-do-about-it/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2025-06-05 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:00 No no     Wise Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-intention-2/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 19:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-intention-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-06-02 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Start to notice the link between your intentions and actions. When contemplating an action, inquire about what intention is driving it. What view is shaping the intention? Cultivate the three wholesome intentions of non-harm, non-ill will, and renunciation. Be compassionate with the times your intention is unwholesome and explore the view behind those intentions.

     

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-06-02 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Start to notice the link between your intentions and actions. When contemplating an action, inquire about what intention is driving it. What view is shaping the intention? Cultivate the three wholesome intentions of non-harm, non-ill will, and renunciation. Be compassionate with the times your intention is unwholesome and explore the view behind those intentions.

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:46 No no     Introduction to Right Intention, Grounded in Being with the Truth of Things As They Truly Are https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-right-intention-grounded-in-being-with-the-truth-of-things-as-they-truly-are/ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-right-intention-grounded-in-being-with-the-truth-of-things-as-they-truly-are/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2025-06-01 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:49 No no     Remembrance Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/remembrance-ceremony-3/ Mon, 26 May 2025 19:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/remembrance-ceremony-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ghisly Garcia, Shawn HolmesDate: 2025-05-26 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:01:44 No no     Panel on the Path of Right View https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/panel-on-the-path-of-right-view/ Sun, 25 May 2025 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/panel-on-the-path-of-right-view/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry Harter, Nina Laboy, Sooz AppelDate: 2025-05-25 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:06 No no     Wise View https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-view-2/ Mon, 19 May 2025 19:00:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-view-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-05-19 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Reflect on “view” as the underlying assumptions and framing of reality that shapes our perspectives and actions. Trace back from actions (including thought) to sense what view was driving that action. When is that view wise or unwise? Which leads to suffering? Which leads to freedom?

     

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-05-19 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Reflect on “view” as the underlying assumptions and framing of reality that shapes our perspectives and actions. Trace back from actions (including thought) to sense what view was driving that action. When is that view wise or unwise? Which leads to suffering? Which leads to freedom?

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:21 No no     Right View: Seeing Clearly on the Path to Liberation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-view-seeing-clearly-on-the-path-to-liberation/ Sun, 18 May 2025 19:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/right-view-seeing-clearly-on-the-path-to-liberation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Nina LaboyDate: 2025-05-18 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:16 No no     Vesak Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vesak-ceremony/ Mon, 12 May 2025 19:00:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/vesak-ceremony/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson, Tim GeilDate: 2025-05-12 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:58:15 No no     Right View: Using the Three Fold Training to Clear our Misperceptions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-view-using-the-three-fold-training-to-clear-our-misperceptions/ Sun, 11 May 2025 19:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/right-view-using-the-three-fold-training-to-clear-our-misperceptions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2025-05-11 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:19 No no     Intro to Right View https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/intro-to-right-view/ Mon, 05 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/intro-to-right-view/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2025-05-05 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:21 No no     Right View: Dismantling Delusion in an Age of Fragmentation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-view-dismantling-delusion-in-an-age-of-fragmentation/ Sun, 04 May 2025 19:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/right-view-dismantling-delusion-in-an-age-of-fragmentation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Nana GyesieDate: 2025-05-04 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:03 No no     Contact with Great Masters https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contact-with-great-masters/ Thu, 01 May 2025 19:00:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contact-with-great-masters/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2025-05-01 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:48 No no     Cultivating the Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-path/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-path/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2025-04-28 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:43 No no     Three Perspectives on the Fourth Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-perspectives-on-the-fourth-noble-truth/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-perspectives-on-the-fourth-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Sooz AppelDate: 2025-04-27 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:11 No no     The Eightfold Path: A Way of Refuge for Our Times https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-eightfold-path-a-way-of-refuge-for-our-times/ Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:00:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-eightfold-path-a-way-of-refuge-for-our-times/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2025-04-20 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:57 No no     Port Townsend Daylong: No Enemies (afternoon teaching) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/port-townsend-daylong-no-enemies-afternoon-teaching/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:01:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/port-townsend-daylong-no-enemies-afternoon-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2025-04-19 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:35 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Teaching: Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-fourth-foundation-of-mindfulness/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:09:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-fourth-foundation-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:14 No no     Day 2 Second Morning Teaching: Third Foundation of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-teaching-third-foundation-of-mindfulness/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:07:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-second-morning-teaching-third-foundation-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:13:11 No no     Day 2 First Morning Teaching: Third Foundation of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-morning-teaching-third-foundation-of-mindfulness/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-first-morning-teaching-third-foundation-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:43 No no     Day 1 Afternoon Q&A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-qa/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:16:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-qa/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:51 No no     Day 1 Afternoon Reflections on Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-reflections-on-practice/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:15:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-reflections-on-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:16 No no     Day 1 Afternoon Teaching: Second Foundation of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-teaching-second-foundation-of-mindfulness/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:08:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-teaching-second-foundation-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:22:49 No no     Day 1 Morning Reflections and Q&A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-reflections-and-qa/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:07:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-reflections-and-qa/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:09:29 No no     Day 1 Morning Teaching: First Foundation of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-teaching-first-foundation-of-mindfulness/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-teaching-first-foundation-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:45 No no     The Importance of Maintaining Inner Stability in External Uncertainty: Friday Evening Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-importance-of-maintaining-inner-stability-in-external-uncertainty-friday-evening-teaching/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-importance-of-maintaining-inner-stability-in-external-uncertainty-friday-evening-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:42:31 No no     Cultivating the Three Insights of the Third Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-three-insights-of-the-third-noble-truth/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:00:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-three-insights-of-the-third-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:53 No no     The End of Suffering: Understanding and Applying the Third Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-end-of-suffering-understanding-and-applying-the-third-noble-truth/ Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-end-of-suffering-understanding-and-applying-the-third-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:50 No no     Nibbana, Entering the Stream, and an Appropriate Response https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/nibbana-entering-the-stream-and-an-appropriate-response/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/nibbana-entering-the-stream-and-an-appropriate-response/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:45 No no     Is This Moment Enough? https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/is-this-moment-enough/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/is-this-moment-enough/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:51 No no     Third Noble Truth: Awakening from Ignorance and the Ten Fetters https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/third-noble-truth-awakening-from-ignorance-and-the-ten-fetters/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/third-noble-truth-awakening-from-ignorance-and-the-ten-fetters/ See all series | See all talks

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    Hold these simple questions in mind as you practice: How can I act from wisdom and compassion? How is my own delusion and ignorance distorting the way I see myself and the world? What is the nature of this sense of self?

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    Reflection and Practice

    Hold these simple questions in mind as you practice: How can I act from wisdom and compassion? How is my own delusion and ignorance distorting the way I see myself and the world? What is the nature of this sense of self?

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    ]]>     false no 01:12:08 No no     Epiphanies and the Third Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/epiphanies-and-the-third-noble-truth/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/epiphanies-and-the-third-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:35 No no     Joy, Peace, and Inner Freedom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/joy-peace-and-inner-freedom/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/joy-peace-and-inner-freedom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anam ThubtenDate: 2025-03-13 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 01:45:54 No no     Third Noble Truth, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/third-noble-truth-recap-discussion/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/third-noble-truth-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:51:54 No no     Faith, Imagination, and the Third Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-imagination-and-the-third-noble-truth/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-imagination-and-the-third-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Candace RobbDate: 2025-03-09 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:57:17 No no     Sila: Avoiding Sexual Misconduct, Abuse of Intoxicants, as a Path to Nibanna https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sila-avoiding-sexual-misconduct-abuse-of-intoxicants-as-a-path-to-nibanna/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sila-avoiding-sexual-misconduct-abuse-of-intoxicants-as-a-path-to-nibanna/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2025-03-06 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:42 No no     Third Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/third-noble-truth/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:00:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/third-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-03-03 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    This week, practice with the phrase: “Cling to nothing as I, me or mine.” Understand the process of “clinging” as the process of “selfing”. Reframe the origin of dukkha as clinging. What arises when you release clinging?

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-03-03 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    This week, practice with the phrase: “Cling to nothing as I, me or mine.” Understand the process of “clinging” as the process of “selfing”. Reframe the origin of dukkha as clinging. What arises when you release clinging?

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:36 No no     An Introduction to the Third Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-third-noble-truth/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 20:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-third-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2025-03-02 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:18 No no     Volunteer Recognition Event https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/volunteer-recognition-event/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 20:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/volunteer-recognition-event/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson, Nana Gyesie, Tim GeilDate: 2025-03-01 Saturday

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson, Nana Gyesie, Tim GeilDate: 2025-03-01 Saturday

    ]]>     false no 01:15:51 No no     Removing the Thorn, Shedding the Snake’s Skin, Calming the Flame: Images for Abandoning Craving https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/removing-the-thorn-shedding-the-snakes-skin-calming-the-flame-images-for-abandoning-craving/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 20:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/removing-the-thorn-shedding-the-snakes-skin-calming-the-flame-images-for-abandoning-craving/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2025-02-24 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:13 No no     How the Eight Worldly Winds Can Help Us Understand the Second Noble Truth of Clinging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-eight-worldly-winds-can-help-us-understand-the-second-noble-truth-of-clinging/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:00:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-the-eight-worldly-winds-can-help-us-understand-the-second-noble-truth-of-clinging/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2025-02-23 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:57 No no     Sila—Not Killing, Stealing, Lying—as a Path to Nibbana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sila-not-killing-stealing-lying-as-a-path-to-nibbana/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sila-not-killing-stealing-lying-as-a-path-to-nibbana/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2025-02-20 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:10 No no     Four Kinds of Clinging with a Focus on Attachment to a “Solid Self” https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-kinds-of-clinging-with-a-focus-on-attachment-to-a-solid-self/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:00:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-kinds-of-clinging-with-a-focus-on-attachment-to-a-solid-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2025-02-17 Monday

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2025-02-17 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:26 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Talk: Surrendering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-talk-surrendering/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:03:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-talk-surrendering/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2025-02-16 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:11 No no     Day 2 Qigong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-qigong-3/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:02:27 +0000 d7cd2997-2e91-5a79-b55a-2f2d31262593 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2025-02-16 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:48 No no     Day 2 Morning Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-guided-meditation-4/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:01:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-guided-meditation-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2025-02-16 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:12 No no     Day 2 Morning Talk: Releasing Ourselves into a New Paradigm https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-talk-releasing-ourselves-into-a-new-paradigm/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-talk-releasing-ourselves-into-a-new-paradigm/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2025-02-16 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:25 No no     Day 1 Afternoon Talk: Trusting The Process https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-talk-trusting-the-process/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:03:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-talk-trusting-the-process/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2025-02-15 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:01 No no     Day 1 Qigong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-qigong-3/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:02:22 +0000 fdfae679-e682-514c-9504-709f1f0ff677 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2025-02-15 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:15 No no     Day 1 Morning Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-guided-meditation-4/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:01:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-guided-meditation-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2025-02-15 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:50 No no     Day 1 Morning Talk: An Opening Without Protection https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-talk-an-opening-without-protection/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:00:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-talk-an-opening-without-protection/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2025-02-15 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:26 No no     Practicing the Second Noble Truth: Tanha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-the-second-noble-truth-tanha/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-the-second-noble-truth-tanha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-02-10 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Become curious about the actual experience of tanha (thirst, hunger, desire). Relax the need to act on the thirst, and notice it in the body and emotions. See if you can see this process when wanting to be a certain type of person, or not wanting to be another type. Recognize this as tanha.

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    Reflection and Practice

    Become curious about the actual experience of tanha (thirst, hunger, desire). Relax the need to act on the thirst, and notice it in the body and emotions. See if you can see this process when wanting to be a certain type of person, or not wanting to be another type. Recognize this as tanha.

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:49 No no     Practicing with the Second Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-the-second-noble-truth/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:00:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-the-second-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2025-02-09 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:44 No no     Choice and Agency https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/choice-and-agency/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:03:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/choice-and-agency/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Shawn HolmesDate: 2025-02-08 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:55 No no     Starting Over https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/starting-over/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:02:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/starting-over/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Marilyn LittlejohnDate: 2025-02-08 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:24 No no     Principles of Change https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/principles-of-change/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:01:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/principles-of-change/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Shawn HolmesDate: 2025-02-08 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:33 No no     Catalysts to Change https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/catalysts-to-change/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:00:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/catalysts-to-change/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Marilyn LittlejohnDate: 2025-02-08 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:02 No no     Unlocking the Meaning of the Second Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unlocking-the-meaning-of-the-second-noble-truth/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unlocking-the-meaning-of-the-second-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2025-02-03 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:33 No no     The One Who Understands Clinging & Non-Clinging Understands All the Dhamma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-one-who-understands-clinging-non-clinging-understands-all-the-dhamma/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-one-who-understands-clinging-non-clinging-understands-all-the-dhamma/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2025-02-02 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:32 No no     No Dukkha, No Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/no-dukkha-no-compassion/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/no-dukkha-no-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2025-01-27 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:43 No no     Four Perspectives on the First Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-perspectives-on-the-first-noble-truth/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 20:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-perspectives-on-the-first-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz AppelDate: 2025-01-26 Sunday

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    Teacher: Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz AppelDate: 2025-01-26 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:24 No no     In Spite of it All, Finding Joy in 2025: Afternoon Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/in-spite-of-it-all-finding-joy-in-2025-afternoon-teaching/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:01:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/in-spite-of-it-all-finding-joy-in-2025-afternoon-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2025-01-25 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:54 No no     In Spite of it All, Finding Joy in 2025: Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/in-spite-of-it-all-finding-joy-in-2025-morning-teaching/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:00:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/in-spite-of-it-all-finding-joy-in-2025-morning-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2025-01-25 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:22:06 No no     Dukkha as Optional Suffering, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dukkha-as-optional-suffering-recap-discussion/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dukkha-as-optional-suffering-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-01-20 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:51 No no     Different Types of Suffering: The Kinds You Can End and the Kinds You Can’t https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/different-types-of-suffering-the-kinds-you-can-end-and-the-kinds-you-cant/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:00:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/different-types-of-suffering-the-kinds-you-can-end-and-the-kinds-you-cant/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2025-01-19 Sunday

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    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2025-01-19 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:59:33 No no     How the Third and Fourth Noble Truths Move Us Toward Freedom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-third-and-fourth-noble-truths-move-us-toward-freedom/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-the-third-and-fourth-noble-truths-move-us-toward-freedom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2025-01-16 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:13 No no     Dukkha as Optional Suffering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dukkha-as-optional-suffering/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dukkha-as-optional-suffering/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2025-01-13 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Start to use the experience of suffering as a cue to pause and pay attention. What is this state like? Where exactly is the rub? How much is unavoidable pain? How much is optional based on my assumptions, reactions and conditioning? How can I tell the difference? What role does compassion have?

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    Reflection and Practice

    Start to use the experience of suffering as a cue to pause and pay attention. What is this state like? Where exactly is the rub? How much is unavoidable pain? How much is optional based on my assumptions, reactions and conditioning? How can I tell the difference? What role does compassion have?

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    ]]>     false no 01:13:09 No no     Overview of the Four Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/overview-of-the-four-noble-truths/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:00:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/overview-of-the-four-noble-truths/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2025-01-12 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:51 No no     Closing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/closing-4/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:13:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/closing-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Caverly MorganDate: 2025-01-11 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:53 No no     Journaling: Take-Away Intentions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/journaling-take-away-intentions/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:12:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/journaling-take-away-intentions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:09:47 No no     Journaling: New Paradigm https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/journaling-new-paradigm/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:11:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/journaling-new-paradigm/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:32 No no     Journaling: Deepest Heart’s Desire https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/journaling-deepest-hearts-desire/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:10:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/journaling-deepest-hearts-desire/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:01:15 No no     Afternoon Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/afternoon-guided-meditation-2/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:09:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/afternoon-guided-meditation-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:51 No no     Journaling: Limiting Paradigms https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/journaling-limiting-paradigms/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:08:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/journaling-limiting-paradigms/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:05:26 No no     Journaling: Conscious Intentions, Values https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/journaling-conscious-intentions-values/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:07:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/journaling-conscious-intentions-values/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:08:03 No no     Journaling: Learning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/journaling-learning/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:06:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/journaling-learning/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:42 No no     Journaling: Disappointments https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/journaling-disappointments/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:05:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/journaling-disappointments/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:22 No no     Journaling: Accomplishments https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/journaling-accomplishments/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:04:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/journaling-accomplishments/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:56 No no     Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/morning-teaching/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:03:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/morning-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:10:14 No no     Morning Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/morning-guided-meditation-2/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:02:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/morning-guided-meditation-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:51 No no     Guidelines for the Day https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guidelines-for-the-day/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:01:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guidelines-for-the-day/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:19 No no     Opening Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/opening-meditation/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/opening-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:10:54 No no     Refuges & Precepts Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuges-precepts-ceremony/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/refuges-precepts-ceremony/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:19:09 No no     Samadhi as a Practice of Remembrance and Centering of the Four Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/samadhi-as-a-practice-of-remembrance-and-centering-of-the-four-noble-truths/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 20:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/samadhi-as-a-practice-of-remembrance-and-centering-of-the-four-noble-truths/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:11 No no     The Possibilties of the First and Second Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-possibilties-of-the-first-and-second-noble-truths/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:00:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-possibilties-of-the-first-and-second-noble-truths/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:42 No no     From the Paramis to the Four Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/from-the-paramis-to-the-four-noble-truths/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/from-the-paramis-to-the-four-noble-truths/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:44 No no     Practicing with the Paramis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-the-paramis-2/ Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:22 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-the-paramis-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:29 No no     Distortions Around Paramis, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/distortions-around-paramis-recap-discussion/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/distortions-around-paramis-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:27 No no     Sunday Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sunday-teaching/ Sun, 22 Dec 2024 20:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sunday-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:56 No no     Learnings from the Buddha’s Life After Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/learnings-from-the-buddhas-life-after-awakening/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/learnings-from-the-buddhas-life-after-awakening/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:38 No no     Distortions Around Paramis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/distortions-around-paramis/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/distortions-around-paramis/ See all series | See all talks

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    Pick one of the paramis to explore: Generosity, Ethics, Renunciation, Wisdom, Energy, Patience, Truthfulness, Resolve, Lovingkindness, Equanimity. Can you see any distortions that arise from trying to adopt this parami, such as projecting a false self-image? How do mindfulness, investigation, and wise view support seeing and understanding?

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:59 No no     A Year with the Paramis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-year-with-the-paramis-2/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:00:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-year-with-the-paramis-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:51 No no     Paramis Interconnected, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/paramis-interconnected-recap-discussion/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/paramis-interconnected-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:09 No no     Day 2 Closing with Metta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-closing-with-metta/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:07:01 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-closing-with-metta/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:07:38 No no     Day 2 Second Afternoon Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-afternoon-sit/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:06:01 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-second-afternoon-sit/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:53 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-walking-instructions-2/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:05:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-walking-instructions-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:05:39 No no     Day 2 First Afternoon Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-afternoon-sit/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:04:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-first-afternoon-sit/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:37 No no     Day 2 Second Morning Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-sit-2/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:03:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-second-morning-sit-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:55 No no     Day 2 Morning Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-walking-instructions/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:02:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:03:34 No no     Day 2 First Morning Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-morning-sit-2/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:01:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-first-morning-sit-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:00:52 No no     Day 2 Intro and Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-intro-and-teaching/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-intro-and-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:28 No no     Day 1 Closing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-closing-2/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:12:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-closing-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:15:03 No no     Day 1 Second Afternoon Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-walking-instructions/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:10:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:52 No no     Day 1 Afternoon Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-teaching-4/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:09:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-teaching-4/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:15:52 No no     Day 1 First Afternoon Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-first-afternoon-walking-instructions/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:08:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-first-afternoon-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:20 No no     Day 1 Third Morning Sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-third-morning-sit-2/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:06:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-third-morning-sit-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:29:24 No no     Day 1 Second Morning Walking Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-morning-walking-instructions-3/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:05:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-morning-walking-instructions-3/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:59 No no     Day 1 Three Renunciations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-three-renunciations/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:01:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-three-renunciations/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:08:26 No no     Day 1 Intro and Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-intro-and-teaching-2/ Sat, 07 Dec 2024 20:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-intro-and-teaching-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:01 No no     Naturally Arising Clarity: A Path of Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/naturally-arising-clarity-a-path-of-practice/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:00:22 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/naturally-arising-clarity-a-path-of-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:38:13 No no     Learning From the Buddha’s Choices Before Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/learning-from-the-buddhas-choices-before-awakening/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/learning-from-the-buddhas-choices-before-awakening/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:56 No no     Paramis Interconnected https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/paramis-interconnected/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/paramis-interconnected/ See all series | See all talks

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    This week, reflect on each of the ten paramis as a whole: Generosity, Ethics, Renunciation, Wisdom, Energy, Patience, Truthfulness, Resolve, Lovingkindness, Equanimity. How do they work together in your life? Which ones seem less developed in your practice? What is the effect of that imbalance?

     

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    Reflection and Practice

    This week, reflect on each of the ten paramis as a whole: Generosity, Ethics, Renunciation, Wisdom, Energy, Patience, Truthfulness, Resolve, Lovingkindness, Equanimity. How do they work together in your life? Which ones seem less developed in your practice? What is the effect of that imbalance?

     

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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2024-12-01 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:31 No no     Equanimity and Brahma Viharas, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-and-brahma-viharas-recap-discussion/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-and-brahma-viharas-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-11-25 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:53 No no     A Panel Discussion on Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-panel-discussion-on-equanimity/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-panel-discussion-on-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2024-11-24 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:17 No no     Finding Equanimity Within the Polarization of These Times https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-equanimity-within-the-polarization-of-these-times/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-equanimity-within-the-polarization-of-these-times/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2024-11-21 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:29:53 No no     Equanimity and Brahma Viharas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-and-brahma-viharas/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-and-brahma-viharas/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-11-18 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Practice with this equanimity phrase, both in meditation and daily life:

    All beings are the owners of their karma. Their happiness or unhappiness depends upon their actions and not upon my wishes for them.

    How does this inform lovingkindness, compassion, and sympathetic joy? Can those qualities be present at the same time as equanimity?

     

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    Reflection and Practice

    Practice with this equanimity phrase, both in meditation and daily life:

    All beings are the owners of their karma. Their happiness or unhappiness depends upon their actions and not upon my wishes for them.

    How does this inform lovingkindness, compassion, and sympathetic joy? Can those qualities be present at the same time as equanimity?

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:47 No no     Equanimity: Strong Back, Soft Front https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-strong-back-soft-front/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-strong-back-soft-front/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Candace RobbDate: 2024-11-17 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:33 No no     Wide Enough to Hold It All, No Matter What https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wide-enough-to-hold-it-all-no-matter-what/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wide-enough-to-hold-it-all-no-matter-what/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2024-11-11 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:28 No no     Connection and Metta as Pathways to Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/connection-and-metta-as-pathways-to-equanimity/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 20:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/connection-and-metta-as-pathways-to-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2024-11-10 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:21 No no     Closing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/closing-3/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:13:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/closing-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:03:53 No no     Equanimity and Purpose https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-and-purpose/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:12:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-and-purpose/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:41 No no     Intention and Commitment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/intention-and-commitment/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:11:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/intention-and-commitment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:51 No no     Guideline: Attune to Emergence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guideline-attune-to-emergence/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:10:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guideline-attune-to-emergence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:06 No no     Widening Awareness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/widening-awareness/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:09:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/widening-awareness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:05:44 No no     Guideline: Open https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guideline-open/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:08:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guideline-open/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:52 No no     Introduction to Afternoon https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-afternoon/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:07:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-afternoon/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:03:53 No no     Allowance and Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/allowance-and-equanimity/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:06:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/allowance-and-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:06:21 No no     Guideline: Relax https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guideline-relax/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:05:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guideline-relax/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:37 No no     Feeling Tones https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/feeling-tones/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:04:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/feeling-tones/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:29 No no     Guideline: Pause https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guideline-pause/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:03:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guideline-pause/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:07:57 No no     Insight Dialogue and Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/insight-dialogue-and-equanimity/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:02:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/insight-dialogue-and-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:17:04 No no     Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-5/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:01:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:27 No no     Introduction and Overview https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-and-overview/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-and-overview/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown GriswoldDate: 2024-11-09 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:07:59 No no     Post-Election Reflections https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/post-election-reflections/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:00:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/post-election-reflections/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson, Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2024-11-07 Thursday

    These teachings were offered by Tuere Sala and Keri Pederson on Thursday, November 07, and by Tim Geil on Friday, November 08. Start times: 00:00 for Tuere Sala, 11:47 for Keri Pederson, and 27:35 for Tim Geil.

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson, Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2024-11-07 Thursday

    These teachings were offered by Tuere Sala and Keri Pederson on Thursday, November 07, and by Tim Geil on Friday, November 08. Start times: 00:00 for Tuere Sala, 11:47 for Keri Pederson, and 27:35 for Tim Geil.

    ]]>     false no 00:41:35 No no     Equanimity in the Present Moment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-in-the-present-moment/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-in-the-present-moment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-11-04 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    During the election and the days following, call yourself back into the present moment. Connect with the moment outside of your thoughts. Can we relax our argument with the actual moment we are experiencing? Let our actions flow from that connection.

     

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    Reflection and Practice

    During the election and the days following, call yourself back into the present moment. Connect with the moment outside of your thoughts. Can we relax our argument with the actual moment we are experiencing? Let our actions flow from that connection.

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:12:52 No no     Practicing Equanimity in Contemporary Times https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-equanimity-in-contemporary-times/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 20:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-equanimity-in-contemporary-times/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Nana GyesieDate: 2024-11-03 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:31 No no     Sati Bhavana and Kindfulness Practice for Health and Wellness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sati-bhavana-and-kindfulness-practice-for-health-and-wellness/ Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:00:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sati-bhavana-and-kindfulness-practice-for-health-and-wellness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dr. Bhante SaranapalaDate: 2024-10-29 Tuesday

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    ]]>     false no 01:47:16 No no     Simile of the Saw, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/simile-of-the-saw-recap-discussion/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/simile-of-the-saw-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-10-28 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:17 No no     Metta as an Antidote to the Delusion of Separateness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-as-an-antidote-to-the-delusion-of-separateness/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:00:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-as-an-antidote-to-the-delusion-of-separateness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2024-10-27 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:46 No no     Metta: Simile of the Saw https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-simile-of-the-saw/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:00:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-simile-of-the-saw/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-10-21 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Read and reflect upon the Simile of the Saw, MN 21. Notice times when you pretend to be kinder than you really feel, in order to maintain some type of persona or image. Practice metta with the instructions from this sutta in those situations. Can it be done without denying your emotions or reactions, yet not acting from them?

     

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-10-21 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Read and reflect upon the Simile of the Saw, MN 21. Notice times when you pretend to be kinder than you really feel, in order to maintain some type of persona or image. Practice metta with the instructions from this sutta in those situations. Can it be done without denying your emotions or reactions, yet not acting from them?

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:31 No no     Why Do We Practice Metta? Four Answers https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/why-do-we-practice-metta-four-answers/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 19:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/why-do-we-practice-metta-four-answers/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2024-10-20 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:25 No no     Metta: Antidote to Fear, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-antidote-to-fear-recap-discussion/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-antidote-to-fear-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-10-14 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:12 No no     Metta: An Evolving Awareness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-an-evolving-awareness/ Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-an-evolving-awareness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Judith AvingerDate: 2024-10-13 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:41 No no     Metta: Antidote to Fear https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-antidote-to-fear/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:00:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-antidote-to-fear/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-10-07 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Read and reflect upon the Karaniya Metta Sutta this week. Practice metta when feeling angry, fearful, or anxious. Try different forms of metta, from phrases to a wordless quality. Also try offering metta to others and toward yourself. Which ways are beneficial? What do you notice from this practice?

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    Reflection and Practice

    Read and reflect upon the Karaniya Metta Sutta this week. Practice metta when feeling angry, fearful, or anxious. Try different forms of metta, from phrases to a wordless quality. Also try offering metta to others and toward yourself. Which ways are beneficial? What do you notice from this practice?

    ]]>     false no 01:07:14 No no     Cultivating Metta for Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-metta-for-self/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 19:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-metta-for-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Nina LaboyDate: 2024-10-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:22 No no     How the King’s Bull Elephant Sutta Encourages Us on the Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-kings-bull-elephant-sutta-encourages-us-on-the-path/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:00:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-the-kings-bull-elephant-sutta-encourages-us-on-the-path/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2024-10-03 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:48 No no     Resolve: Distortions and Supports, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/resolve-distortions-and-supports-recap-discussion/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/resolve-distortions-and-supports-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-09-30 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:07 No no     Resolve: From Aspiration to Implementation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/resolve-from-aspiration-to-implementation/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:00:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/resolve-from-aspiration-to-implementation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2024-09-29 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:58 No no     Resolve: Distortions and Supports https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/resolve-distortions-and-supports/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/resolve-distortions-and-supports/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-09-23 Monday

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    What distortions of resolve do you tend toward? Are you trying to get over yourself or create a better you? How can we have resolve and yet let go at the same time? How do the other paramis support resolve?

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-09-23 Monday

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    What distortions of resolve do you tend toward? Are you trying to get over yourself or create a better you? How can we have resolve and yet let go at the same time? How do the other paramis support resolve?

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:32 No no     Forgiveness Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony-4/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:00:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony-4/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:05 No no     How Setting Resolutions Can Break Us Through to Deeper Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-setting-resolutions-can-break-us-through-to-deeper-wisdom/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-setting-resolutions-can-break-us-through-to-deeper-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:46 No no     Utilizing Not-Self and the Four Immeasurables to Navigate Divisive Times With More Inner Peace https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/utilizing-not-self-and-the-four-immeasurables-to-navigate-divisive-times-with-more-inner-peace/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 19:01:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/utilizing-not-self-and-the-four-immeasurables-to-navigate-divisive-times-with-more-inner-peace/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:58 No no     Brahma Viharas: Putting Ourselves in the Place of Another https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/brahma-viharas-putting-ourselves-in-the-place-of-another/ Sat, 14 Sep 2024 19:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/brahma-viharas-putting-ourselves-in-the-place-of-another/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:29 No no     Staying the Course (with Wisdom and Love) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/staying-the-course-with-wisdom-and-love/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/staying-the-course-with-wisdom-and-love/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:54 No no     Bringing Resolve to Understanding Habitual Mind-states and Toward Moments of Freedom and Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-resolve-to-understanding-habitual-mind-states-and-toward-moments-of-freedom-and-awakening/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 19:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bringing-resolve-to-understanding-habitual-mind-states-and-toward-moments-of-freedom-and-awakening/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:19 No no     How the Truth of Dhamma is Reflected in NDEs (Near-Death Experiences) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-truth-of-dhamma-is-reflected-in-ndes-near-death-experiences/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:00:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-the-truth-of-dhamma-is-reflected-in-ndes-near-death-experiences/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2024-09-05 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:17 No no     Engagement without Entanglement: Facing the Election with the Wisdom of the Dharma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/engagement-without-entanglement-facing-the-election-with-the-wisdom-of-the-dharma/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:00:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/engagement-without-entanglement-facing-the-election-with-the-wisdom-of-the-dharma/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen LiebensonDate: 2024-09-05 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:57 No no     The Parami of Resolve: Decisiveness, Commitment, Determination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-parami-of-resolve-decisiveness-commitment-determination/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-parami-of-resolve-decisiveness-commitment-determination/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:23 No no     An Introduction to the Parami of Determination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-parami-of-determination/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 19:00:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-parami-of-determination/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:03 No no     Truthfulness: Quieting Thought https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/truthfulness-quieting-thought/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:00:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/truthfulness-quieting-thought/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:52 No no     Seeing Through the Mind’s Conditioning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeing-through-the-minds-conditioning/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seeing-through-the-minds-conditioning/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:43 No no     Truthfulness: Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/truthfulness-recap-discussion/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 19:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/truthfulness-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:51:43 No no     Removing Obstacles So We Can See the Truth Clearly https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/removing-obstacles-so-we-can-see-the-truth-clearly/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:00:14 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/removing-obstacles-so-we-can-see-the-truth-clearly/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:44 No no     Truthfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/truthfulness/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/truthfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    This month, bring extra awareness to times you shade or negate what is true through your speech or action. Notice the internal experience before, during, and after. In the same way, notice what arises when you align with truthfulness. What does this teach you about this parami?

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    This month, bring extra awareness to times you shade or negate what is true through your speech or action. Notice the internal experience before, during, and after. In the same way, notice what arises when you align with truthfulness. What does this teach you about this parami?

    ]]>     false no 01:13:54 No no     Obstacles to Truthfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/obstacles-to-truthfulness/ Sun, 11 Aug 2024 19:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/obstacles-to-truthfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:12 No no     A Deep Dive Into Truthfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-deep-dive-into-truthfulness/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-deep-dive-into-truthfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2024-08-05 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:13:19 No no     An Introduction to the Parami of Truthfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-parami-of-truthfulness/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:00:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-parami-of-truthfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2024-08-04 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:07 No no     Bringing the Word “Buddho” Into Daily Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-the-word-buddho-into-daily-practice/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bringing-the-word-buddho-into-daily-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:01 No no     Patience: The Supreme Purification Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/patience-the-supreme-purification-practice/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/patience-the-supreme-purification-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:58 No no     The Paramis: Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-patience/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-patience/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:25 No no     How We Cultivate Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-we-cultivate-patience/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-we-cultivate-patience/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:01:30 No no     Practicing Patience with the Floods of Becoming and View https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-patience-with-the-floods-of-becoming-and-view/ Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-patience-with-the-floods-of-becoming-and-view/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2024-07-21 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:06 No no     Cultivating Lovingkindness and Compassion Toward Even the Most Difficult https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-lovingkindness-and-compassion-toward-even-the-most-difficult/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-lovingkindness-and-compassion-toward-even-the-most-difficult/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:23 No no     The Heart of Who We Are https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-of-who-we-are/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:00:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-of-who-we-are/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Caverly MorganDate: 2024-07-17 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:14 No no     Patience As Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/patience-as-practice/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/patience-as-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:46 No no     Practicing Patience with Ourselves https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-patience-with-ourselves/ Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-patience-with-ourselves/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:15 No no     The Quiet Strength of Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-quiet-strength-of-patience/ Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-quiet-strength-of-patience/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:11 No no     Practicing with Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-patience/ Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-patience/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:58:49 No no     Initial Exploration of the 6th Parami: Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/initial-exploration-of-the-6th-parami-patience/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/initial-exploration-of-the-6th-parami-patience/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:14:59 No no     Opening Celebration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/opening-celebration/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/opening-celebration/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson, Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2024-06-30 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 01:02:55 No no     Working with Energy Habit Patterns https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/working-with-energy-habit-patterns/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/working-with-energy-habit-patterns/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:47 No no     Dhamma as Nourishment for the Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-as-nourishment-for-the-heart/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dhamma-as-nourishment-for-the-heart/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:22 No no     Sluggishness, Procrastination, and “Laziness”: Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sluggishness-procrastination-and-laziness-recap-discussion/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sluggishness-procrastination-and-laziness-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:39 No no     Day 2 Closing Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-closing-teaching/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:03:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-closing-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:33 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-3/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:02:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-3/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:53 No no     Day 2 Morning Guided Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-guided-practice/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:01:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-guided-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:15:09 No no     Day 2 Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-teaching-2/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-teaching-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:15:32 No no     Day 1 Closing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-closing/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 19:03:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-closing/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:41:11 No no     Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 19:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:45:16 No no     Navigating Death and the Question of Rebirth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/navigating-death-and-the-question-of-rebirth/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 19:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/navigating-death-and-the-question-of-rebirth/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:47 No no     Sluggishness, Procrastination, and “Laziness” https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sluggishness-procrastination-and-laziness/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 19:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sluggishness-procrastination-and-laziness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:01:59 No no     Energy and Effort: Finding the Middle Way https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/energy-and-effort-finding-the-middle-way/ Sun, 16 Jun 2024 19:00:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/energy-and-effort-finding-the-middle-way/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:00 No no     Effort/Energy Parami: Where’s the Juice? https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/effort-energy-parami-wheres-the-juice/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/effort-energy-parami-wheres-the-juice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:34 No no     Finding the Right Balance of Energy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-the-right-balance-of-energy/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-the-right-balance-of-energy/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:10:25 No no     Guided Sit on Uppekha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-sit-on-uppekha/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:07:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-sit-on-uppekha/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:47 No no     Uppekha (Equanimity) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/uppekha-equanimity/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:06:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/uppekha-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:15:23 No no     Guided Sit on Mudita https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-sit-on-mudita/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:05:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-sit-on-mudita/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:47 No no     Mudita (Sympathetic Joy) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mudita-sympathetic-joy/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:04:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mudita-sympathetic-joy/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:15:06 No no     Karuna (Compassion) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/karuna-compassion/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:03:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/karuna-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:40 No no     Guided Sit on Metta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-sit-on-metta/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:02:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-sit-on-metta/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:22:46 No no     Metta (Lovingkindness) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-lovingkindness-2/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:01:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-lovingkindness-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:17:37 No no     Introduction to the Brahmaviharas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-the-brahmaviharas/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-the-brahmaviharas/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:07:13 No no     Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/heart-teachings-from-bhikkhuni-dhammananda/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/heart-teachings-from-bhikkhuni-dhammananda/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Cindy RasicotDate: 2024-06-07 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:17 No no     Three Steps to Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-steps-to-awakening/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-steps-to-awakening/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:35 No no     Energy As Expression of Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/energy-as-expression-of-wisdom/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:00:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/energy-as-expression-of-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:05 No no     An Introduction to the Parami of Energy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-parami-of-energy/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 19:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-parami-of-energy/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:38 No no     Remembrance Evening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/remembrance-evening/ Mon, 27 May 2024 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/remembrance-evening/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind Moorthy, Tim GeilDate: 2024-05-27 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:02:20 No no     Untangling the Tangle with Wisdom & Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-with-wisdom-compassion/ Sun, 26 May 2024 19:00:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-with-wisdom-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2024-05-26 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:00 No no     Vesak Observance Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vesak-observance-ceremony-3/ Thu, 23 May 2024 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/vesak-observance-ceremony-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2024-05-23 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 01:16:17 No no     Wisdom is a Verb https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wisdom-is-a-verb/ Mon, 20 May 2024 19:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wisdom-is-a-verb/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2024-05-20 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:55:56 No no     Seeing Wisdom Develop Through the Lens of Aging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeing-wisdom-develop-through-the-lens-of-aging/ Sun, 19 May 2024 19:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seeing-wisdom-develop-through-the-lens-of-aging/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2024-05-19 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:12 No no     How to Cherish Yourself When There is No Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-to-cherish-yourself-when-there-is-no-self/ Thu, 16 May 2024 19:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-to-cherish-yourself-when-there-is-no-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2024-05-16 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:28 No no     Finding Wisdom in Mundane Moments https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-wisdom-in-mundane-moments/ Mon, 13 May 2024 19:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-wisdom-in-mundane-moments/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2024-05-13 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:10 No no     Wisdom: Where Knowledge Meets Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wisdom-where-knowledge-meets-life/ Sun, 12 May 2024 19:00:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wisdom-where-knowledge-meets-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2024-05-12 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:30 No no     Wisdom Revealed Through Non-Harm https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wisdom-revealed-through-non-harm/ Mon, 06 May 2024 19:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wisdom-revealed-through-non-harm/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:53 No no     The Paramis: Wisdom/Discernment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-wisdom-discernment/ Sun, 05 May 2024 19:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-wisdom-discernment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2024-05-05 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:14 No no     Dhamma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-2/ Fri, 03 May 2024 19:01:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dhamma-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn JayasāroDate: 2024-05-03 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:12 No no     Introduction and Remarks Before Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-and-remarks-before-meditation/ Fri, 03 May 2024 19:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-and-remarks-before-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn JayasāroDate: 2024-05-03 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:14:41 No no     Dhamma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk/ Thu, 02 May 2024 19:01:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dhamma-talk/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:55 No no     Intro and Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/intro-and-meditation/ Thu, 02 May 2024 19:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/intro-and-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:41 No no     Saying a High-Quality “No” https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/saying-a-high-quality-no/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/saying-a-high-quality-no/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:59:51 No no     Renouncing Worry—A Journey https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/renouncing-worry-a-journey/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:00:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/renouncing-worry-a-journey/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:04 No no     The Gift of Renunciation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-gift-of-renunciation/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-gift-of-renunciation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:13 No no     The Freedom of Renunciation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-freedom-of-renunciation/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-freedom-of-renunciation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:51 No no     Renunciation: A Practice of Liberation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/renunciation-a-practice-of-liberation/ Sun, 14 Apr 2024 19:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/renunciation-a-practice-of-liberation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:58 No no     Renunciation and Climate Change https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/renunciation-and-climate-change/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/renunciation-and-climate-change/ See all series | See all talks

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    More information about Seattle Insight’ Climate Action Group: https://seattleinsight.org/engaged-buddhism/climate-action-group/

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    More information about Seattle Insight’ Climate Action Group: https://seattleinsight.org/engaged-buddhism/climate-action-group/

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:51 No no     Renunciation: An Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/renunciation-an-introduction/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/renunciation-an-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:16 No no     Reflections on Renunciation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/reflections-on-renunciation/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:00:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/reflections-on-renunciation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:01:07 No no     Cultivating the Conditions for Ethical Conduct https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-conditions-for-ethical-conduct/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-conditions-for-ethical-conduct/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:30 No no     Sila: Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sila-recap-discussion/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sila-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:06 No no     The Parami of Sila https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-parami-of-sila/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 19:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-parami-of-sila/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:53 No no     How to Bring Mindfulness to Thinking https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-to-bring-mindfulness-to-thinking/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:00:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-to-bring-mindfulness-to-thinking/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:59 No no     Sila https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sila/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sila/ See all series | See all talks

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    Reflection and Practice

    Notice the pleasure and joy that arises around the choices to be ethical or not. What pleasure is short-term, based on conditions? What joy is long-term, based on actions? What is the role of internal vs. external motivation around ethics?

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    Notice the pleasure and joy that arises around the choices to be ethical or not. What pleasure is short-term, based on conditions? What joy is long-term, based on actions? What is the role of internal vs. external motivation around ethics?

    ]]>     false no 01:04:15 No no     The Paramis: Sila https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-sila/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:00:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-sila/ See all series | See all talks

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    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2024-03-17 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:40 No no     Sila: The Spirit of the Precepts, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sila-the-spirit-of-the-precepts-recap-discussion/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sila-the-spirit-of-the-precepts-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2024-03-11 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:49 No no     A Practice of Kindness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-practice-of-kindness/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-practice-of-kindness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2024-03-10 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:21 No no     Unpacking the Four Foundations of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unpacking-the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unpacking-the-four-foundations-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2024-03-07 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:57 No no     Sila: The Spirit of the Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sila-the-spirit-of-the-precepts/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sila-the-spirit-of-the-precepts/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2024-03-04 Monday

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    Make note of “moral beauty” this week whenever you encounter it—instances of the heart functioning well, in the service of the well-being of others. What is it like to make note of that?

    Are there areas in your life that you notice helpful remorse or regret—concerns about doing something that may have violated your own sense of integrity, or concerns about potentially causing harm to others? In your experience, what is the difference between the kind of remorse that may lead to more skillful action in the future, and the kind that is shame-driven and paralyzing?

     

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    Reflections

    Make note of “moral beauty” this week whenever you encounter it—instances of the heart functioning well, in the service of the well-being of others. What is it like to make note of that?

    Are there areas in your life that you notice helpful remorse or regret—concerns about doing something that may have violated your own sense of integrity, or concerns about potentially causing harm to others? In your experience, what is the difference between the kind of remorse that may lead to more skillful action in the future, and the kind that is shame-driven and paralyzing?

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:36 No no     Practicing with Sila: A Path of Joy and Ease https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-sila-a-path-of-joy-and-ease/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:00:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-sila-a-path-of-joy-and-ease/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2024-03-03 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:51 No no     Dana: Selfish vs. Selfless, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dana-selfish-vs-selfless-recap-discussion/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:00:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dana-selfish-vs-selfless-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-02-26 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:16 No no     Generosity and “I Me Mine” https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/generosity-and-i-me-mine/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/generosity-and-i-me-mine/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2024-02-25 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:49 No no     Generosity: The Art of Letting Go, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/generosity-the-art-of-letting-go-recap-discussion/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 20:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/generosity-the-art-of-letting-go-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2024-02-19 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:09 No no     Day 2 Closing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-closing-2/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:05:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-closing-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2024-02-18 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:06:45 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-guided-meditation-4/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:04:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-guided-meditation-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2024-02-18 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:06 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-2/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:03:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2024-02-18 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:05 No no     Day 2 Qigong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-qigong-2/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:02:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-qigong-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2024-02-18 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:39 No no     Day 2 Morning Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-guided-meditation-3/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:01:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-guided-meditation-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2024-02-18 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:28 No no     Day 2 Morning Teaching and Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-teaching-and-sitting/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-teaching-and-sitting/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2024-02-18 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 01:01:32 No no     Day 1 Afternoon Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-guided-meditation-2/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:05:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-guided-meditation-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:03 No no     Day 1 Afternoon Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-teaching-2/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:04:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-teaching-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2024-02-17 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:54 No no     Day 1 Qigong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-qigong-2/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:03:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-qigong-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2024-02-17 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:18 No no     Day 1 Morning Meditation and Remarks on Dana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-meditation-and-remarks-on-dana/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:02:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-meditation-and-remarks-on-dana/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2024-02-17 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:40 No no     Day 1 Morning Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-guided-meditation-3/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:01:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-guided-meditation-3/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:34 No no     Day 1 Introduction and Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-introduction-and-morning-teaching/ Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-introduction-and-morning-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:24 No no     Dana: Selfish vs. Selfless https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dana-selfish-vs-selfless/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:00:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dana-selfish-vs-selfless/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-02-12 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Create a simple way of practicing generosity that you can use nearly daily. It doesn’t have to be around money or possessions. Try things around time, space, and relationships. Notice when this practice elicits selfishness, and non-judgmentally explore that in an embodied way. Also notice when selflessness arises in response to generosity. What is that experience like? What does it teach you?

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-02-12 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Create a simple way of practicing generosity that you can use nearly daily. It doesn’t have to be around money or possessions. Try things around time, space, and relationships. Notice when this practice elicits selfishness, and non-judgmentally explore that in an embodied way. Also notice when selflessness arises in response to generosity. What is that experience like? What does it teach you?

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:46 No no     Abundance and Generosity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/abundance-and-generosity/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/abundance-and-generosity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2024-02-11 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:35 No no     Generosity: The Art of Letting Go https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/generosity-the-art-of-letting-go/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/generosity-the-art-of-letting-go/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2024-02-05 Monday

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    Practice & Reflection

    This month we will be practicing with generosity. To do so we must first investigate the nature of generosity in our own lives. Over the next two weeks consider the areas in your life where attachment is strongest. It could be connected to your “stuff,” your activities, your habits, the people around you and your ideas/opinions. Can you let yourself experience the attachment without judgment? Can you sense any harm to yourself or others in connection with these attachments? Consider what would it mean if you lost this area of your life. Could you give it away or abandon it?

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2024-02-05 Monday

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    Practice & Reflection

    This month we will be practicing with generosity. To do so we must first investigate the nature of generosity in our own lives. Over the next two weeks consider the areas in your life where attachment is strongest. It could be connected to your “stuff,” your activities, your habits, the people around you and your ideas/opinions. Can you let yourself experience the attachment without judgment? Can you sense any harm to yourself or others in connection with these attachments? Consider what would it mean if you lost this area of your life. Could you give it away or abandon it?

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    ]]>     false no 01:12:46 No no     Stories About Generosity and Sticking Points in Our Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stories-about-generosity-and-sticking-points-in-our-practice/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stories-about-generosity-and-sticking-points-in-our-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2024-02-04 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:00 No no     One Perfect Night: Bringing Your Practice to the Present https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/one-perfect-night-bringing-your-practice-to-the-present/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:00:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/one-perfect-night-bringing-your-practice-to-the-present/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2024-02-01 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:06 No no     Practicing with the Paramis, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-the-paramis-recap-discussion/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-the-paramis-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2024-01-29 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:55:51 No no     The Paramis: For the Welfare of All & Leading to Peace https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-for-the-welfare-of-all-leading-to-peace/ Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-for-the-welfare-of-all-leading-to-peace/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2024-01-28 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:44 No no     Practicing with the Paramis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-the-paramis/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-the-paramis/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2024-01-22 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:00:03 No no     Preparing for a Year of the Paramis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/preparing-for-a-year-of-the-paramis/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 20:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/preparing-for-a-year-of-the-paramis/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2024-01-21 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:12 No no     Working With the Paramis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/working-with-the-paramis/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/working-with-the-paramis/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2024-01-15 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:43 No no     Inspiration for Cultivating the Paramis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inspiration-for-cultivating-the-paramis/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:00:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inspiration-for-cultivating-the-paramis/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2024-01-14 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:58 No no     Refuges and Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuges-and-precepts-2/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/refuges-and-precepts-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson, Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2024-01-08 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:42:25 No no     Using the Paramis as a Guide to Setting Intentions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/using-the-paramis-as-a-guide-to-setting-intentions/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 20:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/using-the-paramis-as-a-guide-to-setting-intentions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind Moorthy, Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2024-01-07 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 01:18:34 No no     Energizing Our Path and Practice in 2024 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/energizing-our-path-and-practice-in-2024/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/energizing-our-path-and-practice-in-2024/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2024-01-04 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:48 No no     Reflections on Nourishing Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/reflections-on-nourishing-practice/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:00:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/reflections-on-nourishing-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2024-01-01 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:13:22 No no     Wisdom Is All Around Us https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wisdom-is-all-around-us/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wisdom-is-all-around-us/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-12-31 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:00 No no     Reflections on Sangha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/reflections-on-sangha/ Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:00:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/reflections-on-sangha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Temira LitalDate: 2023-12-25 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:14:57 No no     Cultivating Doorways to Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-doorways-to-wisdom/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 20:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-doorways-to-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-12-24 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:27 No no     How the Life of Moggallana, One of the Buddha’s Two Chief Disciples, Informs Our Own Journeys https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-the-life-of-moggallana-one-of-the-buddhas-two-chief-disciples-informs-our-own-journeys/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-the-life-of-moggallana-one-of-the-buddhas-two-chief-disciples-informs-our-own-journeys/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-12-21 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:19 No no     Sila: Five Precepts, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sila-five-precepts-recap-discussion/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sila-five-precepts-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:14 No no     The Three Pillars: The Cultivation of Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-pillars-the-cultivation-of-wisdom/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-pillars-the-cultivation-of-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:52 No no     Sila: Five Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sila-five-precepts/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sila-five-precepts/ See all series | See all talks

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    Reflect on the Five Precepts. Which ones are harder to follow? Bring curiosity to that process and sense into the mixed motivations. Which ones are easier to follow? What are the inner and outer effects of holding those precepts? Reflect on the positive expressions of those precepts as expressed by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-5-mindfulness-trainings

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-12-11 Monday

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    Reflect on the Five Precepts. Which ones are harder to follow? Bring curiosity to that process and sense into the mixed motivations. Which ones are easier to follow? What are the inner and outer effects of holding those precepts? Reflect on the positive expressions of those precepts as expressed by Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness/the-5-mindfulness-trainings

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    ]]>     false no 01:14:21 No no     Qualities and Practices for Gaining More Wisdom Out of Life Experiences https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/qualities-and-practices-for-gaining-more-wisdom-out-of-life-experiences/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 20:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/qualities-and-practices-for-gaining-more-wisdom-out-of-life-experiences/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2023-12-10 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:31 No no     Benefiting from the Parallel Teachings of Buddha and Jesus https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/benefiting-from-the-parallel-teachings-of-buddha-and-jesus/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/benefiting-from-the-parallel-teachings-of-buddha-and-jesus/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:46 No no     How Ethics Open the Dharma Door https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-ethics-open-the-dharma-door-2/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-ethics-open-the-dharma-door-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-12-04 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:07 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Teaching and Closing Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-and-closing-guided-meditation/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:08:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching-and-closing-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:21:24 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Walking Practice Guidance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-walking-practice-guidance/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:07:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-walking-practice-guidance/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:08 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-guided-meditation-3/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:06:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-guided-meditation-3/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:59:55 No no     Day 2 Afternoon Movement https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-movement/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:05:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-movement/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:16 No no     Day 2 Third Morning Guided Meditation and Preview of Afternoon https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-third-morning-guided-meditation-and-preview-of-afternoon/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:04:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-third-morning-guided-meditation-and-preview-of-afternoon/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:33 No no     Day 2 Second Morning Guided Meditation and Walking Practice Guidance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-guided-meditation-and-walking-practice-guidance/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:03:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-second-morning-guided-meditation-and-walking-practice-guidance/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:29 No no     Day 2 Second Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-teaching/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:02:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-second-morning-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:30 No no     Day 2 First Morning Guided Meditation and Walking Practice Guidance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-morning-guided-meditation-and-walking-practice-guidance/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:01:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-first-morning-guided-meditation-and-walking-practice-guidance/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:51:41 No no     Day 2 First Morning Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-morning-teaching/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-first-morning-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:12:24 No no     Day 1 Afternoon Radiating Metta Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-radiating-metta-practice/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:07:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-radiating-metta-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:48 No no     Day 1 Afternoon Guided Meditation and Walking Practice Guidance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-guided-meditation-and-walking-practice-guidance/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:06:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-guided-meditation-and-walking-practice-guidance/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:04 No no     Day 1 Second Morning Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-morning-guided-meditation/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:05:01 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-morning-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:17:59 No no     Day 1 Second Morning Teaching and Walking Practice Guidance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-morning-teaching-and-walking-practice-guidance/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:04:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-morning-teaching-and-walking-practice-guidance/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:07:33 No no     Day 1 Retreat Vows https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-retreat-vows/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:03:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-retreat-vows/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:54 No no     Day 1 Morning Walking Practice Guidance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-walking-practice-guidance/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:02:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-walking-practice-guidance/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:18 No no     Day 1 First Morning Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-first-morning-guided-meditation/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:01:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-first-morning-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:26 No no     Day 1 Intro and Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-intro-and-teaching/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-intro-and-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:21:53 No no     Finding Delight in Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-delight-in-practice/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-delight-in-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2023-12-01 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 01:30:00 No no     Generosity, Talk 2 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/generosity-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/generosity-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-11-27 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:56 No no     Three Pillars: Sila (Wise Action & Wise Livelihood) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-pillars-sila-wise-action-wise-livelihood/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 20:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-pillars-sila-wise-action-wise-livelihood/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-11-26 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:01 No no     Generosity, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/generosity-talk-2/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/generosity-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-11-20 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    When you are acting generously, sense if you feel more defined and established or more undefined and fluid? If you act generously in a way that “thickens” the sense of self, ask, “What I am believing, and where is the sticking point?” Tend to that with compassion and wisdom. If we are generous in a way that “thins” the sense of self, notice the quality of releasing into unity and connection.

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    Reflection and Practice

    When you are acting generously, sense if you feel more defined and established or more undefined and fluid? If you act generously in a way that “thickens” the sense of self, ask, “What I am believing, and where is the sticking point?” Tend to that with compassion and wisdom. If we are generous in a way that “thins” the sense of self, notice the quality of releasing into unity and connection.

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:06 No no     The Five Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-precepts/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:00:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-precepts/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-11-16 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:29:03 No no     Generosity, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/generosity-recap-discussion/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/generosity-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-11-13 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:52 No no     Practicing with the Precepts and Making Them Your Own https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-the-precepts-and-making-them-your-own/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 20:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-the-precepts-and-making-them-your-own/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-11-12 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:30 No no     Generosity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/generosity/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/generosity/ See all series | See all talks

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    Reflection and Practice

    Bring special attention to the small choices to practice generosity—things like letting someone in line in front of you or offering the last bit of food. Notice what arises before, during, and after decisions you make to be generous or to not be generous. What do you learn?

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    Reflection and Practice

    Bring special attention to the small choices to practice generosity—things like letting someone in line in front of you or offering the last bit of food. Notice what arises before, during, and after decisions you make to be generous or to not be generous. What do you learn?

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:03 No no     An Introduction to the Pillar of Sila https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-pillar-of-sila/ Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-introduction-to-the-pillar-of-sila/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2023-11-05 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:54 No no     Wisdom from Delusion’s Perspective https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wisdom-from-delusions-perspective/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wisdom-from-delusions-perspective/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-10-30 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:59 No no     Dana Without the Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dana-without-the-self/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:00:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dana-without-the-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2023-10-29 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:31 No no     Three Pillars: Wisdom, Talk 2 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-pillars-wisdom-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-pillars-wisdom-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-10-23 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:24 No no     The Practice of Dana with Money, Time, and Emotions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-practice-of-dana-with-money-time-and-emotions/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-practice-of-dana-with-money-time-and-emotions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-10-22 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:31 No no     Bringing Love to All, In a Tortured World https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-love-to-all-in-a-tortured-world/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bringing-love-to-all-in-a-tortured-world/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:40 No no     Three Pillars: Wisdom, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-pillars-wisdom-talk-2/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-pillars-wisdom-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    When being mindful, either during formal meditation practice or in daily life, bring attention to the dynamic tension between observation and receptivity. In which situations and experiences do you withdraw into observation, and in which situations do you become overwhelmed by receiving too much? Notice how the balance between these two constantly shifts and changes.

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    When being mindful, either during formal meditation practice or in daily life, bring attention to the dynamic tension between observation and receptivity. In which situations and experiences do you withdraw into observation, and in which situations do you become overwhelmed by receiving too much? Notice how the balance between these two constantly shifts and changes.

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:17 No no     Day 2 closing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-closing/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:09:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-closing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna-Brown Griswold, Dave LeggattDate: 2023-10-15 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:08:10 No no     Day 2 afternoon contemplation in triads https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-contemplation-in-triads/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:08:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-contemplation-in-triads/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:08:41 No no     Day 2 afternoon contemplation on contentment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-contemplation-on-contentment/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:07:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-contemplation-on-contentment/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:07:57 No no     Day 2 morning closing contemplation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-closing-contemplation/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:05:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-closing-contemplation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:11:08 No no     Day 2 morning contemplation on private role https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-contemplation-on-private-role/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:03:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-contemplation-on-private-role/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:43 No no     Day 2 morning contemplation on public role https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-contemplation-on-public-role/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:02:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-contemplation-on-public-role/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:09:57 No no     Day 2 morning guidance, Listen Deeply, Speak the Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-guidance-listen-deeply-speak-the-truth/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:01:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-guidance-listen-deeply-speak-the-truth/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:25 No no     Day 2 opening meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-opening-meditation/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-opening-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:14:42 No no     Day 1 sharing merits of practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-sharing-merits-of-practice/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:08:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-sharing-merits-of-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:16 No no     Day 1 afternoon contemplation, Attune to Emergence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-contemplation-attune-to-emergence/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:07:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-contemplation-attune-to-emergence/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:41 No no     Day 1 afternoon contemplation, Open https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-contemplation-open/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:06:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-contemplation-open/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:01 No no     Day 1 morning contemplation on the mind’s wishes https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-contemplation-on-the-minds-wishes/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:04:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-contemplation-on-the-minds-wishes/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:13:25 No no     Day 1 morning guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-guided-meditation-2/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:03:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-guided-meditation-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:28 No no     Day 1 morning contemplation, Pause https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-contemplation-pause/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:02:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-contemplation-pause/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:33 No no     Day 1 opening guidance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-opening-guidance/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:01:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-opening-guidance/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:25 No no     Awakening—The Path of Friendship https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-the-path-of-friendship/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-the-path-of-friendship/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:00:08 No no     Three Pillars: Wisdom, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-pillars-wisdom-recap-discussion/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 19:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-pillars-wisdom-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:44 No no     Connecting the Three Pillars and the Three Characteristics https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/connecting-the-three-pillars-and-the-three-characteristics/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/connecting-the-three-pillars-and-the-three-characteristics/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-10-08 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:08 No no     Three Pillars: Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-pillars-wisdom/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-pillars-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

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    Reflection and Practice

    Reflect on areas where your initial knowledge of the Dhamma was transformed into embodied wisdom through your direct experience and clear seeing. Choose one Dhamma teaching and bring it to life within the context of your daily interactions, roles, and activities. “See for yourself” if the teachings bring more ease and clarity to your life.

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    Reflection and Practice

    Reflect on areas where your initial knowledge of the Dhamma was transformed into embodied wisdom through your direct experience and clear seeing. Choose one Dhamma teaching and bring it to life within the context of your daily interactions, roles, and activities. “See for yourself” if the teachings bring more ease and clarity to your life.

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:56 No no     Introduction to the Three Pillars: Generosity, Ethics, Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-the-three-pillars-generosity-ethics-wisdom/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-the-three-pillars-generosity-ethics-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-10-01 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:14 No no     Ways to Practice With Delusion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ways-to-practice-with-delusion/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ways-to-practice-with-delusion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2023-09-25 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:33 No no     Five Areas Where Delusion May Show Up in Your Practice and Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-areas-where-delusion-may-show-up-in-your-practice-and-life/ Sun, 24 Sep 2023 19:00:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-areas-where-delusion-may-show-up-in-your-practice-and-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-09-24 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:19 No no     Changing the Mind Through Lojong Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/changing-the-mind-through-lojong-practice/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/changing-the-mind-through-lojong-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-09-21 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:26 No no     Forgiveness Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony-3/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2023-09-18 Monday

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    This recording includes audio for the Kuan Yin bowing practice as hosted on the Sacred Mountain Sangha website. 

    These are the lines spoken for the forgiveness ceremony:

    From The Teachers To The Sangha

    Over this past year, we may have harmed you in some way, knowingly and unknowingly, by our thoughts, words or actions. We ask for your forgiveness. (Bow)

    From The Sangha To The Teachers

    Over this past year, if you believe that you may have harmed us in some way, knowingly and unknowingly, by your thoughts, words or actions, we extend our heartfelt forgiveness. (Bow)

    From The Sangha To The Sangha

    Over this past year, if you believe that you may have harmed another sangha member in any way, or if you believe that another sangha member has harmed you in some way, knowingly and unknowingly, by thoughts, words or actions, we ask for forgiveness and, to the extent we are able, we extend our heartfelt forgiveness. (Bow)

    Forgiveness of Self

    Finally, over this past year, if you believe that you may have harmed yourself in any way, knowingly and unknowingly, by your thoughts, words or actions, take this moment to extend a heartfelt forgiveness of yourself. (Bow)

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    These are the lines spoken for the forgiveness ceremony:

    From The Teachers To The Sangha

    Over this past year, we may have harmed you in some way, knowingly and unknowingly, by our thoughts, words or actions. We ask for your forgiveness. (Bow)

    From The Sangha To The Teachers

    Over this past year, if you believe that you may have harmed us in some way, knowingly and unknowingly, by your thoughts, words or actions, we extend our heartfelt forgiveness. (Bow)

    From The Sangha To The Sangha

    Over this past year, if you believe that you may have harmed another sangha member in any way, or if you believe that another sangha member has harmed you in some way, knowingly and unknowingly, by thoughts, words or actions, we ask for forgiveness and, to the extent we are able, we extend our heartfelt forgiveness. (Bow)

    Forgiveness of Self

    Finally, over this past year, if you believe that you may have harmed yourself in any way, knowingly and unknowingly, by your thoughts, words or actions, take this moment to extend a heartfelt forgiveness of yourself. (Bow)

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:04 No no     Delusion, Ego, and Identity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/delusion-ego-and-identity/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 19:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/delusion-ego-and-identity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2023-09-17 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:31 No no     The Faces of Delusion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-faces-of-delusion/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-faces-of-delusion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2023-09-11 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:15 No no     Bahiya Sutta: When You See, Just See https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bahiya-sutta-when-you-see-just-see/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bahiya-sutta-when-you-see-just-see/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-09-07 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:12 No no     Respecting, Recognizing, and Relating to Delusion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/respecting-recognizing-and-relating-to-delusion/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:00:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/respecting-recognizing-and-relating-to-delusion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2023-09-04 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:59:44 No no     The Poison of Delusion: An Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-poison-of-delusion-an-introduction/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-poison-of-delusion-an-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2023-09-03 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:30 No no     The Importance of Practicing with Aversion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-importance-of-practicing-with-aversion/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:00:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-importance-of-practicing-with-aversion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2023-08-28 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:18:30 No no     Practicing with the Poison of Hate and Ill Will https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-the-poison-of-hate-and-ill-will/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-the-poison-of-hate-and-ill-will/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-08-27 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:15 No no     Dealing with Ill Will and Hate in the Political Realm https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dealing-with-ill-will-and-hate-in-the-political-realm/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dealing-with-ill-will-and-hate-in-the-political-realm/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-08-21 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:14:45 No no     Hatred (Three Poisons) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/hatred-three-poisons/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:00:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/hatred-three-poisons/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-08-14 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Practice with acknowledging the energy of hatred balanced with the clear intention to not act from that hatred. Try these three approaches: bring compassion to the underlying pain of the hatred; offer metta to yourself and the object of your hatred; sense the “self-making” power of hatred and relax into stillness.

     

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    Reflection and Practice

    Practice with acknowledging the energy of hatred balanced with the clear intention to not act from that hatred. Try these three approaches: bring compassion to the underlying pain of the hatred; offer metta to yourself and the object of your hatred; sense the “self-making” power of hatred and relax into stillness.

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:25 No no     Don’t Forget the Light When Contemplating the Dark https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dont-forget-the-light-when-contemplating-the-dark/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dont-forget-the-light-when-contemplating-the-dark/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-08-13 Sunday

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    page with photo mentioned during talk: https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/maha-ghosananda-cambodias-great-advocate-for-world-peace/

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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-08-13 Sunday

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    page with photo mentioned during talk: https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/maha-ghosananda-cambodias-great-advocate-for-world-peace/

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:52 No no     Bringing Insight to the Poison of Hatred and Turning Toward Love https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-insight-to-the-poison-of-hatred-and-turning-toward-love/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:00:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bringing-insight-to-the-poison-of-hatred-and-turning-toward-love/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-08-07 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:03:26 No no     The Three Poisons: Introduction to Hatred https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-poisons-introduction-to-hatred/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:51 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-poisons-introduction-to-hatred/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2023-08-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:33 No no     Finding (Moments of) Ease in the Midst of It All https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-moments-of-ease-in-the-midst-of-it-all/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 19:00:48 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-moments-of-ease-in-the-midst-of-it-all/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jill ShepherdDate: 2023-08-04 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:29:05 No no     Four Foundations: Fourth Foundation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-fourth-foundation/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:00:06 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-fourth-foundation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-08-03 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:26 No no     Insights on Dhamma and Healing from a Black Monastic in the Thai Forest Tradition https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/insights-on-dhamma-and-healing-from-a-black-monastic-in-the-thai-forest-tradition/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:00:05 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/insights-on-dhamma-and-healing-from-a-black-monastic-in-the-thai-forest-tradition/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bhante PannaDate: 2023-07-31 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:21 No no     Exploring Greed in All Its Manifestations, Including How We Choose to Live https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-greed-in-all-its-manifestations-including-how-we-choose-to-live/ Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:00:37 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-greed-in-all-its-manifestations-including-how-we-choose-to-live/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:49 No no     Practicing With Greed https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-greed/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:00:38 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-greed/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2023-07-24 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:22 No no     Greed https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/greed/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 19:00:57 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/greed/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:53 No no     Four Foundations: Mind Qualities https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-mind-qualities/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 19:00:58 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-mind-qualities/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-07-20 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:32 No no     Non-Greed https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/non-greed/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:00:45 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/non-greed/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-07-17 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Exploring the nature of greed in a non-judgmental manner, we start to understand the underlying perspective that creates it. What core perspective allows non-greed to arise? What needs to be released to allow that perspective to be present? What are the expressions of non-greed in your daily life?

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    Reflection and Practice

    Exploring the nature of greed in a non-judgmental manner, we start to understand the underlying perspective that creates it. What core perspective allows non-greed to arise? What needs to be released to allow that perspective to be present? What are the expressions of non-greed in your daily life?

    ]]>     false no 01:08:58 No no     Three Poisons: Practicing with Greed https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-poisons-practicing-with-greed/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:00:41 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-poisons-practicing-with-greed/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2023-07-16 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:37 No no     Investigation Into Greed, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation-into-greed-recap-discussion/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 19:00:09 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation-into-greed-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-07-10 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:26 No no     Three Poisons: The Many Aspects of Greed https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-poisons-the-many-aspects-of-greed/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 19:00:08 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-poisons-the-many-aspects-of-greed/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2023-07-09 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:38 No no     Four Foundations: Vedanas (Pleasant, Unpleasant, Neutral) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-vedanas-pleasant-unpleasant-neutral/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:00:27 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-vedanas-pleasant-unpleasant-neutral/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:50 No no     Investigation Into Greed https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation-into-greed/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 19:00:08 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation-into-greed/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-07-03 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    As we start to explore the Defilement of Greed, notice the attitude you bring. Are you trying to eradicate greed or understand it? Are you relating to greed from hatred or from wisdom and compassion? Choose one of your habits around greed, and meet it with mindfulness and investigation to understand its nature more fully. Experiment with doing what is opposite of that habit’s impulse.

     

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-07-03 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    As we start to explore the Defilement of Greed, notice the attitude you bring. Are you trying to eradicate greed or understand it? Are you relating to greed from hatred or from wisdom and compassion? Choose one of your habits around greed, and meet it with mindfulness and investigation to understand its nature more fully. Experiment with doing what is opposite of that habit’s impulse.

     

    ]]>     false no 01:08:08 No no     Three Poisons of Greed, Hatred, and Delusion: Introduction and Looking at Greed through Food, Time, Money, Opinions, and Experiences https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-poisons-of-greed-hatred-and-delusion-introduction-and-looking-at-greed-through-food-time-money-opinions-and-experiences/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:00:17 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-poisons-of-greed-hatred-and-delusion-introduction-and-looking-at-greed-through-food-time-money-opinions-and-experiences/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-07-02 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:12 No no     Perceiving the World Without Language https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/perceiving-the-world-without-language/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:00:41 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/perceiving-the-world-without-language/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2023-06-26 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:13:49 No no     Self or Not Self? That Is the Question. https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/self-or-not-self-that-is-the-question/ Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:00:57 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/self-or-not-self-that-is-the-question/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-06-25 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:36 No no     Anatta, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/anatta-recap-discussion/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:00:16 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/anatta-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-06-19 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:51:06 No no     Dhamma Talk and Q&A with Luang Por Pasanno, Ayya Santussikā & Ayya Cittānandā https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-qa-with-luang-por-pasanno-ayya-santussika-ayya-cittananda/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:00:02 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-qa-with-luang-por-pasanno-ayya-santussika-ayya-cittananda/  

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    ]]>     false no 01:42:45 No no     Anatta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/anatta/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:00:35 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/anatta/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-06-12 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Non-self is central to the Buddha’s teaching. Notice how patterns of comparison, judgment, and thinking serve to reinforce this sense of self. How does insight meditation start to thin the self automatically around these patterns? Start to sense how one way of relating to experience reinforces the self, while another thins it.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-06-12 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Non-self is central to the Buddha’s teaching. Notice how patterns of comparison, judgment, and thinking serve to reinforce this sense of self. How does insight meditation start to thin the self automatically around these patterns? Start to sense how one way of relating to experience reinforces the self, while another thins it.

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:41 No no     How to Practice with Anatta and the Five Aggregates of Clinging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-to-practice-with-anatta-and-the-five-aggregates-of-clinging/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:00:12 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-to-practice-with-anatta-and-the-five-aggregates-of-clinging/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-06-11 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:14 No no     Exploring Non-Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-non-self/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:00:36 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-non-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2023-06-05 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:14 No no     Anatta: An Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/anatta-an-introduction/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 19:00:52 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/anatta-an-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2023-06-04 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:41 No no     Four Foundations: Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-body/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:00:48 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-06-02 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:06 No no     Remembrance Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/remembrance-ceremony-2/ Mon, 29 May 2023 19:00:39 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/remembrance-ceremony-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz Appel, Tim GeilDate: 2023-05-29 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:48 No no     Practicing Impermanence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-impermanence/ Sun, 28 May 2023 19:00:06 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-impermanence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2023-05-28 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:14 No no     The Three Characteristics: Dukkha, Talk 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-characteristics-dukkha-talk-3/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:00:12 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-characteristics-dukkha-talk-3/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:17:12 No no     Opening to Anicca https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/opening-to-anicca/ Sun, 21 May 2023 19:00:34 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/opening-to-anicca/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-05-21 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:21 No no     Four Foundations: Prelude https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-prelude/ Fri, 19 May 2023 19:00:34 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-prelude/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:18 No no     The Three Characteristics: Dukkha, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-characteristics-dukkha-talk-2/ Mon, 15 May 2023 19:00:08 +0000 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-characteristics-dukkha-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:48 No no     Impermanence, Vulnerability, and Uncertainty https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/impermanence-vulnerability-and-uncertainty/ Sun, 14 May 2023 19:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/impermanence-vulnerability-and-uncertainty/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:25 No no     The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-of-who-we-are-realizing-freedom-together/ Fri, 12 May 2023 19:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-of-who-we-are-realizing-freedom-together/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Caverly MorganDate: 2023-05-12 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 01:16:59 No no     Three Characteristics: Impermanence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-characteristics-impermanence/ Mon, 08 May 2023 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-characteristics-impermanence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2023-05-08 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:29 No no     Being at Ease with Anicca is a Path to Happiness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/being-at-ease-with-anicca-is-a-path-to-happiness/ Sun, 07 May 2023 19:00:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/being-at-ease-with-anicca-is-a-path-to-happiness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-05-07 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:56 No no     The Three Characteristics: Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-characteristics-dukkha/ Mon, 01 May 2023 19:00:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-characteristics-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:12:13 No no     Working with Impermanence to Alleviate Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/working-with-impermanence-to-alleviate-dukkha/ Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/working-with-impermanence-to-alleviate-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2023-04-30 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:21 No no     Study Nature, Study Dharma: Buddhism, Nature, and the Climate Crisis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/study-nature-study-dharma-buddhism-nature-and-the-climate-crisis/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/study-nature-study-dharma-buddhism-nature-and-the-climate-crisis/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:11 No no     Earth Day Talk: Climate Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/earth-day-talk-climate-dukkha/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/earth-day-talk-climate-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:33 No no     Renunciation and Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/renunciation-and-awakening/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/renunciation-and-awakening/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:46 No no     Impermanence In Real Time https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/impermanence-in-real-time/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 19:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/impermanence-in-real-time/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:20:38 No no     Ways to Work with the Characteristic of Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ways-to-work-with-the-characteristic-of-dukkha/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ways-to-work-with-the-characteristic-of-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-04-16 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:17 No no     Three Characteristics: Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-characteristics-dukkha/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 19:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-characteristics-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-04-10 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    This week, explore dukkha as it arises in your daily life. What part of the suffering is intrinsic to that experience, and what part is optional? Include physical, mental, and emotional experiences of dukkha in this practice. Notice when you add the second arrow, or resist the nature of impermanence, or follow the thirst to establish the sense of self. How can you release this “added-on” suffering?

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    Reflection and Practice

    This week, explore dukkha as it arises in your daily life. What part of the suffering is intrinsic to that experience, and what part is optional? Include physical, mental, and emotional experiences of dukkha in this practice. Notice when you add the second arrow, or resist the nature of impermanence, or follow the thirst to establish the sense of self. How can you release this “added-on” suffering?

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2023-04-09 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:12 No no     Renunciation and Daily Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/renunciation-and-daily-life/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/renunciation-and-daily-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-04-06 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:00 No no     Three Characteristics, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-characteristics-talk-1/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:00:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-characteristics-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:24 No no     Three Characteristics of Existence: Overview https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/three-characteristics-of-existence-overview/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/three-characteristics-of-existence-overview/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2023-04-02 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:29 No no     Aggregates and Non-Self, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/aggregates-and-non-self-recap-discussion/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/aggregates-and-non-self-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:46 No no     Taking Refuge in the Sangha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-sangha/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:00:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-sangha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-03-26 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:53 No no     Aggregates and Non-Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/aggregates-and-non-self/ Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/aggregates-and-non-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2023-03-20 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    We have this assumption of a self at the center of our experiences: our thoughts, our emotions, our senses. While relatively true, dharma practice points to the underlying illusion of self. Notice how that sense of self arises in relation to the five aggregates. If you relax the activity of thinking and doing around the aggregates, is that sense of self still there? Can you actually locate it? The Five Aggregates: Form (body, etc.), Vedana (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral), Perception (labeling from past history), Volitional Impulses (thinking, emotions, actions), Consciousness (sensory field).

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    Reflection and Practice

    We have this assumption of a self at the center of our experiences: our thoughts, our emotions, our senses. While relatively true, dharma practice points to the underlying illusion of self. Notice how that sense of self arises in relation to the five aggregates. If you relax the activity of thinking and doing around the aggregates, is that sense of self still there? Can you actually locate it? The Five Aggregates: Form (body, etc.), Vedana (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral), Perception (labeling from past history), Volitional Impulses (thinking, emotions, actions), Consciousness (sensory field).

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:27 No no     Taking Refuge in the Sangha: An Interactive Exploration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-sangha-an-interactive-exploration/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 19:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-sangha-an-interactive-exploration/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2023-03-19 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:37 No no     The Dharma, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-dharma-recap-discussion/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:00:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-dharma-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:34 No no     Sangha as Refuge: Challenges and Doorways https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sangha-as-refuge-challenges-and-doorways/ Sun, 12 Mar 2023 19:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sangha-as-refuge-challenges-and-doorways/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2023-03-12 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:18 No no     The Dharma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-dharma/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-dharma/ See all series | See all talks

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    Reflection and Practice

    In your own experience, what has been the role of meditation practice compared to study of the many lists of Buddhism? What is the relationship between practice and study? Both have their strengths and limitations. How does practice inform your study? How does study inform your practice?

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    In your own experience, what has been the role of meditation practice compared to study of the many lists of Buddhism? What is the relationship between practice and study? Both have their strengths and limitations. How does practice inform your study? How does study inform your practice?

    ]]>     false no 01:14:42 No no     Refuge in the Sangha: Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuge-in-the-sangha-introduction/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/refuge-in-the-sangha-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:59:35 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening 2: Joy, Calm, Concentration, Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-2-joy-calm-concentration-equanimity/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:00:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-2-joy-calm-concentration-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-03-02 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:21:56 No no     The Dharma that the Buddha Taught https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-dharma-that-the-buddha-taught/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-dharma-that-the-buddha-taught/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-02-27 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:38 No no     Taking Refuge in the Dhamma: Final Reflections https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-dhamma-final-reflections/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-dhamma-final-reflections/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2023-02-26 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:04 No no     Understanding the Importance and Necessity of Taking Refuge, Part 2: Benefits https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/understanding-the-importance-and-necessity-of-taking-refuge-part-2-benefits/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 20:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/understanding-the-importance-and-necessity-of-taking-refuge-part-2-benefits/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2023-02-20 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:03 No no     Day 2 Q&A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-qa/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:04:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-qa/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:53 No no     Day 2 Inquiry https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-inquiry/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:03:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-inquiry/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:00 No no     Moving from One to Zero https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/moving-from-one-to-zero/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:02:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/moving-from-one-to-zero/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:02 No no     Day 2 Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-guided-meditation-2/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:01:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-guided-meditation-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:06 No no     Within This Very Experience Lies Both the Worldly Life We Live and the Spiritual Life We Yearn For https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/within-this-very-experience-lies-both-the-worldly-life-we-live-and-the-spiritual-life-we-yearn-for/ Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/within-this-very-experience-lies-both-the-worldly-life-we-live-and-the-spiritual-life-we-yearn-for/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2023-02-19 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:51 No no     Day 1 Q&A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-qa/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:04:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-qa/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2023-02-18 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:03 No no     Day 1 Inquiry https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-inquiry/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:03:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-inquiry/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:09 No no     Vertical and Horizontal https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vertical-and-horizontal/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:02:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/vertical-and-horizontal/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:17 No no     Day 1 Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-guided-meditation-2/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:01:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-guided-meditation-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:53 No no     A Steady and Accurate Aim https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-steady-and-accurate-aim/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-steady-and-accurate-aim/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:27 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening 1: Mindfulness, Investigation, Energy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-1-mindfulness-investigation-energy/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-1-mindfulness-investigation-energy/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2023-02-16 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:53 No no     Refuge in Dhamma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuge-in-dhamma/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/refuge-in-dhamma/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2023-02-13 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:57:26 No no     Finding Refuge in the Dhamma in the Most Difficult Times https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-refuge-in-the-dhamma-in-the-most-difficult-times/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-refuge-in-the-dhamma-in-the-most-difficult-times/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-02-12 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:30 No no     Understanding the Importance and Necessity of Taking Refuge, Part 1: Limitations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/importance-and-necessity-of-taking-refuge-part-1-limitations/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/importance-and-necessity-of-taking-refuge-part-1-limitations/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:05 No no     Taking Refuge in the Dhamma of Non-Grasping and Non-Aversion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-dhamma-of-non-grasping-and-non-aversion/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:00:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-dhamma-of-non-grasping-and-non-aversion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2023-02-05 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:15 No no     How Taking Refuge Helps Us Meet Our Challenges https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-taking-refuge-helps-us-meet-our-challenges/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:00:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-taking-refuge-helps-us-meet-our-challenges/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2023-01-30 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:52 No no     Taking Refuge in the Buddha: The Wonder of It https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-buddha-the-wonder-of-it/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:00:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-buddha-the-wonder-of-it/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2023-01-29 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:33 No no     Triple Gem, Taking Refuge; Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/triple-gem-taking-refuge-recap-discussion/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/triple-gem-taking-refuge-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:11 No no     Taking Refuge in the Buddha: The Buddha as a “Lighthouse” https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-buddha-the-buddha-as-a-lighthouse/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 20:00:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-buddha-the-buddha-as-a-lighthouse/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:26 No no     Keeping Practice Alive in 2023 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/keeping-practice-alive-in-2023/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:00:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/keeping-practice-alive-in-2023/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:49 No no     Triple Gem, Taking Refuge https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/triple-gem-taking-refuge/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/triple-gem-taking-refuge/ See all series | See all talks

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    Practice and Reflection

    When difficulty arises in your life, where do you seek refuge? What is the first impulse that arises? Practice pausing your habitual reaction and instead take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Simply saying the words can have a profound impact. Reflect on your understanding of each of the refuges. Which ones resonate at different times? How does this practice affect your formal meditation and daily life?

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    Practice and Reflection

    When difficulty arises in your life, where do you seek refuge? What is the first impulse that arises? Practice pausing your habitual reaction and instead take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Simply saying the words can have a profound impact. Reflect on your understanding of each of the refuges. Which ones resonate at different times? How does this practice affect your formal meditation and daily life?

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:20 No no     Taking Refuge in the Buddha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-buddha/ Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:00:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-buddha/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:35 No no     Refuges and Precepts Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuges-and-precepts-ceremony-3/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/refuges-and-precepts-ceremony-3/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:14:02 No no     Taking Refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha—Both Externally and Internally https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-buddha-the-dhamma-and-the-sangha-both-externally-and-internally/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:00:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taking-refuge-in-the-buddha-the-dhamma-and-the-sangha-both-externally-and-internally/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:04 No no     Fresh Starts and Five Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fresh-starts-and-five-hindrances/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 20:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fresh-starts-and-five-hindrances/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:29 No no     Ox-Herding Pictures Review: Evolution of Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-pictures-review-evolution-of-practice/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:00:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-pictures-review-evolution-of-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:11 No no     Review of the Ox Herder’s Path: More Reflections https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/review-of-the-ox-herders-path-more-reflections/ Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/review-of-the-ox-herders-path-more-reflections/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:51 No no     Ox-Herding Pictures Review https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-pictures-review/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-pictures-review/ See all series | See all talks

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    Reflect on all the different stages and cycles of your practice. There is a trajectory over time and weekly ups and downs. See how the various Ox-Herding images can speak to those cycles. In particular, notice how effort, the sense of the ox, and the sense of you as the practitioner change with each stage or cycle. What happens when you release comparison and judgment and simply meet how practice is right now?

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    Reflect on all the different stages and cycles of your practice. There is a trajectory over time and weekly ups and downs. See how the various Ox-Herding images can speak to those cycles. In particular, notice how effort, the sense of the ox, and the sense of you as the practitioner change with each stage or cycle. What happens when you release comparison and judgment and simply meet how practice is right now?

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:51 No no     Review of the Ox Herder’s Path (Pictures 1–10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/review-of-the-ox-herders-path-pictures-1-10/ Sun, 11 Dec 2022 20:00:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/review-of-the-ox-herders-path-pictures-1-10/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:16 No no     Maps, Metaphor, and the Mystery https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/maps-metaphor-and-the-mystery/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/maps-metaphor-and-the-mystery/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:14 No no     Day 2 afternoon sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-sit/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:08:39 +0000 0456f3d4-311f-52b9-940d-850170dee9c8 See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:41 No no     Day 2 afternoon walking instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-walking-instructions/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:07:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:01:29 No no     Day 2 afternoon talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-talk-2/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:06:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:49 No no     Day 2 second morning sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-sit/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:05:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-second-morning-sit/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:01:18 No no     Day 2 metta practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-metta-practice/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:03:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-metta-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:33 No no     Day 2 introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-introduction/ Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:05 No no     Day 1 second afternoon sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-sit/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:10:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-sit/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:22 No no     Day 1 afternoon remarks after walking https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-remarks-after-walking/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:09:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-remarks-after-walking/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:45 No no     Day 1 lunch instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-lunch-instructions/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:06:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-lunch-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:01:09 No no     Day 1 third morning sit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-third-morning-sit/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:05:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-third-morning-sit/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:43 No no     Day 1 second morning walking instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-morning-walking-instructions-2/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:04:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-morning-walking-instructions-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:43 No no     Day 1 introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-introduction/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:00:22 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:12 No no     Dharma Insight that Leads to Inner and Outer Change https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-insight-that-leads-to-inner-and-outer-change/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:00:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-insight-that-leads-to-inner-and-outer-change/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:20:54 No no     Ox Herding: Emptiness as Form https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-emptiness-as-form/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:00:14 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-emptiness-as-form/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:12:15 No no     Learners on the Way to Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/learners-on-the-way-to-awakening/ Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:00:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/learners-on-the-way-to-awakening/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:57 No no     Entering the Marketplace: Integration, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/entering-the-marketplace-integration-recap-discussion/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/entering-the-marketplace-integration-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:13 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #10: Entering the Marketplace https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-10-entering-the-marketplace/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 20:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-10-entering-the-marketplace/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:37 No no     Guided Upekkha Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-upekkha-meditation/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:07:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-upekkha-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:21:15 No no     The Brahma Viharas: Equanimity (Upekkha) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-equanimity-upekkha/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:06:01 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-equanimity-upekkha/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:11 No no     The Brahma Viharas: Appreciative and Sympathetic Joy (Mudita) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-appreciative-and-sympathetic-joy-mudita/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:04:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-appreciative-and-sympathetic-joy-mudita/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:35 No no     Guided Karuna Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-karuna-meditation/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:03:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-karuna-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:13:37 No no     The Brahma Viharas: Compassion (Karuna) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-compassion-karuna/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:02:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-compassion-karuna/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:21 No no     The Brahma Viharas: Loving Kindness (Metta) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-loving-kindness-metta/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-loving-kindness-metta/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:53 No no     Cultivating Wholesome Mind States https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-wholesome-mind-states/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-wholesome-mind-states/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:33 No no     The Brahma Viharas and Heart Practices: Upekkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-and-heart-practices-upekkha/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:03:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-and-heart-practices-upekkha/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:11:13 No no     The Brahma Viharas and Heart Practices: Karuna https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-and-heart-practices-karuna/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:01:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-and-heart-practices-karuna/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:09:38 No no     The Brahma Viharas and Heart Practices: Metta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-and-heart-practices-metta/ Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-and-heart-practices-metta/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-11-16 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:23 No no     Entering the Marketplace: Integration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/entering-the-marketplace-integration/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:00:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/entering-the-marketplace-integration/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-11-14 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    A spiritual practice kept in isolation has limited benefit. Integrating insights into the fabric of our lives is essential for a flowering of dharma. Which areas of your daily life do you struggle integrating with your dharma practice? Are there areas you hold outside practice? Reflect on what is the nature of that difficulty? Is it spiritual idealism? Is it the mode of meditation practice? Is it uncertainty on how to practice your insights?

     

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    Reflection and Practice

    A spiritual practice kept in isolation has limited benefit. Integrating insights into the fabric of our lives is essential for a flowering of dharma. Which areas of your daily life do you struggle integrating with your dharma practice? Are there areas you hold outside practice? Reflect on what is the nature of that difficulty? Is it spiritual idealism? Is it the mode of meditation practice? Is it uncertainty on how to practice your insights?

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:14:33 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #10, Entering Market Place with Extended Hands: Bringing Transformation into Daily Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-10-entering-market-place-with-extended-hands-bringing-transformation-into-daily-life/ Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-10-entering-market-place-with-extended-hands-bringing-transformation-into-daily-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2022-11-13 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:27 No no     The Conundrum of Craving https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-conundrum-of-craving/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-conundrum-of-craving/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ayya AnandabodhiDate: 2022-11-11 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 01:16:46 No no     Considerations for Entering the Market Place https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/considerations-for-entering-the-market-place/ Mon, 07 Nov 2022 20:00:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/considerations-for-entering-the-market-place/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-11-07 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:59:59 No no     Introducing Ox-Herding Picture #10, Entering the Market Place with Extended Hands https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introducing-ox-herding-picture-10-entering-the-market-place-with-extended-hands/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introducing-ox-herding-picture-10-entering-the-market-place-with-extended-hands/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-11-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:45 No no     Closing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/closing/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:08:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/closing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dave LeggattDate: 2022-11-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:29 No no     Guidance for Second Afternoon Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guidance-for-second-afternoon-practice/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:07:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guidance-for-second-afternoon-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dave LeggattDate: 2022-11-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:35 No no     Guidance for First Afternoon Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guidance-for-first-afternoon-practice/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:06:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guidance-for-first-afternoon-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dave LeggattDate: 2022-11-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:36 No no     Afternoon Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/afternoon-guided-meditation/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:05:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/afternoon-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dave LeggattDate: 2022-11-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:12:32 No no     Guidance for Third Morning Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guidance-for-third-morning-practice/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:04:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guidance-for-third-morning-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:08:02 No no     Guidance for Second Morning Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guidance-for-second-morning-practice/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:03:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guidance-for-second-morning-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:10:05 No no     Guidance for First Morning Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guidance-for-first-morning-practice/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:02:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guidance-for-first-morning-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:17:28 No no     Morning Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/morning-guided-meditation/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:01:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/morning-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dave LeggattDate: 2022-11-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:55 No no     Dana, Precepts, and Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dana-precepts-and-introduction/ Sat, 05 Nov 2022 19:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dana-precepts-and-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dave LeggattDate: 2022-11-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:22:51 No no     Death and the Deathless: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/death-and-the-deathless-an-introduction-to-insight-dialogue/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:00:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/death-and-the-deathless-an-introduction-to-insight-dialogue/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dave LeggattDate: 2022-11-04 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 01:28:10 No no     Reducing Unwholesome Mind States https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/reducing-unwholesome-mind-states/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/reducing-unwholesome-mind-states/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-11-03 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:00 No no     Returning to the Source, Talk 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/returning-to-the-source-talk-3/ Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/returning-to-the-source-talk-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-10-31 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    How do you hold the spiritual insight and realizations you have experienced? Sometimes we hold them as something to obtain again. The present practice is lacking if those aren’t present. Another way is to use them as guideposts, like the orienting capacity of the North Star. In the midst of confusion and struggle, the “True North” of our past insights help us find clarity and let go.

     

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-10-31 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    How do you hold the spiritual insight and realizations you have experienced? Sometimes we hold them as something to obtain again. The present practice is lacking if those aren’t present. Another way is to use them as guideposts, like the orienting capacity of the North Star. In the midst of confusion and struggle, the “True North” of our past insights help us find clarity and let go.

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:29 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #9, Returning to the Origin, Back to the Source: Wise Attention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-9-returning-to-the-origin-back-to-the-source-wise-attention/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-9-returning-to-the-origin-back-to-the-source-wise-attention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-10-30 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:59 No no     Returning to the Source, Talk 2 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/returning-to-the-source-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/returning-to-the-source-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-10-24 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:26 No no     Inter-Connectedness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inter-connectedness/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inter-connectedness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-10-23 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:42 No no     The Five Aggregates of Clinging, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-aggregates-of-clinging-talk-2/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:01:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-aggregates-of-clinging-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-10-19 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:01 No no     The Five Aggregates of Clinging, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-aggregates-of-clinging-talk-1/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-aggregates-of-clinging-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-10-19 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:17 No no     Returning to the Source, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/returning-to-the-source-talk-2/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 19:00:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/returning-to-the-source-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-10-17 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:15:11 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #9, Returning to the Origin, Back to the Source: Emptiness and Form https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-9-returning-to-the-origin-back-to-the-source-emptiness-and-form/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 19:00:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-9-returning-to-the-origin-back-to-the-source-emptiness-and-form/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-10-16 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:55 No no     Returning to the Source, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/returning-to-the-source-recap-discussion/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/returning-to-the-source-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-10-10 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:33 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #9, Returning to the Origin, Back to the Source: Dharma and Nature https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-9-returning-to-the-origin-back-to-the-source-dharma-and-nature/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 19:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-9-returning-to-the-origin-back-to-the-source-dharma-and-nature/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-10-09 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:11 No no     Learnings from a Monastery https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/learnings-from-a-monastery/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:00:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/learnings-from-a-monastery/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-10-06 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:29:22 No no     Returning to the Source https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/returning-to-the-source-2/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/returning-to-the-source-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-10-03 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Reflect on emptiness and form. This picture points toward a profound aspect of emptiness. How does emptiness relate to form, particularly our story? Can the story be sustained in emptiness? Is this always a beneficial thing? Are there times the story needs to be deeply understood and felt? What guides our choice?

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-10-03 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    Reflect on emptiness and form. This picture points toward a profound aspect of emptiness. How does emptiness relate to form, particularly our story? Can the story be sustained in emptiness? Is this always a beneficial thing? Are there times the story needs to be deeply understood and felt? What guides our choice?

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:58 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #9, Returning to the Origin, Back to the Source: Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-9-returning-to-the-origin-back-to-the-source-introduction/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 19:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-9-returning-to-the-origin-back-to-the-source-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2022-10-02 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:13 No no     Untangling Karma, Intimate Zen Stories on Healing Trauma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-karma-intimate-zen-stories-on-healing-trauma/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 19:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-karma-intimate-zen-stories-on-healing-trauma/

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    Teacher: Judith RagirDate: 2022-09-30 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 01:18:39 No no     The Echolocation of Selfing: Forget Both Self and Ox, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-echolocation-of-selfing-forget-both-self-and-ox-recap-discussion/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 19:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-echolocation-of-selfing-forget-both-self-and-ox-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-09-26 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:55:12 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #8, Forget Both Self and Ox: Seeing Clearly https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-8-forget-both-self-and-ox-seeing-clearly/ Sun, 25 Sep 2022 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-8-forget-both-self-and-ox-seeing-clearly/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-09-25 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:10 No no     The Seven Factors of Awakening, Talk 2: Tranquility, Concentration, and Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-talk-2-tranquility-concentration-and-equanimity/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:01:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-talk-2-tranquility-concentration-and-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2022-09-21 Wednesday

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    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2022-09-21 Wednesday

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-09-21 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:39 No no     The Echolocation of Selfing: Forget Both Self and Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-echolocation-of-selfing-forget-both-self-and-ox/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:00:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-echolocation-of-selfing-forget-both-self-and-ox/ See all series | See all talks

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    Reflection and Practice

    Explore the analogy of echolocation as a process of establishing the perspective of a separate self. Notice how some interactions and experiences “echolocate” more strongly than others. If you direct your attention to it, you can sense how you feel more defined and established in the sense of “you.” While other experiences have a much weaker “echolocation” and the sense of “you” feels more soft and pliable, and less defined and established. Reflect on how situations that used to bother you somehow stopped being an issue. This is a fruit of practice and wisdom.

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    Reflection and Practice

    Explore the analogy of echolocation as a process of establishing the perspective of a separate self. Notice how some interactions and experiences “echolocate” more strongly than others. If you direct your attention to it, you can sense how you feel more defined and established in the sense of “you.” While other experiences have a much weaker “echolocation” and the sense of “you” feels more soft and pliable, and less defined and established. Reflect on how situations that used to bother you somehow stopped being an issue. This is a fruit of practice and wisdom.

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    ]]>     false no 01:13:51 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #8, Forget Both Self and Ox: Emptying https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-8-forget-both-self-and-ox-emptying/ Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-8-forget-both-self-and-ox-emptying/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-09-18 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:35 No no     Dharma, Monastics, and Happiness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-monastics-and-happiness/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-monastics-and-happiness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-09-15 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:07 No no     Forgiveness Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony-2/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2022-09-12 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:28 No no     Forgetting Both Self and Ox (Talk 1): This is It https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgetting-both-self-and-ox-talk-1-this-is-it/ Mon, 05 Sep 2022 19:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/forgetting-both-self-and-ox-talk-1-this-is-it/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2022-09-05 Monday

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    Reflection and Practice

    See if you can play with your perception of the relationship between the contents of awareness (sights, sounds, thoughts, etc.) and the open field of aware knowing. One way to experiment with this is to notice the space around objects, especially when you feel yourself caught or contracted. Consider this suggestion from Bhikkhu Anālayo:

    “There is so much space surrounding the various things in the world, yet one usually only notices the things themselves, without paying any attention to the space between and around them. Even right now one could notice the space between one’s eyes and this text… The silence between sounds, the stillness between an inhalation and an exhalation are other pointers in the same direction, and of course looking up at the vastness of the sky, whenever possible.” From Bhikkhu Anālayo, Compassion and Emptiness in Early Buddhist Meditation

    How does this shift change your relationship to what you are experiencing?

     

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    Reflection and Practice

    See if you can play with your perception of the relationship between the contents of awareness (sights, sounds, thoughts, etc.) and the open field of aware knowing. One way to experiment with this is to notice the space around objects, especially when you feel yourself caught or contracted. Consider this suggestion from Bhikkhu Anālayo:

    “There is so much space surrounding the various things in the world, yet one usually only notices the things themselves, without paying any attention to the space between and around them. Even right now one could notice the space between one’s eyes and this text… The silence between sounds, the stillness between an inhalation and an exhalation are other pointers in the same direction, and of course looking up at the vastness of the sky, whenever possible.” From Bhikkhu Anālayo, Compassion and Emptiness in Early Buddhist Meditation

    How does this shift change your relationship to what you are experiencing?

     

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:14 No no     Introducing Ox-Herding Picture 8: Forget Both Self and Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introducing-ox-herding-picture-8-forget-both-self-and-ox/ Sun, 04 Sep 2022 19:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introducing-ox-herding-picture-8-forget-both-self-and-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2022-09-04 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:21 No no     Four Thoughts that Turn the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-thoughts-that-turn-the-mind/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:00:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-thoughts-that-turn-the-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-09-01 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:55 No no     Ox Forgotten, Self Remains: Summary and Final Thoughts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-forgotten-self-remains-summary-and-final-thoughts/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-forgotten-self-remains-summary-and-final-thoughts/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-08-29 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:12 No no     Creative Responses Inspired by the Seventh Picture: The Ox Forgotten, the Self Remains https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/creative-responses-inspired-by-the-seventh-picture-the-ox-forgotten-the-self-remains/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/creative-responses-inspired-by-the-seventh-picture-the-ox-forgotten-the-self-remains/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2022-08-28 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:29:47 No no     Ox Forgotten, Self Remains: Vertical Question, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-forgotten-self-remains-vertical-question-recap-discussion/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-forgotten-self-remains-vertical-question-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-08-22 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:24 No no     Transitions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transitions/ Sun, 21 Aug 2022 19:00:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transitions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-08-21 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:09 No no     The Five Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-hindrances-3/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:01:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-hindrances-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-08-17 Wednesday

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-08-17 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:28:31 No no     The Three Poisons https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-poisons-2/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-poisons-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2022-08-17 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:26:37 No no     Ox Forgotten, Self Remains: Vertical Question https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-forgotten-self-remains-vertical-question/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-forgotten-self-remains-vertical-question/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-08-15 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Craft a “Vertical Question” for your own practice. This question can help you drop into stillness in the midst of daily life. This question takes us out of our normal reactivity and identification into what is conveyed by this picture.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-08-15 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Craft a “Vertical Question” for your own practice. This question can help you drop into stillness in the midst of daily life. This question takes us out of our normal reactivity and identification into what is conveyed by this picture.

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

    ]]>     false no 01:10:43 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #7: Coming Home to True Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-7-coming-home-to-true-self/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:00:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-7-coming-home-to-true-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-08-14 Sunday

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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-08-14 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:09 No no     The Ox Forgotten, the Self Remains; Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-ox-forgotten-the-self-remains-recap-discussion/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-ox-forgotten-the-self-remains-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-08-08 Monday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-08-08 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:44 No no     Introducing Ox-Herding Picture 7: Ox Forgotten, Self Remains https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introducing-ox-herding-picture-7-ox-forgotten-self-remains/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:00:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introducing-ox-herding-picture-7-ox-forgotten-self-remains/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2022-08-07 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:45 No no     Third and Fourth Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-third-and-fourth-noble-truths/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:00:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-third-and-fourth-noble-truths/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-08-04 Thursday

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    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-08-04 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:12 No no     The Ox Forgotten, the Self Remains https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-ox-forgotten-the-self-remains/ Mon, 01 Aug 2022 19:00:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-ox-forgotten-the-self-remains/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-08-01 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    What meditation technique do you use most often? Reflect on the benefits of that particular technique. What does it cultivate and what do you learn? What is your relationship with struggle and effort applying that technique? When has that technique served its usefulness and begun to get in the way? Do you cling to that technique longer than its usefulness? Understanding the usefulness of a meditation technique can come and go.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-08-01 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    What meditation technique do you use most often? Reflect on the benefits of that particular technique. What does it cultivate and what do you learn? What is your relationship with struggle and effort applying that technique? When has that technique served its usefulness and begun to get in the way? Do you cling to that technique longer than its usefulness? Understanding the usefulness of a meditation technique can come and go.

    ]]>     false no 00:54:14 No no     Reflections on the Ox-Herding Pictures: Three Perspectives https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/reflections-on-the-ox-herding-pictures-three-perspectives/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/reflections-on-the-ox-herding-pictures-three-perspectives/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry Harter, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz AppelDate: 2022-07-31 Sunday

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    Teacher: Jerry Harter, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz AppelDate: 2022-07-31 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:56 No no     Riding the Ox Home, Talk 3 & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-talk-3-discussion/ Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-talk-3-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-07-25 Monday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-07-25 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:51:54 No no     Dhamma Talk and Guided Sit on the Fourth Foundation: Finding Freedom in the Fourth Foundation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-guided-sit-on-the-fourth-foundation-finding-freedom-in-the-fourth-foundation/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:03:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-guided-sit-on-the-fourth-foundation-finding-freedom-in-the-fourth-foundation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-07-23 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:54 No no     Dhamma Talk and Guided Sit on the Third Foundation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-guided-sit-on-the-third-foundation/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:02:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-guided-sit-on-the-third-foundation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-07-23 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:42 No no     Dhamma Talk and Guided Sit on the Second Foundation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-guided-sit-on-the-second-foundation/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:01:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-guided-sit-on-the-second-foundation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-07-23 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:10 No no     Dhamma Talk and Guided Sit on the First Foundation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-guided-sit-on-the-first-foundation/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-guided-sit-on-the-first-foundation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2022-07-23 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:58:41 No no     First and Second Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-and-second-noble-truths/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:00:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/first-and-second-noble-truths/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-07-21 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:22:10 No no     The Third & Fourth Foundations of Mindfulness: Mental Formations and Dhammas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-third-fourth-foundations-of-mindfulness-mental-formations-and-dhammas/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:01:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-third-fourth-foundations-of-mindfulness-mental-formations-and-dhammas/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-07-20 Wednesday

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-07-20 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:34 No no     The First & Second Foundations of Mindfulness: Body and Vedana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-first-second-foundations-of-mindfulness-body-and-vedana/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:00:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-first-second-foundations-of-mindfulness-body-and-vedana/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-07-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:21:52 No no     Riding the Ox Home, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-talk-2/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:00:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-07-18 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:15:27 No no     Riding the Ox Home: Working with the Pleasant https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-working-with-the-pleasant/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 19:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-working-with-the-pleasant/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:17 No no     Riding the Ox Home, Talk 1 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-talk-1-recap-discussion/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-talk-1-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-07-11 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:51:13 No no     Anicca and Anatta in the First Six Oxherding Pictures https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/anicca-and-anatta-in-the-first-six-oxherding-pictures/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/anicca-and-anatta-in-the-first-six-oxherding-pictures/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-07-10 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:57 No no     Riding the Ox Home, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-talk-1/ Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:00:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/riding-the-ox-home-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:01:41 No no     Introducing Picture 6: Riding the Ox Home https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introducing-picture-6-riding-the-ox-home/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 19:00:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introducing-picture-6-riding-the-ox-home/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-07-03 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:25 No no     Taming the Ox: Wise Effort, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taming-the-ox-wise-effort-recap-discussion/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taming-the-ox-wise-effort-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-06-27 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:38 No no     The First Noble Truth: The Path Between Ox-Herding Pictures 4 and 5 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-first-noble-truth-the-path-between-ox-herding-pictures-4-and-5/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-first-noble-truth-the-path-between-ox-herding-pictures-4-and-5/ See all series | See all talks

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-06-26 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:06 No no     Taming the Ox: Wise Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taming-the-ox-wise-effort/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 19:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taming-the-ox-wise-effort/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-06-20 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Look at your meditation practice as a training of the mind and attention. Consistency, patience, gentleness, and firmness are all needed. Reflect on your intention behind the training. Is it based in love or hatred? Compassion or wisdom? How does understanding your mind help with this training? How do you know when to guide and when to get out of the way?

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-06-20 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Look at your meditation practice as a training of the mind and attention. Consistency, patience, gentleness, and firmness are all needed. Reflect on your intention behind the training. Is it based in love or hatred? Compassion or wisdom? How does understanding your mind help with this training? How do you know when to guide and when to get out of the way?

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    ]]>     false no 01:01:34 No no     If You Want to Understand the Mind… https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/if-you-want-to-understand-the-mind/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 19:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/if-you-want-to-understand-the-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-06-19 Sunday

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    What does the ox represent for you right now? How are you relating to the ox? Trusting, doubting, confident, fearful… What is helping you be more mindful? What is getting in the way?

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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-06-19 Sunday

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    What does the ox represent for you right now? How are you relating to the ox? Trusting, doubting, confident, fearful… What is helping you be more mindful? What is getting in the way?

    ]]>     false no 00:33:36 No no     Finding Depth in the Three Jewels https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-depth-in-the-three-jewels/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:00:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-depth-in-the-three-jewels/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-06-16 Thursday

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    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-06-16 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:01 No no     Five Spiritual Faculties, Talk 2: Bringing the five faculties into daily life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-spiritual-faculties-talk-2-bringing-the-five-faculties-into-daily-life/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:01:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-spiritual-faculties-talk-2-bringing-the-five-faculties-into-daily-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-06-15 Wednesday

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-06-15 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:20:26 No no     Five Spiritual Faculties, Talk 1: How the five faculties function and balance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-spiritual-faculties-talk-1-how-the-five-faculties-function-and-balance/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-spiritual-faculties-talk-1-how-the-five-faculties-function-and-balance/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2022-06-15 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:20:48 No no     Taming the Ox, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taming-the-ox-recap-discussion/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taming-the-ox-recap-discussion/

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-06-13 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:29 No no     Taming the Ox, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taming-the-ox-talk-2/ Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taming-the-ox-talk-2/

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:26 No no     Taming the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taming-the-ox-2/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taming-the-ox-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-06-06 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Bring extra discipline to your daily practice this week. Notice when the mind “strays down a dusty road or mud-filled swamp.” Bring wise effort to bringing your attention back to the present moment and whatever anchor of attention you are using. How can this be a gentle process? Bring the same quality to some aspect of your daily life.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-06-06 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Bring extra discipline to your daily practice this week. Notice when the mind “strays down a dusty road or mud-filled swamp.” Bring wise effort to bringing your attention back to the present moment and whatever anchor of attention you are using. How can this be a gentle process? Bring the same quality to some aspect of your daily life.

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:46 No no     Responding to Picture #5: Taming the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/responding-to-picture-5-taming-the-ox/ Sun, 05 Jun 2022 19:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/responding-to-picture-5-taming-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2022-06-05 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:31 No no     Remembrance Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/remembrance-ceremony/ Mon, 30 May 2022 19:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/remembrance-ceremony/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz Appel, Tuere SalaDate: 2022-05-30 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:24 No no     Creative Responses Inspired by the Fourth Picture: Catching the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/creative-responses-inspired-by-the-fourth-picture-catching-the-ox/ Sun, 29 May 2022 19:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/creative-responses-inspired-by-the-fourth-picture-catching-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-05-29 Sunday

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-05-29 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:30 No no     Catching the Ox, Talk 2 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/catching-the-ox-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 23 May 2022 19:00:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/catching-the-ox-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-05-23 Monday

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-05-23 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:28 No no     Catching the Ox: Meeting the Wild Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/catching-the-ox-meeting-the-wild-mind/ Sun, 22 May 2022 19:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/catching-the-ox-meeting-the-wild-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-05-22 Sunday

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-05-22 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:11 No no     Dhamma Talk and Q&A with Luang Por Sumedho https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-qa-with-luang-por-sumedho/ Sun, 22 May 2022 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dhamma-talk-and-qa-with-luang-por-sumedho/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn SumedhoDate: 2022-05-22 Sunday

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    Teacher: Ajahn SumedhoDate: 2022-05-22 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 02:02:53 No no     Untangling the Proliferation of Mind Called Papanca https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-proliferation-of-mind-called-papanca/ Thu, 19 May 2022 19:00:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-the-proliferation-of-mind-called-papanca/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-05-19 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:24 No no     The Three Characteristics, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-characteristics-talk-2/ Wed, 18 May 2022 19:01:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-characteristics-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-05-18 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-05-18 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:24:18 No no     The Three Characteristics, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-characteristics-talk-1/ Wed, 18 May 2022 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-characteristics-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2022-05-18 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:24:55 No no     Vesak Observance Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vesak-observance-ceremony-2/ Mon, 16 May 2022 19:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/vesak-observance-ceremony-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2022-05-16 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:35 No no     Picture 4: Strength Training for the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/picture-4-strength-training-for-the-mind/ Sun, 15 May 2022 19:00:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/picture-4-strength-training-for-the-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2022-05-15 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:27 No no     Sharing of Merit and Closing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sharing-of-merit-and-closing/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:10:31 +0000 f94a6081-aaff-5e02-8d43-83b3051fb8fd See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:01:53 No no     Summary and Thoughts on Continued Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/summary-and-thoughts-on-continued-practice/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:09:18 +0000 e1a6d3a7-d425-5f2a-aceb-91d6339bea43 See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:12:14 No no     Guided Meditation 4 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-4/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:08:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-4/

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:16 No no     Equanimity and Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-and-wisdom/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:07:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-and-wisdom/

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-05-14 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:05 No no     Guided Meditation 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-3/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:06:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-3/

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:40 No no     Patience and Lovingkindness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/patience-and-lovingkindness/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:05:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/patience-and-lovingkindness/

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-05-14 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:14:31 No no     Guided Meditation 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-2/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:04:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-2/

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:52 No no     Resolve, Energy and Renunciation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/resolve-energy-and-renunciation/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:03:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/resolve-energy-and-renunciation/

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-05-14 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:39 No no     Guided Meditation 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-1/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:02:37 +0000 c1c16f8e-1bd0-5518-b685-e479b11a05d7 See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:57 No no     Generosity, Ethics and Truthfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/generosity-ethics-and-truthfulness/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:01:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/generosity-ethics-and-truthfulness/

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    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2022-05-14 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:39 No no     Introduction to the Paramis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-the-paramis/ Sat, 14 May 2022 19:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-the-paramis/

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    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2022-05-14 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:09:16 No no     Catching the Ox, Talk 2, Monday https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/catching-the-ox-talk-2-monday/ Mon, 09 May 2022 19:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/catching-the-ox-talk-2-monday/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-05-09 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:33 No no     Catching the Ox, Talk 2, Sunday https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/catching-the-ox-talk-2/ Sun, 08 May 2022 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/catching-the-ox-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-05-08 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:14 No no     The Essential Importance of Purifying the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-essential-importance-of-purifying-the-mind/ Thu, 05 May 2022 19:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-essential-importance-of-purifying-the-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-05-05 Thursday

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    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-05-05 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:31 No no     Catching the Ox, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/catching-the-ox-talk-1/ Mon, 02 May 2022 19:00:01 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/catching-the-ox-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-05-02 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Reflect on the benefit of struggle and effort in your practice. How does it help wisdom grow and delusion fade? In what ways do you struggle unwisely, in a way that perpetuates suffering? How can we discern the difference?

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-05-02 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Reflect on the benefit of struggle and effort in your practice. How does it help wisdom grow and delusion fade? In what ways do you struggle unwisely, in a way that perpetuates suffering? How can we discern the difference?

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:07 No no     Catching the Ox: Relating to the Mind with Effort and Ease https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/catching-the-ox-relating-to-the-mind-with-effort-and-ease/ Sun, 01 May 2022 19:00:01 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/catching-the-ox-relating-to-the-mind-with-effort-and-ease/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2022-05-01 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:28 No no     Seeing the Ox, Talk 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeing-the-ox-talk-3/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 19:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seeing-the-ox-talk-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-04-25 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Bring attention to the times during meditation practice, investigation, and daily life, where unexpectedly, something shifts,  and things become effortless, still, and clear. Notice the tendency to chase these states or grasp at them. Instead, practice surrendering into them. When or if they pass, how have they transformed you and the world?

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    Practice and Reflection

    Bring attention to the times during meditation practice, investigation, and daily life, where unexpectedly, something shifts,  and things become effortless, still, and clear. Notice the tendency to chase these states or grasp at them. Instead, practice surrendering into them. When or if they pass, how have they transformed you and the world?

    ]]>     false no 01:05:09 No no     Creative Responses Inspired by the Third Picture, Seeing the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/creative-responses-inspired-by-the-third-picture-seeing-the-ox/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/creative-responses-inspired-by-the-third-picture-seeing-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2022-04-24 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:27 No no     No Enemies https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/no-enemies/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/no-enemies/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-04-21 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:01 No no     The Eightfold Path: Sila (Ethical Behavior) and Samadhi (Concentration) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-eightfold-path-sila-ethical-behavior-and-samadhi-concentration/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:01:08 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-eightfold-path-sila-ethical-behavior-and-samadhi-concentration/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-04-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-04-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:27:55 No no     The Eightfold Path: Panna (Wisdom) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-eightfold-path-panna-wisdom/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-eightfold-path-panna-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2022-04-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2022) 2022-02-16 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2022-04-20 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:08 No no     First Glimpse of the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-glimpse-of-the-ox/ Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/first-glimpse-of-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:08 No no     Seeing the Ox, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeing-the-ox-2/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:00:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seeing-the-ox-2/ Practice and Reflection

    When you find yourself strongly seeking or obsessing over something spiritual or worldly, practice opening your senses to what is immediately present. How does this shift your perspective and relationship to that something? Is it possible to engage with it without tanha (craving that leads to becoming)? How does this transform the sense of you?

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    When you find yourself strongly seeking or obsessing over something spiritual or worldly, practice opening your senses to what is immediately present. How does this shift your perspective and relationship to that something? Is it possible to engage with it without tanha (craving that leads to becoming)? How does this transform the sense of you?

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:30 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #3: Seeing the Ox Through the Senses https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-3-seeing-the-ox-through-the-senses/ Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:00:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-3-seeing-the-ox-through-the-senses/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:00 No no     Awakening Despite Baggage https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-despite-baggage/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:00:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-despite-baggage/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:53 No no     Seeing the Ox, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeing-the-ox-talk-1/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seeing-the-ox-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:35 No no     Responding to Picture #3: Seeing the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/responding-to-picture-3-seeing-the-ox/ Sun, 03 Apr 2022 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/responding-to-picture-3-seeing-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-04-03 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:21 No no     Finding Traces of the Ox, Talk 2 Recap https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-traces-of-the-ox-talk-2-recap/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:00:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-traces-of-the-ox-talk-2-recap/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:26 No no     Creative Responses Inspired by the Second Picture, Discovering the Footprints https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/creative-responses-inspired-by-the-second-picture-discovering-the-footprints/ Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/creative-responses-inspired-by-the-second-picture-discovering-the-footprints/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:02 No no     Finding Traces of the Ox, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-traces-of-the-ox-talk-2/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:00:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-traces-of-the-ox-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:07:34 No no     Ox-Herding Pictures: Transition Between First and Second https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-pictures-transition-between-first-and-second/ Sun, 20 Mar 2022 19:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-pictures-transition-between-first-and-second/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:40 No no     Life of the Buddha Through Images https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/life-of-the-buddha/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/life-of-the-buddha/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:41 No no     The Fourth Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fourth-noble-truth/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:04:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fourth-noble-truth/

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    ]]>     false no 00:11:15 No no     The Third Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-third-noble-truth/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:03:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-third-noble-truth/

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    ]]>     false no 00:09:04 No no     The Second Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-second-nobel-truth/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:01:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-second-nobel-truth/

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    ]]>     false no 00:10:01 No no     The First Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-first-nobel-truth/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 19:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-first-nobel-truth/

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    ]]>     false no 00:10:27 No no     Finding Traces of the Ox, Talk 1 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-traces-of-the-ox-talk-1-recap-discussion/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:00:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-traces-of-the-ox-talk-1-recap-discussion/

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:54 No no     Day 2 morning teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-teaching/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:00:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable PannavatiDate: 2022-03-13 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 01:39:00 No no     Day 1 second afternoon teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-teaching/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:03:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-afternoon-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:51 No no     Day 1 first afternoon teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-first-afternoon-teaching/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:02:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-first-afternoon-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    Teacher: Venerable PannavatiDate: 2022-03-12 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:28 No no     Day 1 second morning teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-morning-teaching/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:01:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-morning-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:12:38 No no     Day 1 first morning teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-first-morning-teaching/ Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-first-morning-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:24:30 No no     Finding Traces of the Ox, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-traces-of-the-ox-talk-1/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-traces-of-the-ox-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:22 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #2: Discovering the Footprints, Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-2-discovering-the-footprints-introduction/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-2-discovering-the-footprints-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2022-03-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:05 No no     Searching for the Ox: Relative and Absolute, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-relative-and-absolute-recap-discussion/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:00:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-relative-and-absolute-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-02-28 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:09 No no     Creative Response Inspired by the First Picture, Searching for the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/creative-response-inspired-by-the-first-picture-searching-for-the-ox/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/creative-response-inspired-by-the-first-picture-searching-for-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan Alotrico, Tuere SalaDate: 2022-02-27 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:20 No no     Searching for the Ox: Relative and Absolute https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-relative-and-absolute/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-relative-and-absolute/ See all series | See all talks

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    Practice and Reflection

    Next time you find yourself struggling, seeking some type of happiness or escape, ask: “Is this a question of the relative or the absolute?” Hold whatever answer comes forth lightly. Realizing it can be both relative and absolute. Reflect on the deepest reason for your practice. Does your practice lead that direction?

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    Practice and Reflection

    Next time you find yourself struggling, seeking some type of happiness or escape, ask: “Is this a question of the relative or the absolute?” Hold whatever answer comes forth lightly. Realizing it can be both relative and absolute. Reflect on the deepest reason for your practice. Does your practice lead that direction?

    ]]>     false no 01:06:15 No no     Searching for the Ox: Fear, Confusion, and Doubt https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-fear-confusion-and-doubt/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-fear-confusion-and-doubt/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2022-02-20 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:10 No no     Two Stories from the Buddha’s Life: Under the Rose Apple Tree and Angulimala https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/two-stories-from-the-buddhas-life-under-the-rose-apple-tree-and-angulimala/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:01:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/two-stories-from-the-buddhas-life-under-the-rose-apple-tree-and-angulimala/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-02-16 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:22:33 No no     The Life of the Buddha, in Pictures https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-life-of-the-buddha-in-pictures/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-life-of-the-buddha-in-pictures/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:17:02 No no     Searching for the Ox, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-recap-discussion/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:00:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:27 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #1: Illusions and Confusions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-1-illusions-and-confusions/ Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:00:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-1-illusions-and-confusions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2022-02-13 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:39 No no     Dharma path sometimes hard in the beginning, but easy in the end https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-path-sometimes-hard-in-the-beginning-but-easy-in-the-end/ Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:01:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-path-sometimes-hard-in-the-beginning-but-easy-in-the-end/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-02-12 Saturday

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    Offered as part of a Day of Mindfulness

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    Offered as part of a Day of Mindfulness

    ]]>     false no 00:23:11 No no     Wise Attitude https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-attitude/ Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-attitude/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:30 No no     Talk: Five Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-five-precepts/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:01:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-five-precepts/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:36 No no     Meditation: Choiceless Awareness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-choiceless-awareness/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-choiceless-awareness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:23 No no     Searching for the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-2/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/searching-for-the-ox-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    Practice and Reflection

    Reflect on all the ways you seek happiness and peace which do not ultimately succeed in permanent happiness. In the same way, how many ways do you avoid pain and suffering in a way that doesn’t ultimately work? These reflections bring us into this first picture and verse. What lessons does this fruitful struggle teach us?

    In the pasture of the world, I endlessly push aside the tall grasses in search of the bull. Following unnamed rivers, lost upon the interpenetrating paths of distant mountains, My strength failing and my vitality exhausted, I cannot find the bull. I only hear the locusts chirping through the forest at night.

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    Practice and Reflection

    Reflect on all the ways you seek happiness and peace which do not ultimately succeed in permanent happiness. In the same way, how many ways do you avoid pain and suffering in a way that doesn’t ultimately work? These reflections bring us into this first picture and verse. What lessons does this fruitful struggle teach us?

    In the pasture of the world, I endlessly push aside the tall grasses in search of the bull. Following unnamed rivers, lost upon the interpenetrating paths of distant mountains, My strength failing and my vitality exhausted, I cannot find the bull. I only hear the locusts chirping through the forest at night.

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:19 No no     Ox-Herding Picture #1: The Journey Begins https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-picture-1-the-journey-begins/ Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-picture-1-the-journey-begins/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-02-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:37 No no     Talk: Meditative Perspective on Thought https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-meditative-perspective-on-thought/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:01:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-meditative-perspective-on-thought/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:42 No no     Meditation Instructions: Meditation with Thought https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-instructions-meditation-with-thought/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:00:14 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-instructions-meditation-with-thought/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:28 No no     Buddha’s First Sermon https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhas-first-sermon/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhas-first-sermon/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-02-03 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:21:36 No no     Ox-Herding Pictures: Overview https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-pictures-overview/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-pictures-overview/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-01-31 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:05 No no     Reflecting on Our Spiritual Journey So Far https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/reflecting-on-our-spiritual-journey-so-far/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:00:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/reflecting-on-our-spiritual-journey-so-far/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2022-01-30 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:02 No no     Meditation Instructions: Metta Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-instructions-metta-meditation/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:03:14 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-instructions-metta-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-01-27 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:14:37 No no     Talk: Wisdom and Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-wisdom-and-compassion/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:02:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-wisdom-and-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:33 No no     Short Talk: Working with Emotions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/short-talk-working-with-emotions/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:01:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/short-talk-working-with-emotions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:45 No no     Meditation Instructions: Body Sensations and Emotions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-instructions-body-sensations-and-emotions/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-instructions-body-sensations-and-emotions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-01-27 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:28 No no     Ox-Herding Introduction, Continued https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-introduction-continued-2/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:00:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-introduction-continued-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-01-24 Monday

    Series

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    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

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    At time point 00:03:17, Tuere Sala shared the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okka76Aj5tg.

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

    ]]>     false no 01:05:48 No no     Ox-Herding Introduction, Continued https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-herding-introduction-continued/ Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-herding-introduction-continued/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-01-23 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:48 No no     Talk: Five Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-five-hindrances/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:01:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-five-hindrances/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-01-20 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:03 No no     Guided Meditation: Body Sensations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-body-sensations/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:00:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-body-sensations/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:33 No no     Overview of the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/overview-of-the-ten-ox-herding-pictures-recap-discussion/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 20:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/overview-of-the-ten-ox-herding-pictures-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-01-17 Monday

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    Discussion Prompt

    Which of these do you find challenging in your practice? Which do you find supports your practice?

    1. Building Discernment through (a) Wise attention, (b) Right intention, (c) Knowing what skillful action and unskillful action is
    2. Truthfulness: (a) Learning to see experience as it truly is, (b) Understanding the mind’s capacity to fabricate reality
    3. Relinquishment/Renunciation: (a) Learning to see the habitual nature of mind, (b) Letting go of I, Me, Mine thinking
    4. Training for Peace: (a) Maintaining gratitude and appreciation for the path
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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-01-17 Monday

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    Discussion Prompt

    Which of these do you find challenging in your practice? Which do you find supports your practice?

    1. Building Discernment through (a) Wise attention, (b) Right intention, (c) Knowing what skillful action and unskillful action is
    2. Truthfulness: (a) Learning to see experience as it truly is, (b) Understanding the mind’s capacity to fabricate reality
    3. Relinquishment/Renunciation: (a) Learning to see the habitual nature of mind, (b) Letting go of I, Me, Mine thinking
    4. Training for Peace: (a) Maintaining gratitude and appreciation for the path
    ]]>     false no 00:46:49 No no     The Zen Ox-Herding Pictures: Two Perspectives https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-zen-ox-herding-pictures-two-perspectives/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 20:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-zen-ox-herding-pictures-two-perspectives/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson, Sooz AppelDate: 2022-01-16 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:16 No no     Meditation Instructions: Walking https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-instructions-walking/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:02:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-instructions-walking/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-01-13 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:11:57 No no     Talk: Three Aspects of Meditation Learning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-three-aspects-of-meditation-learning/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:01:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-three-aspects-of-meditation-learning/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-01-13 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:03 No no     Meditation Instructions: Sound and Breath, Extended https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-instructions-sound-and-breath-extended/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 20:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-instructions-sound-and-breath-extended/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-01-13 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:24 No no     Overview of the Ten Ox-Herding Pictures https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/overview-of-the-ten-ox-herding-pictures/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 20:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/overview-of-the-ten-ox-herding-pictures/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-01-10 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:02:13 No no     Introducing the Zen Buddhist Ten Ox-Herding Stories https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introducing-the-zen-buddhist-ten-ox-herding-stories/ Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:01:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introducing-the-zen-buddhist-ten-ox-herding-stories/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2022-01-09 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:32 No no     Guided Meditation on Feeling into the Truth of the Moment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-feeling-into-the-truth-of-the-moment/ Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-on-feeling-into-the-truth-of-the-moment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2022-01-09 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:22 No no     Talk: Mindfulness Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-mindfulness-meditation/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:01:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-mindfulness-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-01-06 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:46 No no     Keeping Practice Alive in the Coming Year https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/keeping-practice-alive-in-the-coming-year/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/keeping-practice-alive-in-the-coming-year/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2022-01-06 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:48 No no     Guided Meditation on Sound and Breath https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-sound-and-breath/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-on-sound-and-breath/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2022-01-06 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:36 No no     Annual Refuges and Precepts Gathering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/annual-refuges-and-precepts-gathering-3/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/annual-refuges-and-precepts-gathering-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Date: 2022-01-03 Monday

    Refuges and Precepts: http://bit.ly/39hBILH

    Note that a 20-minute period of silence for the guided sit is omitted in this recording.

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    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Date: 2022-01-03 Monday

    Refuges and Precepts: http://bit.ly/39hBILH

    Note that a 20-minute period of silence for the guided sit is omitted in this recording.

    ]]>     false no 01:27:03 No no     Intentions, Refuges, and Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/intentions-refuges-and-precepts/ Sun, 02 Jan 2022 20:00:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/intentions-refuges-and-precepts/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2022-01-02 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:19 No no     Worldly Winds: Paradigm Shift, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/worldly-winds-paradigm-shift-recap-discussion/ Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/worldly-winds-paradigm-shift-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-12-27 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:38 No no     Why Are the Worldly Winds So Tough to Deal With? https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/why-are-the-worldly-winds-so-tough-to-deal-with/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 20:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/why-are-the-worldly-winds-so-tough-to-deal-with/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-12-26 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:14 No no     Worldly Winds: Paradigm Shift https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/worldly-winds-paradigm-shift/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/worldly-winds-paradigm-shift/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-12-20 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    When the worldly winds blow, practice a paradigm shift. Relax your normal reactions and tendencies. Release your history and creation of the story of you within this worldly wind. Instead of adopting a new paradigm, try allowing stillness and silence to come to the forefront. Stay with the unknown and mystery of that stillness, allowing yourself to be less defined and established. Invite the heart to open toward a boundlessness in the midst of this worldly wind.

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    Practice and Reflection

    When the worldly winds blow, practice a paradigm shift. Relax your normal reactions and tendencies. Release your history and creation of the story of you within this worldly wind. Instead of adopting a new paradigm, try allowing stillness and silence to come to the forefront. Stay with the unknown and mystery of that stillness, allowing yourself to be less defined and established. Invite the heart to open toward a boundlessness in the midst of this worldly wind.

    ]]>     false no 01:08:25 No no     Lessons from the Eight Worldly Winds https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lessons-from-the-eight-worldly-winds/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:00:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lessons-from-the-eight-worldly-winds/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-12-19 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:49 No no     The Buddha’s Encounters with Mara https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-buddhas-encounters-with-mara/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-buddhas-encounters-with-mara/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-12-16 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:50 No no     Worldly Winds: Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/worldly-winds-recap-discussion/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/worldly-winds-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-12-13 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:51:12 No no     The Eight Worldly Winds https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-eight-worldly-winds/ Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:00:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-eight-worldly-winds/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-12-12 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:06 No no     Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-5/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:03:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-12-11 Saturday

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    Short talk and guided meditation

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    Short talk and guided meditation

    ]]>     false no 00:46:28 No no     Mudita https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mudita-3/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:02:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mudita-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-12-11 Saturday

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    Short talk and guided meditation

    ]]>     false no 00:48:30 No no     Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/compassion-3/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:01:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/compassion-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-12-11 Saturday

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    Short talk and guided meditation

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    Short talk and guided meditation

    ]]>     false no 00:46:05 No no     Metta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-3/ Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:00:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-12-11 Saturday

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    Short talk and guided meditation

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    Short talk and guided meditation

    ]]>     false no 00:52:24 No no     Worldly Winds https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/worldly-winds/ Mon, 06 Dec 2021 20:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/worldly-winds/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-12-06 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    We all experience these eight vicissitudes: Gain & Loss, Fame & Disgrace, Praise & Blame, and Pleasure & Pain. The more invested and identified we are with these eight, the more suffering we experience. This week, notice when one of these winds blows your way. Notice how the sense of you forms around that wind.

    Please read the Lokavipatti Sutta: The Failings of the World (AN 8.6).

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    Practice and Reflection

    We all experience these eight vicissitudes: Gain & Loss, Fame & Disgrace, Praise & Blame, and Pleasure & Pain. The more invested and identified we are with these eight, the more suffering we experience. This week, notice when one of these winds blows your way. Notice how the sense of you forms around that wind.

    Please read the Lokavipatti Sutta: The Failings of the World (AN 8.6).

    ]]>     false no 01:11:58 No no     Day 2 late afternoon guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-late-afternoon-guided-meditation/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:11:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-late-afternoon-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2021-12-05 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:15:15 No no     Day 2 afternoon walking practice instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-walking-practice-instructions/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:10:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-walking-practice-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2021-12-05 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:01:24 No no     Day 2 early afternoon guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-early-afternoon-guided-meditation/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:09:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-early-afternoon-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2021-12-05 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:51:03 No no     Day 2 afternoon short talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-short-talk/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:08:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-short-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2021-12-05 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:23 No no     Day 2 late morning guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-late-morning-guided-meditation/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:07:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-late-morning-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2021-12-05 Sunday

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    These recordings were edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Takaaki Okada.

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:38 No no     Day 2 late morning walking practice instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-late-morning-walking-practice-instructions/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:05:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-late-morning-walking-practice-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:31 No no     Day 2 morning short talk on walking practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-short-talk-on-walking-practice/ Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:03:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-short-talk-on-walking-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:22 No no     Day 1 late afternoon guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-late-afternoon-guided-meditation/ Sat, 04 Dec 2021 20:06:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-late-afternoon-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2021-12-04 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:16 No no     Day 1 morning short talk and guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-short-talk-and-guided-meditation/ Sat, 04 Dec 2021 20:02:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-short-talk-and-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:13 No no     Day 1 intro to practice and guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-intro-to-practice-and-guided-meditation/ Sat, 04 Dec 2021 20:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-intro-to-practice-and-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2021-12-04 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:54 No no     How does one establish availability to life? https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-does-one-establish-availability-to-life/ Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:00:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-does-one-establish-availability-to-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2021-12-03 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 01:28:43 No no     Boundaries: Release of Separation, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/boundaries-release-of-seperation-recap-discussion/ Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/boundaries-release-of-seperation-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-11-29 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:30 No no     The Mind As a Boundary https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-mind-as-a-boundary/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 20:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-mind-as-a-boundary/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-11-28 Sunday

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-11-28 Sunday

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    The poem read before the meditation was Mark Nepo’s “God’s Timing”. At time point 00:03:55, Tuere Sala shared the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5E8gyDPs70.

    ]]>     false no 00:44:05 No no     Boundaries: Release of Separation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/boundaries-release-of-separation/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/boundaries-release-of-separation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-11-22 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    As we are around our loved ones during Thanksgiving, notice your relationship to boundaries. Often our family dynamics formed around the presence or absence of boundaries. See if you can discover an internal alignment with your boundaries and integrity, so you can gracefully and skillfully define healthy boundaries. Can there be boundaries without the personal charge behind them?

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    Practice and Reflection

    As we are around our loved ones during Thanksgiving, notice your relationship to boundaries. Often our family dynamics formed around the presence or absence of boundaries. See if you can discover an internal alignment with your boundaries and integrity, so you can gracefully and skillfully define healthy boundaries. Can there be boundaries without the personal charge behind them?

    ]]>     false no 01:15:58 No no     The Body and Boundaries https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-body-and-boundaries/ Sun, 21 Nov 2021 20:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-body-and-boundaries/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-11-21 Sunday

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-11-21 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:05 No no     The Brahma Viharas: Practice Suggestions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-practice-suggestions/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:02:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-practice-suggestions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren Wilson, Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-11-17 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:10:16 No no     The Brahma Viharas: Sympathetic Joy (Mudita) and Equanimity (Upekkha) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-sympathetic-joy-mudita-and-equanimity-upekkha/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:01:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-sympathetic-joy-mudita-and-equanimity-upekkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-11-17 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:12 No no     The Brahma Viharas: Loving Kindness (Metta) and Compassion (Karuna) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-loving-kindness-metta-and-compassion-karuna/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-loving-kindness-metta-and-compassion-karuna/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-11-17 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:23 No no     Boundaries: Beneficial or Limiting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/boundaries-beneficial-or-limiting/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/boundaries-beneficial-or-limiting/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-11-15 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Review the boundaries that are active in your life. Are they beneficial? Are they serving you in your practice and in your life? Reflect on the four principles in this talk, and see what you discover.

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-11-15 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Review the boundaries that are active in your life. Are they beneficial? Are they serving you in your practice and in your life? Reflect on the four principles in this talk, and see what you discover.

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

    ]]>     false no 01:11:54 No no     Boundaries: Sila and Generosity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/boundaries-sila-and-generosity/ Sun, 14 Nov 2021 20:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/boundaries-sila-and-generosity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-11-14 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:45:48 No no     Consciousness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/consciousness/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:04:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/consciousness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-11-13 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:15:26 No no     Mental Formations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mental-formations/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:03:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mental-formations/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-11-13 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:22 No no     Perceptions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/perceptions/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:02:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/perceptions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-11-13 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:43 No no     Vedanas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vedanas/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:01:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/vedanas/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-11-13 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:07 No no     Form https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/form/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:00:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/form/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-11-13 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:12:22 No no     Boundaries, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/boundaries-recap-discussion/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/boundaries-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-11-08 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:55:53 No no     Boundaries: An Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/boundaries-an-introduction/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/boundaries-an-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-11-07 Sunday

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-11-07 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:18 No no     Evening Talk (SIMS Benefit) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/evening-talk-sims-benefit/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/evening-talk-sims-benefit/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman FischerDate: 2021-11-05 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:48 No no     Boundaries https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/boundaries/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/boundaries/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-11-01 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    As we explore boundaries this month, begin by reflecting on healthy boundaries. Where is the sense of you ending and another person beginning? Explore the healthy and appropriate boundaries around your body, mind, emotions and energy. What conditioning do you bring to boundaries? For example, what did your parents teach you about boundaries? How does that affect you now? Reflect on how your relationship to boundaries shapes your Dharma practice.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-11-01 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    As we explore boundaries this month, begin by reflecting on healthy boundaries. Where is the sense of you ending and another person beginning? Explore the healthy and appropriate boundaries around your body, mind, emotions and energy. What conditioning do you bring to boundaries? For example, what did your parents teach you about boundaries? How does that affect you now? Reflect on how your relationship to boundaries shapes your Dharma practice.

    ]]>     false no 01:05:29 No no     Practicing with Awareness and Communication in Daily Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-awareness-and-communication-in-daily-life/ Sun, 31 Oct 2021 19:00:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-awareness-and-communication-in-daily-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-10-31 Sunday

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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-10-31 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:20 No no     Communication, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/communication-recap-discussion/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/communication-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-10-25 Monday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-10-25 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:33 No no     Day 2, Afternoon Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-talk/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:01:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Carol WilsonDate: 2021-10-24 Sunday

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    Teacher: Carol WilsonDate: 2021-10-24 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:52:52 No no     Day 2, Morning Remarks https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-remarks/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:00:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-remarks/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Carol WilsonDate: 2021-10-24 Sunday

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    Teacher: Carol WilsonDate: 2021-10-24 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:14:00 No no     Day 1, Afternoon Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-talk/ Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:01:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Carol WilsonDate: 2021-10-23 Saturday

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    Teacher: Carol WilsonDate: 2021-10-23 Saturday

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    These recordings were edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Takaaki Okada.

    ]]>     false no 00:36:33 No no     Day 1, Morning Remarks https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-remarks/ Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:00:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-remarks/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Carol WilsonDate: 2021-10-23 Saturday

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    These recordings were edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Takaaki Okada.

    ]]>     false no 00:24:16 No no     The Five Aggregates: Perception, Formations, and Consciousness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-aggregates-perception-formations-and-consciousness/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:01:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-aggregates-perception-formations-and-consciousness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-10-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-10-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    ]]>     false no 00:37:58 No no     The Five Aggregates: Introduction, Form, and Feeling Tone https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-aggregates-introduction-form-and-feeling-tone/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-aggregates-introduction-form-and-feeling-tone/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-10-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-10-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    ]]>     false no 00:24:19 No no     Communication https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/communication/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 19:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/communication/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-10-18 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    This week, focus on the back and forth flow of communication. Notice the interrelationship of Wise Speech and true listening. While communicating, practice:

    1. Releasing your opinions and position
    2. Stay connected to your heart/body

    How do these help communication to be truthful, kind/non-harm, and meaningful?

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-10-18 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    This week, focus on the back and forth flow of communication. Notice the interrelationship of Wise Speech and true listening. While communicating, practice:

    1. Releasing your opinions and position
    2. Stay connected to your heart/body

    How do these help communication to be truthful, kind/non-harm, and meaningful?

    ]]>     false no 01:10:38 No no     Communication: Wise Listening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/27154/ Sun, 17 Oct 2021 19:00:14 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/27154/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-10-17 Sunday

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    At time point 00:10:02, Tuere Sala shared the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNS_D-pw8y4. The video has no audio narration, so it is omitted in this recording.

     

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:02 No no     Communication in Dharma and Daily Life: Talk Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/communication-in-dharma-and-daily-life-talk-recap-discussion/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/communication-in-dharma-and-daily-life-talk-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-10-11 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:16 No no     Communication: Wise Speech https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/communication-wise-speech/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 19:00:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/communication-wise-speech/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-10-10 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:27 No no     Lunch with Narayan Liebenson (SIMS Benefit) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lunch-with-narayan-liebenson-sims-benefit/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lunch-with-narayan-liebenson-sims-benefit/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen LiebensonDate: 2021-10-08 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:27 No no     Communication in Dharma and Daily Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/communication-in-dharma-and-daily-life/ Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/communication-in-dharma-and-daily-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-10-04 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    This week, bring attention to communication in all forms, from verbal to written to electronic. Consider the elements of Wise Speech:

    • “It is spoken at the right time. It is spoken in truth. It is spoken affectionately. It is spoken beneficially. It is spoken with a mind of good-will.” (AN 5.198)

    Reflect before, during and after communicating:

    • “This verbal act I am doing — is it leading to self-affliction, to the affliction of others, or to both? Is it an unskillful verbal act, with painful consequences, painful results?” (MN 61)

    What do you learn about communication from these two reflections?

     

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-10-04 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    This week, bring attention to communication in all forms, from verbal to written to electronic. Consider the elements of Wise Speech:

    • “It is spoken at the right time. It is spoken in truth. It is spoken affectionately. It is spoken beneficially. It is spoken with a mind of good-will.” (AN 5.198)

    Reflect before, during and after communicating:

    • “This verbal act I am doing — is it leading to self-affliction, to the affliction of others, or to both? Is it an unskillful verbal act, with painful consequences, painful results?” (MN 61)

    What do you learn about communication from these two reflections?

     

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

    ]]>     false no 01:02:49 No no     Intro to Communication: Slow Down and Pay Attention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/intro-to-communication-slow-down-and-pay-attention/ Sun, 03 Oct 2021 19:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/intro-to-communication-slow-down-and-pay-attention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-10-03 Sunday

    Series

    At time point 00:02:38, Tuere Sala shared the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cpV_dnN_I. The video has no audio narration, so it is omitted in this recording.

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-10-03 Sunday

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    At time point 00:02:38, Tuere Sala shared the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3cpV_dnN_I. The video has no audio narration, so it is omitted in this recording.

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    ]]>     false no 00:30:25 No no     Social Engagement: Racism https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/social-engagement-racism/ Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/social-engagement-racism/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-09-27 Monday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-09-27 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:59 No no     How to Practice in Daily Life with Social Engagement https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-to-practice-in-daily-life-with-social-engagement/ Sun, 26 Sep 2021 19:00:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-to-practice-in-daily-life-with-social-engagement/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-09-26 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:48 No no     Rap, Sound Bath Music, Dharma and Conversation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/rap-sound-bath-music-dharma-and-conversation/ Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/rap-sound-bath-music-dharma-and-conversation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ofosu Jones-QuarteyDate: 2021-09-24 Friday

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    The two music videos shared during this live event (at time point 1:08:50 in this recording) will be available on Born I’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/bornimusic. For more of Born I’s music, visit http://linktr.ee/bornimusic.

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    Teacher: Ofosu Jones-QuarteyDate: 2021-09-24 Friday

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    The two music videos shared during this live event (at time point 1:08:50 in this recording) will be available on Born I’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/bornimusic. For more of Born I’s music, visit http://linktr.ee/bornimusic.

    Video

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    ]]>     false no 01:33:15 No no     Social Engagement for Practitioners, Talk Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/social-engagement-for-practitioners-talk-recap-discussion/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:00:45 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/social-engagement-for-practitioners-talk-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-09-20 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:03 No no     Understanding the Right Practice of Dharma: Sunday Morning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/understanding-the-right-practice-of-dharma-sunday-morning/ Sun, 19 Sep 2021 19:00:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/understanding-the-right-practice-of-dharma-sunday-morning/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable PannavatiDate: 2021-09-19 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 02:25:48 No no     Understanding the Right Practice of Dharma: Saturday Afternoon https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/understanding-the-right-practice-of-dharma-saturday-afternoon/ Sat, 18 Sep 2021 19:01:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/understanding-the-right-practice-of-dharma-saturday-afternoon/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable PannavatiDate: 2021-09-18 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 01:57:50 No no     Understanding the Right Practice of Dharma: Saturday Morning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/understanding-the-right-practice-of-dharma-saturday-morning/ Sat, 18 Sep 2021 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/understanding-the-right-practice-of-dharma-saturday-morning/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable PannavatiDate: 2021-09-18 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 01:11:18 No no     The Seven Factors of Awakening: Calm, Concentration, and Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-calm-concentration-and-equanimity-2/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:01:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-calm-concentration-and-equanimity-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-09-15 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico

    This recording also includes remarks on practice from both Susan Alotrico and Sooz Appel.

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    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-09-15 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico

    This recording also includes remarks on practice from both Susan Alotrico and Sooz Appel.

    ]]>     false no 00:25:11 No no     The Seven Factors of Awakening: Mindfulness, Investigation, Energy, and Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-mindfulness-investigation-energy-and-joy-2/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:00:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-mindfulness-investigation-energy-and-joy-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-09-15 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:19:22 No no     Forgiveness Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:00:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/forgiveness-ceremony/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2021-09-13 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:58:25 No no     How Right View (Nonharming) Keeps Us from Being Overwhelmed https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-right-view-nonharming-keeps-us-from-being-overwhelmed/ Sun, 12 Sep 2021 19:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-right-view-nonharming-keeps-us-from-being-overwhelmed/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-09-12 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:10 No no     Social Engagement for Practitioners: An Exploration in Right View (Monday talk) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/social-engagement-for-practitioners-an-exploration-in-right-view-monday-talk/ Mon, 06 Sep 2021 19:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/social-engagement-for-practitioners-an-exploration-in-right-view-monday-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-09-06 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:57 No no     Social Engagement for Practitioners: An Exploration in Right View (Sunday talk) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/social-engagement-for-practitioners-an-exploration-in-right-view-sunday-talk/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/social-engagement-for-practitioners-an-exploration-in-right-view-sunday-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-09-05 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:30 No no     Nibanna Metaphors https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/nibanna-metaphors/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/nibanna-metaphors/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-09-02 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:29 No no     Rituals and Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/rituals-and-practice/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/rituals-and-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-08-30 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:24 No no     Practicing with Ritual and Devotion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-ritual-and-devotion/ Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:00:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-ritual-and-devotion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-08-29 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:00 No no     Evening Talk (SIMS Benefit) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/2021-evening-talk-sims-benefit/ Sat, 28 Aug 2021 19:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/2021-evening-talk-sims-benefit/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon SalzbergDate: 2021-08-28 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:11 No no     Ritual and Devotion: Seeing the Sacred, Talk Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ritual-and-devotion-seeing-the-sacred-talk-recap-discussion/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ritual-and-devotion-seeing-the-sacred-talk-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-08-23 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:11 No no     Devotion to what? Ritual pointing to what? https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/devotion-to-what-ritual-pointing-to-what/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/devotion-to-what-ritual-pointing-to-what/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-08-22 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:35 No no     The Five Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-hindrances-2/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:01:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-hindrances-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-08-18 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-08-18 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:26:30 No no     The Three Poisons: Greed, Hatred and Delusion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-poisons-greed-hatred-and-delusion/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-poisons-greed-hatred-and-delusion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-08-18 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:20:47 No no     Ritual and Devotion: Seeing the Sacred https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ritual-and-devotion-seeing-the-sacred/ Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:00:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ritual-and-devotion-seeing-the-sacred/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-08-16 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:57:51 No no     Practicing with Rituals and Devotion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-rituals-and-devotion/ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 19:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-rituals-and-devotion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-08-15 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:30 No no     Ritual and Devotion, Talk Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ritual-and-devotion-talk-recap-discussion/ Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:00:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ritual-and-devotion-talk-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-08-09 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:03 No no     From Ritual in Childhood to Finding Meaning Today https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/from-ritual-in-childhood-to-finding-meaning-today/ Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/from-ritual-in-childhood-to-finding-meaning-today/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind Moorthy, Sooz Appel, Tuere SalaDate: 2021-08-08 Sunday

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    Teachings offered by Sooz Appel, Tuere Sala, Arv Moorthy, and Dane DuBose

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    Teacher: Aravind Moorthy, Sooz Appel, Tuere SalaDate: 2021-08-08 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:51 No no     Mindfulness of the Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness-of-the-hindrances/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:00:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mindfulness-of-the-hindrances/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-08-05 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:54 No no     Devotion: Inviting the Heart to Open https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/devotion-inviting-the-heart-to-open/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:00:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/devotion-inviting-the-heart-to-open/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2021-08-02 Monday

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    Devotion directly draws out the wholesome qualities of our hearts, invites us to linger outside of time, and re-connects us with our deepest aspiration and intentions. Engaging these practices calls us to slip out the grip of the separate, preoccupied self. This talk explores some of the different forms and expressions that devotional practice can take.

    For your reflection:

    • What forms or outward conditions remind you of your capacity to awaken?
    • At what times do you feel naturally drawn to surrender your complaint about the way things are (taking refuge, experiences of awe or wonder, beauty, wider connection with others or with life)?
    • How do you express your commitment to what you most honor and respect?

    Consider if there are objects or forms that might represent your answers to these questions, and experiment with including them in your regular practice. Use your body and your senses. Linger, don’t force anything. Return to it again and again.

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    Teacher: Keri PedersonDate: 2021-08-02 Monday

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    Devotion directly draws out the wholesome qualities of our hearts, invites us to linger outside of time, and re-connects us with our deepest aspiration and intentions. Engaging these practices calls us to slip out the grip of the separate, preoccupied self. This talk explores some of the different forms and expressions that devotional practice can take.

    For your reflection:

    • What forms or outward conditions remind you of your capacity to awaken?
    • At what times do you feel naturally drawn to surrender your complaint about the way things are (taking refuge, experiences of awe or wonder, beauty, wider connection with others or with life)?
    • How do you express your commitment to what you most honor and respect?

    Consider if there are objects or forms that might represent your answers to these questions, and experiment with including them in your regular practice. Use your body and your senses. Linger, don’t force anything. Return to it again and again.

    ]]>     false no 01:01:24 No no     Rituals and Devotional Practices to Build Community https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/rituals-and-devotional-practices-to-build-community/ Sun, 01 Aug 2021 19:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/rituals-and-devotional-practices-to-build-community/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-08-01 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:46 No no     Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Dhammas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-dhammas/ Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:03:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-dhammas/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-07-31 Saturday

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    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-07-31 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:00 No no     Four Foundations of Mindfulness: The Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-the-mind/ Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:02:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-the-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-07-31 Saturday

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-07-31 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:49 No no     Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Feeling Tones https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-feeling-tones/ Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:01:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-feeling-tones/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-07-31 Saturday

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-07-31 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:43 No no     Four Foundations of Mindfulness: The Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-the-body/ Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:00:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-the-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-07-31 Saturday

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    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-07-31 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:02 No no     Relationships: Gateway to Oneness, Talk Recap https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relationships-gateway-to-oneness-talk-recap/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:00:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relationships-gateway-to-oneness-talk-recap/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-26 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:18:46 No no     Dharma Practices That Support Relationship https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-practices-that-support-relationship/ Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:00:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-practices-that-support-relationship/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-07-25 Sunday

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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-07-25 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:06 No no     Four Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-noble-truths/ Sat, 24 Jul 2021 19:00:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-noble-truths/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-24 Saturday

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    Talk offered during Day of Mindfulness

     

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    Talk offered during Day of Mindfulness

     

    ]]>     false no 00:26:00 No no     Five Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-precepts-2/ Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-precepts-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-22 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:29 No no     Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Part 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-part-2/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:01:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-07-21 Wednesday

    Series

    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-07-21 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:21:53 No no     Four Foundations of Mindfulness: Part 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-part-1/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:00:58 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/four-foundations-of-mindfulness-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-07-21 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-07-21 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:21:33 No no     Relationships: Gateway to Oneness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relationships-gateway-to-oneness/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:00:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relationships-gateway-to-oneness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-19 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Become interested in the sense of separation experienced in relationships of all categories. Where does it exist? What maintains it? Practice gently releasing the layers of separation between you and another person. Notice the shift of perspective from separation toward oneness. Practice interacting with this other person with this shift of perspective.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-19 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Become interested in the sense of separation experienced in relationships of all categories. Where does it exist? What maintains it? Practice gently releasing the layers of separation between you and another person. Notice the shift of perspective from separation toward oneness. Practice interacting with this other person with this shift of perspective.

    ]]>     false no 01:07:19 No no     Relationships: At Home in the Muddy Water https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relationships-at-home-in-the-muddy-water/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relationships-at-home-in-the-muddy-water/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-07-18 Sunday

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-07-18 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:32 No no     Talk on Thought https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-on-thought/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:01:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-on-thought/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-15 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:17:40 No no     Meditation Instructions on Thought https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-instructions-on-thought/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:00:22 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-instructions-on-thought/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-15 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:03 No no     Relationships: Creating the “Other”, Talk Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relationships-creating-the-other-talk-recap-discussion/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relationships-creating-the-other-talk-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-12 Monday

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    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-12 Monday

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    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    ]]>     false no 00:41:41 No no     Relationships and Vedanas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relationships-and-vedanas/ Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:00:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relationships-and-vedanas/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-07-11 Sunday

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-07-11 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:33:34 No no     Exploring Meditation Instructions as a Gateway to Transcendent Awareness (afternoon talk) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-meditation-instructions-as-a-gateway-to-transcendent-awareness-afternoon-talk/ Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:01:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/exploring-meditation-instructions-as-a-gateway-to-transcendent-awareness-afternoon-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2021-07-10 Saturday

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    Video

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    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2021-07-10 Saturday

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    Video

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:58 No no     Exploring Meditation Instructions as a Gateway to Transcendent Awareness (morning talk) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-meditation-instructions-as-a-gateway-to-transcendent-awareness-morning-talk/ Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/exploring-meditation-instructions-as-a-gateway-to-transcendent-awareness-morning-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney SmithDate: 2021-07-10 Saturday

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    Video

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:02 No no     Metta Instructions and Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-instructions-and-meditation/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:03:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-instructions-and-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-08 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:54 No no     Talk on Wisdom and Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-on-wisdom-and-compassion/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:02:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-on-wisdom-and-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-08 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:17:45 No no     Short Talk on Emotions and Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/short-talk-on-emotions-and-meditation/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:01:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/short-talk-on-emotions-and-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-08 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:24 No no     Meditation with Emotions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-with-emotions/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-with-emotions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-08 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:01 No no     Relationships: Creating the “Other” https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relationships-creating-the-other/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relationships-creating-the-other/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-05 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    The first half of the month, we will explore how we create the “Other” in relationships. This is the creation of separation triggered by relationship conflict. In particular, notice the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” from Gottman’s research: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. All of these are maintained by our unwillingness to release our story and projections. Practice recognizing what thoughts you are believing. If appropriate, connect with the other person to see through that story. Releasing the story allows us to connect with what is actually here, freeing the present moment from our past.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-05 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    The first half of the month, we will explore how we create the “Other” in relationships. This is the creation of separation triggered by relationship conflict. In particular, notice the “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” from Gottman’s research: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. All of these are maintained by our unwillingness to release our story and projections. Practice recognizing what thoughts you are believing. If appropriate, connect with the other person to see through that story. Releasing the story allows us to connect with what is actually here, freeing the present moment from our past.

    ]]>     false no 01:12:49 No no     Practice is Relationship With https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practice-is-relationship-with/ Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practice-is-relationship-with/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-07-04 Sunday

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    The video Tuere opens by sharing is “A Mother’s Touch,” viewable on YouTube.

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-07-04 Sunday

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    The video Tuere opens by sharing is “A Mother’s Touch,” viewable on YouTube.

    ]]>     false no 00:34:29 No no     Talk on Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-on-hindrances/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:01:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-on-hindrances/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-01 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:49 No no     Meditation with Body Sensations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-with-body-sensations/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:00:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-with-body-sensations/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-07-01 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:28 No no     Emotions and Selfing, Talk Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/emotions-and-selfing-talk-recap-discussion/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/emotions-and-selfing-talk-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-28 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:09 No no     Relating to Emotions with Wisdom, Mindfulness, and Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relating-to-emotions-with-wisdom-mindfulness-and-compassion/ Sun, 27 Jun 2021 19:00:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relating-to-emotions-with-wisdom-mindfulness-and-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-06-27 Sunday

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    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-06-27 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:05 No no     Walking Meditation Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/walking-meditation-instructions/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:02:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/walking-meditation-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-24 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:13:45 No no     The Three Aspects of Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-aspects-of-meditation/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:01:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-aspects-of-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-24 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:24 No no     Meditation on Sound and Breath https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-on-sound-and-breath-2/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-on-sound-and-breath-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-24 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:16 No no     Emotions and Selfing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/emotions-and-selfing/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:00:25 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/emotions-and-selfing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-21 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection: Emotions This week, when you recognize an emotion is present, recognize it as a chance to practice the Dharma. Bring this emphasis equally to both formal meditation periods and daily life. Use these three approaches as a guide:

    • Ground and create space.
    • Release story and beliefs.
    • Connect with what is most tender and tend it with compassion.

    What does it need?

     

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-21 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection: Emotions This week, when you recognize an emotion is present, recognize it as a chance to practice the Dharma. Bring this emphasis equally to both formal meditation periods and daily life. Use these three approaches as a guide:

    • Ground and create space.
    • Release story and beliefs.
    • Connect with what is most tender and tend it with compassion.

    What does it need?

     

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    ]]>     false no 01:08:54 No no     Seeing the True Nature of Emotions Through the Five Aggregates and the Asavas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeing-the-true-nature-of-emotions-through-the-five-aggregates-and-the-asavas/ Sun, 20 Jun 2021 19:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seeing-the-true-nature-of-emotions-through-the-five-aggregates-and-the-asavas/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-06-20 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:39:22 No no     The Secret to Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-secret-to-meditation/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:02:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-secret-to-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-17 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:14:47 No no     Meditation with Breath https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-with-breath/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:01:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-with-breath/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-17 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:17:06 No no     Meditation with Sound https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-with-sound/ Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-with-sound/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-17 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:07:28 No no     The Paramis: Part 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-part-2/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:01:14 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-06-16 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-06-16 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-06-16 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-06-16 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:25:20 No no     Emotions: Meeting the Storm, Talk Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/emotions-meeting-the-storm-talk-recap-discussion/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:00:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/emotions-meeting-the-storm-talk-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-14 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:42 No no     Cultivating the Awakening Emotions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-awakening-emotions/ Sun, 13 Jun 2021 19:00:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-awakening-emotions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-06-13 Sunday

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    The poem referenced in the talk is Jody Sorum Brown’s “Trough”.

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-06-13 Sunday

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    The poem referenced in the talk is Jody Sorum Brown’s “Trough”.

    ]]>     false no 00:40:17 No no     Emotions: Meeting the Storm https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/emotions-meeting-the-storm/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:00:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/emotions-meeting-the-storm/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-07 Monday

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    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-06-07 Monday

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    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

    ]]>     false no 01:07:47 No no     Introduction to Emotions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-emotions/ Sun, 06 Jun 2021 19:00:56 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-emotions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-06-06 Sunday

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    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-06-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:36:35 No no     Remembrance Event https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/remembrance-event/ Mon, 31 May 2021 19:00:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/remembrance-event/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz Appel, Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-31 Monday

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    This special event included two short talks: one on love, loss, and attachment by Sooz Appel and another on impermanence, mystery, and connection by Tuere Sala.

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    Teacher: Sooz Appel, Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-31 Monday

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    This special event included two short talks: one on love, loss, and attachment by Sooz Appel and another on impermanence, mystery, and connection by Tuere Sala.

    ]]>     false no 01:13:34 No no     Meeting Death with Stillness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meeting-death-with-stillness/ Sun, 30 May 2021 19:00:59 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meeting-death-with-stillness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-30 Sunday

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-30 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:07 No no     Vesak Observance Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vesak-observance-ceremony/ Wed, 26 May 2021 19:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/vesak-observance-ceremony/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-26 Wednesday

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    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-26 Wednesday

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    ]]>     false no 00:57:39 No no     Death, Dying & Illness, Talk 4 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-4-recap-discussion/ Mon, 24 May 2021 19:00:09 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-4-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-24 Monday

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-24 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:32 No no     Eightfold Path: Ethics and Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/eightfold-path-ethics-and-concentration/ Wed, 19 May 2021 19:01:03 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/eightfold-path-ethics-and-concentration/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-05-19 Wednesday

    Series

    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-05-19 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:27:58 No no     Eightfold Path: Overview and Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/eightfold-path-overview-and-wisdom/ Wed, 19 May 2021 19:00:01 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/eightfold-path-overview-and-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-05-19 Wednesday

    Series

    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-05-19 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:22:08 No no     Death, Dying & Illness, Talk 4 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-4/ Mon, 17 May 2021 19:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-17 Monday

    Series

    Includes a recording of the chant, “Namo Ban Shr Shr Jya Mwo Ni Fo – Homage to the Buddha,” from https://sacredmountainsangha.org/chants-mantras/

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-17 Monday

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    Includes a recording of the chant, “Namo Ban Shr Shr Jya Mwo Ni Fo – Homage to the Buddha,” from https://sacredmountainsangha.org/chants-mantras/

    ]]>     false no 01:14:09 No no     Loss and Grief in Death and Dying https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/loss-and-grief-in-death-and-dying/ Sun, 16 May 2021 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/loss-and-grief-in-death-and-dying/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-05-16 Sunday

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-05-16 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:35 No no     Head and Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/head-and-heart/ Sat, 15 May 2021 19:00:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/head-and-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-05-15 Saturday

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    Talk offered during Day of Mindfulness

     

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-05-15 Saturday

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    Talk offered during Day of Mindfulness

     

    ]]>     false no 00:19:51 No no     Death, Dying & Illness, Talk 3 & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-3-discussion/ Mon, 10 May 2021 19:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-3-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-05-10 Monday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-05-10 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:50:19 No no     Death and Dying: Embracing Impermanence by Releasing Our Narrow Identities https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/death-and-dying-embracing-impermanence-by-releasing-our-narrow-identities/ Sun, 09 May 2021 19:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/death-and-dying-embracing-impermanence-by-releasing-our-narrow-identities/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-05-09 Sunday

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    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-05-09 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:16 No no     Five Precepts Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-precepts-talk/ Thu, 06 May 2021 19:02:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-precepts-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-05-06 Thursday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-05-06 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:36 No no     Discussion of Choiceless Awareness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/discussion-of-choiceless-awareness/ Thu, 06 May 2021 19:01:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/discussion-of-choiceless-awareness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-05-06 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:34 No no     Choiceless Awareness Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/choiceless-awareness-meditation-2/ Thu, 06 May 2021 19:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/choiceless-awareness-meditation-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-05-06 Thursday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-05-06 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:04 No no     Death, Dying & Illness, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-2/ Mon, 03 May 2021 19:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-03 Monday

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    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-05-03 Monday

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    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    ]]>     false no 01:00:12 No no     Death, Dying & Illness, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-1/ Sun, 02 May 2021 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/death-dying-illness-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-05-02 Sunday

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-05-02 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:26 No no     Meditative Approach to Thought, Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditative-approach-to-thought-talk/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:01:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditative-approach-to-thought-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-29 Thursday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-29 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:57 No no     Meditation with Thought https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-with-thought-2/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-with-thought-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-29 Thursday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-29 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:35 No no     Wise Intention and the Climate Crisis, Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-intention-and-the-climate-crisis-recap-discussion/ Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:00:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-intention-and-the-climate-crisis-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-26 Monday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-26 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:34 No no     Substance Addiction and the Eight-fold Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/substance-addiction-and-the-eight-fold-path/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 19:00:07 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/substance-addiction-and-the-eight-fold-path/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-04-25 Sunday

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    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-04-25 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:03 No no     Practicing with Anicca and Anatta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-anicca-and-anatta/ Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:01:46 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-anicca-and-anatta/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-04-24 Saturday

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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-04-24 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:17 No no     Finding Happiness Through Impermanence and Not-Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-happiness-through-impermanence-and-not-self/ Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:00:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-happiness-through-impermanence-and-not-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-04-24 Saturday

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    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-04-24 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:40 No no     Metta Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-meditation-2/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:03:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-meditation-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-22 Thursday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-22 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:11:29 No no     Talk on Compassion and Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-on-compassion-and-wisdom/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:02:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-on-compassion-and-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-22 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:39 No no     Meditation with Emotion Description https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-with-emotion-description/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:01:34 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-with-emotion-description/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-22 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:04:16 No no     Meditation with Emotion Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-with-emotion-instructions/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:00:22 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-with-emotion-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-22 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:12 No no     Freedom from Suffering in the Third and Fourth Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/freedom-from-suffering-in-the-third-and-fourth-noble-truths/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:01:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/freedom-from-suffering-in-the-third-and-fourth-noble-truths/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-04-21 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-04-21 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:21:43 No no     The First and Second Noble Truths: Dukkha and the Origin of Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-first-and-second-noble-truths-dukkha-and-the-origin-of-dukkha/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:00:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-first-and-second-noble-truths-dukkha-and-the-origin-of-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-04-21 Wednesday

    Series

    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-04-21 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:24:20 No no     Wise Intention and the Climate Crisis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-intention-and-the-climate-crisis/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:00:13 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-intention-and-the-climate-crisis/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-19 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Go over a list of climate actions you could implement. Notice the ones that create resistance in you. Reflect on wise intention (renunciation, non-ill will, and non-harm) and wise view (interconnection). Is the resistance rooted in unwise view or unwise intention? What can help you shift your view and intention so the action becomes more accessible?

     

    more information about Seattle Insight’ Climate Action Group: https://seattleinsight.org/engaged-buddhism/climate-action-group/

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-19 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Go over a list of climate actions you could implement. Notice the ones that create resistance in you. Reflect on wise intention (renunciation, non-ill will, and non-harm) and wise view (interconnection). Is the resistance rooted in unwise view or unwise intention? What can help you shift your view and intention so the action becomes more accessible?

     

    more information about Seattle Insight’ Climate Action Group: https://seattleinsight.org/engaged-buddhism/climate-action-group/

    ]]>     false no 01:04:55 No no     Responding to the Climate Crisis with our Dharma Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/responding-to-the-climate-crisis-with-our-dharma-practice/ Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:00:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/responding-to-the-climate-crisis-with-our-dharma-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren Wilson, Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-04-18 Sunday

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    includes guided meditation by Lyndal Johnson

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    Teacher: Lauren Wilson, Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-04-18 Sunday

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    includes guided meditation by Lyndal Johnson

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    ]]>     false no 01:14:19 No no     Five Hindrances Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-hindrances-talk/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:02:42 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-hindrances-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-15 Thursday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-15 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:39 No no     Narrow vs. Wide Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/narrow-vs-wide-mindfulness/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:01:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/narrow-vs-wide-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-15 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:03:45 No no     Body Sensations Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/body-sensations-meditation/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:00:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/body-sensations-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-15 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:22 No no     Addictive Mind, Talk 3: Releasing the Addictive Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/addictive-mind-talk-3-releasing-the-addictive-mind/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:00:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/addictive-mind-talk-3-releasing-the-addictive-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-12 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Start to notice the subtle expressions of the addictive mind. How does it show up in ordinary moments? Practice releasing the addictive mind with:

    1. Clearly knowing the suffering
    2. Using death as an advisor
    3. Disenchantment with the sense of self that the addictive mind revolves around
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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-12 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    Start to notice the subtle expressions of the addictive mind. How does it show up in ordinary moments? Practice releasing the addictive mind with:

    1. Clearly knowing the suffering
    2. Using death as an advisor
    3. Disenchantment with the sense of self that the addictive mind revolves around
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    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-04-11 Sunday

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    Teacher: Jerry HarterDate: 2021-04-11 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:48:24 No no     Talk on Three Foundations of Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-on-three-foundations-of-meditation/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:01:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-on-three-foundations-of-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-08 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:24 No no     Meditation on Breath https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-on-breath/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:00:54 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-on-breath/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-08 Thursday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-08 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:21:11 No no     Addiction and the Second Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/addictive-mind-talk-1-recap/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/addictive-mind-talk-1-recap/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-04-05 Monday

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    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-04-05 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:23 No no     Addictive Mind, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/addictive-mind-talk-2/ Sun, 04 Apr 2021 19:00:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/addictive-mind-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-04-04 Sunday

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-04-04 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:10 No no     Walking Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/walking-meditation/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:02:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/walking-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-01 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:11:26 No no     Talk on Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/talk-on-meditation/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:01:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/talk-on-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-01 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:12:33 No no     Meditation on Sound and Breath https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-on-sound-and-breath/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-on-sound-and-breath/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-04-01 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:22 No no     Addictive Mind, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/addictive-mind/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:00:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/addictive-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-03-29 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection: Addictive Mind

    Pick one area of addiction to explore dharmically. The intention is to understand and learn, instead of overcome and eliminate. Reflect on what structure or process would help you pause and be mindful during the activity of addiction. With this mindfulness, notice where the pleasure is with this activity. Notice where the benefit lies. Then notice where the suffering and pain resides.

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-03-29 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection: Addictive Mind

    Pick one area of addiction to explore dharmically. The intention is to understand and learn, instead of overcome and eliminate. Reflect on what structure or process would help you pause and be mindful during the activity of addiction. With this mindfulness, notice where the pleasure is with this activity. Notice where the benefit lies. Then notice where the suffering and pain resides.

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

    ]]>     false no 01:04:56 No no     Practicing with Habits https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-habits/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 19:00:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-habits/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-03-28 Sunday

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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-03-28 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:11 No no     Habits and Patterns, Talk 2: Mind – Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/habits-and-patterns-talk-2-mind-recap-discussion/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/habits-and-patterns-talk-2-mind-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-03-22 Monday

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-03-22 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:59 No no     The Dhamma and How to Shift Habits https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-dhamma-and-how-to-shift-habits/ Sun, 21 Mar 2021 19:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-dhamma-and-how-to-shift-habits/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-03-21 Sunday

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    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-03-21 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:44 No no     Practicing with the Three Characteristics https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-the-three-characteristics/ Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:01:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-the-three-characteristics/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-03-17 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-03-17 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2021) 2021-03-17 Aravind Moorthy, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    ]]>     false no 00:19:02 No no     Habits and Patterns, Talk 2: Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/habits-and-patterns-talk-2-mind/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/habits-and-patterns-talk-2-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-03-15 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection: Mind

    This week, bring attention to the fundamental patterns and habits of your mind. These are the ones that underlie many different arenas of our lives. For example: Hungry Mind, Comparing Mind, Controlling Mind, Judging Mind, Inadequate Mind. Practice with these three steps: 1) Stepping back and acknowledging as habit/pattern; 2) Turning toward with compassion and stillness; 3) Seeing as inherently empty.

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    Practice and Reflection: Mind

    This week, bring attention to the fundamental patterns and habits of your mind. These are the ones that underlie many different arenas of our lives. For example: Hungry Mind, Comparing Mind, Controlling Mind, Judging Mind, Inadequate Mind. Practice with these three steps: 1) Stepping back and acknowledging as habit/pattern; 2) Turning toward with compassion and stillness; 3) Seeing as inherently empty.

    ]]>     false no 01:13:41 No no     Habits in Practice and in Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/habits-in-practice-and-in-life/ Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:00:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/habits-in-practice-and-in-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2021-03-14 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:40 No no     Habits and Patterns, Talk 1 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/habits-and-patterns-talk-1-recap-discussion/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:00:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/habits-and-patterns-talk-1-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:46:47 No no     Introduction to Habits and Patterns https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-habits-and-patterns/ Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:00:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-habits-and-patterns/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-03-07 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:10 No no     Habits and Patterns, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/habits-and-patterns-talk-1/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:00:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/habits-and-patterns-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-03-01 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection: Habits and Patterns

    This week, focus on unconscious habits and patterns, particularly those that create suffering for yourself or others. What seems to trigger a habit or pattern? During or after, pause and observe. Ask: What is here? What is it like? What is the belief? Notice the deeper underlying root of greed, hatred or delusion that the habit or pattern may be expressing.

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    Practice and Reflection: Habits and Patterns

    This week, focus on unconscious habits and patterns, particularly those that create suffering for yourself or others. What seems to trigger a habit or pattern? During or after, pause and observe. Ask: What is here? What is it like? What is the belief? Notice the deeper underlying root of greed, hatred or delusion that the habit or pattern may be expressing.

    ]]>     false no 01:06:32 No no     Social Media, Technology, and the Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/social-media-technology-and-the-precepts/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:00:11 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/social-media-technology-and-the-precepts/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz Appel, Susan AlotricoDate: 2021-02-28 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:37 No no     Summary Talk on the Brahmaviharas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/summary-talk-on-the-brahmaviharas/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:08:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/summary-talk-on-the-brahmaviharas/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:13:41 No no     Guided Meditation on Upekkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-upekkha/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:07:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-on-upekkha/ See all series | See all talks

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-02-27 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:15:50 No no     Guided Meditation on Mudita https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-mudita/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:05:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-on-mudita/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:15 No no     Mudita https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mudita-2/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:04:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mudita-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:41 No no     Guided Meditation on Karuna https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-karuna/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:03:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-on-karuna/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:14 No no     Karuna https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/karuna-2/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:02:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/karuna-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:15:15 No no     Guided Meditation on Metta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-on-metta/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:01:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-on-metta/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-02-27 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:23:24 No no     Metta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-2/ Sat, 27 Feb 2021 20:00:49 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-02-27 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:31 No no     Technology and Entertainment, Talk 3 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/technology-and-entertainment-talk-3-recap-discussion/ Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:00:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/technology-and-entertainment-talk-3-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-02-22 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:36 No no     Technology and Dharma in Daily Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/technology-and-dharma-in-daily-life/ Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/technology-and-dharma-in-daily-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-02-21 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:09 No no     The Three Characteristics https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-characteristics/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 20:01:21 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-characteristics/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-02-20 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:29 No no     Moving from Difficulty to Freedom on the Mindfulness Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/moving-from-difficulty-to-freedom-on-the-mindfulness-path/ Sat, 20 Feb 2021 20:00:55 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/moving-from-difficulty-to-freedom-on-the-mindfulness-path/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-02-20 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:47 No no     Five Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-precepts/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:01:36 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-precepts/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-02-18 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:24:49 No no     Choiceless Awareness Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/choiceless-awareness-meditation/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/choiceless-awareness-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:06 No no     Technology and Entertainment, Talk 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/technology-and-entertainment-talk-3/ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:00:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/technology-and-entertainment-talk-3/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:05:29 No no     Technology and Entertainment, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/technology-and-entertainment-talk-2/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:00:02 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/technology-and-entertainment-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:22:11 No no     Meditative Approach to Thought https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditative-approach-to-thought-3/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:01:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditative-approach-to-thought-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-02-11 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:14 No no     Meditation with Thought https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-with-thought/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-with-thought/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:09 No no     Technology and Entertainment, Talk 1 Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/technology-and-relationships-recap-discussion/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 20:00:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/technology-and-relationships-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:44 No no     An Introduction to Practicing with Technology and Social Media https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-practicing-with-technology-and-social-media/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 20:00:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-introduction-to-practicing-with-technology-and-social-media/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2021-02-07 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:37 No no     Metta Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-meditation/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:03:43 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-02-04 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:11:49 No no     Wisdom and Compassion Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wisdom-and-compassion-talk/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:02:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wisdom-and-compassion-talk/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:57 No no     Explanation of Vedana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/explanation-of-vedana/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:01:26 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/explanation-of-vedana/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:03:06 No no     Meditation on Vedana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-on-vedana/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:00:10 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-on-vedana/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:26:54 No no     Technology and Entertainment, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/technology-and-relationships/ Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:00:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/technology-and-relationships/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:00:31 No no     Selfless Awareness and Focused Inquiry https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/selfless-awareness-and-focused-inquiry/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:03:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/selfless-awareness-and-focused-inquiry/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:19:36 No no     Day 2 Qigong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-qigong/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:02:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-qigong/ Led by Ellen McCown

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:03 No no     Day 2 Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-guided-meditation/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:01:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:41:36 No no     Shifting Identities https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/shifting-identities/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:00:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/shifting-identities/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:08:35 No no     Selfless Instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/selfless-instructions/ Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:03:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/selfless-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:38:25 No no     Day 1 Qigong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-qigong/ Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:02:06 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-qigong/ Led by Ellen McCown

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    ]]>     false no 00:30:51 No no     Day 1 Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-guided-meditation/ Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:01:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:32:51 No no     Two Phases of Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/two-phases-of-practice/ Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:00:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/two-phases-of-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:11 No no     Five Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-hindrances/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:02:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-hindrances/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:19 No no     Working with Emotions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/working-with-emotions/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:01:12 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/working-with-emotions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:34 No no     Meditation with Emotion and Body Sensations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-with-emotion-and-body-sensations/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:00:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-with-emotion-and-body-sensations/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:27:24 No no     Wealth, Abundance, and Wise View: Recap & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wealth-recap-discussion/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:00:50 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wealth-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:54:40 No no     Bringing Wisdom to Our Practice with Wealth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-wisdom-to-our-practice-with-wealth/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:00:16 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bringing-wisdom-to-our-practice-with-wealth/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:20:26 No no     Deep-Keel Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/deep-keel-equanimity/ Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/deep-keel-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:35:17 No no     Steady Attention, Non-resistance, and Releasing Thought: Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/steady-attention-non-resistance-and-releasing-thought-talk/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:02:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/steady-attention-non-resistance-and-releasing-thought-talk/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:21:34 No no     Walking Meditation: Overview and Guided https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/walking-meditation-overview-and-guided/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:02:20 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/walking-meditation-overview-and-guided/ See all series | See all talks

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-01-21 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:10:25 No no     Sound and Body Sensations: Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sound-and-body-sensations-guided-meditation/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:00:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sound-and-body-sensations-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-01-21 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:25:23 No no     The Brahma Viharas: Sympathetic Joy and Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-sympathetic-joy-and-equanimity/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:01:31 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-sympathetic-joy-and-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-01-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2020) 2020-07-15 Anna Ossenfort, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Steve WilhelmDate: 2021-01-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2020) 2020-07-15 Anna Ossenfort, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:23:07 No no     The Brahma Viharas: Metta and Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-metta-and-compassion/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-metta-and-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-01-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2020) 2020-07-15 Anna Ossenfort, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Lauren WilsonDate: 2021-01-20 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2020) 2020-07-15 Anna Ossenfort, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:23:44 No no     Wealth, Abundance, and Wise View, Talk 4: Maintaining Wealth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/maintaining-wealth/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/maintaining-wealth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-01-18 Monday

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    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-01-18 Monday

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    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

    ]]>     false no 01:13:32 No no     How Scarcity, Abundance, and Identity Affect our Views on Wealth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/how-scarcity-abundance-and-identity-affect-our-views-on-wealth/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/how-scarcity-abundance-and-identity-affect-our-views-on-wealth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-01-17 Sunday

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    Teacher: Aravind MoorthyDate: 2021-01-17 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:40:55 No no     The Present Moment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-present-moment/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:02:47 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-present-moment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-01-14 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:08:24 No no     Sound and Breath Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sound-and-breath-meditation/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:01:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sound-and-breath-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-01-14 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:16:57 No no     Meditative Posture https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditative-posture/ Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:00:53 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditative-posture/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2021-01-14 Thursday

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    ]]>     false no 00:09:06 No no     Wealth, Abundance, and Wise View, Talk 3: Acquiring Wealth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/acquiring-wealth/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 20:00:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/acquiring-wealth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-01-11 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:20 No no     Wealth, Abundance, and Wise View, Talk 2: Exploring Our Views on Wealth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-our-views-on-wealth/ Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:00:48 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/exploring-our-views-on-wealth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-01-10 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:12 No no     Annual Refuges and Precepts Gathering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/annual-refuges-and-precepts-gathering-2/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/annual-refuges-and-precepts-gathering-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2021-01-04 Monday

    Refuges and Precepts: http://bit.ly/39hBILH

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    Teacher: Tim Geil, Tuere SalaDate: 2021-01-04 Monday

    Refuges and Precepts: http://bit.ly/39hBILH

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    ]]>     false no 00:56:58 No no     Wealth, Abundance, and Wise View, Talk 1: Introduction to Dhamma and Wealth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-dhamma-and-wealth/ Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-dhamma-and-wealth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2021-01-03 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:37:43 No no     Disenchantment, recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/16737/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/16737/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2020-12-28 Monday

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    Teacher: Lyndal JohnsonDate: 2020-12-28 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:53:37 No no     Transcendental Dependent Origination: Review and Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transcendental-dependent-origination-review-and-discussion/ Sun, 27 Dec 2020 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transcendental-dependent-origination-review-and-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2020-12-27 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:01 No no     Disenchantment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/disenchantment/ Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:00:14 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/disenchantment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2020-12-21 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    This week and thereafter, view the contents of your mind as an enchantment—a spell cast upon the moment so you see life through your conditioning and projections. What does it take to wake up from this spell? Explore the immediate and moment-by-moment release from this spell. How does this support ending the fundamental, persistent enchantment of self and other?

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    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2020-12-21 Monday

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    Practice and Reflection

    This week and thereafter, view the contents of your mind as an enchantment—a spell cast upon the moment so you see life through your conditioning and projections. What does it take to wake up from this spell? Explore the immediate and moment-by-moment release from this spell. How does this support ending the fundamental, persistent enchantment of self and other?

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    ]]>     false no 01:07:28 No no     Personal Stories from LDLs on Transcendental Dependent Origination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/personal-stories-from-ldls-on-transcendental-dependent-origination/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 20:00:37 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/personal-stories-from-ldls-on-transcendental-dependent-origination/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2020-12-20 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 01:02:18 No no     The Seven Factors of Awakening: Calm, Concentration, and Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-calm-concentration-and-equanimity/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:01:14 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-calm-concentration-and-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2020-12-16 Wednesday

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    Teacher: Susan AlotricoDate: 2020-12-16 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2020) 2020-07-15 Anna Ossenfort, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:24:00 No no     The Seven Factors of Awakening: Mindfulness, Investigation, Energy, and Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-mindfulness-investigation-energy-and-joy/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:00:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-awakening-mindfulness-investigation-energy-and-joy/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2020-12-16 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2020) 2020-07-15 Anna Ossenfort, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
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    Teacher: Sooz AppelDate: 2020-12-16 Wednesday

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    • Buddhist Essentials (2020) 2020-07-15 Anna Ossenfort, Jerry Harter, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Susan Alotrico
    ]]>     false no 00:20:29 No no     Transcendental Dependent Arising, recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transcendental-dependent-arising-recap-discussion/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:00:57 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transcendental-dependent-arising-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim GeilDate: 2020-12-14 Monday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:34 No no     Introduction to Transcendental Dependent Origination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-transcendental-dependent-origination/ Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:00:41 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-transcendental-dependent-origination/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2020-12-13 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 01:18:17 No no     Transcendental Dependent Arising https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transcendental-dependent-arising/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transcendental-dependent-arising/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-12-07 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    Practice and Reflection: Transcendental Dependent Arising

    This week, reflect on how suffering can reinforce future suffering or can cultivate wisdom. What is the difference? What is the role of faith and meditation practice? See this directly in your life and practice.

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-12-07 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    Practice and Reflection: Transcendental Dependent Arising

    This week, reflect on how suffering can reinforce future suffering or can cultivate wisdom. What is the difference? What is the role of faith and meditation practice? See this directly in your life and practice.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 3 afternoon walking instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-3-afternoon-walking-instructions/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:05:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-3-afternoon-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:03:55 No no     Day 3 afternoon guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-3-afternoon-guided-meditation/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:04:18 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-3-afternoon-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:47:27 No no     Day 3 second morning walking instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-3-second-morning-walking-instructions/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:03:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-3-second-morning-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:39 No no     Day 3 second morning guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-3-second-morning-guided-meditation/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:02:17 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-3-second-morning-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:44:41 No no     Day 3 first morning walking instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-3-first-morning-walking-instructions/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:01:19 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-3-first-morning-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 00:03:36 No no     Day 3 first morning guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-3-first-morning-guided-meditation/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:00:39 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-3-first-morning-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-06 Sunday

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:15 No no     Day 2 afternoon teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 20:05:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:28:29 No no     Day 2 afternoon guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-guided-meditation/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 20:04:01 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:57 No no     Day 2 second morning walking instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-second-morning-walking-instructions/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 20:03:28 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-second-morning-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:58 No no     Day 2 morning guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-morning-guided-meditation/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 20:02:32 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-morning-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:49:10 No no     Day 2 first morning walking instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-first-morning-walking-instructions/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 20:01:29 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-first-morning-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:05:54 No no     Day 2 introduction and guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-introduction-and-guided-meditation/ Sat, 05 Dec 2020 20:00:27 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-introduction-and-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-05 Saturday

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    ]]>     false no 00:57:50 No no     Day 1 afternoon teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-teaching/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:07:24 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-04 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:34:06 No no     Day 1 afternoon movement practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-movement-practice/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:06:15 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-movement-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-04 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:12:45 No no     Day 1 afternoon guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-guided-meditation/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:05:51 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip MoffittDate: 2020-12-04 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:42:39 No no     Day 1 midday meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-midday-meditation/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:04:33 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-midday-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere SalaDate: 2020-12-04 Friday

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    ]]>     false no 00:31:29 No no     Day 1 second morning walking instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-second-morning-walking-instructions/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:03:35 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-second-morning-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:02:52 No no     Day 1 morning guided meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-morning-guided-meditation/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:02:52 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-morning-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:49 No no     Day 1 first morning walking instructions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-first-morning-walking-instructions/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:01:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-first-morning-walking-instructions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:07:29 No no     Day 1 opening teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-opening-teaching/ Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:00:44 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-opening-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:04:19 No no     Cause and Effect https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cause-and-effect/ Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cause-and-effect/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-11-30 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    Practice and Reflection on Dependent Origination: Cause and Effect

    How does the content of this moment represent the effects of your past actions? Focus more on your mind’s content than the physical world. How do your present moment actions (thought, speech or body) incline your future mind’s contents? Try to see this cause and effect in simple and immediate examples from your life.

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-11-30 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    Practice and Reflection on Dependent Origination: Cause and Effect

    How does the content of this moment represent the effects of your past actions? Focus more on your mind’s content than the physical world. How do your present moment actions (thought, speech or body) incline your future mind’s contents? Try to see this cause and effect in simple and immediate examples from your life.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birth, Aging, and Death: Practice Tips and Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birth-aging-and-death-practice-tips-and-discussion/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birth-aging-and-death-practice-tips-and-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birth & Death, Talk 2 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birth-death-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birth-death-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Intuition on Birth, Aging, and Death https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/intuition-on-birth-aging-and-death/ Sun, 22 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/intuition-on-birth-aging-and-death/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Five Hindrances (guided meditation) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-hindrances-guided-meditation/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-hindrances-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Five Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-hindrances/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-hindrances/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Three Poisons https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-poisons/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-poisons/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birth & Death, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birth-death-talk-2/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birth-death-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-11-16 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    Practice and Reflection: Death

    This week, use death as an advisor. Notice the small deaths that occur many times during the day. How can you relate to those deaths in a way that leads to wisdom?

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    Practice and Reflection: Death

    This week, use death as an advisor. Notice the small deaths that occur many times during the day. How can you relate to those deaths in a way that leads to wisdom?

    This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Aruna Bala.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Further Exploration of Birth, Aging, and Death https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/further-exploration-of-birth-aging-and-death/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/further-exploration-of-birth-aging-and-death/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2020-11-15 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birth, Talk 1 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birth-talk-1-recap-discussion/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birth-talk-1-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-11-09 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sunday Morning Talk – Birth, Aging, and Death https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sunday-morning-talk-birth-aging-and-death/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sunday-morning-talk-birth-aging-and-death/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day of Mindfulness: Closing Teaching https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-of-mindfulness-closing-teaching/ Sat, 07 Nov 2020 20:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-of-mindfulness-closing-teaching/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:22:41 No no     Day 6 of 6 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-6-of-6/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:00:40 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-6-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:09:55 No no     Birth, Aging & Death, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birth-aging-death-talk-1/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birth-aging-death-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    Practice and Reflection: Birth, Dependent Origination

    Bring your practice to charged mind states this week. First, ground and center by resting your attention on your breath and body sensations. Then, acknowledge the state of the mind, with as little judgment as possible.  For example, “Oh, the mind is worrying.” Then, acknowledge the sense of self that is being created: “Oh, I am taking the shape of a worried person.” See if this gentle stepping back from the enmeshment of the mind-state creates some degree of spaciousness.

     

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    Practice and Reflection: Birth, Dependent Origination

    Bring your practice to charged mind states this week. First, ground and center by resting your attention on your breath and body sensations. Then, acknowledge the state of the mind, with as little judgment as possible.  For example, “Oh, the mind is worrying.” Then, acknowledge the sense of self that is being created: “Oh, I am taking the shape of a worried person.” See if this gentle stepping back from the enmeshment of the mind-state creates some degree of spaciousness.

     

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 5 of 6 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-5-of-6/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:00:30 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-5-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:17:48 No no     Becoming, Talk 2 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/becoming-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/becoming-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Instructions for Weekend Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/instructions-for-weekend-practice/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/instructions-for-weekend-practice/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Five Spiritual Faculties https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-spiritual-faculties/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-spiritual-faculties/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 4 of 6 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-4-of-6/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:00:05 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-4-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 00:43:07 No no     Buddhist Essentials: Four Foundations of Mindfulness (guided meditation) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhist-essentials-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-guided-meditation/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhist-essentials-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddhist Essentials: Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Talk 1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhist-essentials-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-talk-1-of-2/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhist-essentials-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-talk-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddhist Essentials: Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Talk 2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhist-essentials-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-talk-2-of-2/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhist-essentials-four-foundations-of-mindfulness-talk-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Becoming, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/becoming-talk-2/ Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/becoming-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Becoming: Review & Practices https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/becoming-review-practices/ Sun, 18 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/becoming-review-practices/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2020-10-18 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 3 of 6 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-3-of-6/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:00:04 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-3-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:10:47 No no     Becoming, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/becoming-talk-1/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/becoming-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Becoming Through Identity and Language https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/becoming-through-identity-and-language/ Sun, 11 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/becoming-through-identity-and-language/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 2 of 6 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-of-6/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:00:38 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:01:58 No no     Dependent Origination Q&A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-qa/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-qa/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Introduction to Becoming (with Moomins) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-becoming-with-moomins/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-becoming-with-moomins/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     1st Foundation of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/1st-foundation-of-mindfulness/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/1st-foundation-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     2nd Foundation of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/2nd-foundation-of-mindfulness/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/2nd-foundation-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     3rd Foundation of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/3rd-foundation-of-mindfulness/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/3rd-foundation-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     4th Foundation of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/4th-foundation-of-mindfulness/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/4th-foundation-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 1 of 6 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-of-6/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:00:23 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 01:06:34 No no     Clinging: Talk 2 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/clinging-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/clinging-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Clinging—Recap and Practice Suggestions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/clingingaerecap-and-practice-suggestions/ Sun, 27 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/clingingaerecap-and-practice-suggestions/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Clinging, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/clinging-talk-2/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/clinging-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Clinging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/clinging/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/clinging/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddhist Essentials: The Paramis (Talk 1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-paramis-talk-1-of-2/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-paramis-talk-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddhist Essentials: The Paramis (Talk 2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-paramis-talk-2-of-2/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-paramis-talk-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Clinging, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/clinging-talk-1/ Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/clinging-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Craving, Talk 3 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/craving-talk-3-recap-discussion/ Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/craving-talk-3-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Craving: Practice Tips & Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/craving-practice-tips-discussion/ Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/craving-practice-tips-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Craving, Talk 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/craving-talk-3/ Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/craving-talk-3/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Craving: Review & Practices https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/craving-review-practices/ Sun, 23 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/craving-review-practices/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddhist Essentials: The Eightfold Path (Talk 1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-eightfold-path-talk-1-of-2/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-eightfold-path-talk-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddhist Essentials: The Eightfold Path (Talk 2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-eightfold-path-talk-2-of-2/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-eightfold-path-talk-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Craving, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/craving-talk-2/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/craving-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Where Craving Begins https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/where-craving-begins/ Sun, 16 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/where-craving-begins/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Craving, Talk 1 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/craving-talk-1-recap-discussion/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/craving-talk-1-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Craving https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/craving/ Sun, 09 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/craving/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Craving, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/craving-talk-1/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/craving-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Introduction to Craving https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-introduction-to-craving/ Sun, 02 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-introduction-to-craving/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fishbowl, discussion, and closing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fishbowl-discussion-and-closing/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:07:00 +0000 39ea0c91-aca6-5f82-b814-5b59bbd41df5 See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:06:00 +0000 baace016-daaf-53b2-af14-23b0f35b6217 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Devon Hase Date: 2020-08-01 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sitting https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sitting/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:05:00 +0000 9f25ce64-4f9f-5322-8996-82fa7599cef9 See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:04:00 +0000 e88f90f8-b227-584d-9827-eda07077ad09 See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Guided meditation and dana talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-and-dana-talk/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:03:00 +0000 294e9ab1-649a-5b38-b047-b0352fe801ae See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Post-breakout discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/post-breakout-discussion/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:01:00 +0000 880132fe-502a-5cef-8a6c-ba75b22dd918 See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Drop-in, intro, and guided contemplation on intentions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/drop-in-intro-and-guided-contemplation-on-intentions/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0000 6aacc7a3-d646-58d4-aca6-f4391d280be9 See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Body meditation and intro to walking meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/body-meditation-and-intro-to-walking-meditation/ Sat, 01 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000 1ee901bb-4039-5b10-aa96-03dc55f4e106 See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Vedana, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vedana-talk-2/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/vedana-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-07-27 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection

    This week, notice how many things you do are initiated by vedana (feeling tone). In the midst of reaching, doing, speaking, or thinking, see if you can identify the initial vedana that triggered that action. Was it the subtle impression of pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral? What happens to the impulse to act when you connect with its vedana?

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    This week, notice how many things you do are initiated by vedana (feeling tone). In the midst of reaching, doing, speaking, or thinking, see if you can identify the initial vedana that triggered that action. Was it the subtle impression of pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral? What happens to the impulse to act when you connect with its vedana?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practicing with Neutral Feeling Tone https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-neutral-feeling-tone/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-neutral-feeling-tone/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz Appel Date: 2020-07-20 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddhist Essentials: The Four Noble Truths (Talk 2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-four-noble-truths-talk-2-of-2/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-four-noble-truths-talk-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry Harter Date: 2020-07-15 Venue: Meeting Online with Zoom

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddhist Essentials: The Four Noble Truths (Talk 1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-four-noble-truths-talk-1-of-2/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhist-essentials-the-four-noble-truths-talk-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Vedana, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/vedana-talk-1/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/vedana-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-07-13 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection

    Notice when the mind is gripped by wanting or not wanting. Underneath all the thoughts and stories, connect with the basic quality of pleasant or unpleasant. Try to distinguish between your engagement (thoughts, preferences, and emotions) and vedana itself. Acknowledge the vedana and meet the experience with compassion instead of resistance. Can your happiness be freed from the quality of vedana (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral)?  

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    Practice and Reflection

    Notice when the mind is gripped by wanting or not wanting. Underneath all the thoughts and stories, connect with the basic quality of pleasant or unpleasant. Try to distinguish between your engagement (thoughts, preferences, and emotions) and vedana itself. Acknowledge the vedana and meet the experience with compassion instead of resistance. Can your happiness be freed from the quality of vedana (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral)?  

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contact, Talk 3 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contact-talk-3-recap-discussion/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contact-talk-3-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-07-06 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contact, Talk 3: Releasing Into Stillness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contact-talk-3-releasing-into-stillness/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contact-talk-3-releasing-into-stillness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-06-29 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Try this exercise when the mind is at ease, receptive, and still. Release into each moment of sense contact. Release the stories, impulses, and labels that arise with that contact. Simply rest in the knowing of each moment. Now, invite a deeper release of the idea of you experiencing this contact. What if the idea of “me” didn’t need to be present to be aware? With curiosity and innocence, allow the essence of awareness to simply, directly know. Let the sense of “me” rest, soften, dissolve. 

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    Practice and Reflection

    Try this exercise when the mind is at ease, receptive, and still. Release into each moment of sense contact. Release the stories, impulses, and labels that arise with that contact. Simply rest in the knowing of each moment. Now, invite a deeper release of the idea of you experiencing this contact. What if the idea of “me” didn’t need to be present to be aware? With curiosity and innocence, allow the essence of awareness to simply, directly know. Let the sense of “me” rest, soften, dissolve. 

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contact, Talk 2 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contact-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contact-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-06-22 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contact, Talk 2: The World We Create https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contact-talk-2-the-world-we-create/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contact-talk-2-the-world-we-create/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-06-15 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection

    We are constantly creating our reality from a moment of sense contact. This manufactured world defines how we think, feel and act. Practice seeing through this illusionary world by returning to the direct contact of your senses. Ask, what is my mind adding to this contact? What other points of contact are present, especially ones that don’t trigger reactivity? What is the overall state of mind and emotions? How does that state distort my interpretation of my senses?

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    Practice and Reflection

    We are constantly creating our reality from a moment of sense contact. This manufactured world defines how we think, feel and act. Practice seeing through this illusionary world by returning to the direct contact of your senses. Ask, what is my mind adding to this contact? What other points of contact are present, especially ones that don’t trigger reactivity? What is the overall state of mind and emotions? How does that state distort my interpretation of my senses?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 2, 1st Meditation – Etheric Body Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-1st-meditation-etheric-body-guided-meditation/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-1st-meditation-etheric-body-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-14 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 14

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 14

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/430220550

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 2, 2nd Meditation – Astral Body Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-2nd-meditation-astral-body-guided-meditation/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-2nd-meditation-astral-body-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-14 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 14

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/431076402

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 14

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/431076402

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 2, Afternoon Meditation – Intuition Body Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-afternoon-meditation-intuition-body-guided-meditation/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-afternoon-meditation-intuition-body-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-14 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 14

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/431075437

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 14

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/431075437

    TalkID=1194 SeriesID=107

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 2, Importance of Becoming Familiar with the Subtle Bodies https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-2-importance-of-becoming-familiar-with-the-subtle-bodies/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-2-importance-of-becoming-familiar-with-the-subtle-bodies/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-14 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 14

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 14

    TalkID=1195 SeriesID=107

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 1, 1st Meditation – Physical Body Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-1st-meditation-physical-body-guided-meditation/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-1st-meditation-physical-body-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-13 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 13; begins with a discussion of dana

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/429871797

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-13 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 13; begins with a discussion of dana

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/429871797

    TalkID=1188 SeriesID=107

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 1, 2nd Meditation – Vital Body Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-2nd-meditation-vital-body-guided-meditation/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-2nd-meditation-vital-body-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-13 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 13

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/429872807

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 13

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/429872807

    TalkID=1189 SeriesID=107

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 1, Afternoon Meditation – Emotional Body Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-afternoon-meditation-emotional-body-guided-meditation/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-afternoon-meditation-emotional-body-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-13 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 13

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/429880638

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 13

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/429880638

    TalkID=1190 SeriesID=107

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Day 1, Practice Reflections for Working With The Nine Bodies https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/day-1-practice-reflections-for-working-with-the-nine-bodies/ Sat, 13 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/day-1-practice-reflections-for-working-with-the-nine-bodies/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-13 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 13

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    Offered by Tuere Sala as part of a two-day non-residential retreat over Zoom, 2020 June 13

    TalkID=1191 SeriesID=107

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Nine Bodies Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/nine-bodies-practice/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/nine-bodies-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-12 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Awakening is an embodied experience that is supported through moment to moment awareness. The Nine Bodies teachings is an embodying awareness practice that offers a moment to moment tracking and classifying of meditative experiences. As an insight practice, these teachings provide the means to explore ever more subtle levels of consciousness that can strengthen concentration and brighten awareness. The explorations, grounded in the present moment, can lead to a level of stillness that supports greater clarity and understanding into the causes of suffering and the way leading to the end of suffering. Friday night is a dhamma talk on utilizing the nine bodies as a support for our insight meditation practice. 

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/429144634

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-06-12 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Description

    Awakening is an embodied experience that is supported through moment to moment awareness. The Nine Bodies teachings is an embodying awareness practice that offers a moment to moment tracking and classifying of meditative experiences. As an insight practice, these teachings provide the means to explore ever more subtle levels of consciousness that can strengthen concentration and brighten awareness. The explorations, grounded in the present moment, can lead to a level of stillness that supports greater clarity and understanding into the causes of suffering and the way leading to the end of suffering. Friday night is a dhamma talk on utilizing the nine bodies as a support for our insight meditation practice. 

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/429144634

    TalkID=1187 SeriesID=107

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contact, Talk 1 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contact-talk-1-recap-discussion/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contact-talk-1-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-06-08 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/427953094

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contact, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contact-talk-1/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contact-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-06-01 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection: Contact, Dependent Origination

    When quiet and attentive, practice with the actual moment of sense contact. Sound, sensation, smell and taste may be easiest. Try to relax and release the tendency to label and to react. Just rest with the direct knowing. Practice with sensitivity, with non-resistance, and with non-self. Notice how your relationship to the moment’s experience may shift.  

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/425367084

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-06-01 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection: Contact, Dependent Origination

    When quiet and attentive, practice with the actual moment of sense contact. Sound, sensation, smell and taste may be easiest. Try to relax and release the tendency to label and to react. Just rest with the direct knowing. Practice with sensitivity, with non-resistance, and with non-self. Notice how your relationship to the moment’s experience may shift.  

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/425367084

    TalkID=1181 SeriesID=102

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sense Doors, Talk 2 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sense-doors-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 25 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sense-doors-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-05-25 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/424387007

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/424387007

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sense Doors, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sense-doors-talk-2/ Mon, 18 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sense-doors-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-05-18 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/420545376

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    TalkID=1179 SeriesID=102

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddhism, Racism, and Jazz https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddhism-racism-and-jazz/ Fri, 15 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddhism-racism-and-jazz/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2020-05-15 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sense Doors, Talk 1 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sense-doors-talk-1-recap-discussion/ Mon, 11 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sense-doors-talk-1-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-05-11 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice & Reflection

    This month we are exploring and practicing with the six senses.  The sense doors are the fifth link in the chain of dependent origination.  One of the main insights in this link is the recognition of mind as a sense door.  This recognition enables us to become less identified with our thoughts.  The less identified we are with our thoughts, the more aware we can become of the other five senses.  From time to time this month, stop and let your thoughts settle.  Open to what you are experiencing in the moment through the other five senses.  Let the sense sensations be present but do not elaborate on them.  Let the sights, sounds, smell, tastes, physical sensations, and mind activity (thoughts/ideas) be just what they are.  Allow awareness to be large enough to hold them all.  Ask yourself what else there is in life that is true beyond these sense impressions and this encompassing awareness? Is the commentary true, are reactions true, or are these merely arising in response to the six senses?  It may dawn on you that the six senses and the awareness that holds them are all that is, and that everything else is an imaginative response to this.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/418288541

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-05-11 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice & Reflection

    This month we are exploring and practicing with the six senses.  The sense doors are the fifth link in the chain of dependent origination.  One of the main insights in this link is the recognition of mind as a sense door.  This recognition enables us to become less identified with our thoughts.  The less identified we are with our thoughts, the more aware we can become of the other five senses.  From time to time this month, stop and let your thoughts settle.  Open to what you are experiencing in the moment through the other five senses.  Let the sense sensations be present but do not elaborate on them.  Let the sights, sounds, smell, tastes, physical sensations, and mind activity (thoughts/ideas) be just what they are.  Allow awareness to be large enough to hold them all.  Ask yourself what else there is in life that is true beyond these sense impressions and this encompassing awareness? Is the commentary true, are reactions true, or are these merely arising in response to the six senses?  It may dawn on you that the six senses and the awareness that holds them are all that is, and that everything else is an imaginative response to this.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/418288541

    TalkID=1173 SeriesID=102

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sense Doors, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sense-doors-talk-1/ Mon, 04 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sense-doors-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-05-04 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice & Reflection

    This month we are exploring and practicing with the six senses.  The sense doors are the fifth link in the chain of dependent origination.  One of the main insights in this link is the recognition of mind as a sense door.  This recognition enables us to become less identified with our thoughts.  The less identified we are with our thoughts, the more aware we can become of the other five senses.  From time to time this month, stop and let your thoughts settle.  Open to what you are experiencing in the moment through the other five senses.  Let the sense sensations be present but do not elaborate on them.  Let the sights, sounds, smell, tastes, physical sensations, and mind activity (thoughts/ideas) be just what they are.  Allow awareness to be large enough to hold them all.  Ask yourself what else there is in life that is true beyond these sense impressions and this encompassing awareness? Is the commentary true, are reactions true, or are these merely arising in response to the six senses?  It may dawn on you that the six senses and the awareness that holds them are all that is, and that everything else is an imaginative response to this.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/416580941

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-05-04 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice & Reflection

    This month we are exploring and practicing with the six senses.  The sense doors are the fifth link in the chain of dependent origination.  One of the main insights in this link is the recognition of mind as a sense door.  This recognition enables us to become less identified with our thoughts.  The less identified we are with our thoughts, the more aware we can become of the other five senses.  From time to time this month, stop and let your thoughts settle.  Open to what you are experiencing in the moment through the other five senses.  Let the sense sensations be present but do not elaborate on them.  Let the sights, sounds, smell, tastes, physical sensations, and mind activity (thoughts/ideas) be just what they are.  Allow awareness to be large enough to hold them all.  Ask yourself what else there is in life that is true beyond these sense impressions and this encompassing awareness? Is the commentary true, are reactions true, or are these merely arising in response to the six senses?  It may dawn on you that the six senses and the awareness that holds them are all that is, and that everything else is an imaginative response to this.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/416580941

    TalkID=1172 SeriesID=102

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Climate Crisis and Wise Intention, recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/climate-crisis-and-wise-intention-recap-discussion/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/climate-crisis-and-wise-intention-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-04-27 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Climate Crisis and Wise Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/climate-crisis-and-wise-intention/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/climate-crisis-and-wise-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-04-20 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection

    What has living in a world of COVID19 taught us about Wise Intention? Specifically reflect on Non-Harm, Renunciation, and Non-Ill Will. What lessons can carry over to living in a world with a Climate Crisis? Can we live in a simpler way that expresses Wise Intention toward the Earth?

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-04-20 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection

    What has living in a world of COVID19 taught us about Wise Intention? Specifically reflect on Non-Harm, Renunciation, and Non-Ill Will. What lessons can carry over to living in a world with a Climate Crisis? Can we live in a simpler way that expresses Wise Intention toward the Earth?

    TalkID=1168

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/joy/ Sun, 19 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/joy/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-19 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    third of four talks recorded during a weekend non-residential retreat

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/410485640

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-19 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    third of four talks recorded during a weekend non-residential retreat

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/410485640

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity/ Sun, 19 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-19 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    fourth of four talks recorded during a weekend non-residential retreat

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/410486888

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-19 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    fourth of four talks recorded during a weekend non-residential retreat

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/410486888

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Reflecting on the Brahma Viharas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/reflecting-on-the-brahma-viharas/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/reflecting-on-the-brahma-viharas/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-18 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    first of four talks recorded during a weekend non-residential retreat

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/410478878

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-18 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    first of four talks recorded during a weekend non-residential retreat

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/410478878

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/compassion/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-18 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    second of four talks recorded during a weekend non-residential retreat

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/410483740

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-18 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    second of four talks recorded during a weekend non-residential retreat

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/410483740

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Beautiful Qualities of the Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-beautiful-qualities-of-the-heart/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-beautiful-qualities-of-the-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-17 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/409078945

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2020-04-17 Venue: Meeting on Zoom

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/409078945

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Nama Rupa, Talk 1 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/nama-rupa-talk-1-recap-discussion/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/nama-rupa-talk-1-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-04-13 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/407461667

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Nama Rupa, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/nama-rupa-talk-1/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/nama-rupa-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-04-06 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection

    We can think of Nama Rupa (name and form) as the label we place on something and the impulse to act relative to that label. This often becomes a fast trip into reactivity and wanting. Practice pausing when you find yourself in a state of reactivity. What label are you assigning to the target of reactivity? Notice the impulse of movement or action embedded in that label. Can you imagine a different conditioning around that object? How would this shift your reactivity?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/405061098

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-04-06 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection

    We can think of Nama Rupa (name and form) as the label we place on something and the impulse to act relative to that label. This often becomes a fast trip into reactivity and wanting. Practice pausing when you find yourself in a state of reactivity. What label are you assigning to the target of reactivity? Notice the impulse of movement or action embedded in that label. Can you imagine a different conditioning around that object? How would this shift your reactivity?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/405061098

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Consciousness, Talk 3: Beyond Selfing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/consciousness-talk-3-beyond-selfing/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/consciousness-talk-3-beyond-selfing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-03-30 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection Notice how consciousness usually has a narrow quality when it feeds into a sense of struggle, resistance, or wanting. Practice allowing consciousness to be wider and more expansive. Not holding any one thing too strongly allows it to become less bounded and restricted. What happens to the sense of self when consciousness widens and broadens?  

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-03-30 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection Notice how consciousness usually has a narrow quality when it feeds into a sense of struggle, resistance, or wanting. Practice allowing consciousness to be wider and more expansive. Not holding any one thing too strongly allows it to become less bounded and restricted. What happens to the sense of self when consciousness widens and broadens?  

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Consciousness, Talk 2 recap & discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/consciousness-talk-2-recap-discussion/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/consciousness-talk-2-recap-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-03-23 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Consciousness, Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/consciousness-talk-2/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/consciousness-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-03-16 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection

    This week, notice how consciousness has a fluid quality. Depending on what is predominant, we shift back and forth from eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mental consciousness. Can you intentionally shift which of these six consciousnesses is highlighted? Practice this when caught in mental consciousness, particularly if flavored by worry. What happens when you shift your attention to one of the other five types of consciousness?

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-03-16 Venue: Remote Meeting Room A

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    Practice and Reflection

    This week, notice how consciousness has a fluid quality. Depending on what is predominant, we shift back and forth from eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, and mental consciousness. Can you intentionally shift which of these six consciousnesses is highlighted? Practice this when caught in mental consciousness, particularly if flavored by worry. What happens when you shift your attention to one of the other five types of consciousness?

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Practice and Reflection: Consciousness, Dependent Origination

    Bring attention to when you are reactive or emotional. Reflect [on how] contact triggered that reactivity. See if you can recall a particular thought, sound, sight, sensation, smell, or taste. Without that contact, would the reactivity have arisen? Now more subtly, try to recall the consciousness or awareness that was receptive to that contact. For example, if the trigger was a word, hearing consciousness was engaged. See if you can sense the flavoring of that consciousness that inclined you toward reactivity.

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    Practice and Reflection: Consciousness, Dependent Origination

    Bring attention to when you are reactive or emotional. Reflect [on how] contact triggered that reactivity. See if you can recall a particular thought, sound, sight, sensation, smell, or taste. Without that contact, would the reactivity have arisen? Now more subtly, try to recall the consciousness or awareness that was receptive to that contact. For example, if the trigger was a word, hearing consciousness was engaged. See if you can sense the flavoring of that consciousness that inclined you toward reactivity.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sankharas, Talk 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sankharas-talk-3/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sankharas-talk-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-02-24 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sankharas, Talk 2 (Volitional Impulses) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sankharas-talk-2-volitional-impulses/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sankharas-talk-2-volitional-impulses/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2020-02-10 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Practice and Reflection: Dependent Origination, Sankharas

    Sankharas are Volitional Impulses that express Ignorance. To explore this in practice, bring attention to your daily life choice points, areas where you decide to do one course of action instead of another. This can be as simple as following a train of thought or responding to an email or text. Reflecting either at that decision point or afterward, can you sense the intention behind that action? Can you discern if that choice flows from ignorance or wisdom? Broaden the definition of action to include thinking, speaking, communicating or moving your body.

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    Practice and Reflection: Dependent Origination, Sankharas

    Sankharas are Volitional Impulses that express Ignorance. To explore this in practice, bring attention to your daily life choice points, areas where you decide to do one course of action instead of another. This can be as simple as following a train of thought or responding to an email or text. Reflecting either at that decision point or afterward, can you sense the intention behind that action? Can you discern if that choice flows from ignorance or wisdom? Broaden the definition of action to include thinking, speaking, communicating or moving your body.

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-02-03 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House, Feb 3 2020

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    Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House, Feb 3 2020

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ignorance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ignorance/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ignorance/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight on 2020 January 20

    Reflections and Practices: Dhamma is the undefended fact, and facing facts is fundamental to Dhamma growth. Many times, it is more convenient to pretend the facts do not exist. Turning away does not eliminate the fact; it sustains its damaging effects through repression. Look at your life and see which facts you allow in and which facts are denied. Notice the fear that turns you away from the fact and how this fear competes with your Dhamma understanding. Is it fear of change, fear of insecurity, or fear of mortality? Consider contemplating the phrases, When this exists, this naturally exists; due to the arising of this, this consequently arises; when this does not exist, this naturally does not exist; due to the quenching of this, this consequently is quenced. Throughout the month, check to see if you notice this understanding. Can you see how certain occurrences are conditioned by the existence of other conditions? Be adventurous in your practice. There is no right or wrong way to understand this. All that is needed is a willingness to listen to your body and heart this month. 

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    Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight on 2020 January 20

    Reflections and Practices: Dhamma is the undefended fact, and facing facts is fundamental to Dhamma growth. Many times, it is more convenient to pretend the facts do not exist. Turning away does not eliminate the fact; it sustains its damaging effects through repression. Look at your life and see which facts you allow in and which facts are denied. Notice the fear that turns you away from the fact and how this fear competes with your Dhamma understanding. Is it fear of change, fear of insecurity, or fear of mortality? Consider contemplating the phrases, When this exists, this naturally exists; due to the arising of this, this consequently arises; when this does not exist, this naturally does not exist; due to the quenching of this, this consequently is quenced. Throughout the month, check to see if you notice this understanding. Can you see how certain occurrences are conditioned by the existence of other conditions? Be adventurous in your practice. There is no right or wrong way to understand this. All that is needed is a willingness to listen to your body and heart this month. 

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Morning Talk (Day 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/morning-talk-day-2/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/morning-talk-day-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-19 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Guided Meditation (Day 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-day-2/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-day-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-19 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Afternoon Talk (Day 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/afternoon-talk-day-2/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/afternoon-talk-day-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-19 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dyads (Day 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dyads-day-2/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dyads-day-2/ See all series | See all talks

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Questions and Comments (Day 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/questions-and-comments-day-2/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/questions-and-comments-day-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-19 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 19

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     First Morning Talk (Day 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-morning-talk-day-1/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/first-morning-talk-day-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-18 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sitting and Remarks on Dyads (Day 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sitting-and-remarks-on-dyads-day-1/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sitting-and-remarks-on-dyads-day-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-18 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Guided Meditation (Day 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-day-1/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-day-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-18 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Second Morning Talk (Day 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/second-morning-talk-day-1/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/second-morning-talk-day-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-18 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Afternoon Talk (Day 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/afternoon-talk-day-1/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/afternoon-talk-day-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-18 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dyads (Day 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dyads-day-1/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dyads-day-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-18 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Questions and Comments (Day 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/questions-and-comments-day-1/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/questions-and-comments-day-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2020-01-18 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    Offered by Rodney Smith as part of a two-day non-residential retreat at Nalanda West, 2020 January 18

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Introduction to Dependent Origination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-dependent-origination/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-dependent-origination/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2020-01-13 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Annual Refuges and Precepts Gathering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/annual-refuges-and-precepts-gathering/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/annual-refuges-and-precepts-gathering/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2020-01-06 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Offered by Tuere Sala and Tim Geil at Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House on 2020 January 06. Audio file includes questions and comments. 

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/intention/ Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry Harter Date: 2019-12-30 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practicing with Equanimity Around Social Justice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-equanimity-around-social-justice/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-equanimity-around-social-justice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-12-23 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    The Seven Factors of Enlightenment – Practicing with Equanimity Around Social Justice. Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight at University Friends on Dec 23, 2019.

    Due to our video recorder's limited battery life, this recording is missing the last 18 min. of Q&A. Please refer to the audio file for a complete recording. 

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    The Seven Factors of Enlightenment – Practicing with Equanimity Around Social Justice. Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight at University Friends on Dec 23, 2019.

    Due to our video recorder's limited battery life, this recording is missing the last 18 min. of Q&A. Please refer to the audio file for a complete recording. 

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-2/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-12-16 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/380962756

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unexamined Aspects of How You Live the Four Noble Truths in Daily Life (Day 2, Part 1 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-2-part-1-of-4/ Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-2-part-1-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-08 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the first of four talks given on December 08.

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-08 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the first of four talks given on December 08.

    TalkID=1133 SeriesID=104

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unexamined Aspects of How You Live the Four Noble Truths in Daily Life (Day 2, Part 2 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-2-part-2-of-4/ Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-2-part-2-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-08 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the second of four talks given on December 08.

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-08 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the second of four talks given on December 08.

    TalkID=1134 SeriesID=104

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unexamined Aspects of How You Live the Four Noble Truths in Daily Life (Day 2, Part 3 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-2-part-3-of-4/ Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-2-part-3-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-08 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the third of four talks given on December 08.

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-08 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the third of four talks given on December 08.

    TalkID=1135 SeriesID=104

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unexamined Aspects of How You Live the Four Noble Truths in Daily Life (Day 2, Part 4 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-2-part-4-of-4/ Sun, 08 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-2-part-4-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-08 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the fourth of four talks given on December 08.

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-08 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the fourth of four talks given on December 08.

    TalkID=1136 SeriesID=104

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unexamined Aspects of How You Live the Four Noble Truths in Daily Life (Day 1, Part 1 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-1-part-1-of-4/ Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-1-part-1-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-07 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the first of four talks given on December 07.

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-07 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the first of four talks given on December 07.

    TalkID=1129 SeriesID=104

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unexamined Aspects of How You Live the Four Noble Truths in Daily Life (Day 1, Part 2 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-1-part-2-of-4/ Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-1-part-2-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-07 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the second of four talks given on December 07.

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-07 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the second of four talks given on December 07.

    TalkID=1130 SeriesID=104

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unexamined Aspects of How You Live the Four Noble Truths in Daily Life (Day 1, Part 3 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-1-part-3-of-4/ Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-1-part-3-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-07 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the third of four talks given on December 07.

    TalkID=1131 SeriesID=104

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-07 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the third of four talks given on December 07.

    TalkID=1131 SeriesID=104

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unexamined Aspects of How You Live the Four Noble Truths in Daily Life (Day 1, Part 4 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-1-part-4-of-4/ Sat, 07 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unexamined-aspects-of-how-you-live-the-four-noble-truths-in-daily-life-day-1-part-4-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-07 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the fourth of four talks given on December 07.

    TalkID=1132 SeriesID=104

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-07 Venue: Bastyr University

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt at Bastyr University during a non-residential retreat, 2019 December 07–08. This is the fourth of four talks given on December 07.

    TalkID=1132 SeriesID=104

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Gap: When Reactivity Arises from Loss of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-gap-when-reactivity-arises-from-loss-of-mindfulness/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-gap-when-reactivity-arises-from-loss-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-06 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt for Seattle Insight at Nalanda West, 2019 December 06

    Phillip Moffitt takes us through an exploration of “The Gap”—that interval of time when we lose mindfulness and intention which then leads to unwise speech and action. This investigation was inspired by a line written by André Aciman in a New Yorker article that appeared in March of 2014: “In between knowing something and refusing to know it, lies a murky chasm that even the most enlightened among us is perfectly happy to inhabit.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/384917295

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-06 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Offered by Phillip Moffitt for Seattle Insight at Nalanda West, 2019 December 06

    Phillip Moffitt takes us through an exploration of “The Gap”—that interval of time when we lose mindfulness and intention which then leads to unwise speech and action. This investigation was inspired by a line written by André Aciman in a New Yorker article that appeared in March of 2014: “In between knowing something and refusing to know it, lies a murky chasm that even the most enlightened among us is perfectly happy to inhabit.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/384917295

    TalkID=1128 SeriesID=103

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Gap: When Reactivity Arises from Loss of Mindfulness (guided meditation) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-gap-when-reactivity-arises-from-loss-of-mindfulness-guided-meditation/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-gap-when-reactivity-arises-from-loss-of-mindfulness-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-06 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Guided meditation offered by Phillip Moffitt at Nalanda West on 2019 Dec 06

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/384938815

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2019-12-06 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Guided meditation offered by Phillip Moffitt at Nalanda West on 2019 Dec 06

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/384938815

    TalkID=1138 SeriesID=103

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity (Dec 2019) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-dec-2019/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-dec-2019/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/377207456

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/377207456

    TalkID=1120 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Concentration II https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/concentration-ii/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/concentration-ii/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    The Seven Factors of Enlightenment – Concentration. Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight at University Friends on Nov 18, 2019.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/374649526

    TalkID=1117 SeriesID=90

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    The Seven Factors of Enlightenment – Concentration. Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight at University Friends on Nov 18, 2019.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/374649526

    TalkID=1117 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Heart/Mind in Buddhism (Week 4, Part 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-4-part-1/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-4-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2019-11-13 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is first of two talks from the fourth and final week. 

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    Teacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2019-11-13 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is first of two talks from the fourth and final week. 

    TalkID=1115 SeriesID=101

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Heart/Mind in Buddhism (Week 4, Part 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-4-part-2/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-4-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sooz Appel Date: 2019-11-13 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is second of two talks from the fourth and final week. 

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    Teacher: Sooz Appel Date: 2019-11-13 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is second of two talks from the fourth and final week. 

    TalkID=1116 SeriesID=101

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Heart/Mind in Buddhism (Week 3, Part 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-3-part-1/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-3-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2019-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is first of two talks from the third week. 

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    Teacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2019-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is first of two talks from the third week. 

    TalkID=1111 SeriesID=101

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Heart/Mind in Buddhism (Week 3, Part 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-3-part-2/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-3-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2019-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is second of two talks from the third week. 

    TalkID=1112 SeriesID=101

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    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2019-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is second of two talks from the third week. 

    TalkID=1112 SeriesID=101

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/concentration/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/concentration/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-11-04 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    The Seven Factors of Enlightenment – Concentration. Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight at University Friends on Nov 04, 2019.

    Reflections and Practices: This month we will practice with the difference between concentration, the ability to focus the mind, and samadhi, steadiness of mind and mental harmony. When you are practicing concentration (on breath, listening, or focused on something interesting) what happens to your focus when the environment becomes chaotic or loud? Notice how concentration is dependent upon conditions. What value does focusing on what you are doing have in your life? Can you think of any activity that a steady mind does not enhance? What external and internal conditions cultivate this steadiness? How dependent are you on external conditions for your stability of mind? For example, does the house have to be quiet for you to be focused and clear? What internal factors are important? Does daily sitting help generate these internal conditions? Throughout the month, make a study of the conditions that allow you to focus and those which seem to interfere. Watch when your mind is focused and steady and when it is not. Samadhi, on the other hand, has the ability to expand beyond and hold circumstances and remain steadfast. Practice simple exercises that prove this point. For instance, try reading a book in the middle of noise and commotion, and then look up and embrace the entire scene without demands. Which is concentration and which is samadhi?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/372113081

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-11-04 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    The Seven Factors of Enlightenment – Concentration. Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight at University Friends on Nov 04, 2019.

    Reflections and Practices: This month we will practice with the difference between concentration, the ability to focus the mind, and samadhi, steadiness of mind and mental harmony. When you are practicing concentration (on breath, listening, or focused on something interesting) what happens to your focus when the environment becomes chaotic or loud? Notice how concentration is dependent upon conditions. What value does focusing on what you are doing have in your life? Can you think of any activity that a steady mind does not enhance? What external and internal conditions cultivate this steadiness? How dependent are you on external conditions for your stability of mind? For example, does the house have to be quiet for you to be focused and clear? What internal factors are important? Does daily sitting help generate these internal conditions? Throughout the month, make a study of the conditions that allow you to focus and those which seem to interfere. Watch when your mind is focused and steady and when it is not. Samadhi, on the other hand, has the ability to expand beyond and hold circumstances and remain steadfast. Practice simple exercises that prove this point. For instance, try reading a book in the middle of noise and commotion, and then look up and embrace the entire scene without demands. Which is concentration and which is samadhi?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/372113081

    TalkID=1114 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Heart/Mind in Buddhism (Week 2, Part 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-2-part-1/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-2-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2019-10-30 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is first of two talks from the second week. 

    TalkID=1109 SeriesID=101

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    Teacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2019-10-30 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is first of two talks from the second week. 

    TalkID=1109 SeriesID=101

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Heart/Mind in Buddhism (Week 2, Part 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-2-part-2/ Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-2-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2019-10-30 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is second of two talks from the first week. 

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    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2019-10-30 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

    Series

    Description

    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is second of two talks from the first week. 

    TalkID=1110 SeriesID=101

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Heart/Mind in Buddhism (Week 1, Part 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-1-part-1/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-1-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna Ossenfort Date: 2019-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is first of two talks from the first week. 

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    Teacher: Anna Ossenfort Date: 2019-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is first of two talks from the first week. 

    TalkID=1107 SeriesID=101

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Heart/Mind in Buddhism (Week 1, Part 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-1-part-2/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-heart-mind-in-buddhism-week-1-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry Harter Date: 2019-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is second of two talks from the first week. 

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    Teacher: Jerry Harter Date: 2019-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    In western cultures, our heart and mind are typically seen as separate.  Our mind is what thinks, reasons, and figures, while our heart is the feeling and emotional aspects of ourselves.  In Buddhism these two are seen as one – the heart/mind, or citta in Pali. In this course we will be exploring how wisdom and heart practices support each other and enable us to see clearly and respond to life’s challenges with kindness and compassion. 

    This talk is from a four-week class series taught by the Seattle Insight Local Dharma Leaders (LDLs), Anna Ossenfort, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Susan Alotrico, Lauren Wilson, Steve Wilhem, and Jerry Harter. This is second of two talks from the first week. 

    TalkID=1108 SeriesID=101

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Tranquility/Calm II https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tranquility-calm-ii/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/tranquility-calm-ii/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    Offered by Tim Geil at Seattle Insight at University Friends on Oct 21, 2019

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/369196017

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Offered by Tim Geil at Seattle Insight at University Friends on Oct 21, 2019

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/369196017

    TalkID=1106 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Tranquility/Calm https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tranquility-calm/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/tranquility-calm/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-10-07 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Practice and Reflection: Tranquility/Calm Bring attention to the presence and absence of tranquility in your practice and life. How does it balance joy and restlessness/worry? Is there a shadow if we deny our agitation in order to appear calm? How do our actions affect the level of tranquility? How does working with reactivity affect calmness? Do insights generate tranquility?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/367186544

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-10-07 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Practice and Reflection: Tranquility/Calm Bring attention to the presence and absence of tranquility in your practice and life. How does it balance joy and restlessness/worry? Is there a shadow if we deny our agitation in order to appear calm? How do our actions affect the level of tranquility? How does working with reactivity affect calmness? Do insights generate tranquility?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/367186544

    TalkID=1102 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivation of Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivation-of-joy/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivation-of-joy/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-09-23 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Practice and Reflection: Cultivation of Joy Instead of the normal sources of joy that change (experiences, objects, situations), can we cultivate a different source of joy? •    Try a daily, written gratitude and appreciation practice this week. •    Practice sympathetic joy by reflecting on another’s good fortune. Offer phrases like, “May your happiness and success continue to grow and deepen.” •    Practice releasing the familiar self-belief of innate unworthiness. Relax into the unknown beyond all self belief.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/363841917

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-09-23 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Practice and Reflection: Cultivation of Joy Instead of the normal sources of joy that change (experiences, objects, situations), can we cultivate a different source of joy? •    Try a daily, written gratitude and appreciation practice this week. •    Practice sympathetic joy by reflecting on another’s good fortune. Offer phrases like, “May your happiness and success continue to grow and deepen.” •    Practice releasing the familiar self-belief of innate unworthiness. Relax into the unknown beyond all self belief.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/363841917

    TalkID=1099 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Joy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/joy-2/ Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/joy-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-09-09 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    Offered by Tim Geil at Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House, Sep 9 2019

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/359327793

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-09-09 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Offered by Tim Geil at Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House, Sep 9 2019

     

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/359327793

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Buddhas Very First Teachings https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-buddhas-very-first-teachings/ Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-buddhas-very-first-teachings/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2019-09-02 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In this talk, we explore the first two sermons the Buddha gave 2,600 years ago, just weeks after attaining enlightenment. In these first two talks he laid out the core principles of his teachings, including the four noble truths, in ways that were startling and transformational to his first five disciples. In fact, they woke up right there. We share a bit about what the Buddha said, why it was so radical, and why it caused such changes among those who were listening to him.

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    Teacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2019-09-02 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    In this talk, we explore the first two sermons the Buddha gave 2,600 years ago, just weeks after attaining enlightenment. In these first two talks he laid out the core principles of his teachings, including the four noble truths, in ways that were startling and transformational to his first five disciples. In fact, they woke up right there. We share a bit about what the Buddha said, why it was so radical, and why it caused such changes among those who were listening to him.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     VÄ«rya (Energy) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/varya-energy/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/varya-energy/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jerry Harter Date: 2019-08-19 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Offered by Jerry Harter at Seattle Insight Meditation Society August 19, 2019

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    Teacher: Jerry Harter Date: 2019-08-19 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Offered by Jerry Harter at Seattle Insight Meditation Society August 19, 2019

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Energy – Third Factor of Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/energy-third-factor-of-awakening/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/energy-third-factor-of-awakening/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-08-05 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    This month we are exploring the third factor of Awakening – Energy. We can practice with energy in two ways. First, through our level of commitment.  Be truthful and assess the amount of energy you bring to your spiritual growth. What is your honest commitment to being awake?  What priority does opening your heart have in your life? What holds you back from greater urgency?  When do you feel this urgency, when do you not? Are you more likely to practice during difficult times or when your life is going well? There is no judgment here.  This is about learning to see the role energy and intention plays in practice.  We want to make it less about “me needing to do something” and more about becoming aware of the intentions and assumptions behind our action or lack of action.  Secondly, energy is about developing right effort.  Try practicing with simply letting go of any unskillfulness without judgment or comment, set an intention to not pick up an unskillful habit, cultivate opening heart/softening your attitude and really appreciate any moments of kindness and/or care.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/352922929

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-08-05 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    This month we are exploring the third factor of Awakening – Energy. We can practice with energy in two ways. First, through our level of commitment.  Be truthful and assess the amount of energy you bring to your spiritual growth. What is your honest commitment to being awake?  What priority does opening your heart have in your life? What holds you back from greater urgency?  When do you feel this urgency, when do you not? Are you more likely to practice during difficult times or when your life is going well? There is no judgment here.  This is about learning to see the role energy and intention plays in practice.  We want to make it less about “me needing to do something” and more about becoming aware of the intentions and assumptions behind our action or lack of action.  Secondly, energy is about developing right effort.  Try practicing with simply letting go of any unskillfulness without judgment or comment, set an intention to not pick up an unskillful habit, cultivate opening heart/softening your attitude and really appreciate any moments of kindness and/or care.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/352922929

    TalkID=1085 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Investigation: Illusion of Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation-illusion-of-self/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/investigation-illusion-of-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-07-29 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Practice and Reflection: Investigation

    Pause: slow down impulse to act, connect with body sensations

    Ask: What is present? What is driving? What is the most tender?

    Sense: Feel in body what sensations, emotions and beliefs emerge

    Surprise: Be willing to drop assumptions and to be surprised

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/351318296

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-07-29 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Description

    Practice and Reflection: Investigation

    Pause: slow down impulse to act, connect with body sensations

    Ask: What is present? What is driving? What is the most tender?

    Sense: Feel in body what sensations, emotions and beliefs emerge

    Surprise: Be willing to drop assumptions and to be surprised

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/351318296

    TalkID=1083 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     What we talk about when we talk about mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-mindfulness/ Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2019-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    This talk explores different aspects of mindfulness as a factor of awakening. 

    Offered at Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House June 17, 2019

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/343671575

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2019-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    This talk explores different aspects of mindfulness as a factor of awakening. 

    Offered at Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House June 17, 2019

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/343671575

    TalkID=1076 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-enlightenment-mindfulness/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-seven-factors-of-enlightenment-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-06-10 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Tuere Sala offers a DharmaTalk on The Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Mindfulness June 10, 2019

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/342176358

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-06-10 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Tuere Sala offers a DharmaTalk on The Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Mindfulness June 10, 2019

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/342176358

    TalkID=1073 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma Talk: Gladdening of the Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk-gladdening-of-the-heart/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-talk-gladdening-of-the-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-06-03 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Tuere Sala and Tim Geil offer a DharmaTalk at the first sit at our new University Friends location. June 3, 2019

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/340915789

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-06-03 Venue: Seattle Insight at University Friends Meeting House

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    Tuere Sala and Tim Geil offer a DharmaTalk at the first sit at our new University Friends location. June 3, 2019

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/340915789

    TalkID=1071 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma Talks for Final Sit at SIMS SODO https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talks-for-final-sit-at-sims-sodo/ Tue, 28 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-talks-for-final-sit-at-sims-sodo/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-05-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This was the final sit we had at Seattle Insight SODO. Tim Geil and Tuere Sala gave some teachings on how this transition is an opportunity for reflection and practice. 

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-05-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This was the final sit we had at Seattle Insight SODO. Tim Geil and Tuere Sala gave some teachings on how this transition is an opportunity for reflection and practice. 

    TalkID=1070 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Doubt https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/doubt/ Tue, 07 May 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/doubt/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-05-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Practice meeting doubt with clarity and precision: Write out the answers to these questions:

    What do I doubt in the dharma? What do I doubt in my practice? What do I doubt in myself?

    How can you resolve these doubts?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/335044508

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-05-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Practice meeting doubt with clarity and precision: Write out the answers to these questions:

    What do I doubt in the dharma? What do I doubt in my practice? What do I doubt in myself?

    How can you resolve these doubts?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/335044508

    TalkID=1067 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Climate Change and the Dharma: Practice and Reflection https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/climate-change-and-the-dharma-practice-and-reflection/ Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/climate-change-and-the-dharma-practice-and-reflection/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-04-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How does your understanding of Dhamma help you engage with climate change? In particular, can you recognize denial and avoidance as an expression of delusion? Can your commitment to non-harm extend to all beings, present and future? How does the reality of human caused climate change inform  the scope of non-harm?

    Next Steps:

     

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-04-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How does your understanding of Dhamma help you engage with climate change? In particular, can you recognize denial and avoidance as an expression of delusion? Can your commitment to non-harm extend to all beings, present and future? How does the reality of human caused climate change inform  the scope of non-harm?

    Next Steps:

     

    TalkID=1062

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sloth and Torpor https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sloth-and-torpor/ Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sloth-and-torpor/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-04-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Tim Geil at Seattle Insight Meditation Society Apr 2, 2019

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/328572896

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-04-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Tim Geil at Seattle Insight Meditation Society Apr 2, 2019

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/328572896

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma Talk: Part 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk-part-1/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-talk-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2019-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Venerable Pannavati at Seattle Insight Meditation Society Mar 29, 2019

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/328417153

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    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2019-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Venerable Pannavati at Seattle Insight Meditation Society Mar 29, 2019

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/328417153

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    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2019-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Venerable Pannavati at Seattle Insight Meditation Society Mar 29, 2019

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/328433009

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    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2019-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Venerable Pannavati at Seattle Insight Meditation Society Mar 29, 2019

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/328433009

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Restlessness and Worry https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/restlessness-and-worry/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/restlessness-and-worry/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-03-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Tim Geil at Seattle Insight Meditation Society Mar 26, 2019

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/328832883

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-03-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Tim Geil at Seattle Insight Meditation Society Mar 26, 2019

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/328832883

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk-2/ Fri, 08 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000 3470a2e8-6ec1-53e6-9f15-b02dda61120b See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anam Thubten Date: 2019-03-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    There are three important aspects of meditation: mindful attention, open awareness and loving kindness. By practicing these, we can let go of negative mental patterns and expand our heart and mind, bringing about joy, peace and inner freedom. Anam Thubten will teach and guide participants in developing these three aspects of meditation and share Buddhist wisdom on working with our thoughts and emotions.

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    Teacher: Anam Thubten Date: 2019-03-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    There are three important aspects of meditation: mindful attention, open awareness and loving kindness. By practicing these, we can let go of negative mental patterns and expand our heart and mind, bringing about joy, peace and inner freedom. Anam Thubten will teach and guide participants in developing these three aspects of meditation and share Buddhist wisdom on working with our thoughts and emotions.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Restlessness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/restlessness/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/restlessness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-03-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight Meditation Society March 5, 2019

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/326106623

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    Offered by Tuere Sala at Seattle Insight Meditation Society March 5, 2019

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/326106623

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Aversion: Week 2 (Dealing with our Emotions) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/aversion-week-2-dealing-with-our-emotions/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/aversion-week-2-dealing-with-our-emotions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-02-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What is your relationship to anger? Is your immediate response to flee, change the subject to something more appeasing, or deny it is occurring? What about other unpleasant emotions such as irritation, disappointment, sadness, resentment, etc.?  How willing are you to investigate the conditions giving rise to  these emotions? How willing are you to pay attention to your strategies with conflict, disliking, not wanting or other entrenched forms of resistance?  Set the intention to understand your need to resist. Catch the moment in which you decide to react rather than be with what you don't want or like. For the rest of the month, practice holding all your unpleasant emotions in kindness. Practice doing no harm to yourself.  Practice intentionally not getting your way. Spend your time getting to know your emotions. What conditions cause them to rise? What conditions cause them to fade away? See if you can understand why some emotions seem like habit and why some emotions are hard to be with. You don't need to do anything. Just observe. Emotions come and go like breath. All that is needed is a willingness to take the time pay attention.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/318502251

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    What is your relationship to anger? Is your immediate response to flee, change the subject to something more appeasing, or deny it is occurring? What about other unpleasant emotions such as irritation, disappointment, sadness, resentment, etc.?  How willing are you to investigate the conditions giving rise to  these emotions? How willing are you to pay attention to your strategies with conflict, disliking, not wanting or other entrenched forms of resistance?  Set the intention to understand your need to resist. Catch the moment in which you decide to react rather than be with what you don't want or like. For the rest of the month, practice holding all your unpleasant emotions in kindness. Practice doing no harm to yourself.  Practice intentionally not getting your way. Spend your time getting to know your emotions. What conditions cause them to rise? What conditions cause them to fade away? See if you can understand why some emotions seem like habit and why some emotions are hard to be with. You don't need to do anything. Just observe. Emotions come and go like breath. All that is needed is a willingness to take the time pay attention.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/318502251

    TalkID=1046 SeriesID=90

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 17, 2019 1 of 5 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-magnanimous-heart-non-residential-retreat-feb-17-2019-1-of-5/ Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-magnanimous-heart-non-residential-retreat-feb-17-2019-1-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    Offered by Narayan Helen Liebenson at Seattle Insight Meditation Society February 17, 2019

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 1 of 5 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-magnanimous-heart-non-residential-retreat-feb-16-2019-1-of-5/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-magnanimous-heart-non-residential-retreat-feb-16-2019-1-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 1 of 5

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 1 of 5

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 2 of 5

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 2 of 5

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 3 of 5

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 3 of 5

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 4 of 5

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 4 of 5

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 5 of 5 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-magnanimous-heart-non-residential-retreat-feb-16-2019-5-of-5/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-magnanimous-heart-non-residential-retreat-feb-16-2019-5-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2019-02-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 5 of 5

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    The Magnanimous Heart Non-Residential Retreat: Feb 16, 2019 5 of 5

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Aversion: Week 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/aversion-week-1/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/aversion-week-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-02-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This month we are exploring the hindrance of aversion or ill will.  The Pali word for aversion is 'Patigha' which means 'striking against'.  This month we want to begin to see how we 'strike against' reality. We can think of it as an attitude of resistance or rejection; places and situations in our lives where we are pushing away, avoiding or not wanting. We are not practicing to simply accept everything regardless of the potential danger/harm.  We are practicing seeing our resistance/rejection; seeing our relationship with the present moment. The more we can see the unfolding present moment, the more capacity we will have to discern the appropriate response without the impulsiveness of reactivity.  Practicing with aversion is not easy. Keep your focus on gathering information. Give yourself time to learn the nature of aversion and how it operates in the thinking mind.  This week pay attention to your resistance.  See if you can get up-close and personal with the nature of not wanting and reflect on what acceptance would truly look like to you.

     

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/315660360

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    This month we are exploring the hindrance of aversion or ill will.  The Pali word for aversion is 'Patigha' which means 'striking against'.  This month we want to begin to see how we 'strike against' reality. We can think of it as an attitude of resistance or rejection; places and situations in our lives where we are pushing away, avoiding or not wanting. We are not practicing to simply accept everything regardless of the potential danger/harm.  We are practicing seeing our resistance/rejection; seeing our relationship with the present moment. The more we can see the unfolding present moment, the more capacity we will have to discern the appropriate response without the impulsiveness of reactivity.  Practicing with aversion is not easy. Keep your focus on gathering information. Give yourself time to learn the nature of aversion and how it operates in the thinking mind.  This week pay attention to your resistance.  See if you can get up-close and personal with the nature of not wanting and reflect on what acceptance would truly look like to you.

     

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/315660360

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Understanding Desire https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/understanding-desire/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/understanding-desire/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    When desire arises, try these questions of investigation: What exactly am I wanting? What does that represent? What do I hope it will fulfill in me? What does desire feel like as state of mind? As a body experience? How am I fueling the fire of desire? What is the inner lack that desire is trying to resolve? What is sufficient and complete about this moment?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/314265761

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    When desire arises, try these questions of investigation: What exactly am I wanting? What does that represent? What do I hope it will fulfill in me? What does desire feel like as state of mind? As a body experience? How am I fueling the fire of desire? What is the inner lack that desire is trying to resolve? What is sufficient and complete about this moment?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/314265761

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Shifts in Identity 1-20-19 Part 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-20-19-part-1/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-20-19-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2019-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-20-19, Part 1

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/312452048

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2019-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-20-19, Part 1

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/312452048

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Shifts in Identity 1-20-19 Part 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-20-19-part-2/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-20-19-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2019-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-20-19, Part 2

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/312455729

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-20-19, Part 2

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/312455729

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Shifts in Identity 1-20-19 Part 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-20-19-part-3/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-20-19-part-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2019-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-20-19, Part 3

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-20-19, Part 3

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Guided Meditation and Dharma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guided-meditation-and-dharma-talk/ Sun, 20 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/guided-meditation-and-dharma-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2019-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-20-19

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-20-19

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2019-01-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Guided Meditation offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society January 19, 2019

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    Guided Meditation offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society January 19, 2019

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Shifts in Identity 1-19-19 Part 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-19-19-part-1/ Sat, 19 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-19-19-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-19-19, Part 1

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-19-19, Part 1

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Shifts in Identity 1-19-19 Part 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-19-19-part-3/ Sat, 19 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-19-19-part-3/ See all series | See all talks

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-19-19, Part 3

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-19-19, Part 3

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Shifts in Identity 1-19-19 Part 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-19-19-part-2/ Sat, 19 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-19-19-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2019-01-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-19-19, Part 2

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-19-19, Part 2

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Shifts in Identity 1-19-19 Part 4 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-19-19-part-4/ Sat, 19 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/shifts-in-identity-1-19-19-part-4/ See all series | See all talks

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-19-19, Part 4

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    Offered by Rodney Smith at Seattle Insight Meditation Society 1-19-19, Part 4

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Hindrances: Desire as Expression of Kilseas https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/hindrances-desire-as-expression-of-kilseas/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/hindrances-desire-as-expression-of-kilseas/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-01-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Just as we can notice our breath and body sensations with mindfulness, we can also notice desire. This week, become attuned to desire as it arises, during meditation and daily life. Observe desire with curiosity, not judgment. How often are impulses to act, to think, or to feel are driven by desire? Notice the “felt sense” of desire, as sensation and energy in the body and mind. What happens to the object of your desire when you shift to the experience of desire itself?

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    Just as we can notice our breath and body sensations with mindfulness, we can also notice desire. This week, become attuned to desire as it arises, during meditation and daily life. Observe desire with curiosity, not judgment. How often are impulses to act, to think, or to feel are driven by desire? Notice the “felt sense” of desire, as sensation and energy in the body and mind. What happens to the object of your desire when you shift to the experience of desire itself?

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2019-01-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Just as we can notice our breath and body sensations with mindfulness, we can also notice desire. This week, become attuned to desire as it arises, during meditation and daily life. Observe desire with curiosity, not judgment. How often are impulses to act, to think, or to feel are driven by desire? Notice the “felt sense” of desire, as sensation and energy in the body and mind. What happens to the object of your desire when you shift to the experience of desire itself?

    Homework

    Just as we can notice our breath and body sensations with mindfulness, we can also notice desire. This week, become attuned to desire as it arises, during meditation and daily life. Observe desire with curiosity, not judgment. How often are impulses to act, to think, or to feel are driven by desire? Notice the “felt sense” of desire, as sensation and energy in the body and mind. What happens to the object of your desire when you shift to the experience of desire itself?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/311915803

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Refuges and Precepts Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuges-and-precepts-ceremony/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/refuges-and-precepts-ceremony/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Annual Refuges and Precepts Ceremony.With Tuere Sala and Tim Geil.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/311013524

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2019-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Annual Refuges and Precepts Ceremony.With Tuere Sala and Tim Geil.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/311013524

    TalkID=1015

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Workshop on The Art of Mindful Communication Part 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/workshop-on-the-art-of-mindful-communication-part-1/ Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/workshop-on-the-art-of-mindful-communication-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Oren Jay Sofer Date: 2019-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Part 1 of the Workshop on The Art of Mindful Communication. Saturday Jan 5, 2019

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    Teacher: Oren Jay Sofer Date: 2019-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Part 1 of the Workshop on The Art of Mindful Communication. Saturday Jan 5, 2019

    TalkID=1017 SeriesID=91

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Workshop on The Art of Mindful Communication Part 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/workshop-on-the-art-of-mindful-communication-part-2/ Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/workshop-on-the-art-of-mindful-communication-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Oren Jay Sofer Date: 2019-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Part 2 of the Workshop on The Art of Mindful Communication. Saturday Jan 5, 2019

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    Teacher: Oren Jay Sofer Date: 2019-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Part 2 of the Workshop on The Art of Mindful Communication. Saturday Jan 5, 2019

    TalkID=1018 SeriesID=91

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Workshop on The Art of Mindful Communication Part 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/workshop-on-the-art-of-mindful-communication-part-3/ Sat, 05 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/workshop-on-the-art-of-mindful-communication-part-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Oren Jay Sofer Date: 2019-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Part 3 of the Workshop on The Art of Mindful Communication. Saturday Jan 5, 2019

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    Teacher: Oren Jay Sofer Date: 2019-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Part 3 of the Workshop on The Art of Mindful Communication. Saturday Jan 5, 2019

    TalkID=1019 SeriesID=91

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Art of Mindful Communication: Practicing with the Grit of Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-art-of-mindful-communication-practicing-with-the-grit-of-life/ Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-art-of-mindful-communication-practicing-with-the-grit-of-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Oren Jay Sofer Date: 2019-01-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/311029686

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    Teacher: Oren Jay Sofer Date: 2019-01-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=1016 SeriesID=91

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Concentration, Week 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-concentration-week-2/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-concentration-week-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-12-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Tim Geil, recorded 12/11/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

    Homework

    This week during your meditation, try this approach: First invite relaxation and ease of the body. Then notice what in this moment's experience is comfortable and pleasant (perhaps sound or the palms of your hands). Invite your attention to rest and sink into that quality. When the mind begins to relax, also see if the breath or another sensation presents itself as an object to rest attention. Release everything else but that object, cultivating a unified and collected mind.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/306113196

    TalkID=1014 SeriesID=88

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-12-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Tim Geil, recorded 12/11/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

    Homework

    This week during your meditation, try this approach: First invite relaxation and ease of the body. Then notice what in this moment's experience is comfortable and pleasant (perhaps sound or the palms of your hands). Invite your attention to rest and sink into that quality. When the mind begins to relax, also see if the breath or another sensation presents itself as an object to rest attention. Release everything else but that object, cultivating a unified and collected mind.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/306113196

    TalkID=1014 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stillness and Movement (Day 2 of 2, Part 1 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-2-of-2-part-1-of-3/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-2-of-2-part-1-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2018-12-09 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stillness and Movement (Day 2 of 2, Part 2 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-2-of-2-part-2-of-3/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-2-of-2-part-2-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2018-12-09 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stillness and Movement (Day 2 of 2, Part 3 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-2-of-2-part-3-of-3/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-2-of-2-part-3-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2018-12-09 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stillness and Movement (Day 1 of 2, Part 1 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-1-of-5/ Sat, 08 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-1-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2018-12-08 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stillness and Movement (Day 1 of 2, Part 2 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-2-of-5/ Sat, 08 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-2-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2018-12-08 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stillness and Movement (Day 1 of 2, Part 3 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-3-of-5/ Sat, 08 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-3-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2018-12-08 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stillness and Movement (Day 1 of 2, Part 4 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-4-of-5/ Sat, 08 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-4-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2018-12-08 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stillness and Movement (Day 1 of 2, Part 5 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-5-of-5/ Sat, 08 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stillness-and-movement-day-1-of-2-part-5-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2018-12-08 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-concentration/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-concentration/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2018-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Keri Pederson, recorded 12/4/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/304644577

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2018-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Keri Pederson, recorded 12/4/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/304644577

    TalkID=1013 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Mindfulness, Week Two https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-mindfulness-week-two/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-mindfulness-week-two/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-11-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Tim Geil, recorded 11/20/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

    Homework

    Keeping the sensations of the body as an anchor, be mindful of the states of your mind and emotions. Mindfulness doesn't care what is present, it simply observes. Practice shifting from the alluring content of thought and emotion to the process that is unfolding. For example, releasing the details of the situation you are worried about and observing "worry" as a generic, universal process.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/302749238

    TalkID=1003 SeriesID=88

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-11-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Tim Geil, recorded 11/20/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

    Homework

    Keeping the sensations of the body as an anchor, be mindful of the states of your mind and emotions. Mindfulness doesn't care what is present, it simply observes. Practice shifting from the alluring content of thought and emotion to the process that is unfolding. For example, releasing the details of the situation you are worried about and observing "worry" as a generic, universal process.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/302749238

    TalkID=1003 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Mindfulness, Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-mindfulness-body/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-mindfulness-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Tim Geil, recorded 11/6/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

    Homework

    Reflect on how you identify as your body: this is my hand, my foot; I like this aspect, dislike this aspect. What happens to the concept of “body” as you sustain your attention on the actual sensations during meditation? Is it harder to maintain the idea of “I am my body” at the level of sensations? If you are not your body, what are you? Where are you located?

    Read the section of the Satipatthana Sutta (MN 10). Access to Insight is a good, online source.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/299893961

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Tim Geil, recorded 11/6/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

    Homework

    Reflect on how you identify as your body: this is my hand, my foot; I like this aspect, dislike this aspect. What happens to the concept of “body” as you sustain your attention on the actual sensations during meditation? Is it harder to maintain the idea of “I am my body” at the level of sensations? If you are not your body, what are you? Where are you located?

    Read the section of the Satipatthana Sutta (MN 10). Access to Insight is a good, online source.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/299893961

    TalkID=1002 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Right Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-effort/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/right-effort/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-10-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Tim Geil, recorded 10/30/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

    Homework

    Reflect on how Right View, Right Effort and Right Mindfulness "run and circle" around the path factors of Right View, Intention, Speech, Action and Livelihood (MN 117). What happens if one of these three are not present? How does this work in the day to day choices of acting from wisdom and compassion, or acting from greed, hatred and delusion?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/298312586

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-10-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Tim Geil, recorded 10/30/2018 at Seattle Insight Meditation Society

    Homework

    Reflect on how Right View, Right Effort and Right Mindfulness "run and circle" around the path factors of Right View, Intention, Speech, Action and Livelihood (MN 117). What happens if one of these three are not present? How does this work in the day to day choices of acting from wisdom and compassion, or acting from greed, hatred and delusion?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/298312586

    TalkID=1001 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Kindness, Compassion, Joy and Equanimity as Pathways to Awakening, Day 2, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/kindness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-as-pathways-to-awakening-day-2-talk-1/ Sun, 21 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/kindness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-as-pathways-to-awakening-day-2-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2018-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 21, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2018-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 21, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 21, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 21, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 21, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 21, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 21, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 21, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2018-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Offered by Christina Feldman at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.October 20, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fabrication and Non-Fabrication https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fabrication-and-non-fabrication/ Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fabrication-and-non-fabrication/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2018-10-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Effort: Discernment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-effort-discernment/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-effort-discernment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    During times of struggle or difficulty, bring forth the discerning quality of mindfullness. How are you meeting this experience? Is it in a way that leads towards more suffering or more freedom? Wise effort always points toward more freedom. Use both formal meditation and daily life to explore this questions.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/295719444

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    During times of struggle or difficulty, bring forth the discerning quality of mindfullness. How are you meeting this experience? Is it in a way that leads towards more suffering or more freedom? Wise effort always points toward more freedom. Use both formal meditation and daily life to explore this questions.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/295719444

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Effort: Distortions of Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-effort-distortions-of-effort/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-effort-distortions-of-effort/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-10-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Reflect on what effort means to you. How have you applied effort in your life? Notice both the motivation for effort and the outcome of that effort, particularly around how you hoped to make yourself a better person.

    How do you carry this previous understanding of effort into your meditation practice? During your daily formal and informal meditation periods, notice the presence and quality of effort. Ask, “Why am I making this effort?” and “Does this relate to the Four Noble Truths?”

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/293217609

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-10-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Reflect on what effort means to you. How have you applied effort in your life? Notice both the motivation for effort and the outcome of that effort, particularly around how you hoped to make yourself a better person.

    How do you carry this previous understanding of effort into your meditation practice? During your daily formal and informal meditation periods, notice the presence and quality of effort. Ask, “Why am I making this effort?” and “Does this relate to the Four Noble Truths?”

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/293217609

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Eight Fold Path: Action/Conduct https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/eight-fold-path-action-conduct/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/eight-fold-path-action-conduct/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-09-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/292002508

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/292002508

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Teachings From the Buddha’s Last Days: The Parinirvana Sutra (Retreat Talk 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra-retreat-talk-3/ Sun, 23 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra-retreat-talk-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2018-09-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Zoketsu Norman Fischer gives a dharma on the The Parinirvana Sutra as part of a weekend non-residential retreat at Seattle Insight Meditation Center Sept 23, 2018

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2018-09-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Zoketsu Norman Fischer gives a dharma on the The Parinirvana Sutra as part of a weekend non-residential retreat at Seattle Insight Meditation Center Sept 23, 2018

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Teachings From the Buddha’s Last Days: The Parinirvana Sutra (Retreat Talk 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra-retreat-talk-4/ Sun, 23 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra-retreat-talk-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2018-09-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Teachings From the Buddha’s Last Days: The Parinirvana Sutra (Retreat Talk 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra-retreat-talk-1/ Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra-retreat-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2018-09-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Teachings From the Buddha’s Last Days: The Parinirvana Sutra (Retreat Talk 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra-retreat-talk-2/ Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra-retreat-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2018-09-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Teachings From the Buddha’s Last Days: The Parinirvana Sutra https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/teachings-from-the-buddhaaes-last-days-the-parinirvana-sutra/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2018-09-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/291704901

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Action: Path leading to Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-action-path-leading-to-awakening/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-action-path-leading-to-awakening/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-09-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Which of the precepts do you resist following? (Refraining from: taking life, stealing, sexual harm, intoxicants.) Consider the subtle aspects of each precept.  Sense the underlying impulse beneath the behavior. Can you trace it back to fear, anger, or lack? Underneath that, can you sense the basic premise of separation, of self and other?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/289991460

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-09-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Which of the precepts do you resist following? (Refraining from: taking life, stealing, sexual harm, intoxicants.) Consider the subtle aspects of each precept.  Sense the underlying impulse beneath the behavior. Can you trace it back to fear, anger, or lack? Underneath that, can you sense the basic premise of separation, of self and other?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/289991460

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Journey with Words, Part 2: Wise Speaking https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-journey-with-words-part-2-wise-speaking/ Tue, 04 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-journey-with-words-part-2-wise-speaking/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2018-09-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    As compelling as it may be at times to linger in silence and open listening, our compassionate engagement with the world often moves us to speak, to respond. This talk explores part of the Buddha's Instructions to Rahula at Mango Stone, when the Buddha advises his young son to reflect on the effects of his words before, during and after speech and whether they lead to harm or benefit. Reflecting with curiosity on our own speech in this way leads to greater sensitivity in our interactions, as well as a deeper understanding of our own minds.  

    Homework

    Play with this instruction to reflect on your speech 'before, during and after.' This is not an "am I doing it right?" or "am I good enough?" kind of reflection or a discursive analysis, but a curious inquiry. Our relational patterns are some of the mostly deeply held, and the willingness to let an interaction be awkward or go in a different direction can be revelatory. One way to do this gently is by pausing and inquiring, especially in a situation with charge:

    Before: What is my motivation here?

    During: What's it like? Where is this leading? Am I willing to stop if needed?

    After: How was that? What did I learn?

    In the last part of his advice to Rahula, the Buddha also suggested that if we notice that our speech did indeed lead to benefit rather than harm we should 'stay mentally refreshed and joyful.' How willing (or resistant) are we to acknowledging the good?  

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/288455564

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2018-09-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As compelling as it may be at times to linger in silence and open listening, our compassionate engagement with the world often moves us to speak, to respond. This talk explores part of the Buddha's Instructions to Rahula at Mango Stone, when the Buddha advises his young son to reflect on the effects of his words before, during and after speech and whether they lead to harm or benefit. Reflecting with curiosity on our own speech in this way leads to greater sensitivity in our interactions, as well as a deeper understanding of our own minds.  

    Homework

    Play with this instruction to reflect on your speech 'before, during and after.' This is not an "am I doing it right?" or "am I good enough?" kind of reflection or a discursive analysis, but a curious inquiry. Our relational patterns are some of the mostly deeply held, and the willingness to let an interaction be awkward or go in a different direction can be revelatory. One way to do this gently is by pausing and inquiring, especially in a situation with charge:

    Before: What is my motivation here?

    During: What's it like? Where is this leading? Am I willing to stop if needed?

    After: How was that? What did I learn?

    In the last part of his advice to Rahula, the Buddha also suggested that if we notice that our speech did indeed lead to benefit rather than harm we should 'stay mentally refreshed and joyful.' How willing (or resistant) are we to acknowledging the good?  

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/288455564

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     SIMS Annual Forgiveness and Welcoming Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sims-annual-forgiveness-and-welcoming-ceremony/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sims-annual-forgiveness-and-welcoming-ceremony/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-08-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Tuere Sala and Tim Geil, Seattle Insight Guiding Teachers, personally invited the whole Sangha to attend the third annual Welcoming/Forgiveness Ceremony. We set aside time to appreciate Seattle Insight for the refuge it has provided us over the years, to welcome anyone new to Seattle Insight and re-unite with anyone who has felt distant from Seattle Insight for any reason. Both Tuere and Tim offer reflections on forgiveness and a simple ceremony. Patterned after the forgiveness ceremony at the end of residential retreats, this evening acknowledges we may intentionally or unintentionally cause harm by our actions, and ask for forgiveness. This intentional release of accumulated hurts helps us step into each moment with a fresh beginning.

    Homework

    Forgiveness for oneself: There are many ways that I have hurt and harmed myself. I have betrayed myself, knowingly and unknowingly, in thoughts, words, and deeds. For the many ways my fear, pain, anger and confusion has caused me harm, I now extend a full and heartfelt forgiveness.  I forgive myself.

    Forgiveness from others: Just as I have caused harm to myself, there are many ways that I have hurt and harmed others. I may have, knowingly and unknowingly caused them harm by my thoughts, words, and deeds. If out of my fear, pain, anger and confusion, I have caused you any harm, To the extent that you're ready, I ask for your forgiveness.  Please forgive me.

    Forgiveness for those who have hurt or harmed you: There are also many ways that I have been hurt and harmed by others. I may have been harmed, knowingly and unknowingly, by another's thought, words, and deeds. I remember the ways others, out of their fear, pain, anger and confusion, have harmed me. I believe I have carried this pain in my heart long enough. To the extent that I am ready, I offer my heartfelt forgiveness to all those who have caused me harm.  I forgive you.

    Bowing Practice: Namo Kuan Shr Yin Pu Sa (Homage to Kuan Yin Bodhisattva Who Listens to the Sounds of the World)

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/287946636

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    Description

    Tuere Sala and Tim Geil, Seattle Insight Guiding Teachers, personally invited the whole Sangha to attend the third annual Welcoming/Forgiveness Ceremony. We set aside time to appreciate Seattle Insight for the refuge it has provided us over the years, to welcome anyone new to Seattle Insight and re-unite with anyone who has felt distant from Seattle Insight for any reason. Both Tuere and Tim offer reflections on forgiveness and a simple ceremony. Patterned after the forgiveness ceremony at the end of residential retreats, this evening acknowledges we may intentionally or unintentionally cause harm by our actions, and ask for forgiveness. This intentional release of accumulated hurts helps us step into each moment with a fresh beginning.

    Homework

    Forgiveness for oneself: There are many ways that I have hurt and harmed myself. I have betrayed myself, knowingly and unknowingly, in thoughts, words, and deeds. For the many ways my fear, pain, anger and confusion has caused me harm, I now extend a full and heartfelt forgiveness.  I forgive myself.

    Forgiveness from others: Just as I have caused harm to myself, there are many ways that I have hurt and harmed others. I may have, knowingly and unknowingly caused them harm by my thoughts, words, and deeds. If out of my fear, pain, anger and confusion, I have caused you any harm, To the extent that you're ready, I ask for your forgiveness.  Please forgive me.

    Forgiveness for those who have hurt or harmed you: There are also many ways that I have been hurt and harmed by others. I may have been harmed, knowingly and unknowingly, by another's thought, words, and deeds. I remember the ways others, out of their fear, pain, anger and confusion, have harmed me. I believe I have carried this pain in my heart long enough. To the extent that I am ready, I offer my heartfelt forgiveness to all those who have caused me harm.  I forgive you.

    Bowing Practice: Namo Kuan Shr Yin Pu Sa (Homage to Kuan Yin Bodhisattva Who Listens to the Sounds of the World)

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/287946636

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Journey with Words, Part 1: Wise Listening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-journey-with-words-part-1-wise-listening/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-journey-with-words-part-1-wise-listening/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2018-08-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Wise speech depends on our view and intention, as well as our capacity to listen inwardly and outwardly.  This talk explores Wise Listening as the first gesture of Wise Speech, and how we might practice listening in a way that allows us to let go of what no longer serves (renunciation), and cultivates openness towards ourselves and others (non-ill will, or kindness).  

    Homework

    In your more formal silent practice, experiment with approaching meditation as an act of listening, rather than a technique to master.  With openness and curiosity, what do you 'hear' in the body and in the heart-mind?  In listening to the process of listening itself?

    With others, is it possible to be interested in what prevents our own full-bodied listening when someone else is speaking?  Some possibilities among many:  getting hooked or stuck at the level of words, assuming we already know the other person or what they are saying, and the act of comparison or self-positioning.  Consider that it can be an act of caring for our own minds as well as others' to not fully follow these proliferations.  

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/286286858

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2018-08-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Wise speech depends on our view and intention, as well as our capacity to listen inwardly and outwardly.  This talk explores Wise Listening as the first gesture of Wise Speech, and how we might practice listening in a way that allows us to let go of what no longer serves (renunciation), and cultivates openness towards ourselves and others (non-ill will, or kindness).  

    Homework

    In your more formal silent practice, experiment with approaching meditation as an act of listening, rather than a technique to master.  With openness and curiosity, what do you 'hear' in the body and in the heart-mind?  In listening to the process of listening itself?

    With others, is it possible to be interested in what prevents our own full-bodied listening when someone else is speaking?  Some possibilities among many:  getting hooked or stuck at the level of words, assuming we already know the other person or what they are saying, and the act of comparison or self-positioning.  Consider that it can be an act of caring for our own minds as well as others' to not fully follow these proliferations.  

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/286286858

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Speech https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-speech/ Tue, 07 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-speech/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-08-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Choose some of your challenging patterns around Wise Speech:

    Abstaining from false speech, slanderous speech, harsh speech and idle chatter.

    When the impulse to speak arises, pause and connect with the body and the underlying tenderness of heart. Is there a more direct and skillful way to attend to this hurt instead of harmful speech? How does this practice affect the quality of internal stillness? For extra credit, apply this to your internal dialogue.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/284630552

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-08-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Choose some of your challenging patterns around Wise Speech:

    Abstaining from false speech, slanderous speech, harsh speech and idle chatter.

    When the impulse to speak arises, pause and connect with the body and the underlying tenderness of heart. Is there a more direct and skillful way to attend to this hurt instead of harmful speech? How does this practice affect the quality of internal stillness? For extra credit, apply this to your internal dialogue.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/284630552

    TalkID=987 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Livelihood: Conflict, Stress, Boredom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-livelihood-conflict-stress-boredom/ Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-livelihood-conflict-stress-boredom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-07-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Conflict, Stress, and Boredom offer opportunities for spiritual insight. With conflict at work, practice shifting your focus from the details of the issue into the body’s experience of conflict. Allow the body to relax, soften, and open. Gently ask, what is being denied? Can that be brought into the body to be acknowledged?

    With stress, shifting from the content of the situation to the sense of “you” that arises with the stress: the sense of “you” that is out of control, needing approval, or consumed with worry. Start to see this not as who “you” are, but a shape you are assuming.

    For boredom, notice the body’s experience of that state. Challenge yourself to engage with some aspect of a task. Notice if  paying more attention may spark curiosity and aliveness.

     

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/282976226

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-07-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Conflict, Stress, and Boredom offer opportunities for spiritual insight. With conflict at work, practice shifting your focus from the details of the issue into the body’s experience of conflict. Allow the body to relax, soften, and open. Gently ask, what is being denied? Can that be brought into the body to be acknowledged?

    With stress, shifting from the content of the situation to the sense of “you” that arises with the stress: the sense of “you” that is out of control, needing approval, or consumed with worry. Start to see this not as who “you” are, but a shape you are assuming.

    For boredom, notice the body’s experience of that state. Challenge yourself to engage with some aspect of a task. Notice if  paying more attention may spark curiosity and aliveness.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/282976226

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Livelihood: Non-Harm, Aliveness, and Self-Identity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/livelihood-non-harm-aliveness-and-self-identity/ Tue, 17 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/livelihood-non-harm-aliveness-and-self-identity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-07-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How does your understanding of Dukkha, the Origin of Dukkha, and the Cessation of Dukkha show-up in your livelihood? Are they separate areas of your life or are they integrated? If you are not employed, consider how you spend the majority of your time, perhaps caring for family members, yourself, household, or volunteering. Is your livelihood one of non-harm? Does it bring you aliveness? If not, can you regain or discover that aliveness? How tightly do you hold the self-identity of that role?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/280559772

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-07-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How does your understanding of Dukkha, the Origin of Dukkha, and the Cessation of Dukkha show-up in your livelihood? Are they separate areas of your life or are they integrated? If you are not employed, consider how you spend the majority of your time, perhaps caring for family members, yourself, household, or volunteering. Is your livelihood one of non-harm? Does it bring you aliveness? If not, can you regain or discover that aliveness? How tightly do you hold the self-identity of that role?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/280559772

    TalkID=745 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity for Challenging Times, NRR, Day 2, Talk 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-for-challenging-times-nrr-day-2-talk-1/ Sun, 15 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-for-challenging-times-nrr-day-2-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 15, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 15, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 15, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 15, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 15, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 15, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 14, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 14, 2018. Seattle, WA

    TalkID=1031 SeriesID=95

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 14, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 14, 2018. Seattle, WA

    TalkID=1032 SeriesID=95

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity for Challenging Times, Friday Nite Dharma talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-for-challenging-times-friday-nite-dharma-talk/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-for-challenging-times-friday-nite-dharma-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 13, 2018. Seattle, WA

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2018-07-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Offered by Sharon Salzberg at Seattle Insight Meditation Society.July 13, 2018. Seattle, WA

    TalkID=1027 SeriesID=95

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Right Livelihood https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-livelihood/ Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/right-livelihood/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-07-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This month we will be exploring the Right Livelihood. Cultivation of Right Livelihood relates to bringing the practice into our work, school, volunteerism. It means that no area of our life should be left out. This month we want to investigate how we are in relationship with our livelihood. Spend this month contemplating your relationship to your work life? How do you feel about going to work? When you describe what you do to others is there any exaggeration, hesitation, distortion, or inward apology? Do you even include the practice in this aspect of your life? Try doing whatever you do for your livelihood without judging whether it fits your definition of Right Livelihood. See if you can assess your work life in terms of interest rather than spiritual growth. What part(s) of your work do you delight in doing? Maybe, notice whether you are overextended in your work life. Do you carry a level of stress and inward pressure that moves out of your job into family life? Are you able to get in touch with the emotions driving the stress? What self-assumptions are at work? This month is not about fixing the problems at work or evaluating your desire to change jobs. This month is about noticing how you show up at work, any work. It is about looking at all aspects of your life with fresh eyes?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/278770735

    TalkID=744 SeriesID=88

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-07-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This month we will be exploring the Right Livelihood. Cultivation of Right Livelihood relates to bringing the practice into our work, school, volunteerism. It means that no area of our life should be left out. This month we want to investigate how we are in relationship with our livelihood. Spend this month contemplating your relationship to your work life? How do you feel about going to work? When you describe what you do to others is there any exaggeration, hesitation, distortion, or inward apology? Do you even include the practice in this aspect of your life? Try doing whatever you do for your livelihood without judging whether it fits your definition of Right Livelihood. See if you can assess your work life in terms of interest rather than spiritual growth. What part(s) of your work do you delight in doing? Maybe, notice whether you are overextended in your work life. Do you carry a level of stress and inward pressure that moves out of your job into family life? Are you able to get in touch with the emotions driving the stress? What self-assumptions are at work? This month is not about fixing the problems at work or evaluating your desire to change jobs. This month is about noticing how you show up at work, any work. It is about looking at all aspects of your life with fresh eyes?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/278770735

    TalkID=744 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Doubt https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/doubt-2/ Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/doubt-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2018-06-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/277832543

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    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2018-06-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/277832543

    TalkID=743

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practicing with Right Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-with-right-intention/ Tue, 19 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-with-right-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-06-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This month we will be exploring the Right Intention. Right Intention is the second half of the Wisdom section of the Eightfold Path. It is a necessary step before looking into conduct. Cultivation of Right Intention means looking at what is propelling our actions. Like Right View last month, Right Intention looks at what conditions our actions. When our actions are conditioned on greed, hatred (aversion) or delusion – there is suffering. If, on the other hand, our actions are conditioned on non-harm, goodwill and restraint of the senses – we can experience blamelessness. Last month, we looked at the long-term consequences of our actions, perceptions and choices. This month, we will pay attention to the immediate consequences of action. See if you can become aware of the limitations of constantly chasing after sensual pleasure. Consider substituting getting what you want with renunciation. Practice substituting Metta during periods of anger or aversion. Take note of what happens in the mind and body. Throughout the month, pay attention to your actions. Consider what action would cause no harm or the least amount of harm. This month – see if you can get up-close and personal with the nature of harm and reflect on what a blameless life would truly look like.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/276052894

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-06-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This month we will be exploring the Right Intention. Right Intention is the second half of the Wisdom section of the Eightfold Path. It is a necessary step before looking into conduct. Cultivation of Right Intention means looking at what is propelling our actions. Like Right View last month, Right Intention looks at what conditions our actions. When our actions are conditioned on greed, hatred (aversion) or delusion – there is suffering. If, on the other hand, our actions are conditioned on non-harm, goodwill and restraint of the senses – we can experience blamelessness. Last month, we looked at the long-term consequences of our actions, perceptions and choices. This month, we will pay attention to the immediate consequences of action. See if you can become aware of the limitations of constantly chasing after sensual pleasure. Consider substituting getting what you want with renunciation. Practice substituting Metta during periods of anger or aversion. Take note of what happens in the mind and body. Throughout the month, pay attention to your actions. Consider what action would cause no harm or the least amount of harm. This month – see if you can get up-close and personal with the nature of harm and reflect on what a blameless life would truly look like.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/276052894

    TalkID=742 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Right Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-intention/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/right-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-06-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be exploring the Right Intention. Right Intention is the second half of the Wisdom section of the Eightfold Path. It is a necessary step before looking into conduct. Cultivation of Right Intention means looking at what is propelling our actions. Like Right View last month, Right Intention looks at what conditions our actions. When our actions are conditioned on greed, hatred (aversion) or delusion – there is suffering. If, on the other hand, our actions are conditioned on non-harm, goodwill and restraint of the senses – we can experience blamelessness. Last month, we looked at the long-term consequences of our actions, perceptions and choices. This month, we will pay attention to the immediate consequences of action. See if you can become aware of the limitations of constantly chasing after sensual pleasure. Consider substituting getting what you want with renunciation. Practice substituting Metta during periods of anger or aversion. Take note of what happens in the mind and body. Throughout the month, pay attention to your actions. Consider what action would cause no harm or the least amount of harm. This month – see if you can get up-close and personal with the nature of harm and reflect on what a blameless life would truly look like.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/273761527

    TalkID=741 SeriesID=88

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-06-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This month we will be exploring the Right Intention. Right Intention is the second half of the Wisdom section of the Eightfold Path. It is a necessary step before looking into conduct. Cultivation of Right Intention means looking at what is propelling our actions. Like Right View last month, Right Intention looks at what conditions our actions. When our actions are conditioned on greed, hatred (aversion) or delusion – there is suffering. If, on the other hand, our actions are conditioned on non-harm, goodwill and restraint of the senses – we can experience blamelessness. Last month, we looked at the long-term consequences of our actions, perceptions and choices. This month, we will pay attention to the immediate consequences of action. See if you can become aware of the limitations of constantly chasing after sensual pleasure. Consider substituting getting what you want with renunciation. Practice substituting Metta during periods of anger or aversion. Take note of what happens in the mind and body. Throughout the month, pay attention to your actions. Consider what action would cause no harm or the least amount of harm. This month – see if you can get up-close and personal with the nature of harm and reflect on what a blameless life would truly look like.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/273761527

    TalkID=741 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wisdom and Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wisdom-and-compassion/ Tue, 22 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wisdom-and-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-05-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/271585799

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-05-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/271585799

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     I See You, Mara https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/i-see-you-mara/ Tue, 15 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/i-see-you-mara/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2018-05-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This month and next month we are learning about the two wisdom aspects of the Eightfold Path, right view and right intention. Understanding and applying right view and right intention in our practice can be challenging, but it is often equally challenging to recognize when wrong view and wrong intention are present. Before we know it, we are caught up in some problem with our life or practice that might not even exist if confusion and delusion were not present. The Buddha was able to overcome these forces of delusion by recognizing them, saying “I see you, Mara.” This talk explores our ability to follow his example and do the same when confusion and delusion arise in our minds.

    Homework

    From the Samadhiraja Sutra

    Know all things to be like this: A mirage, a cloud castle A dream, an apparition Without essence, but with qualities that can be seen.

    Know all things to be like this: As the moon in a bright sky In some clear lake, reflected Though to that lake the moon has never moved.

    Know all things to be like this: As an echo that derives From music, sound, and weeping, Yet in that echo there is no melody.

    Know all things to be like this: As a magician makes illusions Of horses, oxen, carts, and other things, Nothing is as it appears.

     

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    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2018-05-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This month and next month we are learning about the two wisdom aspects of the Eightfold Path, right view and right intention. Understanding and applying right view and right intention in our practice can be challenging, but it is often equally challenging to recognize when wrong view and wrong intention are present. Before we know it, we are caught up in some problem with our life or practice that might not even exist if confusion and delusion were not present. The Buddha was able to overcome these forces of delusion by recognizing them, saying “I see you, Mara.” This talk explores our ability to follow his example and do the same when confusion and delusion arise in our minds.

    Homework

    From the Samadhiraja Sutra

    Know all things to be like this: A mirage, a cloud castle A dream, an apparition Without essence, but with qualities that can be seen.

    Know all things to be like this: As the moon in a bright sky In some clear lake, reflected Though to that lake the moon has never moved.

    Know all things to be like this: As an echo that derives From music, sound, and weeping, Yet in that echo there is no melody.

    Know all things to be like this: As a magician makes illusions Of horses, oxen, carts, and other things, Nothing is as it appears.

     

    TalkID=738

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Dharma Journey: Stepping onto the Path, Staying on the Path, Being on the Path (Talk 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-dharma-journey-stepping-onto-the-path-staying-on-the-path-being-on-the-path-talk-2/ Sun, 06 May 2018 19:00:00 +0000 e676c415-5218-5196-8abb-47c819206ff3 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: DaRa Williams Date: 2018-05-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: DaRa Williams Date: 2018-05-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Dharma Journey: Stepping onto the Path, Staying on the Path, Being on the Path (Talk 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-dharma-journey-stepping-onto-the-path-staying-on-the-path-being-on-the-path-talk-1/ Sat, 05 May 2018 19:00:00 +0000 49f51af7-7c14-5b9f-a1f1-a9148a104dca See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: DaRa Williams Date: 2018-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: DaRa Williams Date: 2018-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Right View https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/right-view/ Tue, 01 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/right-view/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-05-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be exploring the Right View. Cultivation of Right View relates to the development of wisdom. Our view is the backdrop to how we see the world. It governs our perception, our goals and our choices. It also conditions actions. When our actions are conditioned on greed, hatred (aversion) or delusion – we suffer. If, on the other hand, our actions are conditioned on non-harm, goodwill and restraint of the senses – we can experience genuine happiness regardless of the circumstances. This month we will be considering the long-term consequences of our actions, perceptions and choices. Periodically, notice what you are doing, thinking or perceiving (seeing/hearing). Consider what assumptions are operating behind your actions, perceptions and choices. What conditions have come together to enable that moment in time. What habits are you strengthening? What “way of being” are you guaranteeing will continue? Just watch and learn. Let your understanding guide you towards an appropriate response. You are not trying to change anything but if you feel the urge to “let go” or “let something be” – do it and notice how you feel afterwards. This month is about seeing the impact of your view on your way of moving through life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/268047009

    TalkID=736 SeriesID=88

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-05-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This month we will be exploring the Right View. Cultivation of Right View relates to the development of wisdom. Our view is the backdrop to how we see the world. It governs our perception, our goals and our choices. It also conditions actions. When our actions are conditioned on greed, hatred (aversion) or delusion – we suffer. If, on the other hand, our actions are conditioned on non-harm, goodwill and restraint of the senses – we can experience genuine happiness regardless of the circumstances. This month we will be considering the long-term consequences of our actions, perceptions and choices. Periodically, notice what you are doing, thinking or perceiving (seeing/hearing). Consider what assumptions are operating behind your actions, perceptions and choices. What conditions have come together to enable that moment in time. What habits are you strengthening? What “way of being” are you guaranteeing will continue? Just watch and learn. Let your understanding guide you towards an appropriate response. You are not trying to change anything but if you feel the urge to “let go” or “let something be” – do it and notice how you feel afterwards. This month is about seeing the impact of your view on your way of moving through life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/268047009

    TalkID=736 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fourth Noble Truth – Talk 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fourth-noble-truth-talk-2/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fourth-noble-truth-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-04-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we begin exploring the 4th Noble Truth – The Truth of the Path Leading to the Cessation of Dukkha (Suffering) – that path being the Eightfold Path. Cultivation of the eight factors of the Eightfold Path is how we are able to turn towards the difficult and gives us the strength/resilience to stay true to our vows of non-harm, goodwill and restraint. This month is just about contemplating the value and importance of the Eightfold Path (we will work with each of the factors separately over the rest of the year). The best way to see the value of the Path is by paying attention to your reactivity. Consider what is missing when you get reactive (even if you don’t say or do anything outwardly). Notice when the mind is obsessing over something – what would support you in letting the thoughts go? Become aware, as often as you can, when you are holding on to some opinion/judgement or are trying to control the outcome of a situation. What would you need to let go of having to be right or let the situation unfold on its own? You are not trying to change anything. You are practicing becoming aware of how difficult the landscape is in life. You are just trying to see the importance of cultivating the Path.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/267026562

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-04-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This month we begin exploring the 4th Noble Truth – The Truth of the Path Leading to the Cessation of Dukkha (Suffering) – that path being the Eightfold Path. Cultivation of the eight factors of the Eightfold Path is how we are able to turn towards the difficult and gives us the strength/resilience to stay true to our vows of non-harm, goodwill and restraint. This month is just about contemplating the value and importance of the Eightfold Path (we will work with each of the factors separately over the rest of the year). The best way to see the value of the Path is by paying attention to your reactivity. Consider what is missing when you get reactive (even if you don’t say or do anything outwardly). Notice when the mind is obsessing over something – what would support you in letting the thoughts go? Become aware, as often as you can, when you are holding on to some opinion/judgement or are trying to control the outcome of a situation. What would you need to let go of having to be right or let the situation unfold on its own? You are not trying to change anything. You are practicing becoming aware of how difficult the landscape is in life. You are just trying to see the importance of cultivating the Path.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/267026562

    TalkID=735 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Dharma of Service – Volunteer Appreciation Night https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-dharma-of-service-volunteer-appreciation-night/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-dharma-of-service-volunteer-appreciation-night/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-04-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With Tuere Sala and Susan Alotrico.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/265464573

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-04-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Tuere Sala and Susan Alotrico.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/265464573

    TalkID=732

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Recognizing the Habits of Aversion, Greed and Delusion: A Joyful Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/recognizing-the-habits-of-aversion-greed-and-delusion-a-joyful-path/ Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000 3bc7a83b-33a3-56e1-b483-495e58179d25 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Alexis Santos Date: 2018-04-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Being lost in unskillful habits of mind is clearly suffering, for ourselves and others. Is it possible to bring a sense of interest, joy and even playfulness to seeing and learning about these habits of mind?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/265474744

    TalkID=733

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    Teacher: Alexis Santos Date: 2018-04-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Being lost in unskillful habits of mind is clearly suffering, for ourselves and others. Is it possible to bring a sense of interest, joy and even playfulness to seeing and learning about these habits of mind?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/265474744

    TalkID=733

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fourth Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fourth-noble-truth/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fourth-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-04-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Please note: the recording begins as Tuere is already speaking.

     

    Homework

    This month we will begin exploring the 4th Noble Truth – The Truth of the Path Leading to the Cessation of Dukkha (Suffering) – that path being the Eightfold Path. Cultivation of the eight factors of the Eightfold Path is how we are able to turn towards the difficult and gives us the strength/resilience to stay true to our vows of non-harm, goodwill and restraint. This month is just about contemplating the value and importance of the Eightfold Path (we will work with each of the factors separately over the rest of the year). The best way to see the value of the Path is by paying attention to your reactivity. Consider what is missing when you get reactive (even if you don’t say or do anything outwardly). Notice when the mind is obsessing over something – what would support you in letting the thoughts go? Become aware, as often as you can, when you are holding on to some opinion/judgement or are trying to control the outcome of a situation. What would you need to let go of having to be right or let the situation unfold on its own? You are not trying to change anything. You are practicing becoming aware of how difficult the landscape is in life. You are just trying to see the importance of cultivating the Path.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/263175405

    TalkID=731 SeriesID=88

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-04-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Please note: the recording begins as Tuere is already speaking.

     

    Homework

    This month we will begin exploring the 4th Noble Truth – The Truth of the Path Leading to the Cessation of Dukkha (Suffering) – that path being the Eightfold Path. Cultivation of the eight factors of the Eightfold Path is how we are able to turn towards the difficult and gives us the strength/resilience to stay true to our vows of non-harm, goodwill and restraint. This month is just about contemplating the value and importance of the Eightfold Path (we will work with each of the factors separately over the rest of the year). The best way to see the value of the Path is by paying attention to your reactivity. Consider what is missing when you get reactive (even if you don’t say or do anything outwardly). Notice when the mind is obsessing over something – what would support you in letting the thoughts go? Become aware, as often as you can, when you are holding on to some opinion/judgement or are trying to control the outcome of a situation. What would you need to let go of having to be right or let the situation unfold on its own? You are not trying to change anything. You are practicing becoming aware of how difficult the landscape is in life. You are just trying to see the importance of cultivating the Path.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/263175405

    TalkID=731 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unpacking Buddhadasa Bhikkhu’s Talk on The Prison of Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unpacking-buddhadasa-bhikkhus-talk-on-the-prison-of-life/ Fri, 23 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unpacking-buddhadasa-bhikkhus-talk-on-the-prison-of-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2018-03-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    On February 10, 1988, the legendary Ajahn Buddhadasa gave a powerful Dharma Talk during a month-long retreat at Suan Mokkh Monastery in Thailand. His words remain powerful to this day. The talk, entitled "The Prison of Life," is about learning to understand the thing we call “prison,” and in doing so, learning to understand the thing we call “life.” In the talk, Buddhadasa leads students from the more superficial and easily recognizable aspects of attachment and clinging into the subtler aspects until he finally unravels the essence of attachment, our fundamental problem in life. This talk is a perfect culmination to Seattle Insight’s current exploration of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Noble Truths.

    In this recording, we hear the talk, read by Ven. Pannavati with her commentary, followed by meditation.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/262875153

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    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2018-03-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    On February 10, 1988, the legendary Ajahn Buddhadasa gave a powerful Dharma Talk during a month-long retreat at Suan Mokkh Monastery in Thailand. His words remain powerful to this day. The talk, entitled "The Prison of Life," is about learning to understand the thing we call “prison,” and in doing so, learning to understand the thing we call “life.” In the talk, Buddhadasa leads students from the more superficial and easily recognizable aspects of attachment and clinging into the subtler aspects until he finally unravels the essence of attachment, our fundamental problem in life. This talk is a perfect culmination to Seattle Insight’s current exploration of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Noble Truths.

    In this recording, we hear the talk, read by Ven. Pannavati with her commentary, followed by meditation.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/262875153

    TalkID=730

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Perseverance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/perseverance/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/perseverance/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna Ossenfort Date: 2018-03-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    When asked to name qualities that distinguish the long-term practitioner, a wise person once replied, in part, "Perseverance." With tonight's talk we will investigate and discuss several elements of this powerful principle: 1) why it's so vital to our practice; 2) how our thoughts and actions either discourage or encourage it to arise; and 3) practical ways to bring it about on the cushion and in our daily lives.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/262291907

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    Teacher: Anna Ossenfort Date: 2018-03-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    When asked to name qualities that distinguish the long-term practitioner, a wise person once replied, in part, "Perseverance." With tonight's talk we will investigate and discuss several elements of this powerful principle: 1) why it's so vital to our practice; 2) how our thoughts and actions either discourage or encourage it to arise; and 3) practical ways to bring it about on the cushion and in our daily lives.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/262291907

    TalkID=729

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Third Noble Truth: Cessation of Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/third-noble-truth-cessation-of-dukkha/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/third-noble-truth-cessation-of-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with the 3rd Noble Truth – The Truth of the Cessation of Dukkha (Suffering). This is about inspiration and what is possible with this practice. This month is about contemplating the truth of the cessation of Dukkha. What does this mean to you? Is cessation of suffering about a momentary sense of release or is it possible to liberate the mind completely; an end to all suffering? You will need to revisit what you believe suffering to be and what you want to get out of the practice. How serious are you about investigating dukkha? Before turning to the path to the cessation of suffering, we need to contemplate where we are right now. Could there be something beyond our current understanding?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/259078118

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with the 3rd Noble Truth – The Truth of the Cessation of Dukkha (Suffering). This is about inspiration and what is possible with this practice. This month is about contemplating the truth of the cessation of Dukkha. What does this mean to you? Is cessation of suffering about a momentary sense of release or is it possible to liberate the mind completely; an end to all suffering? You will need to revisit what you believe suffering to be and what you want to get out of the practice. How serious are you about investigating dukkha? Before turning to the path to the cessation of suffering, we need to contemplate where we are right now. Could there be something beyond our current understanding?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/259078118

    TalkID=727 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Thin Line that Connects Life and Death https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-thin-line-that-connects-life-and-death/ Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000 b21bc95b-a9b9-5cb7-8b9d-7b1c8740622c See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Frank Ostaseski Date: 2018-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In Japanese Zen, the term shoji translates as “birth-death.” There is no separation between life and death other than a small hyphen – a thin line that connects the two. We cannot be truly alive without maintaining an awareness of death. Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight. She helps us to discover what matters most. And the good news is we don’t have to wait until the end of our lives to realize the wisdom that death has to offer.

    (Please note: The recording ends during the Q&A period, because of an equipment limitation.)

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/262290155

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    Teacher: Frank Ostaseski Date: 2018-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In Japanese Zen, the term shoji translates as “birth-death.” There is no separation between life and death other than a small hyphen – a thin line that connects the two. We cannot be truly alive without maintaining an awareness of death. Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight. She helps us to discover what matters most. And the good news is we don’t have to wait until the end of our lives to realize the wisdom that death has to offer.

    (Please note: The recording ends during the Q&A period, because of an equipment limitation.)

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/262290155

    TalkID=728

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Weekend Retreat – Part 2 (Sunday) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/weekend-retreat-part-2-sunday/ Sun, 25 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/weekend-retreat-part-2-sunday/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2018-02-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Using Rodney’s new book, Touching the Infinite, these talks employ the Satipatthanna Sutta as our practice guide. In a series of talks offered over two days, Rodney considers whether The Four Foundations are ultimately meant to move us from the solidified shapes, projected interpretations and isolating meanings we impart to the world toward the wondrous and formless expression of awareness immediately before our eyes.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/257987010

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2018-02-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Using Rodney’s new book, Touching the Infinite, these talks employ the Satipatthanna Sutta as our practice guide. In a series of talks offered over two days, Rodney considers whether The Four Foundations are ultimately meant to move us from the solidified shapes, projected interpretations and isolating meanings we impart to the world toward the wondrous and formless expression of awareness immediately before our eyes.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/257987010

    TalkID=726 SeriesID=87

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Weekend Retreat – Part 1 (Saturday) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/weekend-retreat-part-1-saturday/ Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/weekend-retreat-part-1-saturday/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2018-02-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Using Rodney’s new book, Touching the Infinite, these talks employ the Satipatthanna Sutta as our practice guide. In a series of talks offered over two days, Rodney considers whether The Four Foundations are ultimately meant to move us from the solidified shapes, projected interpretations and isolating meanings we impart to the world toward the wondrous and formless expression of awareness immediately before our eyes.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/257804807

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2018-02-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Using Rodney’s new book, Touching the Infinite, these talks employ the Satipatthanna Sutta as our practice guide. In a series of talks offered over two days, Rodney considers whether The Four Foundations are ultimately meant to move us from the solidified shapes, projected interpretations and isolating meanings we impart to the world toward the wondrous and formless expression of awareness immediately before our eyes.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/257804807

    TalkID=725 SeriesID=87

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Second Noble Truth: Practicing with Tanha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/second-noble-truth-practicing-with-tanha/ Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/second-noble-truth-practicing-with-tanha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-02-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Practicing with desire means looking at our desires and how we get caught up in them. Over the next two weeks see if you can really look at where you are seeking the gratification of life. What sense experiences are you enamored by? Contemplate how the grasping of desire different from desire itself? Or better still, is there a distinction? How would you live a householder’s life without expectations? Is there any benefit to living without expectations? Again, this practice is not about judging yourself for having desire nor are you trying to rid yourself of all desire. You simply want to take the next two weeks to come to understand why the 2nd Noble Truth is related to the origin or cause of dukkha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/257027282

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-02-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Practicing with desire means looking at our desires and how we get caught up in them. Over the next two weeks see if you can really look at where you are seeking the gratification of life. What sense experiences are you enamored by? Contemplate how the grasping of desire different from desire itself? Or better still, is there a distinction? How would you live a householder’s life without expectations? Is there any benefit to living without expectations? Again, this practice is not about judging yourself for having desire nor are you trying to rid yourself of all desire. You simply want to take the next two weeks to come to understand why the 2nd Noble Truth is related to the origin or cause of dukkha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/257027282

    TalkID=724 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Second Noble Truth: Tanha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/second-noble-truth-tanha/ Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/second-noble-truth-tanha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-02-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with the 2nd Noble Truth – There is a cause or origin of Dukkha (Suffering). This cause is called tanha or desire. It is the desire for sense pleasure; the desire for becoming and the desire to get rid of. These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of tanha in our own lives. Tanha can be felt and realized as a hunger, a thirst, an unsatisfied or insatiable longing. You are not looking at what you are seeking or the object of your desire. You want to simply feel into the felt sense of wanting; the wanting of sense pleasures, the wanting of what you don’t have or the wanting to get rid of what you have. Try it for yourself – taste something you like and watch what happens in the mind and body. Notice what happens in the mind and body when you want to get rid of some sensation, obsession or condition. Reflect on who you are trying to become and consider the part of you that is not satisfied with what is present. This practice is not about judging yourself for having desire nor are you trying to rid yourself of all desire. You simply want to take the next two weeks to learn to recognize the presence, nature and impact of desire on both the body and mind.  

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/255693036

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2018-02-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with the 2nd Noble Truth – There is a cause or origin of Dukkha (Suffering). This cause is called tanha or desire. It is the desire for sense pleasure; the desire for becoming and the desire to get rid of. These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of tanha in our own lives. Tanha can be felt and realized as a hunger, a thirst, an unsatisfied or insatiable longing. You are not looking at what you are seeking or the object of your desire. You want to simply feel into the felt sense of wanting; the wanting of sense pleasures, the wanting of what you don’t have or the wanting to get rid of what you have. Try it for yourself – taste something you like and watch what happens in the mind and body. Notice what happens in the mind and body when you want to get rid of some sensation, obsession or condition. Reflect on who you are trying to become and consider the part of you that is not satisfied with what is present. This practice is not about judging yourself for having desire nor are you trying to rid yourself of all desire. You simply want to take the next two weeks to learn to recognize the presence, nature and impact of desire on both the body and mind.  

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/255693036

    TalkID=723 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk-3/ Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000 c6728009-0132-5849-b0ee-5c1e6b18becb See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anam Thubten Date: 2018-02-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    There are three important aspects of meditation: mindful attention, open awareness and loving kindness. By practicing these, we can let go of negative mental patterns and expand our heart and mind, bringing about joy, peace and inner freedom. Anam Thubten will teach and guide participants in developing these three aspects of meditation and share Buddhist wisdom on working with our thoughts and emotions.

    Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation, teaching widely in the U.S. and occasionally abroad. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the author of The Magic of Awareness and No Self, No Problem. Through his personal experience on the spiritual path, Anam Thubten brings alive the timeless teachings of the Buddhist tradition and invites everyone to participate. For more information on his teachings, please see www.dharmata.org.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/254117533

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    Teacher: Anam Thubten Date: 2018-02-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    There are three important aspects of meditation: mindful attention, open awareness and loving kindness. By practicing these, we can let go of negative mental patterns and expand our heart and mind, bringing about joy, peace and inner freedom. Anam Thubten will teach and guide participants in developing these three aspects of meditation and share Buddhist wisdom on working with our thoughts and emotions.

    Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and at an early age began to practice in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of Dharmata Foundation, teaching widely in the U.S. and occasionally abroad. He currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the author of The Magic of Awareness and No Self, No Problem. Through his personal experience on the spiritual path, Anam Thubten brings alive the timeless teachings of the Buddhist tradition and invites everyone to participate. For more information on his teachings, please see www.dharmata.org.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/254117533

    TalkID=722

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     First Noble Truth: Dukkha and Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-noble-truth-dukkha-and-compassion/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/first-noble-truth-dukkha-and-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-01-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This week, notice when you experience suffering. Include the whole spectrum from simply being uncomfortable to more intense, gripping experiences. Ask, "How much of this suffering is unavoidable? How much am I adding on?" See if compassion for this extra suffering creates the desire to understand its cause.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/252589752

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-01-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This week, notice when you experience suffering. Include the whole spectrum from simply being uncomfortable to more intense, gripping experiences. Ask, "How much of this suffering is unavoidable? How much am I adding on?" See if compassion for this extra suffering creates the desire to understand its cause.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/252589752

    TalkID=721 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     First Noble Truth: Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/first-noble-truth-dukkha/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/first-noble-truth-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-01-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Sensitize your attention to dukkha throughout the day. Not in a despairing manner, but simply acknowledging "This is dukkha."

    Hold this inquiry, "Is this subject to change, then dukkha. Is this subject to selfing, then dukkha." When the mind is quiet, notice what is not dukkha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/250535454

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-01-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Sensitize your attention to dukkha throughout the day. Not in a despairing manner, but simply acknowledging "This is dukkha."

    Hold this inquiry, "Is this subject to change, then dukkha. Is this subject to selfing, then dukkha." When the mind is quiet, notice what is not dukkha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/250535454

    TalkID=691 SeriesID=88

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Refuges and Precepts Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuges-and-precepts-ceremony-2/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/refuges-and-precepts-ceremony-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-01-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With Tim Geil and Tuere Sala.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/249880472

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2018-01-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With Tim Geil and Tuere Sala.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/249880472

    TalkID=690

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Living the Paramis (Talk 2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/living-the-paramis-talk-2-of-2/ Tue, 19 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/living-the-paramis-talk-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-12-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Dharma practice is about living in the unknown. How much certainty do you live with? This is not an intellectual question. Take an honest look at your life. How much do you depend on things going a certain way? Is there a way the Paramis could loosen up the absoluteness of your life? Are you even willing to take a chance? Over the next two weeks, consider life without some of the “things” and people you hold dear. What would it take for you to keep going with life? Or notice how upset you get when your plans or expectations don’t work out. What is this pointing towards? Finally, consider your practice – how important is it to your sense of wellbeing? How often do you acknowledge this? What would your practice need to look like for you to feel a sense of surety come what may?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/248219594

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-12-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Dharma practice is about living in the unknown. How much certainty do you live with? This is not an intellectual question. Take an honest look at your life. How much do you depend on things going a certain way? Is there a way the Paramis could loosen up the absoluteness of your life? Are you even willing to take a chance? Over the next two weeks, consider life without some of the “things” and people you hold dear. What would it take for you to keep going with life? Or notice how upset you get when your plans or expectations don’t work out. What is this pointing towards? Finally, consider your practice – how important is it to your sense of wellbeing? How often do you acknowledge this? What would your practice need to look like for you to feel a sense of surety come what may?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/248219594

    TalkID=689 SeriesID=86

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Living the Paramis (Talk 1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/living-the-paramis-talk-1-of-2/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/living-the-paramis-talk-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-12-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be exploring how to live with the paramis. We have spent a year considering the nature of each of them separately, now we need to let go of the words/notes and let our own understanding come to us from within. The liberating aspect of the paramis exist in every moment – we just need to be aware of it. As you go about your everyday/holiday activities over the next two weeks, see if you can notice the presence (or non-presence) of one or more of the paramis. Set an intention to understand the importance of this recognition and how this awareness might support you on your path to liberation. Pay particular attention to the felt sense of your investigation. Let your understanding or possible insights arise naturally from within. Make note of what you learn. Don’t be afraid to let your thinking mind mull over any new understanding more than once. Naturally arising insight is wholesome wisdom that should be remembered and applied.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/246565037

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-12-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be exploring how to live with the paramis. We have spent a year considering the nature of each of them separately, now we need to let go of the words/notes and let our own understanding come to us from within. The liberating aspect of the paramis exist in every moment – we just need to be aware of it. As you go about your everyday/holiday activities over the next two weeks, see if you can notice the presence (or non-presence) of one or more of the paramis. Set an intention to understand the importance of this recognition and how this awareness might support you on your path to liberation. Pay particular attention to the felt sense of your investigation. Let your understanding or possible insights arise naturally from within. Make note of what you learn. Don’t be afraid to let your thinking mind mull over any new understanding more than once. Naturally arising insight is wholesome wisdom that should be remembered and applied.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/246565037

    TalkID=688 SeriesID=86

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Through the Nine Bodies: An Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-through-the-nine-bodies-an-introduction/ Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-through-the-nine-bodies-an-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2017-12-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This dharma talk coincides with the publication of Phillip Moffitt’s book on this topic, Awakening Through the Nine Bodies.

    The Nine Bodies teachings are an exploration of how to utilize the many dimensions and manifestations of consciousness in meditation. The teachings map out a journey that starts with the kind of consciousness that arises in the physical body and is directly observable, and then takes us through ever more subtle levels of consciousness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/251374897

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2017-12-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This dharma talk coincides with the publication of Phillip Moffitt’s book on this topic, Awakening Through the Nine Bodies.

    The Nine Bodies teachings are an exploration of how to utilize the many dimensions and manifestations of consciousness in meditation. The teachings map out a journey that starts with the kind of consciousness that arises in the physical body and is directly observable, and then takes us through ever more subtle levels of consciousness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/251374897

    TalkID=692

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Sequential Unfolding https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-sequential-unfolding/ Tue, 21 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-sequential-unfolding/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-11-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Which of the paramis seems the least accessible? Engage with the parami on the list before it:

        Generosity; Ethics; Renunciation; Wisdom; Energy;     Patience; Truthfulness; Resolve; Kindness; Equanimity

    How does nurturing the previous one help support the difficult one? For example, if you struggle with Resolve, how does focusing on Truthfulness create conditions for Resolve to deepen?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/244131791

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-11-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Which of the paramis seems the least accessible? Engage with the parami on the list before it:

        Generosity; Ethics; Renunciation; Wisdom; Energy;     Patience; Truthfulness; Resolve; Kindness; Equanimity

    How does nurturing the previous one help support the difficult one? For example, if you struggle with Resolve, how does focusing on Truthfulness create conditions for Resolve to deepen?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/244131791

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Book Talk: Touching the Infinite https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/book-talk-touching-the-infinite/ Sat, 18 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/book-talk-touching-the-infinite/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2017-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Rodney Smith offers a book talk and Q & A, relating to his new book, Touching the Infinite: A New Perspective on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. In the Satipatthana Sutta the Buddha unfolds the central practices of vipassana meditation. Often referred to as the Four Foundations of Mindfulness this Sutta has been interpreted as four ways to establish mindfulness. In these talks, Rodney will present his sense of this teaching that the Buddha was not only establishing ways to be mindful but also using the Sutta to encourage a complete shift of perspective, which ultimate points toward the final destination of his teaching. The question that we will engage in this workshop is whether this Sutta is ultimately meant to move us from the solidified shapes and isolating meanings we impart to the world toward the wondrous and formless expression of awareness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/244788379

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2017-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Rodney Smith offers a book talk and Q & A, relating to his new book, Touching the Infinite: A New Perspective on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. In the Satipatthana Sutta the Buddha unfolds the central practices of vipassana meditation. Often referred to as the Four Foundations of Mindfulness this Sutta has been interpreted as four ways to establish mindfulness. In these talks, Rodney will present his sense of this teaching that the Buddha was not only establishing ways to be mindful but also using the Sutta to encourage a complete shift of perspective, which ultimate points toward the final destination of his teaching. The question that we will engage in this workshop is whether this Sutta is ultimately meant to move us from the solidified shapes and isolating meanings we impart to the world toward the wondrous and formless expression of awareness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/244788379

    TalkID=687

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Greed, Hatred and Delusion are not Fake News! https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/greed-hatred-and-delusion-are-not-fake-news/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:00:00 +0000 27dac81e-09d7-54b2-9c1f-b75a10be3a17 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: John Mifsud Date: 2017-11-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Please note: the recording begins as John is already speaking.

    The Buddha taught that we are all subject to the three Kilesas: Greed, Hatred and Delusion. They are said to be the root causes of our human suffering. Can we investigate these inclinations with a sense of humor? Yes, we can. With the current rise of fascism in our country and abroad, how do we practice with these powerful forces when they arise in our minds and hearts? How do we work with them when we perceive them arising in people with power? Every day, we are threatened with walls, bans and divisions. How do we hold steady to our values amidst recurring traumas? How do we survive and thrive?

    Come join us as we share perspective and explore antidotes for these challenging inclinations that cause harm to ourselves and those we hold dear. Our personal and collective liberation has been compared to the unfolding of a lotus flower. The flower is beautiful but we all know it grows in muck and mire. Without understanding the mud where we are planted, how can we bloom? The good news is that in spiritual community, we can blossom together.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/242851345

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    Teacher: John Mifsud Date: 2017-11-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Please note: the recording begins as John is already speaking.

    The Buddha taught that we are all subject to the three Kilesas: Greed, Hatred and Delusion. They are said to be the root causes of our human suffering. Can we investigate these inclinations with a sense of humor? Yes, we can. With the current rise of fascism in our country and abroad, how do we practice with these powerful forces when they arise in our minds and hearts? How do we work with them when we perceive them arising in people with power? Every day, we are threatened with walls, bans and divisions. How do we hold steady to our values amidst recurring traumas? How do we survive and thrive?

    Come join us as we share perspective and explore antidotes for these challenging inclinations that cause harm to ourselves and those we hold dear. Our personal and collective liberation has been compared to the unfolding of a lotus flower. The flower is beautiful but we all know it grows in muck and mire. Without understanding the mud where we are planted, how can we bloom? The good news is that in spiritual community, we can blossom together.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/242851345

    TalkID=685

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Summary https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-summary/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-summary/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-10-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Reflect on these groups of paramis:

    • External actions (Generosity, Ethics, Renunciation, Truthfulness)
    • Internal Actions (Energy, Patience, Resolve)
    • Overarching Qualities (Wisdom, Kindness, Equanimity)

    What is needed to bring all three groups into equal balance?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/241254043

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-10-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Reflect on these groups of paramis:

    • External actions (Generosity, Ethics, Renunciation, Truthfulness)
    • Internal Actions (Energy, Patience, Resolve)
    • Overarching Qualities (Wisdom, Kindness, Equanimity)

    What is needed to bring all three groups into equal balance?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/241254043

    TalkID=682 SeriesID=84

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Befriending the Mind/Heart (Part 2 of 2 – Sunday) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/befriending-the-mind-heart-part-2-of-2-sunday/ Sun, 22 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/befriending-the-mind-heart-part-2-of-2-sunday/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2017-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Christina offers teachings rooted in several early discourses that focus upon what it means to cultivate a mind/heart that is a friend and what obstructs the clarity and spaciousness possible for us.  

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2017-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Christina offers teachings rooted in several early discourses that focus upon what it means to cultivate a mind/heart that is a friend and what obstructs the clarity and spaciousness possible for us.  

    TalkID=684 SeriesID=85

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Befriending the Mind/Heart (Part 1 of 2 – Saturday) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/befriending-the-mind-heart-part-1-of-2-saturday/ Sat, 21 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/befriending-the-mind-heart-part-1-of-2-saturday/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2017-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Christina offers teachings rooted in several early discourses that focus upon what it means to cultivate a mind/heart that is a friend and what obstructs the clarity and spaciousness possible for us.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2017-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Christina offers teachings rooted in several early discourses that focus upon what it means to cultivate a mind/heart that is a friend and what obstructs the clarity and spaciousness possible for us.

    TalkID=683 SeriesID=85

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     At the Crossroads https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/at-the-crossroads/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/at-the-crossroads/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2017-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    A reflection on how we choose the paths we follow in our relationship to the world in every moment.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/239540840

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2017-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    A reflection on how we choose the paths we follow in our relationship to the world in every moment.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/239540840

    TalkID=681

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Cultivation of Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-cultivation-of-equanimity/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-cultivation-of-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-10-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Bring a renewed commitment of non-resistance to your practice, both on and off the cushion. Release the cognitive relationship with experience and shift to a body centered connection. As areas of charged reactivity arise, being embodied investigation to meet them. Trace the deep root systems that create "I, me or mine." Notice if these practices cultivate a deeper quality of equanimity.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/238858024

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-10-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Bring a renewed commitment of non-resistance to your practice, both on and off the cushion. Release the cognitive relationship with experience and shift to a body centered connection. As areas of charged reactivity arise, being embodied investigation to meet them. Trace the deep root systems that create "I, me or mine." Notice if these practices cultivate a deeper quality of equanimity.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/238858024

    TalkID=679 SeriesID=84

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     There Are Some Things in Life I Can Do Without https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/there-are-some-things-in-life-i-can-do-without/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/there-are-some-things-in-life-i-can-do-without/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2017-10-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    So much of our energy in life is expended getting, having, doing, becoming, enjoying, … more and more. We have all felt, at times, that we are on an endless treadmill scrambling to complete a never-ending “To-Do” list. This is exhausting! The Buddha suggested a “Not To-Do” list that actually leads to greater happiness when he said, “If by renouncing a lesser happiness, one attains to a happiness that is greater, then let the wise pursue that happiness which is greater.”  What did the Buddha have in mind? This is the subject of tonight’s talk.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/239198009

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2017-10-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    So much of our energy in life is expended getting, having, doing, becoming, enjoying, … more and more. We have all felt, at times, that we are on an endless treadmill scrambling to complete a never-ending “To-Do” list. This is exhausting! The Buddha suggested a “Not To-Do” list that actually leads to greater happiness when he said, “If by renouncing a lesser happiness, one attains to a happiness that is greater, then let the wise pursue that happiness which is greater.”  What did the Buddha have in mind? This is the subject of tonight’s talk.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/239198009

    TalkID=680

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-equanimity/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-10-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    As you practice with equanimity, notice any tendency to distance and disconnect. What quality of heart is needed to be “equally near to all things?” Reflect on the eight worldly winds: gain/loss; fame/disgrace; praise/blame; pleasure/pain. How is equanimity affected by each pair?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/236965249

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-10-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    As you practice with equanimity, notice any tendency to distance and disconnect. What quality of heart is needed to be “equally near to all things?” Reflect on the eight worldly winds: gain/loss; fame/disgrace; praise/blame; pleasure/pain. How is equanimity affected by each pair?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/236965249

    TalkID=677 SeriesID=84

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Buddha’s Teachings on Friendship https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-buddhas-teachings-on-friendship/ Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-buddhas-teachings-on-friendship/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2017-09-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    We explore, for our time and place, the Buddha's teachings on community, friendship, anger, and right speech.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/236674722

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2017-09-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    We explore, for our time and place, the Buddha's teachings on community, friendship, anger, and right speech.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/236674722

    TalkID=678

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     SIMS Annual Forgiveness and Welcoming Ceremony https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sims-annual-forgiveness-and-welcoming-ceremony-2/ Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sims-annual-forgiveness-and-welcoming-ceremony-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-09-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Tuere Sala and Tim Geil hold the second annual Welcoming/Forgiveness Ceremony. We set aside time to appreciate Seattle Insight for the refuge it has provided us over the years, to welcome anyone new to Seattle Insight and re-unite with anyone who has felt distant from Seattle Insight for any reason. Both Tuere and Tim offer reflections on forgiveness and a simple ceremony. Patterned after the forgiveness ceremony at the end of residential retreats, this evening acknowledges we may intentionally or unintentionally cause harm by our actions, and ask for forgiveness. This intentional release of accumulated hurts helps us step into each moment with a fresh beginning.

    Homework

    FORGIVENESS PRACTICE:

    Forgiveness for Oneself: There are many ways that I have hurt and harmed myself. I have betrayed myself, knowingly and unknowingly, in thoughts, words, and deeds. For the many ways my fear, pain, anger and confusion has caused me harm, I now extend a full and heartfelt forgiveness.    I forgive myself.  

    Forgiveness from others: Just as I have caused harm to myself, there are many ways that I have hurt and harmed others. I may have, knowingly and unknowingly caused them harm by my thoughts, words, and deeds. If out of my fear, pain, anger and confusion, I have caused you any harm, To the extent that you’re ready, I ask for your forgiveness.    Please forgive me.

    Forgiveness for those who have hurt or harmed you: There are also many ways that I have been hurt and harmed by others. I may have been harmed, knowingly and unknowingly, by another’s thought, words, and deeds. I remember the ways others, out of their fear, pain, anger and confusion, have harmed me.   I believe I have carried this pain in my heart long enough.  To the extent that I am ready, I offer my heartfelt forgiveness to all those who have caused me harm.    I forgive you.  

    BOWING PRACTICE:

    Namo Kuan Shr Yin Pu Sa

    (Homage to Kuan Yin Bodhisattva Who Listens to the Sounds of the World)

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/234759951

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-09-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Tuere Sala and Tim Geil hold the second annual Welcoming/Forgiveness Ceremony. We set aside time to appreciate Seattle Insight for the refuge it has provided us over the years, to welcome anyone new to Seattle Insight and re-unite with anyone who has felt distant from Seattle Insight for any reason. Both Tuere and Tim offer reflections on forgiveness and a simple ceremony. Patterned after the forgiveness ceremony at the end of residential retreats, this evening acknowledges we may intentionally or unintentionally cause harm by our actions, and ask for forgiveness. This intentional release of accumulated hurts helps us step into each moment with a fresh beginning.

    Homework

    FORGIVENESS PRACTICE:

    Forgiveness for Oneself: There are many ways that I have hurt and harmed myself. I have betrayed myself, knowingly and unknowingly, in thoughts, words, and deeds. For the many ways my fear, pain, anger and confusion has caused me harm, I now extend a full and heartfelt forgiveness.    I forgive myself.  

    Forgiveness from others: Just as I have caused harm to myself, there are many ways that I have hurt and harmed others. I may have, knowingly and unknowingly caused them harm by my thoughts, words, and deeds. If out of my fear, pain, anger and confusion, I have caused you any harm, To the extent that you’re ready, I ask for your forgiveness.    Please forgive me.

    Forgiveness for those who have hurt or harmed you: There are also many ways that I have been hurt and harmed by others. I may have been harmed, knowingly and unknowingly, by another’s thought, words, and deeds. I remember the ways others, out of their fear, pain, anger and confusion, have harmed me.   I believe I have carried this pain in my heart long enough.  To the extent that I am ready, I offer my heartfelt forgiveness to all those who have caused me harm.    I forgive you.  

    BOWING PRACTICE:

    Namo Kuan Shr Yin Pu Sa

    (Homage to Kuan Yin Bodhisattva Who Listens to the Sounds of the World)

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/234759951

    TalkID=676

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Lovingkindness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-lovingkindness/ Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-lovingkindness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Practice metta both formally and informally this week. When it is challenging to offer metta to a difficult person or an aspect of yourself, reframe the difficulty from being a failing to an opportunity to see how you are taking something personally. Ask, "Where is there love for this?" Let the question reveal a spacious, non-personal, and boundless source of metta.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/233620707

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Practice metta both formally and informally this week. When it is challenging to offer metta to a difficult person or an aspect of yourself, reframe the difficulty from being a failing to an opportunity to see how you are taking something personally. Ask, "Where is there love for this?" Let the question reveal a spacious, non-personal, and boundless source of metta.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/233620707

    TalkID=675 SeriesID=84

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Authenticity, Vulnerability and Growth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/authenticity-vulnerability-and-growth/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/authenticity-vulnerability-and-growth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anna Ossenfort Date: 2017-09-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/233216935

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    Teacher: Anna Ossenfort Date: 2017-09-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/233216935

    TalkID=674

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Practicing with Resolve https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-resolve/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-resolve/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-08-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with Resolve (Adhitthana in Pali). Our last two weeks are about actually putting resolve into practice. Resolve is a moment to moment practice. It is a willingness to return to one’s intention around practice; not out of guilt, shame or force. This willingness is a gentle curiosity within the experience. It begins with setting an intention. It could be to pay attention to and investigate unpleasant emotions. It could be to give up some habitual action and watch what arises. It could be to practice Metta once a day and watch what happens around it whether you are able to stick with it or not. The idea is to practice with some limited thing just to learn about it, like a scientist would investigate a hypothesis. Over the next two weeks set an intention to investigate something. Then see if you can stay interested in the investigation. The practice of resolve is in your willingness to return to the intention.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/230845324

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-08-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with Resolve (Adhitthana in Pali). Our last two weeks are about actually putting resolve into practice. Resolve is a moment to moment practice. It is a willingness to return to one’s intention around practice; not out of guilt, shame or force. This willingness is a gentle curiosity within the experience. It begins with setting an intention. It could be to pay attention to and investigate unpleasant emotions. It could be to give up some habitual action and watch what arises. It could be to practice Metta once a day and watch what happens around it whether you are able to stick with it or not. The idea is to practice with some limited thing just to learn about it, like a scientist would investigate a hypothesis. Over the next two weeks set an intention to investigate something. Then see if you can stay interested in the investigation. The practice of resolve is in your willingness to return to the intention.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/230845324

    TalkID=673 SeriesID=83

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Peace is in Every Breath https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/peace-is-in-every-breath/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000 e6fdef81-0e41-5fa0-be82-8451fb38489f See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Willa Thaniya Reid Date: 2017-08-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With Willa Thaniya Reid and Jitindriya Loraine Keats. Recorded on August 15, 2017, at Seattle Insight Meditation Center.

    (Note: the recording begins as Jitindriya is already speaking.)

    Enhancing awareness of the breath and body is a primary way to establish mindfulness in the present moment. It helps us come out of the stress of mental proliferation and we develop the capacity to meet our presently arising experience. As we do this, we begin to recognize how we can either struggle with ‘the way it is’ or be in wise relationship with ‘the way it is’. Seeing and understanding this process directly leads to ‘insight into the Noble Truths’, and brings deep peace in its wake. This is more than just the peace of relaxation or tranquility, which is also a benefit of breath meditation – it is the peace of insight into ‘Dhamma’, reality. This is the possibility with every breath.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/230833057

    TalkID=672

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    Teacher: Willa Thaniya Reid Date: 2017-08-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With Willa Thaniya Reid and Jitindriya Loraine Keats. Recorded on August 15, 2017, at Seattle Insight Meditation Center.

    (Note: the recording begins as Jitindriya is already speaking.)

    Enhancing awareness of the breath and body is a primary way to establish mindfulness in the present moment. It helps us come out of the stress of mental proliferation and we develop the capacity to meet our presently arising experience. As we do this, we begin to recognize how we can either struggle with ‘the way it is’ or be in wise relationship with ‘the way it is’. Seeing and understanding this process directly leads to ‘insight into the Noble Truths’, and brings deep peace in its wake. This is more than just the peace of relaxation or tranquility, which is also a benefit of breath meditation – it is the peace of insight into ‘Dhamma’, reality. This is the possibility with every breath.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/230833057

    TalkID=672

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: The Nature of Resolve https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-resolve/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-resolve/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-08-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with Resolve (Adhitthana in Pali). These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of resolve and how it can provide greater support in our own lives. Resolve is not about our force of will or how dedicated we are. It is about investigating the intentions or motivation behind our actions and thoughts. It is about being willing to see how much we live out of conditioning/habit and stay present to its destructive nature in our lives. If you entered this path to free yourself from ill will and generate goodwill, how often do you notice whether your thinking is aligned with this intention? How attached are you to having your life stay the same vs. having a willingness to challenge some of your most addictive habit patterns? Over the next two weeks, see if you can pay attention to how you go through life. There is no need to judge what you see. Resolve lies somewhere in our simple willingness to see.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/228159778

    TalkID=671 SeriesID=83

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-08-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with Resolve (Adhitthana in Pali). These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of resolve and how it can provide greater support in our own lives. Resolve is not about our force of will or how dedicated we are. It is about investigating the intentions or motivation behind our actions and thoughts. It is about being willing to see how much we live out of conditioning/habit and stay present to its destructive nature in our lives. If you entered this path to free yourself from ill will and generate goodwill, how often do you notice whether your thinking is aligned with this intention? How attached are you to having your life stay the same vs. having a willingness to challenge some of your most addictive habit patterns? Over the next two weeks, see if you can pay attention to how you go through life. There is no need to judge what you see. Resolve lies somewhere in our simple willingness to see.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/228159778

    TalkID=671 SeriesID=83

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Truthfulness: Three Gateways of Speech https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/truthfulness-three-gateways-of-speech/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/truthfulness-three-gateways-of-speech/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-07-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Truthfulness is an expression of our wisdom and aligns our actions with our understanding. This talk explores three gateways of wise speech: Is it true? Is it beneficial? Is the timing right? Truth is seen as relative to the arising of each moment. Being beneficial leads to the end of suffering, in particular by loosening identification. The proper timing considers the vulnerability and open heartedness of the speaker, and the receptivity of the listener.

    Homework

    Before speaking or writing, practice moving through the three gates of speech.

    1) Is this true? Holding relative truth lightly and remembering absolute truth is beyond words. 2) Is this beneficial? Does it lead to the end of suffering through the release of identification? 3) Is this the right timing? Am I open-hearted and vulnerable and is the other person receptive and willing?

    Can you also pass your inner dialogue through these three gates?

    Sutta reference: MN 58

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/227271801

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-07-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Truthfulness is an expression of our wisdom and aligns our actions with our understanding. This talk explores three gateways of wise speech: Is it true? Is it beneficial? Is the timing right? Truth is seen as relative to the arising of each moment. Being beneficial leads to the end of suffering, in particular by loosening identification. The proper timing considers the vulnerability and open heartedness of the speaker, and the receptivity of the listener.

    Homework

    Before speaking or writing, practice moving through the three gates of speech.

    1) Is this true? Holding relative truth lightly and remembering absolute truth is beyond words. 2) Is this beneficial? Does it lead to the end of suffering through the release of identification? 3) Is this the right timing? Am I open-hearted and vulnerable and is the other person receptive and willing?

    Can you also pass your inner dialogue through these three gates?

    Sutta reference: MN 58

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/227271801

    TalkID=669 SeriesID=82

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Deathless in Seattle https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/deathless-in-seattle/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000 f184567c-2272-5439-a717-c0d96a7e76ea See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2017-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Please note: Because of equipment issues, the recording both begins and ends while Luang Por Sumedho is speaking.

    Luang Por Sumedho has been practicing as a Buddhist monk for over fifty years. He shares the insights and experience he has developed investigating the Four Noble Truths, offering a perspective on the world that points to liberation rather than entanglement and confusion. His encouragements to cultivate wise intuitive awareness are moving, humorous, refreshing and enlightening.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/227334761

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    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2017-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Please note: Because of equipment issues, the recording both begins and ends while Luang Por Sumedho is speaking.

    Luang Por Sumedho has been practicing as a Buddhist monk for over fifty years. He shares the insights and experience he has developed investigating the Four Noble Truths, offering a perspective on the world that points to liberation rather than entanglement and confusion. His encouragements to cultivate wise intuitive awareness are moving, humorous, refreshing and enlightening.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/227334761

    TalkID=670

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Truthfulness (Talk 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-truthfulness-talk-1/ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-truthfulness-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-07-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    To be truthful, we first must recognize what is true. Using the two hallmarks of resonance and simplicity, practice noticing the essential truth of each moment. Truth will stand on its own, without the need for elaboration or justification. Allow truth to be be an alive expression of each moment. Truthfulness is speaking and acting from that expression.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/224342816

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-07-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    To be truthful, we first must recognize what is true. Using the two hallmarks of resonance and simplicity, practice noticing the essential truth of each moment. Truth will stand on its own, without the need for elaboration or justification. Allow truth to be be an alive expression of each moment. Truthfulness is speaking and acting from that expression.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/224342816

    TalkID=668 SeriesID=82

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Practicing with Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-patience/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-patience/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-06-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Over the next two weeks we will focus our practice on three elements of patience: relaxing, observing and allowing. See if you can insert a pause throughout the day. See if you can pause without expectation of something happening. Pause just for the sake of pausing. Also, periodically notice how you are holding your body. Maybe us a body scan with every sit. See what you notice about your body with or without the scan. Finally, throughout the day just notice that you are seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching and thinking. Notice if the experience or moment changes when you pay attention to a sense door.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/222617880

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-06-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Over the next two weeks we will focus our practice on three elements of patience: relaxing, observing and allowing. See if you can insert a pause throughout the day. See if you can pause without expectation of something happening. Pause just for the sake of pausing. Also, periodically notice how you are holding your body. Maybe us a body scan with every sit. See what you notice about your body with or without the scan. Finally, throughout the day just notice that you are seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching and thinking. Notice if the experience or moment changes when you pay attention to a sense door.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/222617880

    TalkID=665 SeriesID=80

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Single Pointed Concentration, Moment to Moment Awareness and Luminous Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/single-pointed-concentration-moment-to-moment-awareness-and-luminous-mind/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000 6e92c33c-85c1-5766-9f00-e608f6bd1820 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: John Mifsud Date: 2017-06-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    John explores three specific techniques for calm abiding that attendees can add to their meditation tool kit; namely, Single Pointed Concentration, Moment to Moment Awareness and Luminous Mind. These three techniques can be used individually or in succession as a means to deepening concentration.  Each is explained with practical applications and anecdotes to strengthen daily and communal practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/222417308

    TalkID=664

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    Teacher: John Mifsud Date: 2017-06-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    John explores three specific techniques for calm abiding that attendees can add to their meditation tool kit; namely, Single Pointed Concentration, Moment to Moment Awareness and Luminous Mind. These three techniques can be used individually or in succession as a means to deepening concentration.  Each is explained with practical applications and anecdotes to strengthen daily and communal practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/222417308

    TalkID=664

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: The Nature of Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-patience/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-patience/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-06-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with Patience (khanti in Pali). These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of patience and how it can provide greater support in our own lives. Patience is the habit of being patient. It is a conscious choice or willingness to investigate our difficulties and/or challenges in life to understand the nature of suffering. We willingly turn towards our troubles again and again until it becomes habit. One way to allowing this willingness to turn towards suffering is to consider patience as a gift rather than an obligation. Over the next two weeks, pay attention to your everyday experiences. How much are you striving to fix, change or resolve problems? How often do you feel you are having to “put up” with something? How quickly do you get out of difficult situations? What would it mean to allow difficulties or problems to linger? See if you can become aware of the mental torment inherent in problems and difficulties.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/220720009

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-06-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with Patience (khanti in Pali). These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of patience and how it can provide greater support in our own lives. Patience is the habit of being patient. It is a conscious choice or willingness to investigate our difficulties and/or challenges in life to understand the nature of suffering. We willingly turn towards our troubles again and again until it becomes habit. One way to allowing this willingness to turn towards suffering is to consider patience as a gift rather than an obligation. Over the next two weeks, pay attention to your everyday experiences. How much are you striving to fix, change or resolve problems? How often do you feel you are having to “put up” with something? How quickly do you get out of difficult situations? What would it mean to allow difficulties or problems to linger? See if you can become aware of the mental torment inherent in problems and difficulties.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/220720009

    TalkID=662 SeriesID=80

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Sila of Thought: How Our Thoughts Can Cause Harm https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-sila-of-thought-how-our-thoughts-can-cause-harm/ Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:00:00 +0000 a26b8038-b4bd-5198-9c44-cdb718195055 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Alexis Santos Date: 2017-06-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Looking at the attitude of the mind is essential to understanding suffering and its causes. A subtle, but meaningful aspect of our experience is the motivations behind our thoughts.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/220813305

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    Teacher: Alexis Santos Date: 2017-06-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Looking at the attitude of the mind is essential to understanding suffering and its causes. A subtle, but meaningful aspect of our experience is the motivations behind our thoughts.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/220813305

    TalkID=663

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma tales from Asia, and our potential to awaken https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-tales-from-asia/ Tue, 23 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-tales-from-asia/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2017-05-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    As ordinary people in the 21st century, we have as much potential for awakening as anyone at the time of the Buddha. This talk compares a poem about a lower-caste Indian man who awakened at the time of the Buddha to our lives, and includes stories of great 20th Century Buddhist masters, encountered during multiple trips to Asia.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/220709094

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    Teacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2017-05-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    As ordinary people in the 21st century, we have as much potential for awakening as anyone at the time of the Buddha. This talk compares a poem about a lower-caste Indian man who awakened at the time of the Buddha to our lives, and includes stories of great 20th Century Buddhist masters, encountered during multiple trips to Asia.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/220709094

    TalkID=661 SeriesID=80

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Practicing with Energy/Strength https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-energy-strength/ Tue, 16 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-energy-strength/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-05-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/218079657

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-05-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/218079657

    TalkID=611 SeriesID=80

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Non-self and the Illusion of Free Will https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/non-self-and-the-illusion-of-free-will/ Fri, 05 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000 ef80dd8a-11e3-5366-b00e-24ab85ab7cfb See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Chandako Date: 2017-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    (Please note: Due to an equipment limitation, the recording ends before the end of the Q&A period.)

    The most distinctive and iconic teaching of the Buddha is that of non-self, that there is no true self, soul or self-existing being behind the flow of actions, speech, thoughts and emotions that we identify with. In this talk we will explore how the Buddha addressed our conventional sense of self, while he simultaneously taught contemplative meditations designed to uproot the delusions that keep us attached to fictitious projections of who we think we are.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/220367775

    TalkID=614

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    Teacher: Ajahn Chandako Date: 2017-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    (Please note: Due to an equipment limitation, the recording ends before the end of the Q&A period.)

    The most distinctive and iconic teaching of the Buddha is that of non-self, that there is no true self, soul or self-existing being behind the flow of actions, speech, thoughts and emotions that we identify with. In this talk we will explore how the Buddha addressed our conventional sense of self, while he simultaneously taught contemplative meditations designed to uproot the delusions that keep us attached to fictitious projections of who we think we are.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/220367775

    TalkID=614

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: The Nature of Energy/Strength https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-energy-strength/ Tue, 02 May 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-energy-strength/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-05-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with Energy/Strength (viriya in Pali). These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of energy/strength in our own lives. The nature of energy/strength can be observed through movement, "nowness" and sustaining interest. Over the next two weeks consider the presence of these conditions around your practice and the way you live out your life. How much are you trying to control your practice and life? What do you think will happen if you stopped trying to secure a certain outcome? See if you can take an hour, a day, a week and try to stay with the now. When the mind gets distracted or caught in the past/future — see if you can refocus your attention on whatever is presently occurring. Finally, take some time to observe your level of energy and capacity to sustain it when you are curious or interested with something and when you are not.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/215842051

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-05-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with Energy/Strength (viriya in Pali). These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of energy/strength in our own lives. The nature of energy/strength can be observed through movement, "nowness" and sustaining interest. Over the next two weeks consider the presence of these conditions around your practice and the way you live out your life. How much are you trying to control your practice and life? What do you think will happen if you stopped trying to secure a certain outcome? See if you can take an hour, a day, a week and try to stay with the now. When the mind gets distracted or caught in the past/future — see if you can refocus your attention on whatever is presently occurring. Finally, take some time to observe your level of energy and capacity to sustain it when you are curious or interested with something and when you are not.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/215842051

    TalkID=610 SeriesID=80

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contingency Plans for the Trouble Ahead – Saturday Daylong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contingency-plans-for-the-trouble-ahead-saturday-daylong/ Sat, 29 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contingency-plans-for-the-trouble-ahead-saturday-daylong/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2017-04-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    What can be most confidently relied upon when facing challenges, difficulties and the unknown? While the material assets we possess or command are essential for establishing a minimum of safety, security, stability and a sense of well-being; they alone are not enough. Our understanding, awareness and the attitudes of mind we bring to face the challenges of life are key to the skillful application of mental resources to the inevitable trouble ahead.

    TalkID=660

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2017-04-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    What can be most confidently relied upon when facing challenges, difficulties and the unknown? While the material assets we possess or command are essential for establishing a minimum of safety, security, stability and a sense of well-being; they alone are not enough. Our understanding, awareness and the attitudes of mind we bring to face the challenges of life are key to the skillful application of mental resources to the inevitable trouble ahead.

    TalkID=660

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contingency Plans for the Trouble Ahead https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contingency-plans-for-the-trouble-ahead/ Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contingency-plans-for-the-trouble-ahead/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2017-04-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    What can be most confidently relied upon when facing challenges, difficulties and the unknown? While the material assets we possess or command are essential for establishing a minimum of safety, security, stability and a sense of well-being, they alone are not enough. Our understanding, awareness and the attitudes of mind we bring to face the challenges of life are key to the skillful application of mental resources to the inevitable trouble ahead.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/218680615

    TalkID=612

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2017-04-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    What can be most confidently relied upon when facing challenges, difficulties and the unknown? While the material assets we possess or command are essential for establishing a minimum of safety, security, stability and a sense of well-being, they alone are not enough. Our understanding, awareness and the attitudes of mind we bring to face the challenges of life are key to the skillful application of mental resources to the inevitable trouble ahead.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/218680615

    TalkID=612

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Wisdom of Impermanence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-wisdom-of-impermanence/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-wisdom-of-impermanence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-04-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Notice the reality of impermanence in a direct, concrete way. Does any sensation, emotion, thought, sense of identity or physical form exist outside of change?

    Reflect on the Anicca vata sankhara chant:

    All conditioned things are impermanent Their nature is to arise and pass away. To live in harmony with this truth Brings the highest happiness.

     

     

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/215042457

    TalkID=609 SeriesID=77

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-04-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Notice the reality of impermanence in a direct, concrete way. Does any sensation, emotion, thought, sense of identity or physical form exist outside of change?

    Reflect on the Anicca vata sankhara chant:

    All conditioned things are impermanent Their nature is to arise and pass away. To live in harmony with this truth Brings the highest happiness.

     

     

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/215042457

    TalkID=609 SeriesID=77

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Wisdom (Talk 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-wisdom-talk-2/ Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-wisdom-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-04-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Approach wisdom not as acquiring or possessing some trait or quality. See that wisdom exists in relation to how each moment is met. Practice meeting all aspects of thought with:

    "This is not mine, this I am not, this is not my self."

    Investigate areas of ownership until you see they are inherently empty of self.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/212993659

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-04-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Approach wisdom not as acquiring or possessing some trait or quality. See that wisdom exists in relation to how each moment is met. Practice meeting all aspects of thought with:

    "This is not mine, this I am not, this is not my self."

    Investigate areas of ownership until you see they are inherently empty of self.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/212993659

    TalkID=607 SeriesID=77

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Wisdom (Talk 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-wisdom-talk-1/ Tue, 04 Apr 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-wisdom-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2017-04-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/212656754

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    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2017-04-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/212656754

    TalkID=606 SeriesID=77

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ultimate Liberation is to Overcome the Craving for Being (Retreat Talk 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ultimate-liberation-is-to-overcome-the-craving-for-being-retreat-talk-2/ Sun, 26 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ultimate-liberation-is-to-overcome-the-craving-for-being-retreat-talk-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2017-03-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We live in the shadowland of "I" consciousness. This illusion of "I" is rooted in seeking meaning of "who" and "why". But, awakening begins through contemplating "how" and "what". Redirecting the inquiry allows the stilling of thought, entry into an unfettered realm of timelessness and the ending of karma. A slight shift in inquiry can be the difference between liberation and bondage in this very life.

    TalkID=667 SeriesID=81

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    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2017-03-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We live in the shadowland of "I" consciousness. This illusion of "I" is rooted in seeking meaning of "who" and "why". But, awakening begins through contemplating "how" and "what". Redirecting the inquiry allows the stilling of thought, entry into an unfettered realm of timelessness and the ending of karma. A slight shift in inquiry can be the difference between liberation and bondage in this very life.

    TalkID=667 SeriesID=81

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ultimate Liberation is to Overcome the Craving for Being (Retreat Talk 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ultimate-liberation-is-to-overcome-the-craving-for-being-retreat-talk-1/ Sat, 25 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ultimate-liberation-is-to-overcome-the-craving-for-being-retreat-talk-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2017-03-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We live in the shadowland of "I" consciousness. This illusion of "I" is rooted in seeking meaning of "who" and "why". But, awakening begins through contemplating "how" and "what". Redirecting the inquiry allows the stilling of thought, entry into an unfettered realm of timelessness and the ending of karma. A  slight shift in inquiry can be the difference between liberation and bondage in this very life.

     

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    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2017-03-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We live in the shadowland of "I" consciousness. This illusion of "I" is rooted in seeking meaning of "who" and "why". But, awakening begins through contemplating "how" and "what". Redirecting the inquiry allows the stilling of thought, entry into an unfettered realm of timelessness and the ending of karma. A  slight shift in inquiry can be the difference between liberation and bondage in this very life.

     

    TalkID=666 SeriesID=81

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ultimate Liberation is to Overcome the Craving for Being https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ultimate-liberation-is-to-overcome-the-craving-for-being/ Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ultimate-liberation-is-to-overcome-the-craving-for-being/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2017-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    (Please note: The recording ends before the end of the talk, because of an equipment limitation.)

    We live in the shadowland of "I" consciousness. This illusion of "I" is rooted in seeking meaning of "who" and "why". But, awakening begins through contemplating "how" and "what". Redirecting the inquiry allows the stilling of thought, entry into an unfettered realm of timelessness and the ending of karma. A  slight shift in inquiry can be the difference between liberation and bondage in this very life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/218871563

    TalkID=613 SeriesID=81

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    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2017-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    (Please note: The recording ends before the end of the talk, because of an equipment limitation.)

    We live in the shadowland of "I" consciousness. This illusion of "I" is rooted in seeking meaning of "who" and "why". But, awakening begins through contemplating "how" and "what". Redirecting the inquiry allows the stilling of thought, entry into an unfettered realm of timelessness and the ending of karma. A  slight shift in inquiry can be the difference between liberation and bondage in this very life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/218871563

    TalkID=613 SeriesID=81

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Renunciation as Expression of Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/renunciation-as-expression-of-wisdom/ Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/renunciation-as-expression-of-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-03-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    While the last talk established the importance of compassion directing renunciation, this talk explores how wisdom also directs renunciation. We can define wisdom simply as what leads to freedom, instead of what leads to suffering. As we clearly see this distinction, we practice renunciation for those actions leading toward more suffering. The three characteristics of dukkha (unsatisfactoriness), anicca (impermanence), and anatta, (non-self), create a framework to further deepen our understanding of wisdom and renunciation.

    The Sutta mentioned in the talk is MN 19: Two Sorts of Thinking:

    http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.019.than.html

    Homework

    Hold this simple question: “Does this lead to suffering or to freedom?” Try meeting every action, word, and thought with this question. If something leads to suffering, see if the intention of renunciation arises. Look carefully to see renunciation isn’t about what arises in our minds, but our relationship to what arises.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/209616896

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-03-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    While the last talk established the importance of compassion directing renunciation, this talk explores how wisdom also directs renunciation. We can define wisdom simply as what leads to freedom, instead of what leads to suffering. As we clearly see this distinction, we practice renunciation for those actions leading toward more suffering. The three characteristics of dukkha (unsatisfactoriness), anicca (impermanence), and anatta, (non-self), create a framework to further deepen our understanding of wisdom and renunciation.

    The Sutta mentioned in the talk is MN 19: Two Sorts of Thinking:

    http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.019.than.html

    Homework

    Hold this simple question: “Does this lead to suffering or to freedom?” Try meeting every action, word, and thought with this question. If something leads to suffering, see if the intention of renunciation arises. Look carefully to see renunciation isn’t about what arises in our minds, but our relationship to what arises.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/209616896

    TalkID=597 SeriesID=77

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk-4/ Fri, 17 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0000 34d307a9-10c8-57ea-bc0a-a51c00ef7e24 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anam Thubten Date: 2017-03-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The heart of Buddha’s teaching is the awakening of mind and heart.

    In such a profound inner transformation, our awakened mind sees the wonder, the magic, the beauty, the joy of our human existence, and our awakened heart can embrace all circumstances of this life with love and compassion.

    Anam Thubten invites everyone to look into our karmic and psychological habitual tendencies and to undo them so such profound awakening is possible for all.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/212673826

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    Teacher: Anam Thubten Date: 2017-03-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The heart of Buddha’s teaching is the awakening of mind and heart.

    In such a profound inner transformation, our awakened mind sees the wonder, the magic, the beauty, the joy of our human existence, and our awakened heart can embrace all circumstances of this life with love and compassion.

    Anam Thubten invites everyone to look into our karmic and psychological habitual tendencies and to undo them so such profound awakening is possible for all.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/212673826

    TalkID=608

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Renunciation Through Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/renunciation-through-compassion/ Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/renunciation-through-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Renunciation can have a double edge if we use self-dislike as its guide instead of wisdom and compassion. Fully acknowledging suffering can lead to renunciation as an expression of compassion. Renunciation can also be seen as having outer forms or structures and inner forms in which a deeper understanding is revealed.

    Homework

    Can renunciation be an expression of love and compassion instead of being driven by self-dislike and willpower? What is the difference between these two approaches? Choose one area to practice renunciation. Keep it manageable and attainable. See what renunciation can teach you in its outer form of structure and its inner form of wisdom.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/208550422

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2017-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Renunciation can have a double edge if we use self-dislike as its guide instead of wisdom and compassion. Fully acknowledging suffering can lead to renunciation as an expression of compassion. Renunciation can also be seen as having outer forms or structures and inner forms in which a deeper understanding is revealed.

    Homework

    Can renunciation be an expression of love and compassion instead of being driven by self-dislike and willpower? What is the difference between these two approaches? Choose one area to practice renunciation. Keep it manageable and attainable. See what renunciation can teach you in its outer form of structure and its inner form of wisdom.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/208550422

    TalkID=595 SeriesID=77

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Retreat: Connecting the Mind and the Heart (Part 1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/retreat-connecting-the-mind-and-the-heart-part-1-of-2/ Sun, 26 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/retreat-connecting-the-mind-and-the-heart-part-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2017-02-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Becoming intimate with our living reality, as opposed to merely thinking about life, helps us deeply connect to our experience, without being bound by it.

    Sinking from the busy peripheral experience of mental activity into the quiet clarity of conscious presence is the movement we make, as we practice meditation.

    Please come and join others in this journey, as the eternal wisdom of the Buddha supports and encourages us.

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    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2017-02-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Becoming intimate with our living reality, as opposed to merely thinking about life, helps us deeply connect to our experience, without being bound by it.

    Sinking from the busy peripheral experience of mental activity into the quiet clarity of conscious presence is the movement we make, as we practice meditation.

    Please come and join others in this journey, as the eternal wisdom of the Buddha supports and encourages us.

    TalkID=602 SeriesID=79

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Retreat: Connecting the Mind and the Heart (Part 2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/retreat-connecting-the-mind-and-the-heart-part-2-of-2/ Sun, 26 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/retreat-connecting-the-mind-and-the-heart-part-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2017-02-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2017-02-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Connecting the Mind and Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/connecting-the-mind-and-heart/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/connecting-the-mind-and-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2017-02-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Becoming intimate with our living reality, as opposed to merely thinking about life, helps us deeply connect to our experience, without being bound by it.

    Sinking from the busy peripheral experience of mental activity into the quiet clarity of conscious presence is the movement we make, as we practice meditation.

    Please listen and join others in this journey, as the eternal wisdom of the Buddha supports and encourages us.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/208547881

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    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2017-02-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Becoming intimate with our living reality, as opposed to merely thinking about life, helps us deeply connect to our experience, without being bound by it.

    Sinking from the busy peripheral experience of mental activity into the quiet clarity of conscious presence is the movement we make, as we practice meditation.

    Please listen and join others in this journey, as the eternal wisdom of the Buddha supports and encourages us.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/208547881

    TalkID=596

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Practicing with Virtue https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-virtue/ Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-virtue/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-02-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    (Please check this space later for the homework.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/205262098

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-02-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    (Please check this space later for the homework.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/205262098

    TalkID=593 SeriesID=76

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating Joy in Times of Difficulty https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-joy-in-times-of-difficulty/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000 f9b8c31c-78e6-5a03-b12d-ff476ce50264 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Arinna Weisman Date: 2017-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    It is a blessing to come together in community and remember the practice of the eleven traditional contemplations that awaken joy and how we can practice them in our daily lives.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/208403144

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    Teacher: Arinna Weisman Date: 2017-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    It is a blessing to come together in community and remember the practice of the eleven traditional contemplations that awaken joy and how we can practice them in our daily lives.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/208403144

    TalkID=605

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: The Nature of Virtue https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-virtue/ Tue, 07 Feb 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-virtue/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-02-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with virtue (Sila in Pali). These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of virtue in our own lives. The four conditions that give rise to virtuous conduct are chastity (or integrity), calmness, quiet (or solitude) and extinguishment. Over the next two weeks consider the presence of these conditions around your actions. How much connection do you have with the impact of your actions? Is it worth winning the argument or getting your way if there is harm later? How do you experience calmness? Is there a difference in the felt sense of solitude or quiet? What about investigating extinguishment — how much judgment do you have around your unskillful actions? Try bringing in a sense of integrity, calmness and quietude around your unskillful conduct. What effect or difference, if any, does this have on your judgment?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/203217635

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-02-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This month we will be practicing with virtue (Sila in Pali). These first two weeks are about investigating the nature of virtue in our own lives. The four conditions that give rise to virtuous conduct are chastity (or integrity), calmness, quiet (or solitude) and extinguishment. Over the next two weeks consider the presence of these conditions around your actions. How much connection do you have with the impact of your actions? Is it worth winning the argument or getting your way if there is harm later? How do you experience calmness? Is there a difference in the felt sense of solitude or quiet? What about investigating extinguishment — how much judgment do you have around your unskillful actions? Try bringing in a sense of integrity, calmness and quietude around your unskillful conduct. What effect or difference, if any, does this have on your judgment?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/203217635

    TalkID=590 SeriesID=76

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Retreat: Dharma, Identity, and Uncertain Times (Part 1 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/retreat-dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times-part-1-of-4/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/retreat-dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times-part-1-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Who are we in uncertain times? Does it matter? What is identity? Can the dharma strengthen and support our sense of identity? What about non-self? These are questions all practitioners struggle with throughout their practice. Our sense of identity can come from race, gender, culture and even the roles we act out of at work, at home and at our sanghas. In the darkness of uncertain times, identity can bring with it a great deal of suffering both real and imagined. Vimalasara and Tuere explore the nature of identity in uncertain times and the emotional difficulties that arise within it. We let stillness and insight guide us into a clearer understanding of who we are both as a person and as practitioner.

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    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Who are we in uncertain times? Does it matter? What is identity? Can the dharma strengthen and support our sense of identity? What about non-self? These are questions all practitioners struggle with throughout their practice. Our sense of identity can come from race, gender, culture and even the roles we act out of at work, at home and at our sanghas. In the darkness of uncertain times, identity can bring with it a great deal of suffering both real and imagined. Vimalasara and Tuere explore the nature of identity in uncertain times and the emotional difficulties that arise within it. We let stillness and insight guide us into a clearer understanding of who we are both as a person and as practitioner.

    TalkID=598 SeriesID=78

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Retreat: Dharma, Identity, and Uncertain Times (Part 2 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/retreat-dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times-part-2-of-4/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/retreat-dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times-part-2-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    With Vimalasara and Tuere Sala.

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    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    With Vimalasara and Tuere Sala.

    TalkID=599 SeriesID=78

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Retreat: Dharma, Identity, and Uncertain Times (Part 3 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/retreat-dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times-part-3-of-4/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/retreat-dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times-part-3-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Vimalasara and Tuere Sala.

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    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Vimalasara and Tuere Sala.

    TalkID=600 SeriesID=78

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Retreat: Dharma, Identity, and Uncertain Times (Part 4 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/retreat-dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times-part-4-of-4/ Sun, 29 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/retreat-dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times-part-4-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    With Vimalasara and Tuere Sala.

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    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With Vimalasara and Tuere Sala.

    TalkID=601 SeriesID=78

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma, Identity, and Uncertain Times https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times/ Fri, 27 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-identity-and-uncertain-times/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With Vimalasara and Tuere Sala.

    Who are we in uncertain times? Does it matter? What is identify? Can the dharma strengthen and support our sense of identity? What about non-self?

    These are questions all practitioners struggle with throughout their practice. Our sense of identity can come from race, gender, culture and even the roles we act out of at work, at home and at our sanghas. In the darkness of uncertain times, identity can bring with it a great deal of suffering both real and imagined.

    The talk centers around the refuge of practice as a backdrop to all suffering, including the difficulties and struggles of identity. Vimalasara speaks about the largest single conversion to Buddhism made on one single day, that changed the identities, and lives of hundreds of thousands of people in India.  Tuere speaks about how we can practice with the ultimate reality on non-self while living in the relative reality of everyday life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/205146622

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    Teacher: Vimalasara Date: 2017-01-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With Vimalasara and Tuere Sala.

    Who are we in uncertain times? Does it matter? What is identify? Can the dharma strengthen and support our sense of identity? What about non-self?

    These are questions all practitioners struggle with throughout their practice. Our sense of identity can come from race, gender, culture and even the roles we act out of at work, at home and at our sanghas. In the darkness of uncertain times, identity can bring with it a great deal of suffering both real and imagined.

    The talk centers around the refuge of practice as a backdrop to all suffering, including the difficulties and struggles of identity. Vimalasara speaks about the largest single conversion to Buddhism made on one single day, that changed the identities, and lives of hundreds of thousands of people in India.  Tuere speaks about how we can practice with the ultimate reality on non-self while living in the relative reality of everyday life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/205146622

    TalkID=592

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: Practicing with Generosity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-generosity/ Tue, 24 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-practicing-with-generosity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-01-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Reflections and Practices

    Over the next two weeks we will be exploring ways to practice with generosity. You could begin with contemplating on gratitude. Ask yourself these 3 questions: Have you benefited from another's action(s)? Do you trust the intention behind the action(s)? Can you sense what the person(s) had to go through to act? Another way of practicing with generosity is by the intentional practice of non-harm. This means paying attention to your words, thoughts and deeds. Try to refrain from harming anyone — including yourself. If you do notice harm, can you relax, observe and allow it to teach you about generosity? Finally, practicing generosity means giving the gift of kindness. Try giving random acts of kindness and pay attention to both the external and internal movements of energy. What happens when you intentionally cultivate this wholesome quality?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/201357425

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-01-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Reflections and Practices

    Over the next two weeks we will be exploring ways to practice with generosity. You could begin with contemplating on gratitude. Ask yourself these 3 questions: Have you benefited from another's action(s)? Do you trust the intention behind the action(s)? Can you sense what the person(s) had to go through to act? Another way of practicing with generosity is by the intentional practice of non-harm. This means paying attention to your words, thoughts and deeds. Try to refrain from harming anyone — including yourself. If you do notice harm, can you relax, observe and allow it to teach you about generosity? Finally, practicing generosity means giving the gift of kindness. Try giving random acts of kindness and pay attention to both the external and internal movements of energy. What happens when you intentionally cultivate this wholesome quality?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/201357425

    TalkID=587 SeriesID=76

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Paramis: The Nature of Generosity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-generosity/ Tue, 10 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-paramis-the-nature-of-generosity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-01-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/199411143

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Retirement and 70th Birthday Celebration for Rodney Smith https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/retirement-and-70th-birthday-celebration-for-rodney-smith/ Sun, 08 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/retirement-and-70th-birthday-celebration-for-rodney-smith/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2017-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/199915326

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2017-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Refuges and Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuges-and-precepts/ Tue, 03 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/refuges-and-precepts/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-01-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With Tuere Sala and Tim Geil.

     

    Homework

    THE REFUGES AND PRECEPTS

    REFUGES

    NAMO TASSA BHAVAGATO ARAHATO SAMMASAMBUDDHASSA (3 times) Homage to the Blessed One, the Noble One, the Enlightened One.

    BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI            To the Buddha I go for Refuge DHAMMAM SARANAM GACCHAMI            To the Dhamma I go for Refuge SANGHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI            To the Sangha I go for Refuge

    DUTIYAMPI BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the second time, To the Buddha I go for Refuge DUTIYAMPI DHAMMAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the second time, To the Dhamma I go for Refuge DUTIYAMPI SANGHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the second time, To the Sangha I go for Refuge

    TATIYAMPI BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the third time, To the Buddha I go for Refuge TATIYAMPI DHAMMAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the third time, To the Dhamma I go for Refuge TATIYAMPI SANGHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the third time, To the Sangha I go for Refuge

    PRECEPTS

    1. PANATIPATA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI 2. ADINNADANA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI 3. KAMESU MICCHACARA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI 4. MUSAVADA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI 5. SURA MERAYA, MAJJA PAMADATHANA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI

    1. I undertake the training to refrain from killing. I vow to cultivate compassion towards all beings.

    2. I undertake the training to refrain from taking that which is not freely given I vow to practice generosity.

    3. I undertake the training to refrain from sexual harm. I vow to cultivate responsibility.

    4. I undertake the training to refrain from harmful speech. I vow to cultivate loving speech and deep listening.

    5. I undertake the training to refrain from intoxication which leads to carelessness. I vow to ingest items that preserve peace, well-being and joy.

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2017-01-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With Tuere Sala and Tim Geil.

     

    Homework

    THE REFUGES AND PRECEPTS

    REFUGES

    NAMO TASSA BHAVAGATO ARAHATO SAMMASAMBUDDHASSA (3 times) Homage to the Blessed One, the Noble One, the Enlightened One.

    BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI            To the Buddha I go for Refuge DHAMMAM SARANAM GACCHAMI            To the Dhamma I go for Refuge SANGHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI            To the Sangha I go for Refuge

    DUTIYAMPI BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the second time, To the Buddha I go for Refuge DUTIYAMPI DHAMMAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the second time, To the Dhamma I go for Refuge DUTIYAMPI SANGHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the second time, To the Sangha I go for Refuge

    TATIYAMPI BUDDHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the third time, To the Buddha I go for Refuge TATIYAMPI DHAMMAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the third time, To the Dhamma I go for Refuge TATIYAMPI SANGHAM SARANAM GACCHAMI        For the third time, To the Sangha I go for Refuge

    PRECEPTS

    1. PANATIPATA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI 2. ADINNADANA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI 3. KAMESU MICCHACARA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI 4. MUSAVADA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI 5. SURA MERAYA, MAJJA PAMADATHANA, VERAMANI SIKKHAPADAM, SAMADIYAMI

    1. I undertake the training to refrain from killing. I vow to cultivate compassion towards all beings.

    2. I undertake the training to refrain from taking that which is not freely given I vow to practice generosity.

    3. I undertake the training to refrain from sexual harm. I vow to cultivate responsibility.

    4. I undertake the training to refrain from harmful speech. I vow to cultivate loving speech and deep listening.

    5. I undertake the training to refrain from intoxication which leads to carelessness. I vow to ingest items that preserve peace, well-being and joy.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/198742575

    TalkID=581

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Q&A Evening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/qa-evening/ Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/qa-evening/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-12-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/197336124

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-12-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/197336124

    TalkID=573

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Busy Mind: Gateway to the Dharma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-busy-mind-gateway-to-the-dharma/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-busy-mind-gateway-to-the-dharma/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-12-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We experience a chronic expression of busyness in our modern lives. From our hectic, over-committed work and personal life, to the incessant stream of thoughts, the Busy Mind can be seen as a gateway into the Dharma. We explore how the Busy Mind is an expression of our ignorance of the three characteristics, how engaging in the Busy Mind reinforces our ignorance, and what we have to give up to release busyness.

    Homework

    Practice: Go to the shopping center and practice being still in the midst of the season’s busyness. Can you let the swirl of activity and energy be seen from a place of stillness? See that it is a choice to become lost in busyness or move within stillness.

    Reflection: What would I feel if I wasn’t busy being busy?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/196091690

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-12-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We experience a chronic expression of busyness in our modern lives. From our hectic, over-committed work and personal life, to the incessant stream of thoughts, the Busy Mind can be seen as a gateway into the Dharma. We explore how the Busy Mind is an expression of our ignorance of the three characteristics, how engaging in the Busy Mind reinforces our ignorance, and what we have to give up to release busyness.

    Homework

    Practice: Go to the shopping center and practice being still in the midst of the season’s busyness. Can you let the swirl of activity and energy be seen from a place of stillness? See that it is a choice to become lost in busyness or move within stillness.

    Reflection: What would I feel if I wasn’t busy being busy?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/196091690

    TalkID=571 SeriesID=74

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Staying Within Yourself https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/staying-within-yourself/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/staying-within-yourself/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-12-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    For much of our practice history we work on faith. For the first few years we are not certain where we are going and look for visual clues, usually in other more experienced practitioners that show a reward for the spiritual work we undertake. This process keeps us leaning away from our own internal process toward those who “know” more than we do. We reason we should be more like them than the way we are. This looking outside ourselves rather than within can easily become the conditioned way we relate to our spiritual journey. Assessing where others are in relation to our own practice has no value other than ego fulfillment or diminishment, but it is a difficult philosophy to break.

    After years of trying to get away from our ordinariness, we learn that we are not going to become someone special through our spiritual growth, and listening to others only leads us away from the self-discovery that is essential for deepening our journey. The journey is to understand our own mind, not externally following and imitate someone else’s mind. As we tune ourselves to ourselves, we slowly become less and less dependent upon others and more aware of the pain that leads to that dependency. We may be drawn to others who seem to emanate a clearer understanding of reality but we do not become enslaved to their truth and give away our own. The single most important power we have is to make our own decisions free of other people’s influence. To give away that function is to cast ourselves into darkness without a light to go forward.

    We may think we are not moving fast enough or deeply enough, or that we are not loving or wise enough, but those assumptions are born from our ignorance, not from reality. We are not seeing beyond the film of our conditioning. The mind misses what we are by affirming what we think we are. In fact we are moving at our own unique pace. To assert our ignorance by acting on these assumptions that we are not moving fast enough is to go astray, or to become dependent upon someone else’s realization assures that we will limit our own understanding. Looking for truth in another’s words is mutually exploitive, with the teacher imposing his/her will on the students and the students forcing the teacher to maintain his/her importance.

    What then should we do? We should look directly at the issues themselves and the pain that ties us to those issues. We must explore the beliefs that we are without love or wisdom. By exploring our need for dependency on others and our tendency to disbelieve ourselves, we begin to reverse that couplet and affirm our own way forward. We stay within ourselves, no matter what. Even when the Buddhist scriptures point in one direction and all our friends concur, still we examine the point thoroughly according to our own truth, through our own understanding. “This is where I am now. Maybe later I will understand that passage, but now I am here, and it is from here that I can go forward.”

    Staying within ourselves when we are racked with self-doubt is difficult to do. The logic of our thinking concludes we would be better off listening to someone else. Listening to others is not the problem; the problem is listening to someone else without seeing if what they are saying is true for us as well. Taking what someone says on blind faith makes us obedient but not wise, a strong group member but not independent. What is remarkable about Buddhism is that the teaching ultimately frees us from Buddhism. We learn our way out of all religious trappings, all spiritual texts, all ritual adherence, and all the Buddha’s words and into our realized and integrated truths. We live within the stark nakedness of our life without any covering or shield, fully exposed, and fully alive.

    Homework

    Find your sense of self-esteem, your inward convictions and strength of character. Find that place where you are unquestionably yourself, and no one can take it from you, the place where you do not need anything from anyone. That is where we move from in dharma, nowhere else. This must be firmed up before any questions can be asked about the nature of self. How much do you waver in self-assurance and need others to confirm your decisions? Go to that pain and allow it into your heart until you can stand alone and look deeply into that aloneness without fear.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/195558842

    TalkID=570

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-12-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    For much of our practice history we work on faith. For the first few years we are not certain where we are going and look for visual clues, usually in other more experienced practitioners that show a reward for the spiritual work we undertake. This process keeps us leaning away from our own internal process toward those who “know” more than we do. We reason we should be more like them than the way we are. This looking outside ourselves rather than within can easily become the conditioned way we relate to our spiritual journey. Assessing where others are in relation to our own practice has no value other than ego fulfillment or diminishment, but it is a difficult philosophy to break.

    After years of trying to get away from our ordinariness, we learn that we are not going to become someone special through our spiritual growth, and listening to others only leads us away from the self-discovery that is essential for deepening our journey. The journey is to understand our own mind, not externally following and imitate someone else’s mind. As we tune ourselves to ourselves, we slowly become less and less dependent upon others and more aware of the pain that leads to that dependency. We may be drawn to others who seem to emanate a clearer understanding of reality but we do not become enslaved to their truth and give away our own. The single most important power we have is to make our own decisions free of other people’s influence. To give away that function is to cast ourselves into darkness without a light to go forward.

    We may think we are not moving fast enough or deeply enough, or that we are not loving or wise enough, but those assumptions are born from our ignorance, not from reality. We are not seeing beyond the film of our conditioning. The mind misses what we are by affirming what we think we are. In fact we are moving at our own unique pace. To assert our ignorance by acting on these assumptions that we are not moving fast enough is to go astray, or to become dependent upon someone else’s realization assures that we will limit our own understanding. Looking for truth in another’s words is mutually exploitive, with the teacher imposing his/her will on the students and the students forcing the teacher to maintain his/her importance.

    What then should we do? We should look directly at the issues themselves and the pain that ties us to those issues. We must explore the beliefs that we are without love or wisdom. By exploring our need for dependency on others and our tendency to disbelieve ourselves, we begin to reverse that couplet and affirm our own way forward. We stay within ourselves, no matter what. Even when the Buddhist scriptures point in one direction and all our friends concur, still we examine the point thoroughly according to our own truth, through our own understanding. “This is where I am now. Maybe later I will understand that passage, but now I am here, and it is from here that I can go forward.”

    Staying within ourselves when we are racked with self-doubt is difficult to do. The logic of our thinking concludes we would be better off listening to someone else. Listening to others is not the problem; the problem is listening to someone else without seeing if what they are saying is true for us as well. Taking what someone says on blind faith makes us obedient but not wise, a strong group member but not independent. What is remarkable about Buddhism is that the teaching ultimately frees us from Buddhism. We learn our way out of all religious trappings, all spiritual texts, all ritual adherence, and all the Buddha’s words and into our realized and integrated truths. We live within the stark nakedness of our life without any covering or shield, fully exposed, and fully alive.

    Homework

    Find your sense of self-esteem, your inward convictions and strength of character. Find that place where you are unquestionably yourself, and no one can take it from you, the place where you do not need anything from anyone. That is where we move from in dharma, nowhere else. This must be firmed up before any questions can be asked about the nature of self. How much do you waver in self-assurance and need others to confirm your decisions? Go to that pain and allow it into your heart until you can stand alone and look deeply into that aloneness without fear.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/195558842

    TalkID=570

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Qualities Needed for Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-qualities-needed-for-mindfulness/ Fri, 02 Dec 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-qualities-needed-for-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2016-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Phillip gives an overview of the four qualities needed for mindfulness practice as described in the Satipatthana Sutta. The four qualities are diligence (energy), clear knowing, mindfulness, and a mind free from desires and discontent. Through an exploration of how each quality applies to each of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Phillip points the way to cultivating these qualities in our meditation practice.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/204277202

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2016-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Phillip gives an overview of the four qualities needed for mindfulness practice as described in the Satipatthana Sutta. The four qualities are diligence (energy), clear knowing, mindfulness, and a mind free from desires and discontent. Through an exploration of how each quality applies to each of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Phillip points the way to cultivating these qualities in our meditation practice.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/204277202

    TalkID=591

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Wanting Mind: Gateway to the Dharma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-wanting-mind-gateway-to-the-dharma/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-wanting-mind-gateway-to-the-dharma/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-11-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Wanting Mind forms a central pattern to our suffering and is a critical area of practice. Becoming very intimate with how Wanting reveals itself in your life also reveals a fundamental expression of suffering. In this talk, we explore the different ways Wanting appears in the suttas and how steadiness of mind, intention, and sincerity allow us to meet Wanting with the Dharma.

    Homework

    Try this practice of observing wanting. Choose several, non-critical, non-urgent times when wanting arises during your day. Notice what wanting is like in the body and mind. Be truly curious. Reflection: Can wanting end through acting on wanting?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/193773819

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-11-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Wanting Mind forms a central pattern to our suffering and is a critical area of practice. Becoming very intimate with how Wanting reveals itself in your life also reveals a fundamental expression of suffering. In this talk, we explore the different ways Wanting appears in the suttas and how steadiness of mind, intention, and sincerity allow us to meet Wanting with the Dharma.

    Homework

    Try this practice of observing wanting. Choose several, non-critical, non-urgent times when wanting arises during your day. Notice what wanting is like in the body and mind. Be truly curious. Reflection: Can wanting end through acting on wanting?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/193773819

    TalkID=525 SeriesID=74

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Our Pristine Mind: A Practical Guide to Unconditional Happiness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/our-pristine-mind-a-practical-guide-to-unconditional-happiness/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000 ec1138d5-6597-5f52-a7f8-3fbc6d18db8c See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche Date: 2016-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Renowned Bay Area meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche introduces a unique approach to meditation and guides participants to distinguish between ordinary mind, with its thoughts, feelings and mental events, and Pristine Mind, a deep inner refuge that we can access at any time. Using simple language based on teachings from his new book, Our Pristine Mind: A Practical Guide to Unconditional Happiness (Shambhala, 2016), Rinpoche provides precise, experiential instructions drawn from the Dzogchen mind-class teachings that make this life-transforming realization attainable for all. These teachings are deeply relevant whether we are just seeking a happier life or are pursuing the spiritual journey all the way to enlightenment.

    Rinpoche offers a guided meditation and shares inspiring principles for working with our minds to improve our relationships, find peace and tranquility, and develop the life-changing ability to achieve unconditional happiness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/205333107

    TalkID=594

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    Teacher: Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche Date: 2016-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Renowned Bay Area meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche introduces a unique approach to meditation and guides participants to distinguish between ordinary mind, with its thoughts, feelings and mental events, and Pristine Mind, a deep inner refuge that we can access at any time. Using simple language based on teachings from his new book, Our Pristine Mind: A Practical Guide to Unconditional Happiness (Shambhala, 2016), Rinpoche provides precise, experiential instructions drawn from the Dzogchen mind-class teachings that make this life-transforming realization attainable for all. These teachings are deeply relevant whether we are just seeking a happier life or are pursuing the spiritual journey all the way to enlightenment.

    Rinpoche offers a guided meditation and shares inspiring principles for working with our minds to improve our relationships, find peace and tranquility, and develop the life-changing ability to achieve unconditional happiness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/205333107

    TalkID=594

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Election 2016: Gateway to the Dharma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/election-2016-gateway-to-the-dharma/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/election-2016-gateway-to-the-dharma/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-11-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The 2016 election has created shock and fear for many people. It is a vital time to practice and has the potential to deepen and integrate our wisdom and compassion. In this talk, we explore the relationship between the stages of grief and dharma practice, in relation to the the election.

    Homework

    As thoughts and emotions about the election arise this week, ground into the experience of the body. Continually realign with the here and now, not the fears of the future. Reflect on the five stages of grief: denial, bargaining, anger/fear, sadness, and acceptance. Which arise easily for you and which are not so accessible? How can you encourage a more complete grieving process?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/191854656

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-11-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The 2016 election has created shock and fear for many people. It is a vital time to practice and has the potential to deepen and integrate our wisdom and compassion. In this talk, we explore the relationship between the stages of grief and dharma practice, in relation to the the election.

    Homework

    As thoughts and emotions about the election arise this week, ground into the experience of the body. Continually realign with the here and now, not the fears of the future. Reflect on the five stages of grief: denial, bargaining, anger/fear, sadness, and acceptance. Which arise easily for you and which are not so accessible? How can you encourage a more complete grieving process?

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/191854656

    TalkID=524 SeriesID=74

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Worry Mind: Gateway to the Dharma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-worry-mind-gateway-to-the-dharma/ Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-worry-mind-gateway-to-the-dharma/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-11-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Notice how the state of worry has mental, emotional, and physical components. Practice shifting your attention from the object of worry and its associated urgency to act and obsess. Instead, reorient your attention on the experience of worry in the body, again and again. Notice other sense elements outwide worry, such as sound, sights, and sensations. Start to relate to Worry as a state of mind, not as a statement of reality. See worry as anticipation of the future, shaped by the past, directed by our conditioning and self-belief.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/190121662

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-11-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Notice how the state of worry has mental, emotional, and physical components. Practice shifting your attention from the object of worry and its associated urgency to act and obsess. Instead, reorient your attention on the experience of worry in the body, again and again. Notice other sense elements outwide worry, such as sound, sights, and sensations. Start to relate to Worry as a state of mind, not as a statement of reality. See worry as anticipation of the future, shaped by the past, directed by our conditioning and self-belief.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/190121662

    TalkID=523 SeriesID=74

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (7 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-7-of-11/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-7-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Understanding the emptiness of personality view. The unshakable understanding of the emptiness of self is a fruition, and fruition is born of the deepening practice of insight. (A short recap of the previous talk (talk #6) and questions from participants.)

    TalkID=584 SeriesID=75

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Understanding the emptiness of personality view. The unshakable understanding of the emptiness of self is a fruition, and fruition is born of the deepening practice of insight. (A short recap of the previous talk (talk #6) and questions from participants.)

    TalkID=584 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (8 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-8-of-11/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-8-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The fruition, or the maturation, of the insight into the emptiness of personality view is the cessation of clinging to any view of “I am.” This is the most important pivotal transforming understanding of stream entry. There is no credibility given to the arising or view of self. It is empty of clinging, empty of fabrication. (Note: some long questions have been cut from the recording due to low volume. Christina repeats the questions before she answers.)

    TalkID=585 SeriesID=75

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The fruition, or the maturation, of the insight into the emptiness of personality view is the cessation of clinging to any view of “I am.” This is the most important pivotal transforming understanding of stream entry. There is no credibility given to the arising or view of self. It is empty of clinging, empty of fabrication. (Note: some long questions have been cut from the recording due to low volume. Christina repeats the questions before she answers.)

    TalkID=585 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (9 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-9-of-11/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-9-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Vital to keep in mind the context of the Buddha’s teaching. The Buddha always said his teaching was of one taste: his primary concern was the end of dukkha. The cultivation/path and the fruition/realization are inseparable. The Buddha said there are four factors necessary for realization.

    TalkID=586 SeriesID=75

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Vital to keep in mind the context of the Buddha’s teaching. The Buddha always said his teaching was of one taste: his primary concern was the end of dukkha. The cultivation/path and the fruition/realization are inseparable. The Buddha said there are four factors necessary for realization.

    TalkID=586 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (10 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-10-of-11/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-10-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Buddha offered samatha and metta as the two areas to be cultivated to prepare the mind for frameworks of contemplation. Metta brings the attitude of kindness, a befriending base, to meditation. Samatha develops the capacity of mind to sustain attentiveness, collectedness, a unification of body, mind and present moment; and in that collectedness sustain attention on any chosen object. (Note: Christina first answers a few questions; the talk begins about six minutes into the recording.)

    TalkID=588 SeriesID=75

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Buddha offered samatha and metta as the two areas to be cultivated to prepare the mind for frameworks of contemplation. Metta brings the attitude of kindness, a befriending base, to meditation. Samatha develops the capacity of mind to sustain attentiveness, collectedness, a unification of body, mind and present moment; and in that collectedness sustain attention on any chosen object. (Note: Christina first answers a few questions; the talk begins about six minutes into the recording.)

    TalkID=588 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (11 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-11-of-11/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-11-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The boundless unshakable liberation of heart in the midst of it all. Approach this path as in intentional exploration in the service of understanding dukkha and bringing dukkha to an end. This indeed can be so.

    TalkID=589 SeriesID=75

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The boundless unshakable liberation of heart in the midst of it all. Approach this path as in intentional exploration in the service of understanding dukkha and bringing dukkha to an end. This indeed can be so.

    TalkID=589 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana: Introduction (1 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-introduction-1-of-11/ Sat, 22 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-introduction-1-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Developing insight through listening, through reflective investigation, and through practice or cultivation. These three ways of learning and understanding the process of insight are described as a process of contemplative inquiry.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Developing insight through listening, through reflective investigation, and through practice or cultivation. These three ways of learning and understanding the process of insight are described as a process of contemplative inquiry.

    TalkID=575 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (2 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-2-of-11/ Sat, 22 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-2-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Nibbana, the third of the ennobling truths, described by the Buddha described as the unshakable liberation of the heart. 

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Nibbana, the third of the ennobling truths, described by the Buddha described as the unshakable liberation of the heart. 

    TalkID=576 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (3 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-3-of-11/ Sat, 22 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-3-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Nibbana as the heart, the essence and ultimate goal of this life; the unshakable deliverance of mind that is the goal of this noble life.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Nibbana as the heart, the essence and ultimate goal of this life; the unshakable deliverance of mind that is the goal of this noble life.

    TalkID=577 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (4 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-4-of-11/ Sat, 22 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-4-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Question and answers thus far. (Note: The questions have been cut from the recording as Christina repeats each question before she answers.)

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Question and answers thus far. (Note: The questions have been cut from the recording as Christina repeats each question before she answers.)

    TalkID=578 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (5 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-5-of-11/ Sat, 22 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-5-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Models of awakening, sometimes seen as distinguishing schools of Buddhism, are nuanced and interrelated in the early Buddhist texts presenting and describing the process of awakening.

    TalkID=579 SeriesID=75

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Models of awakening, sometimes seen as distinguishing schools of Buddhism, are nuanced and interrelated in the early Buddhist texts presenting and describing the process of awakening.

    TalkID=579 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Demystifying Nibbana (6 of 11) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-6-of-11/ Sat, 22 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/demystifying-nibbana-6-of-11/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Stream entry is the significant stage of awakening. It is a release of the grasping and clinging that leads to process of self-construction, the attempt to create a state of permanence and certainty in the midst of a world that is not.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2016-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Stream entry is the significant stage of awakening. It is a release of the grasping and clinging that leads to process of self-construction, the attempt to create a state of permanence and certainty in the midst of a world that is not.

    TalkID=580 SeriesID=75

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practicing in Ordinary Life: Continuity of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-in-ordinary-life-continuity-of-mindfulness/ Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-in-ordinary-life-continuity-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-10-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    When we really think about it, the only point of all our efforts in practice boils down to what we do in any given ordinary moment. An ordinary moment can pass without notice, can pass through a lot of reactivity and aversion or can get pulled away from a clutched heart wishing it could last forever. Yet it is in our ordinary life moments that practice comes alive. This month we will look at two aspects of practicing in ordinary life – the continuity of suffering and the continuity of mindfulness. Liberation can be found in both. In the continuity of suffering we practice within the cyclical nature of suffering. Gradually becoming increasingly aware of the way out of this circular trap, inherent within the moment. In continuity of mindfulness we practice within the strengthening nature of mindfulness. Gradually deepening our capacity and confidence in seeing each moment for what it truly is – an ordinary moment in the natural flow of life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/189862290

    TalkID=522 SeriesID=73

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-10-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    When we really think about it, the only point of all our efforts in practice boils down to what we do in any given ordinary moment. An ordinary moment can pass without notice, can pass through a lot of reactivity and aversion or can get pulled away from a clutched heart wishing it could last forever. Yet it is in our ordinary life moments that practice comes alive. This month we will look at two aspects of practicing in ordinary life – the continuity of suffering and the continuity of mindfulness. Liberation can be found in both. In the continuity of suffering we practice within the cyclical nature of suffering. Gradually becoming increasingly aware of the way out of this circular trap, inherent within the moment. In continuity of mindfulness we practice within the strengthening nature of mindfulness. Gradually deepening our capacity and confidence in seeing each moment for what it truly is – an ordinary moment in the natural flow of life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/189862290

    TalkID=522 SeriesID=73

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Going Against the Stream https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/going-against-the-stream/ Fri, 07 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 ab9c941e-3ecf-59c9-b395-7d7f968655d1 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dave Smith Date: 2016-10-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This talk explores the many ways that true spiritual practice is an engagement with life that goes against the stream of the confusion of this world, and is therefore an act of rebellion. This ancient path of awakening our own deepest wisdom and compassion is accessible to all who choose it. We can learn how to develop a greater sense of care for ourselves and for our world through the revolutionary practices of the Dharma. These practices will guide us to a path of meditative awareness, which can alleviate and end suffering.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/187098587

    TalkID=572

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    Teacher: Dave Smith Date: 2016-10-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This talk explores the many ways that true spiritual practice is an engagement with life that goes against the stream of the confusion of this world, and is therefore an act of rebellion. This ancient path of awakening our own deepest wisdom and compassion is accessible to all who choose it. We can learn how to develop a greater sense of care for ourselves and for our world through the revolutionary practices of the Dharma. These practices will guide us to a path of meditative awareness, which can alleviate and end suffering.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/187098587

    TalkID=572

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Two Rare and Precious Persons https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/two-rare-and-precious-persons/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/two-rare-and-precious-persons/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2016-10-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The Buddha said, “There are two kinds of persons rare in this world, one who takes initiative in helping others and one who is grateful.”  Referencing the Mahamangala Sutta, the Discourse on Blessings, we will look at the conditions for happiness and the practices of gratitude and proactive compassion as vehicles for awakening to our most precious roles in life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/185834238

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2016-10-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The Buddha said, “There are two kinds of persons rare in this world, one who takes initiative in helping others and one who is grateful.”  Referencing the Mahamangala Sutta, the Discourse on Blessings, we will look at the conditions for happiness and the practices of gratitude and proactive compassion as vehicles for awakening to our most precious roles in life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/185834238

    TalkID=521

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practicing in Everyday Life: Continuity of Suffering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-in-everyday-life-continuity-of-suffering/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-in-everyday-life-continuity-of-suffering/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-10-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    When we really think about it, the only point of all our efforts in practice boils down to what we do in any given ordinary moment. An ordinary moment can pass without notice, can pass through a lot of reactivity and aversion or can get pulled away from a clutched heart wishing it could last forever. Yet it is in our ordinary life moments that practice comes alive. This month we will look at two aspects of practicing in ordinary life – the continuity of suffering and the continuity of mindfulness. Liberation can be found in both. In the continuity of suffering we practice within the cyclical nature of suffering, gradually becoming increasingly aware of the way out of this circular trap, inherent within the moment. In the continuity of mindfulness we practice within the strengthening nature of mindfulness, gradually deepening our capacity and confidence in seeing each moment for what it truly is – an ordinary moment in the natural flow of life.

    Homework

    Notice how you are with unpleasant, uncomfortable, difficult situations or experiences. Do you respond out of habit? Is there space to pause and inquire into why you are reacting in a particular way? Can you simply be with the situation/experience? If not, why can't you? Consider just being with something you think of as unpleasant, uncomforable or difficult without the need to change it. Just be with it – it's happening anyway. What happens then?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/185603721

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-10-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    When we really think about it, the only point of all our efforts in practice boils down to what we do in any given ordinary moment. An ordinary moment can pass without notice, can pass through a lot of reactivity and aversion or can get pulled away from a clutched heart wishing it could last forever. Yet it is in our ordinary life moments that practice comes alive. This month we will look at two aspects of practicing in ordinary life – the continuity of suffering and the continuity of mindfulness. Liberation can be found in both. In the continuity of suffering we practice within the cyclical nature of suffering, gradually becoming increasingly aware of the way out of this circular trap, inherent within the moment. In the continuity of mindfulness we practice within the strengthening nature of mindfulness, gradually deepening our capacity and confidence in seeing each moment for what it truly is – an ordinary moment in the natural flow of life.

    Homework

    Notice how you are with unpleasant, uncomfortable, difficult situations or experiences. Do you respond out of habit? Is there space to pause and inquire into why you are reacting in a particular way? Can you simply be with the situation/experience? If not, why can't you? Consider just being with something you think of as unpleasant, uncomforable or difficult without the need to change it. Just be with it – it's happening anyway. What happens then?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/185603721

    TalkID=520 SeriesID=73

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From Doing to Non-Doing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-doing-to-non-doing/ Tue, 20 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-doing-to-non-doing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-09-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Pursuing a goal almost instinctually calls forth an egoic response of tension and personal evaluation. We usually become very critical and self-evaluative when we are challenged by an important task. It can bring up a sense of being either useful or worthless depending upon our backgrounds, but productivity always ties us to a measurable result and anything measurable usually carries a component of judgment. Productivity also engages our storyline and narrative, can activate our emotional traumas, and compounds our thinking. In short, focusing on worldly doing can create its own spiritual undoing.

    When spiritual teachers suggest that the path of practice is the path of non-doing, what do they mean? Obviously it does not mean disengaging, becoming a couch potato, or stop working, and it certainly does not mean continuously sitting still and meditating. This may become clearer if we explore doing in relationship to time. Usually when we have something to do, the doing holds our attention and there is a goal we want to accomplish. From a spiritual perspective, looking ahead into the future toward a goal is a loss of connection with this moment. So the first caution is how we hold the doing. Do we lose perspective and disengage from the present moment or can we complete the task as a simple moment to moment connection? Secondly, does the doing force our pain body forward so that we lose ourselves in our psychological judgments? Suddenly we feel pressured and watched when we may be the only person in the room. If pain does arise during work, is the pain forcing an unhealthy relationship to the task at hand? Can we hold our pain body sufficiently so that we are not being governed by our unconscious tendencies?

    Next is the issue of quantitative or qualitative doing. If we are just interested in getting through the project and on to the next, not only will our work suffer accordingly, but we will have lost any resemblance of caring and focused attention. Caring is not just for personal relationships, we hold a caring attention within each and every act we perform. When completing the action becomes more important than the attention offered, the end result will have little connection to wakefulness. We may accomplish the task but we will have lost our spiritual orientation in the process. All of us have experienced a piece of art or craft that was carved from wakefulness, and all of us have experience an object created with worldly intentions. We sense and feel the difference in our bodies and bones. So too every act of body, speech, and mind carries the signs and energy of wakefulness or, conversely, the blindness of unconsciousness.

    Any physical action can be a product of either doing or non-doing. When we work within an anticipated result our lives will either feel rewarded or discouraged by the final product. Is it possible to work within a creative display, meeting the designated deadline but without our personal worthiness at stake? The quiet of non-doing is movement from awareness, birthed from presence. The body is simply here and can be used in the service of doing or non-doing. Why not allow the body to live without the tension of expectations as it moves throughout the day? Such movement always feels like we are at home in ourselves regardless of our location.

    Homework

    Changing from doing to non-doing is an essential dharma learning, since doing keeps us focused ahead of ourselves and in control. First we have to be willing to step out of our productive mode of living into a receptive one and that begins by learning to relax. Spend the week emphasizing a relaxed body and mind. Build a natural bridge between engaging and interacting with life and the qualities of ease, softness, and relaxation. Whenever you feel your body tight and tense, soften your belly and breath long slow in and out-breathes. Once you feel relaxed, carry this stance into interactions, “Seek first to understand before being understood,” How does this intention create a listening attitude? Experience the effect of listening on your heart, how it opens you to caring.  How does your behavior change when you allow actions to flow from listening instead of knowing? Watch how the phrase interrupts reactive and impulsive thinking. Do you see the potential for changing many of your relationships through this intention?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/183694016

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-09-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Pursuing a goal almost instinctually calls forth an egoic response of tension and personal evaluation. We usually become very critical and self-evaluative when we are challenged by an important task. It can bring up a sense of being either useful or worthless depending upon our backgrounds, but productivity always ties us to a measurable result and anything measurable usually carries a component of judgment. Productivity also engages our storyline and narrative, can activate our emotional traumas, and compounds our thinking. In short, focusing on worldly doing can create its own spiritual undoing.

    When spiritual teachers suggest that the path of practice is the path of non-doing, what do they mean? Obviously it does not mean disengaging, becoming a couch potato, or stop working, and it certainly does not mean continuously sitting still and meditating. This may become clearer if we explore doing in relationship to time. Usually when we have something to do, the doing holds our attention and there is a goal we want to accomplish. From a spiritual perspective, looking ahead into the future toward a goal is a loss of connection with this moment. So the first caution is how we hold the doing. Do we lose perspective and disengage from the present moment or can we complete the task as a simple moment to moment connection? Secondly, does the doing force our pain body forward so that we lose ourselves in our psychological judgments? Suddenly we feel pressured and watched when we may be the only person in the room. If pain does arise during work, is the pain forcing an unhealthy relationship to the task at hand? Can we hold our pain body sufficiently so that we are not being governed by our unconscious tendencies?

    Next is the issue of quantitative or qualitative doing. If we are just interested in getting through the project and on to the next, not only will our work suffer accordingly, but we will have lost any resemblance of caring and focused attention. Caring is not just for personal relationships, we hold a caring attention within each and every act we perform. When completing the action becomes more important than the attention offered, the end result will have little connection to wakefulness. We may accomplish the task but we will have lost our spiritual orientation in the process. All of us have experienced a piece of art or craft that was carved from wakefulness, and all of us have experience an object created with worldly intentions. We sense and feel the difference in our bodies and bones. So too every act of body, speech, and mind carries the signs and energy of wakefulness or, conversely, the blindness of unconsciousness.

    Any physical action can be a product of either doing or non-doing. When we work within an anticipated result our lives will either feel rewarded or discouraged by the final product. Is it possible to work within a creative display, meeting the designated deadline but without our personal worthiness at stake? The quiet of non-doing is movement from awareness, birthed from presence. The body is simply here and can be used in the service of doing or non-doing. Why not allow the body to live without the tension of expectations as it moves throughout the day? Such movement always feels like we are at home in ourselves regardless of our location.

    Homework

    Changing from doing to non-doing is an essential dharma learning, since doing keeps us focused ahead of ourselves and in control. First we have to be willing to step out of our productive mode of living into a receptive one and that begins by learning to relax. Spend the week emphasizing a relaxed body and mind. Build a natural bridge between engaging and interacting with life and the qualities of ease, softness, and relaxation. Whenever you feel your body tight and tense, soften your belly and breath long slow in and out-breathes. Once you feel relaxed, carry this stance into interactions, “Seek first to understand before being understood,” How does this intention create a listening attitude? Experience the effect of listening on your heart, how it opens you to caring.  How does your behavior change when you allow actions to flow from listening instead of knowing? Watch how the phrase interrupts reactive and impulsive thinking. Do you see the potential for changing many of your relationships through this intention?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/183694016

    TalkID=519 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The End of the World https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-end-of-the-world/ Fri, 16 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-end-of-the-world/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2016-09-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/183176490

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2016-09-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/183176490

    TalkID=518

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Judgmental Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-judgmental-mind/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-judgmental-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The Judgmental Mind represents a deeply held place of identity and belief. Who we take ourselves to be is closely tied to judgment of ourselves and others. As we begin to investigate this mind state, leading with compassion brings the heart into the process. Without the heart, we may slip into a thought and belief dominant process, leading to “judging the judgment.”

    As we connect fully with the actual experience of judgment, with compassion and allowance, we may find ourselves asking “What is the payoff for judgment?” If asked with innocence and vulnerability, deeper foundations of judgment may emerge. These foundations help establish and maintain the sense of self.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/182259005

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The Judgmental Mind represents a deeply held place of identity and belief. Who we take ourselves to be is closely tied to judgment of ourselves and others. As we begin to investigate this mind state, leading with compassion brings the heart into the process. Without the heart, we may slip into a thought and belief dominant process, leading to “judging the judgment.”

    As we connect fully with the actual experience of judgment, with compassion and allowance, we may find ourselves asking “What is the payoff for judgment?” If asked with innocence and vulnerability, deeper foundations of judgment may emerge. These foundations help establish and maintain the sense of self.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/182259005

    TalkID=516

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From Unconscious to Conscious https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-unconscious-to-conscious/ Tue, 30 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-unconscious-to-conscious/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-08-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    In the beginning it seems as if awareness is like a light switch that can be turned on and off. We are aware and then we are not. What is actually happening when the switch seems off, is that awareness is being smothered within our thinking. It is being compressed into and confined by believing the thoughts we are having. It is not dead, the aliveness within awareness has been confined by the images of the thoughts and is contained through the rigidity of our attachment to concepts. Our work is to free that awareness so that it can move without confinement. When awareness is confined, we are unconscious as human beings since we believe only what our thoughts are saying. When awareness is free of confinement, our thoughts are no longer controlling our behavior and we are open to new experiences. Every time we are willing to see anew, to look into areas of denial, to be accountable to our minds, and to go where we have been afraid to venture, we are freeing that trapped awareness. We are no longer held within our previous beliefs and ideas and are no longer held within the known.

    Awareness is very willing to exit the prison we impose, but it needs our assistance. First we must feel the limitations of what we are doing by knowing that awareness freed is a vastly different life than awareness confined. We feel an expansive aliveness both bodily and mentally when the genie escapes the bottle. Next we have to reexamine the assumptions that limited awareness in the first place. As we begin to challenge more and more of our opinions we see the irrationality of many of our beliefs and fears. We interpret much of life through the fear of what we are afraid this experience might mean (whatever it might be). All of these knots, desires, and hesitations have nothing to do with awareness but have everything to do with our past. When we view the past with awareness rather than simply believing in the past, it all begins to fall apart and awareness begins to slip the bonds of containment.

    To free awareness from being bound by thought, we have to see the limitations that thinking imposes. We have to go inside thought and compare what it says life is to what we see when we are not looking through concepts. Thought follows conditioned pathways, and we think the way we have thought in the past because it is easier to follow our conditioned ways than to see something in a new way. Finally we have to understand that when we think we are stepping back and considering the situation. Although useful at one point, this begins to limit us at another phase on our journey by robbing us of spontaneity and true sense of belonging.

    In the end we have to take thought on and spiritually understand the power we give it, look at thought with awareness rather than following the mandates of thought mindlessly. Our yearning to become conscious in the face of ignorance demands that we question thought at every turn. Becoming conscious simply means waking up out of the imagination induced by thought.

     

    Homework

    Moving from unconscious actions of body, speech, and mind to more conscious actions requires freeing up the conditioned ways you view yourself and the world. Conditioning is unconscious and tied to the fear of living outside the expectations you have of yourself and others have of you. Sense the fear behind your routines and habits, and stop and ask yourself, *“What would I do now if I were not afraid?”* Practice moving in the opposite direction of your routines. Take different routes to work, mix up your day, stretch yourself in your responses to others, and act differently than you might be feeling. See what difference it makes to live outside your habits.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/181324677

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-08-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    In the beginning it seems as if awareness is like a light switch that can be turned on and off. We are aware and then we are not. What is actually happening when the switch seems off, is that awareness is being smothered within our thinking. It is being compressed into and confined by believing the thoughts we are having. It is not dead, the aliveness within awareness has been confined by the images of the thoughts and is contained through the rigidity of our attachment to concepts. Our work is to free that awareness so that it can move without confinement. When awareness is confined, we are unconscious as human beings since we believe only what our thoughts are saying. When awareness is free of confinement, our thoughts are no longer controlling our behavior and we are open to new experiences. Every time we are willing to see anew, to look into areas of denial, to be accountable to our minds, and to go where we have been afraid to venture, we are freeing that trapped awareness. We are no longer held within our previous beliefs and ideas and are no longer held within the known.

    Awareness is very willing to exit the prison we impose, but it needs our assistance. First we must feel the limitations of what we are doing by knowing that awareness freed is a vastly different life than awareness confined. We feel an expansive aliveness both bodily and mentally when the genie escapes the bottle. Next we have to reexamine the assumptions that limited awareness in the first place. As we begin to challenge more and more of our opinions we see the irrationality of many of our beliefs and fears. We interpret much of life through the fear of what we are afraid this experience might mean (whatever it might be). All of these knots, desires, and hesitations have nothing to do with awareness but have everything to do with our past. When we view the past with awareness rather than simply believing in the past, it all begins to fall apart and awareness begins to slip the bonds of containment.

    To free awareness from being bound by thought, we have to see the limitations that thinking imposes. We have to go inside thought and compare what it says life is to what we see when we are not looking through concepts. Thought follows conditioned pathways, and we think the way we have thought in the past because it is easier to follow our conditioned ways than to see something in a new way. Finally we have to understand that when we think we are stepping back and considering the situation. Although useful at one point, this begins to limit us at another phase on our journey by robbing us of spontaneity and true sense of belonging.

    In the end we have to take thought on and spiritually understand the power we give it, look at thought with awareness rather than following the mandates of thought mindlessly. Our yearning to become conscious in the face of ignorance demands that we question thought at every turn. Becoming conscious simply means waking up out of the imagination induced by thought.

     

    Homework

    Moving from unconscious actions of body, speech, and mind to more conscious actions requires freeing up the conditioned ways you view yourself and the world. Conditioning is unconscious and tied to the fear of living outside the expectations you have of yourself and others have of you. Sense the fear behind your routines and habits, and stop and ask yourself, *“What would I do now if I were not afraid?”* Practice moving in the opposite direction of your routines. Take different routes to work, mix up your day, stretch yourself in your responses to others, and act differently than you might be feeling. See what difference it makes to live outside your habits.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/181324677

    TalkID=515 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Working with Difficult Emotions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/working-with-difficult-emotions/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000 1fc7ce89-c224-50dd-b885-bdb4e46d9b26 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Cheryl Slean Date: 2016-08-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Note: The recording begins as Cheryl is already speaking.

    This talk and sit explores a few of the many dharma teachings and practices that can help us effectively respond to afflictive emotions. Emotions are a natural part of being human, so what makes some of them feel so overwhelming? What is the nature of the overwhelm and the nature of the emotion itself? How can we regulate ourselves back to equanimity with self-soothing practices, investigative mindfulness, self-compassion and ethics? Freedom from emotional stress is available to us in the here and now, if we’re willing to “face our demons” armed with the wisdom of the dharma path.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/182610787

    TalkID=517

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    Teacher: Cheryl Slean Date: 2016-08-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Note: The recording begins as Cheryl is already speaking.

    This talk and sit explores a few of the many dharma teachings and practices that can help us effectively respond to afflictive emotions. Emotions are a natural part of being human, so what makes some of them feel so overwhelming? What is the nature of the overwhelm and the nature of the emotion itself? How can we regulate ourselves back to equanimity with self-soothing practices, investigative mindfulness, self-compassion and ethics? Freedom from emotional stress is available to us in the here and now, if we’re willing to “face our demons” armed with the wisdom of the dharma path.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/182610787

    TalkID=517

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From Suffering to the End of Suffering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-suffering-to-the-end-of-suffering/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-suffering-to-the-end-of-suffering/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-08-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The question is not whether we suffer, everyone struggles, but whether we have struggled enough. Like a football player who endures the concussions and bodily pains in order to reap the praise and exhilaration of team sports, we can overstay our struggles for many reasons. Some of us may feel deserving of our pain and reluctant to release its causes and conditions. We might feel a nobility and pride that we have endured whatever life brings our way, or we may believe that we need to suffer almost as a recompense for our years of guilt. There is a dharma maturity necessary to call an end to our suffering and to step out of the closed loop of its perpetuation. The beginning of dharma practice is coming to that conclusion and witnessing how our struggles are an internal response to objective conditions. The external difficulties will come and go with each turn of events but our internal response can always be independent of those conditions. Understanding this is the beginning of the Buddha’s path.

    This lesson is often learned gradually. We access this critical point through our internal conversation, our personal narrative. It is here, within our storyline that the machine of self works its continuance. What are we saying, what are we believing, what assumptions are we making, and what are we projecting onto the innocent to avoid our own responsibility? It is all contained within our thinking, and nothing in meditation works in alignment with its intended purpose until we are fully accountable for our thoughts. The twisted logic on which these thoughts are based often reside within our painful memories and stories of our early years of development. As we learn to hold and release daily thoughts, emotions, and memories, we also learn to forgive and let go of our distant past. We slowly become more current and begin to see that it is the present that contains the past. There is no past outside the present, and if we can live emphasizing the present, we can learn to release the past as it is arising.

    Now suffering takes on a more nuanced look. As the egoic density lightens, new expressions of contention arise. We begin to sense that we live in a slightly contracted state most of the time. This state serves our need for a personal image and individual authority, but it begins to grate upon our heart, which yearns for wider pastures without boundaries. We become inquisitive about this newly discovered and more subtle expression of struggle and turn our attention toward it. What we witness is that life seems to be outside of us, and we are looking in at it, like we were tourists on a cruise ship through some exotic landscape. We begin to explore the life that seems to be outside and the life that is in here, and a fundamental question arises. “How many lives are there and why are they separated?” This inquiry sends us deeply into the configuration of our perceptions, the you and me, the this and that of our observations.

    We walk through this inquiry between the desire to understand and the fear of what we might discover. It is our yearning hearts that keep us steady of gaze and solidly present. All we are ever asked to do is what is natural for us to do. Simply allow the natural questions of the heart to arise in curiosity while keeping our eyes open for the anwers.

    Homework

    Be aware of the range and expressions of your struggles. Use the week to focus on the gross and subtle forms of your personal pain as it occurs throughout the day. Each time you find yourself in conflict, ask yourself: Who is responsible for this? Watch your tendency to blame and externalize the causes.

    Follow these steps the next time you find yourself blindly moving through the various tensions of your life. Stop, interrupt the behavior, and bring forth a spiritual perspective by asking:

    1. Am I aware of the pain that is driving this behavior?
    2. What am I getting out of this, and is this what I want my life to be about?
    3. What am I really lacking in this moment?
    4. Can I simply know that I am desiring without acting upon it.

    If you are determined to follow through with this impulse at least slow down and learn all about this behavior and what motivates it?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/179263807

    TalkID=510 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-08-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The question is not whether we suffer, everyone struggles, but whether we have struggled enough. Like a football player who endures the concussions and bodily pains in order to reap the praise and exhilaration of team sports, we can overstay our struggles for many reasons. Some of us may feel deserving of our pain and reluctant to release its causes and conditions. We might feel a nobility and pride that we have endured whatever life brings our way, or we may believe that we need to suffer almost as a recompense for our years of guilt. There is a dharma maturity necessary to call an end to our suffering and to step out of the closed loop of its perpetuation. The beginning of dharma practice is coming to that conclusion and witnessing how our struggles are an internal response to objective conditions. The external difficulties will come and go with each turn of events but our internal response can always be independent of those conditions. Understanding this is the beginning of the Buddha’s path.

    This lesson is often learned gradually. We access this critical point through our internal conversation, our personal narrative. It is here, within our storyline that the machine of self works its continuance. What are we saying, what are we believing, what assumptions are we making, and what are we projecting onto the innocent to avoid our own responsibility? It is all contained within our thinking, and nothing in meditation works in alignment with its intended purpose until we are fully accountable for our thoughts. The twisted logic on which these thoughts are based often reside within our painful memories and stories of our early years of development. As we learn to hold and release daily thoughts, emotions, and memories, we also learn to forgive and let go of our distant past. We slowly become more current and begin to see that it is the present that contains the past. There is no past outside the present, and if we can live emphasizing the present, we can learn to release the past as it is arising.

    Now suffering takes on a more nuanced look. As the egoic density lightens, new expressions of contention arise. We begin to sense that we live in a slightly contracted state most of the time. This state serves our need for a personal image and individual authority, but it begins to grate upon our heart, which yearns for wider pastures without boundaries. We become inquisitive about this newly discovered and more subtle expression of struggle and turn our attention toward it. What we witness is that life seems to be outside of us, and we are looking in at it, like we were tourists on a cruise ship through some exotic landscape. We begin to explore the life that seems to be outside and the life that is in here, and a fundamental question arises. “How many lives are there and why are they separated?” This inquiry sends us deeply into the configuration of our perceptions, the you and me, the this and that of our observations.

    We walk through this inquiry between the desire to understand and the fear of what we might discover. It is our yearning hearts that keep us steady of gaze and solidly present. All we are ever asked to do is what is natural for us to do. Simply allow the natural questions of the heart to arise in curiosity while keeping our eyes open for the anwers.

    Homework

    Be aware of the range and expressions of your struggles. Use the week to focus on the gross and subtle forms of your personal pain as it occurs throughout the day. Each time you find yourself in conflict, ask yourself: Who is responsible for this? Watch your tendency to blame and externalize the causes.

    Follow these steps the next time you find yourself blindly moving through the various tensions of your life. Stop, interrupt the behavior, and bring forth a spiritual perspective by asking:

    1. Am I aware of the pain that is driving this behavior?
    2. What am I getting out of this, and is this what I want my life to be about?
    3. What am I really lacking in this moment?
    4. Can I simply know that I am desiring without acting upon it.

    If you are determined to follow through with this impulse at least slow down and learn all about this behavior and what motivates it?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/179263807

    TalkID=510 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Compassionate Presence, Wise Response https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/compassionate-presence-wise-response/ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000 e2402b53-948e-59eb-aaaa-90978f9c0c54 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Willa Thaniya Reid Date: 2016-08-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The Buddha taught, ‘hatred does not cease by hatred, only through love’. When, in our life, we encounter conflict and pain, what does this mean? Through the cultivation of awareness and non-resistance, we can discover a radical ability to meet both our ‘inner’ and ‘outer’ experience with profound harmlessness. From this perspective, whatever is happening for us can become a path to true freedom, where deep and innate wisdom and compassion arise in response to the way things are.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/179120300

    TalkID=509

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    Teacher: Willa Thaniya Reid Date: 2016-08-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The Buddha taught, ‘hatred does not cease by hatred, only through love’. When, in our life, we encounter conflict and pain, what does this mean? Through the cultivation of awareness and non-resistance, we can discover a radical ability to meet both our ‘inner’ and ‘outer’ experience with profound harmlessness. From this perspective, whatever is happening for us can become a path to true freedom, where deep and innate wisdom and compassion arise in response to the way things are.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/179120300

    TalkID=509

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From Science to Art https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-science-to-art/ Tue, 02 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-science-to-art/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-08-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    For science to be valid, the results must be replicable trial after trial. The techniques we use to accomplish the unvarying outcomes then become the mechanistic way toward similar findings in the future. Dharma practice begins mechanically for most of us. We have heard that if we do such and such, this outcome can be expected. For example, if we follow the breath, over time, we can expect that our ability to focus our attention will improve. And it does. There are entire models of spiritual progress based upon the repetition of results from many students over many years. An example of such a system is the Progression of Insight authored by Mahasi Sayadaw. I personally practiced that system for the first few years, and can verify that the progressive account in the texts is fully experienceable. The problem is that it left a mechanical imprint on my methodology. If I had a problem, instead of exploring and understanding the difficulty I applied an alternative solution, noticing it and moving on. Since anything mechanical requires an operator, I was left in charge of my practice. A number of insights resulted but most were induced by maintaining a high level of focused samadhi. When I was off the cushion, that level of samadhi waned, so I waited until I was back on the cushion to offer my full-hearted intention toward further insights.

    It soon dawned on me that the problem was with my methodology and assumptions, and the Dharma was more art than science. There is no one size that fits all in Dharma practice and no model that replicates the softness of heart necessary for spiritual fulfillment. Tenderness and sensitivity are not produced by constant training but are the results of being open and affected by the whole range of experiences over time. Being vulnerable in the face of pain is not a training, but a letting go. We have to pursue the questions that resonate the deepest, the most personal longings, the timing that is ours alone, and the speed and duration that is unforced and unhurried. We cannot quicken our learning or our embrace of life any more than we can hasten love.

    The foundation of practice established through the mechanics of science is the beginning of the beginning of the Dharma. It is like buying all the right equipment to hike a trail. The equipment is not the hike. It sets us up for the hike, but the trail has yet to be traversed. The trail of the Dharma is the path of the heart, of vulnerability, learning, receiving, and opening. That is not a training in science but an opening to the art of living in the present where there are no set rules of order, no road map for awakening, and no certainty of progression.

    The mechanics make us feel as if we are doing something advantageous, and for a short while they do, but ultimately we must release the science to discover our true path.

    Homework

    How much of your practice is mechanical? How much do you depend upon your own effort in “putting in the time” day after day and mastering the technique? Do you have a strong need to get it right and not make a mistake? It is important to learn the meditation technique, but to adhere too strictly to the form of the practice can mask self-doubt. Risking doing it wrong begins the “art” of practice. Insight develops within the art of quiet observation free from the pressure of failure. This week let your practice be simple observation. Just look, just see what is happening. Don’t worry about getting it right. If you fear failure, see that. If you doubt whether you are doing it right, notice the doubting. Observing what is driving the meditation changes the mechanics of the practice into a living art form.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/177652517

    TalkID=508 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-08-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    For science to be valid, the results must be replicable trial after trial. The techniques we use to accomplish the unvarying outcomes then become the mechanistic way toward similar findings in the future. Dharma practice begins mechanically for most of us. We have heard that if we do such and such, this outcome can be expected. For example, if we follow the breath, over time, we can expect that our ability to focus our attention will improve. And it does. There are entire models of spiritual progress based upon the repetition of results from many students over many years. An example of such a system is the Progression of Insight authored by Mahasi Sayadaw. I personally practiced that system for the first few years, and can verify that the progressive account in the texts is fully experienceable. The problem is that it left a mechanical imprint on my methodology. If I had a problem, instead of exploring and understanding the difficulty I applied an alternative solution, noticing it and moving on. Since anything mechanical requires an operator, I was left in charge of my practice. A number of insights resulted but most were induced by maintaining a high level of focused samadhi. When I was off the cushion, that level of samadhi waned, so I waited until I was back on the cushion to offer my full-hearted intention toward further insights.

    It soon dawned on me that the problem was with my methodology and assumptions, and the Dharma was more art than science. There is no one size that fits all in Dharma practice and no model that replicates the softness of heart necessary for spiritual fulfillment. Tenderness and sensitivity are not produced by constant training but are the results of being open and affected by the whole range of experiences over time. Being vulnerable in the face of pain is not a training, but a letting go. We have to pursue the questions that resonate the deepest, the most personal longings, the timing that is ours alone, and the speed and duration that is unforced and unhurried. We cannot quicken our learning or our embrace of life any more than we can hasten love.

    The foundation of practice established through the mechanics of science is the beginning of the beginning of the Dharma. It is like buying all the right equipment to hike a trail. The equipment is not the hike. It sets us up for the hike, but the trail has yet to be traversed. The trail of the Dharma is the path of the heart, of vulnerability, learning, receiving, and opening. That is not a training in science but an opening to the art of living in the present where there are no set rules of order, no road map for awakening, and no certainty of progression.

    The mechanics make us feel as if we are doing something advantageous, and for a short while they do, but ultimately we must release the science to discover our true path.

    Homework

    How much of your practice is mechanical? How much do you depend upon your own effort in “putting in the time” day after day and mastering the technique? Do you have a strong need to get it right and not make a mistake? It is important to learn the meditation technique, but to adhere too strictly to the form of the practice can mask self-doubt. Risking doing it wrong begins the “art” of practice. Insight develops within the art of quiet observation free from the pressure of failure. This week let your practice be simple observation. Just look, just see what is happening. Don’t worry about getting it right. If you fear failure, see that. If you doubt whether you are doing it right, notice the doubting. Observing what is driving the meditation changes the mechanics of the practice into a living art form.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/177652517

    TalkID=508 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sangha as the Whole of the Practice: From Relationship to Community https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sangha-as-the-whole-of-the-practice-from-relationship-to-community/ Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sangha-as-the-whole-of-the-practice-from-relationship-to-community/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-07-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Kalyana mitrata – spiritual friendship – is at the heart of Sangha. This spiritual friendship keeps us all strong and committed as we walk this path to awakening together. We sit with one another and at the same time we sit for one another. Together we can have the courage to move into the unknown, to abandon our habits of mind and to step into our Buddha nature. We can experience both the relative and ultimate realities of practice. This week we will consider what it means to be a spiritual community.

    Homework

    Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has said many times that the next Buddha may be sangha. What does that mean to you? How important is Sangha in your practice? Do you feel connected to the larger Seattle Insight community? If so, how often do you take the time to acknowledge this? If you don’t feel connected to the larger Seattle Insight community, is that something you would like? What would you need to feel more connected? Are you willing to get more engaged? This week we are contemplating what Sangha looks like to each of us and how we can bring a sense of refuge in Sangha into our everyday practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/175499161

    TalkID=506 SeriesID=71

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-07-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Kalyana mitrata – spiritual friendship – is at the heart of Sangha. This spiritual friendship keeps us all strong and committed as we walk this path to awakening together. We sit with one another and at the same time we sit for one another. Together we can have the courage to move into the unknown, to abandon our habits of mind and to step into our Buddha nature. We can experience both the relative and ultimate realities of practice. This week we will consider what it means to be a spiritual community.

    Homework

    Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has said many times that the next Buddha may be sangha. What does that mean to you? How important is Sangha in your practice? Do you feel connected to the larger Seattle Insight community? If so, how often do you take the time to acknowledge this? If you don’t feel connected to the larger Seattle Insight community, is that something you would like? What would you need to feel more connected? Are you willing to get more engaged? This week we are contemplating what Sangha looks like to each of us and how we can bring a sense of refuge in Sangha into our everyday practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/175499161

    TalkID=506 SeriesID=71

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Meditations on the Brahma Viharas, or ‘Divine Abodes’ (Part 2 from retreat) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditations-on-the-brahma-viharas-or-ae%cb%9cdivine-abodesae-part-2-from-retreat/ Sun, 17 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditations-on-the-brahma-viharas-or-ae%cb%9cdivine-abodesae-part-2-from-retreat/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2016-07-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Brahma Viharas means ‘divine abodes’ in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. The term refers to four meditation practices that can help enrich our lives, developing concentration, fearlessness, happiness and a greater ability to love. The techniques, known as lovingkindness (metta), compassion (karuna), joy in the happiness of others (mudita) and equanimity (upekkha) cultivate our natural capacity for an open and loving heart.

    TalkID=514 SeriesID=72

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2016-07-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Brahma Viharas means ‘divine abodes’ in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. The term refers to four meditation practices that can help enrich our lives, developing concentration, fearlessness, happiness and a greater ability to love. The techniques, known as lovingkindness (metta), compassion (karuna), joy in the happiness of others (mudita) and equanimity (upekkha) cultivate our natural capacity for an open and loving heart.

    TalkID=514 SeriesID=72

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Meditations on the Brahma Viharas, or ‘Divine Abodes’ (Part 1 from retreat) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditations-on-the-brahma-viharas-or-ae%cb%9cdivine-abodesae-part-1-from-retreat/ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditations-on-the-brahma-viharas-or-ae%cb%9cdivine-abodesae-part-1-from-retreat/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2016-07-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Brahma Viharas means ‘divine abodes’ in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. The term refers to four meditation practices that can help enrich our lives, developing concentration, fearlessness, happiness and a greater ability to love. The techniques, known as lovingkindness (metta), compassion (karuna), joy in the happiness of others (mudita) and equanimity (upekkha) cultivate our natural capacity for an open and loving heart.

    TalkID=513 SeriesID=72

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2016-07-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Brahma Viharas means ‘divine abodes’ in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. The term refers to four meditation practices that can help enrich our lives, developing concentration, fearlessness, happiness and a greater ability to love. The techniques, known as lovingkindness (metta), compassion (karuna), joy in the happiness of others (mudita) and equanimity (upekkha) cultivate our natural capacity for an open and loving heart.

    TalkID=513 SeriesID=72

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Meditations on the Brahma Viharas, or ‘Divine Abodes’ (Friday evening talk) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditations-on-the-brahma-viharas-or-ae%cb%9cdivine-abodesae-friday-evening-talk/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditations-on-the-brahma-viharas-or-ae%cb%9cdivine-abodesae-friday-evening-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2016-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Brahma Viharas means ‘divine abodes’ in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. The term refers to four meditation practices that can help enrich our lives, developing concentration, fearlessness, happiness and a greater ability to love.

    The techniques, known as lovingkindness (metta), compassion (karuna), joy in the happiness of others (mudita) and equanimity (upekkha) cultivate our natural capacity for an open and loving heart.

    TalkID=512 SeriesID=72

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2016-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Brahma Viharas means ‘divine abodes’ in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. The term refers to four meditation practices that can help enrich our lives, developing concentration, fearlessness, happiness and a greater ability to love.

    The techniques, known as lovingkindness (metta), compassion (karuna), joy in the happiness of others (mudita) and equanimity (upekkha) cultivate our natural capacity for an open and loving heart.

    TalkID=512 SeriesID=72

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sangha as the Whole of the Practice: What Seeks Division https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sangha-as-the-whole-of-the-practice-what-seeks-division/ Tue, 12 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sangha-as-the-whole-of-the-practice-what-seeks-division/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    At a glance Buddhism and/or mindfulness appears to be an individual practice. Each of us meditate, study and contemplate the Dhamma individually leaving us to mistakenly believe that liberation of the mind is personal. True investigation, however, arises in relationship. We need the tension, uncomfortabilities, laughter and passion that comes from “relationship with” to experience the depth and freedom of liberation. This week we will consider the shadow side of Sangha – division.

    Homework

    Division shows up in every aspect of our lives. It’s present when we pick up a piece of fruit to put in our grocery cart; when we decide what to do with our time; when we look for a place to live. Where is there division in your life? What does it mean to you when it’s present? Can you experience division when you see something you like? What about when you hear something you don’t like?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/174540811

    TalkID=505 SeriesID=71

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    At a glance Buddhism and/or mindfulness appears to be an individual practice. Each of us meditate, study and contemplate the Dhamma individually leaving us to mistakenly believe that liberation of the mind is personal. True investigation, however, arises in relationship. We need the tension, uncomfortabilities, laughter and passion that comes from “relationship with” to experience the depth and freedom of liberation. This week we will consider the shadow side of Sangha – division.

    Homework

    Division shows up in every aspect of our lives. It’s present when we pick up a piece of fruit to put in our grocery cart; when we decide what to do with our time; when we look for a place to live. Where is there division in your life? What does it mean to you when it’s present? Can you experience division when you see something you like? What about when you hear something you don’t like?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/174540811

    TalkID=505 SeriesID=71

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sangha as the Whole of the Practice: Shared Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sangha-as-the-whole-of-the-practice-shared-intention/ Tue, 05 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sangha-as-the-whole-of-the-practice-shared-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-07-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We spend a lot of time in contemplations around the Buddha and the Dhamma. Rarely do we spend time contemplating the nature and importance of Sangha even through most of us are aware that Buddha held the Sangha as the whole of the practice. Throughout the month of July, we will explore the nature of Sangha, both the Noble Sangha which has existed for over 2,500 years and our Sangha at Seattle Insight. This week we will consider what makes Sangha a place for refuge.

    Homework

    What makes Sangha a place for refuge for you? Consider where your practice would be without Sangha. Have your intentions towards renunciation, goodwill and harmlessness increased? Can you sense the qualities of Lovingkindness and Compassion in your way of living?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/173635967

    TalkID=504 SeriesID=71

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-07-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    We spend a lot of time in contemplations around the Buddha and the Dhamma. Rarely do we spend time contemplating the nature and importance of Sangha even through most of us are aware that Buddha held the Sangha as the whole of the practice. Throughout the month of July, we will explore the nature of Sangha, both the Noble Sangha which has existed for over 2,500 years and our Sangha at Seattle Insight. This week we will consider what makes Sangha a place for refuge.

    Homework

    What makes Sangha a place for refuge for you? Consider where your practice would be without Sangha. Have your intentions towards renunciation, goodwill and harmlessness increased? Can you sense the qualities of Lovingkindness and Compassion in your way of living?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/173635967

    TalkID=504 SeriesID=71

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From Noise to Stillness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-noise-to-stillness/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-noise-to-stillness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-06-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    For most of us, our self-image is our most treasured possession. We carefully cultivate, mold, and protect it so it says just what we want it to say about us. We usually look past our blindspots so our image holds mostly our projected ideals, and we will do whatever it takes to defend it as if this image were our final stand upon sanity. What is interesting about our image is how many people see through it. In fact others usually have a better sense of our personality and temperament than our own assessment. That is why feedback is so difficult. We sense others may be seeing the truth of our personality while we fight to keep it hidden.

    When we look a little closer, we will see that our image is maintained through presentation. Some of that display is our actions, but most of it is the noise we make through our self-proclamations. Whether the noise is internally induced through our narrative and storyline or externally created through power, drama, outrage, morality, righteousness, or just simple narcissism, makes little difference. The bottom line is that noise keeps our image alive and energetic and keeps us looking away from the more valid experience of ourselves contained in the quiet. As our spiritual path unfolds, we sense that our carefully cultivated image may be a smokescreen that keeps us from a deeper level of self-understanding. As the quiet of our meditation is nurtured, we fall into periods of stillness and the ease that accompanies it. We begin to suspect that the noise is not the final answer to our self-discovery. A question may arise around what the commotion of our lives is all about and how this endless noise making translates into a life of ease.

    When we make noise, we are not listening. Even the noise of our thoughts disrupts the communion of connection, and it is only through listening that our perceptions change and insights occur. A good question to ask ourseleves from time to time is, “Am I listening or waiting to speak?” The ground of our spiritual growth is the quiet in our lives, and we can only see as clearly as we live that quiet. As we quiet, our image becomes less important, slips into the background, and is never really missed. The image becomes more translucent and amorphous, coming and going as our opinions rise and fall. We see it as an appendage left over from evolution, with less and less viability in this era. As silence and listening rise to the surface, we realize that “just being” is the reward. Not being something – just being alive is all we need. Aliveness has been there all along the way, but we were too busy proclaiming how important we are to recognize its worth. Now we begin to rest and be nurtured in the arms of stillness.

    Homework

    The point of working with the noise of the mind is to determine how much of it is really needed. Offer yourself a “noise inventory,” where you directly look at how much of your inward chatter has a legitimate usefulness and purpose. Without trying to get rid of it just see whether it has any importance. How much of it is based on issues forced by your pain body (Does she like me? I will be alone the rest of my life.); how much on projection (He is just like my father. You make me angry.); How much is just entertainment (Do you remember last year’s vacation? Let me tell you about the book I am reading.); How much is just nonsense and idle chatter? How much is needless worry and planning? Does thought tell you anything new or only what you already know? What does this chatter offer you, what are its benefits, and why do you keep it going?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/172585145

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-06-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    For most of us, our self-image is our most treasured possession. We carefully cultivate, mold, and protect it so it says just what we want it to say about us. We usually look past our blindspots so our image holds mostly our projected ideals, and we will do whatever it takes to defend it as if this image were our final stand upon sanity. What is interesting about our image is how many people see through it. In fact others usually have a better sense of our personality and temperament than our own assessment. That is why feedback is so difficult. We sense others may be seeing the truth of our personality while we fight to keep it hidden.

    When we look a little closer, we will see that our image is maintained through presentation. Some of that display is our actions, but most of it is the noise we make through our self-proclamations. Whether the noise is internally induced through our narrative and storyline or externally created through power, drama, outrage, morality, righteousness, or just simple narcissism, makes little difference. The bottom line is that noise keeps our image alive and energetic and keeps us looking away from the more valid experience of ourselves contained in the quiet. As our spiritual path unfolds, we sense that our carefully cultivated image may be a smokescreen that keeps us from a deeper level of self-understanding. As the quiet of our meditation is nurtured, we fall into periods of stillness and the ease that accompanies it. We begin to suspect that the noise is not the final answer to our self-discovery. A question may arise around what the commotion of our lives is all about and how this endless noise making translates into a life of ease.

    When we make noise, we are not listening. Even the noise of our thoughts disrupts the communion of connection, and it is only through listening that our perceptions change and insights occur. A good question to ask ourseleves from time to time is, “Am I listening or waiting to speak?” The ground of our spiritual growth is the quiet in our lives, and we can only see as clearly as we live that quiet. As we quiet, our image becomes less important, slips into the background, and is never really missed. The image becomes more translucent and amorphous, coming and going as our opinions rise and fall. We see it as an appendage left over from evolution, with less and less viability in this era. As silence and listening rise to the surface, we realize that “just being” is the reward. Not being something – just being alive is all we need. Aliveness has been there all along the way, but we were too busy proclaiming how important we are to recognize its worth. Now we begin to rest and be nurtured in the arms of stillness.

    Homework

    The point of working with the noise of the mind is to determine how much of it is really needed. Offer yourself a “noise inventory,” where you directly look at how much of your inward chatter has a legitimate usefulness and purpose. Without trying to get rid of it just see whether it has any importance. How much of it is based on issues forced by your pain body (Does she like me? I will be alone the rest of my life.); how much on projection (He is just like my father. You make me angry.); How much is just entertainment (Do you remember last year’s vacation? Let me tell you about the book I am reading.); How much is just nonsense and idle chatter? How much is needless worry and planning? Does thought tell you anything new or only what you already know? What does this chatter offer you, what are its benefits, and why do you keep it going?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/172585145

    TalkID=502 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awareness That Is a Lifestyle https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awareness-that-is-a-lifestyle/ Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awareness-that-is-a-lifestyle/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2016-06-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/171134745

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2016-06-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/171134745

    TalkID=501

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: Construction to Deconstruction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-construction-to-deconstruction/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-construction-to-deconstruction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-06-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    When we begin practicing, mindfulness starts to reveal our blind spots, and we are forced to acknowledge the full range of our behavior. At this point we greatly over-exaggerate our character flaws since they are catching us by surprise. We are no more of a mess than anyone else, but we see ourselves relative to our ideals, and from that perspective we do not fare well. It is like purchasing a house that we visually thought was in good shape, but when we open the door we realize there is a lot of work that needs to be done. We appear to be a fixer-upper, and everywhere we turn we see rusting pipes and exposed wood. It is helpful to know that we did not suddenly become rotten, but have been living so far away from direct self-knowledge that we have glossed over the damaged person we now find ourselves to be. With mindfulness at our back we realize we have work to do, but where to begin? We may be fearful that something even more treacherous lies under the surface of our persona. Perhaps we sense outrage, or unmitigated lust, uncontrollable terror, or latent rage. We may believe the best way to keep these demons at bay is to build layers of offsetting states of mind to smother their fury. Seal it off, so to speak, with kindness, gentleness, or whatever else we think can counter the energy of this old conditioning. But what happens when we apply such effort is that instead of their submergence comes their reemergence, and a deep lesson in dharma integration is learned. We cannot discard our dislikeable selves by resisting or denying their presence. We have to dive into this mess, honor what is there, learn the ways of self-kindness, and salvage what we can.

    It takes humility, courage, honesty, and integrity to move forward into the deeper layers of our conditioning. These are qualities of our character that serve us throughout our journey and are the foundation of our development, driving the changes we seek. Character is our template for living, and the more honest we become, the firmer and more resolute our temperament. Humility, courage, and integrity make it possible to face the difficulties and see what is there. With support of these and other qualities of mind we realize that constructing another layer of conditioning on top of what is already here just makes us more resentful of what lies underneath. We are asked to examine what is there without flinching and to see if it is as personal as we believe it to be. We deconstruct ourselves through attention and love. When there are options, we choose heart instead of hardness, compatibility instead of isolation, and connection in place of projection. As we grow more tender and less fearful we learn not to create an ideal self or to weigh our progress toward perfection. Perfect is our present condition as long as we are free of our self-image.

    Seeing that we are not what the mind seems to say we are, begins to unravel the confusion of what we are. When something is seen objectively (thought, emotion, physical sensation, or narrative of self) we cannot also be, subjectively, that experience. The repetition of seeing that truth over and over again begins to wear away the beliefs that we are what we think and feel. It is a little like following all the dead-ends of a maze until we blunder upon the exit. Stubbornly we keep going down the blocked pathways hoping for a new way out. The quicker we learn what we are not, the smoother our spiritual lives unfold.

    Deconstruction requires the faith of letting go into a deeper abiding. We cannot progress spiritually by constructing new layers of personality, but instead we see what we are not and let it go. We have faith that whatever is left will be much richer and more fulfilling than our current state of struggle.

    Homework

    Reflect upon Trungpa’s quote: “There is no such thing as spiritual advancement. There is only stepping out of self-deception. Stop your struggle to get hold of spiritual states. Just give that up, other than that there is no spirituality.”

    Sit quietly for a few minutes and sense yourself being mindful and aware of your surrounds. In this moment it seems as if you are being aware of your environment. You are at the center of the awareness, taking in whatever awareness touches. You can direct your awareness toward a particular object or open it up toward a more spacious and universally attentive. Now we are going to switch the subject and object. As you sit, can you sense that there is something around you that sees you and sees the environment at large? This seeing does not have a center from which the seeing is derived. Sense it all around you like the air you breath. Can you intuit that awareness is having the experience of you rather than you having the experience of awareness? From time to time throughout the day, allow that shift to be sensed by calling it forward and asking, “Whom does this experience of awareness belong to?”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/169865485

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-06-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    When we begin practicing, mindfulness starts to reveal our blind spots, and we are forced to acknowledge the full range of our behavior. At this point we greatly over-exaggerate our character flaws since they are catching us by surprise. We are no more of a mess than anyone else, but we see ourselves relative to our ideals, and from that perspective we do not fare well. It is like purchasing a house that we visually thought was in good shape, but when we open the door we realize there is a lot of work that needs to be done. We appear to be a fixer-upper, and everywhere we turn we see rusting pipes and exposed wood. It is helpful to know that we did not suddenly become rotten, but have been living so far away from direct self-knowledge that we have glossed over the damaged person we now find ourselves to be. With mindfulness at our back we realize we have work to do, but where to begin? We may be fearful that something even more treacherous lies under the surface of our persona. Perhaps we sense outrage, or unmitigated lust, uncontrollable terror, or latent rage. We may believe the best way to keep these demons at bay is to build layers of offsetting states of mind to smother their fury. Seal it off, so to speak, with kindness, gentleness, or whatever else we think can counter the energy of this old conditioning. But what happens when we apply such effort is that instead of their submergence comes their reemergence, and a deep lesson in dharma integration is learned. We cannot discard our dislikeable selves by resisting or denying their presence. We have to dive into this mess, honor what is there, learn the ways of self-kindness, and salvage what we can.

    It takes humility, courage, honesty, and integrity to move forward into the deeper layers of our conditioning. These are qualities of our character that serve us throughout our journey and are the foundation of our development, driving the changes we seek. Character is our template for living, and the more honest we become, the firmer and more resolute our temperament. Humility, courage, and integrity make it possible to face the difficulties and see what is there. With support of these and other qualities of mind we realize that constructing another layer of conditioning on top of what is already here just makes us more resentful of what lies underneath. We are asked to examine what is there without flinching and to see if it is as personal as we believe it to be. We deconstruct ourselves through attention and love. When there are options, we choose heart instead of hardness, compatibility instead of isolation, and connection in place of projection. As we grow more tender and less fearful we learn not to create an ideal self or to weigh our progress toward perfection. Perfect is our present condition as long as we are free of our self-image.

    Seeing that we are not what the mind seems to say we are, begins to unravel the confusion of what we are. When something is seen objectively (thought, emotion, physical sensation, or narrative of self) we cannot also be, subjectively, that experience. The repetition of seeing that truth over and over again begins to wear away the beliefs that we are what we think and feel. It is a little like following all the dead-ends of a maze until we blunder upon the exit. Stubbornly we keep going down the blocked pathways hoping for a new way out. The quicker we learn what we are not, the smoother our spiritual lives unfold.

    Deconstruction requires the faith of letting go into a deeper abiding. We cannot progress spiritually by constructing new layers of personality, but instead we see what we are not and let it go. We have faith that whatever is left will be much richer and more fulfilling than our current state of struggle.

    Homework

    Reflect upon Trungpa’s quote: “There is no such thing as spiritual advancement. There is only stepping out of self-deception. Stop your struggle to get hold of spiritual states. Just give that up, other than that there is no spirituality.”

    Sit quietly for a few minutes and sense yourself being mindful and aware of your surrounds. In this moment it seems as if you are being aware of your environment. You are at the center of the awareness, taking in whatever awareness touches. You can direct your awareness toward a particular object or open it up toward a more spacious and universally attentive. Now we are going to switch the subject and object. As you sit, can you sense that there is something around you that sees you and sees the environment at large? This seeing does not have a center from which the seeing is derived. Sense it all around you like the air you breath. Can you intuit that awareness is having the experience of you rather than you having the experience of awareness? From time to time throughout the day, allow that shift to be sensed by calling it forward and asking, “Whom does this experience of awareness belong to?”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/169865485

    TalkID=448 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta: Fourth Foundation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation/ Tue, 31 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-05-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As we explore the Fourth Foundation of mindfulness, we continue to look at the Satipatthana Sutta through the lens of deconstruction of self. We take the rich detail of this Foundation and organize it into three sections: the movement of contraction and release; the mechanism of forming a sense of self; the Four Noble Truths as a practice. Also, we explore the often repeated phrase from this sutta:

    “She lives independent and clings to naught in the world.”

    This is the fourth and final talk in this series.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/169292903

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-05-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As we explore the Fourth Foundation of mindfulness, we continue to look at the Satipatthana Sutta through the lens of deconstruction of self. We take the rich detail of this Foundation and organize it into three sections: the movement of contraction and release; the mechanism of forming a sense of self; the Four Noble Truths as a practice. Also, we explore the often repeated phrase from this sutta:

    “She lives independent and clings to naught in the world.”

    This is the fourth and final talk in this series.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/169292903

    TalkID=446 SeriesID=68

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta: Vedana and Mind States https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-vedana-and-mind-states/ Tue, 24 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-vedana-and-mind-states/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-05-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    An essential aspect of mindfulness is non-preferential attention. In the Second and Third Foundations of Mindfulness, the Buddha emphasizes this quality even in the midst of reactivity, infatuation and meditative mind states. Repeatedly, he instructs us to just know what is present. This quality of attention sees beyond the normal duality of better or worse. In this way, mindfulness of vedana and mind continues the process of deconstruction of the sense of self.

    Homework

    When a strong mind state arises, shift your attention from the subject of the state to the actual experience of the state. Ground yourself by connecting with the physical sensations arising with the mind state. Notice what is the core “flavor” of the state. For example, if feeling irritation, notice the quality of unpleasantness. Allow yourself to deeply feel and acknowledge this fundamental quality of the state. See if you can respond with compassion to this mind state instead of acting from reactivity.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/168070067

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-05-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    An essential aspect of mindfulness is non-preferential attention. In the Second and Third Foundations of Mindfulness, the Buddha emphasizes this quality even in the midst of reactivity, infatuation and meditative mind states. Repeatedly, he instructs us to just know what is present. This quality of attention sees beyond the normal duality of better or worse. In this way, mindfulness of vedana and mind continues the process of deconstruction of the sense of self.

    Homework

    When a strong mind state arises, shift your attention from the subject of the state to the actual experience of the state. Ground yourself by connecting with the physical sensations arising with the mind state. Notice what is the core “flavor” of the state. For example, if feeling irritation, notice the quality of unpleasantness. Allow yourself to deeply feel and acknowledge this fundamental quality of the state. See if you can respond with compassion to this mind state instead of acting from reactivity.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/168070067

    TalkID=444 SeriesID=68

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Refuge Recovery: Dharma as a Vehicle for Overcoming Addiction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/refuge-recovery-dharma-as-a-vehicle-for-overcoming-addiction/ Fri, 20 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000 b68fe6c7-e9de-5eda-8e88-ca8fc228ecaa See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Dave Smith Date: 2016-05-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Refuge Recovery is a mindfulness-based addiction program that utilizes Buddhist philosophy as the path of recovery. Strong emphasis is placed on both wisdom and compassion as a means for overcoming addiction and its causes. Those struggling with any form of addiction greatly benefit when they are able to understand the suffering that addiction has created while developing compassion for the pain they have experienced. During this session Dave outlines and discusses the practice of Mindfulness and the process of the Dharma as a means for overcoming all forms of addiction.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/168600894

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    Teacher: Dave Smith Date: 2016-05-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Refuge Recovery is a mindfulness-based addiction program that utilizes Buddhist philosophy as the path of recovery. Strong emphasis is placed on both wisdom and compassion as a means for overcoming addiction and its causes. Those struggling with any form of addiction greatly benefit when they are able to understand the suffering that addiction has created while developing compassion for the pain they have experienced. During this session Dave outlines and discusses the practice of Mindfulness and the process of the Dharma as a means for overcoming all forms of addiction.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/168600894

    TalkID=445

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta: Embodiment and Deconstruction of Sense of Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-embodiment-and-deconstruction-of-sense-of-self/ Tue, 17 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-embodiment-and-deconstruction-of-sense-of-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-05-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Satipatthana Sutta can be seen as a systematic investigation and deconstruction of the sense of self. In the first foundation, this process begins by embodiment. Learning to disengage from a thought and concept driven life and connect to our physical bodies is a vital training. At the same time, we learn to understand and release the layers of identification embedded in our bodies. Paradoxically, we learn to become more intimate with the physical sensations of our bodies yet see that our body does not contain the sense of self.

    Homework

    Re-read the Satipatthana Sutta (MN 10), taking your time and pausing to reflect on the words. Choose one practice from the first foundation to try this week. Reflect on the importance of embodiment. Reflect on the limitations of claiming the body as “I, me or mine.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/167170200

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-05-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Satipatthana Sutta can be seen as a systematic investigation and deconstruction of the sense of self. In the first foundation, this process begins by embodiment. Learning to disengage from a thought and concept driven life and connect to our physical bodies is a vital training. At the same time, we learn to understand and release the layers of identification embedded in our bodies. Paradoxically, we learn to become more intimate with the physical sensations of our bodies yet see that our body does not contain the sense of self.

    Homework

    Re-read the Satipatthana Sutta (MN 10), taking your time and pausing to reflect on the words. Choose one practice from the first foundation to try this week. Reflect on the importance of embodiment. Reflect on the limitations of claiming the body as “I, me or mine.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/167170200

    TalkID=443 SeriesID=68

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Essential Causes of Insight https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/essential-causes-of-insight/ Tue, 10 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000 87515100-76d6-5109-9f7b-1af90a2b5afc See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Chandako Date: 2016-05-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    (The recording ends during the question and answer period, because of a technical issue.)

     

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/167075323

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    Teacher: Ajahn Chandako Date: 2016-05-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    (The recording ends during the question and answer period, because of a technical issue.)

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/167075323

    TalkID=442

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta: Intention and Mindfulness of Breath https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-intention-and-mindfulness-of-breath/ Tue, 03 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-intention-and-mindfulness-of-breath/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-05-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the primary suttas addressing our meditation practice. As with all suttas, we must realize what the Buddha actually taught has been interpreted, altered and translated in the last 2600 years. Our own practice and direct seeing becomes an important aspect of interpreting a sutta. Yet our own experience isnt’t the complete picture.

    In the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, the intention for practicing mindfulness meditation is established and wed with investigation. Understanding this intention shapes how we practice. The first instructions in this sutta point toward a steady, non-influencing relationship to the breath as an object of mindfulness.

    Homework

    Read the first section of the Satipatthana Sutta (MN 10), found at accesstoinsight.org. Begin each meditation period with the intention to “overcome sorrow and lamentation, to bring about the disappearance of pain and distress, to attain the right method, and to realize Unbinding.” How does this intention affect your practice?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/165833461

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-05-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Satipatthana Sutta is one of the primary suttas addressing our meditation practice. As with all suttas, we must realize what the Buddha actually taught has been interpreted, altered and translated in the last 2600 years. Our own practice and direct seeing becomes an important aspect of interpreting a sutta. Yet our own experience isnt’t the complete picture.

    In the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, the intention for practicing mindfulness meditation is established and wed with investigation. Understanding this intention shapes how we practice. The first instructions in this sutta point toward a steady, non-influencing relationship to the breath as an object of mindfulness.

    Homework

    Read the first section of the Satipatthana Sutta (MN 10), found at accesstoinsight.org. Begin each meditation period with the intention to “overcome sorrow and lamentation, to bring about the disappearance of pain and distress, to attain the right method, and to realize Unbinding.” How does this intention affect your practice?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/165833461

    TalkID=441 SeriesID=68

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Meditation as an Act of Love (Saturday) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-as-an-act-of-love-saturday/ Sat, 30 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-as-an-act-of-love-saturday/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2016-04-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2016-04-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=500 SeriesID=70

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Meditation as an Act of Love (Friday Talk) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-as-an-act-of-love-friday-talk/ Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-as-an-act-of-love-friday-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2016-04-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    When we develop meditation as loving awareness, we cultivate a way of life that is a beautiful way to live and that develops wisdom and balance. This kind, gentle awareness brings mindfulness and metta (Kindness) practice together as one. We pay attention well to what we love and we learn to be present with a warm, open view for whatever shows up. Join us to explore meditation as an act of love.

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2016-04-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    When we develop meditation as loving awareness, we cultivate a way of life that is a beautiful way to live and that develops wisdom and balance. This kind, gentle awareness brings mindfulness and metta (Kindness) practice together as one. We pay attention well to what we love and we learn to be present with a warm, open view for whatever shows up. Join us to explore meditation as an act of love.

    TalkID=499 SeriesID=70

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Exploring Liberation from the Four Distortions: Seeing the Unattractive as Attractive https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-liberation-from-the-four-distortions-seeing-the-unattractive-as-attractive/ Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/exploring-liberation-from-the-four-distortions-seeing-the-unattractive-as-attractive/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-04-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Attraction is in the eye of the beholder not in the object of our attraction. When we see that objects have no inherent loveliness or attractiveness we can began to dismantle the distortion that causes us to grasp after the pleasant. This week see if you can sense into this distortion around anything you like. What makes the object pleasing? Can you distinguish your opinion or perception from the object itself? Consider the unattractiveness or unpleasing aspects of the object. What happens then? Does this affect your opinion about the object? Do you fear seeing the unattractiveness will take away the joy or pleasantness of life? Is it possible that is a distortion as well?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/164578542

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-04-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Attraction is in the eye of the beholder not in the object of our attraction. When we see that objects have no inherent loveliness or attractiveness we can began to dismantle the distortion that causes us to grasp after the pleasant. This week see if you can sense into this distortion around anything you like. What makes the object pleasing? Can you distinguish your opinion or perception from the object itself? Consider the unattractiveness or unpleasing aspects of the object. What happens then? Does this affect your opinion about the object? Do you fear seeing the unattractiveness will take away the joy or pleasantness of life? Is it possible that is a distortion as well?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/164578542

    TalkID=433 SeriesID=67

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Exploring Liberation From the Four Distortions: Assuming A Self Where There Is No Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-liberation-from-the-four-distortions-assuming-a-self-where-there-is-no-self/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/exploring-liberation-from-the-four-distortions-assuming-a-self-where-there-is-no-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-04-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Watch how you relate to the world this week. How much of what you experience is about I, Me or Mine? How much do you obsess over your experience? Are you able to relax and open to additional information in any given moment? Try experiencing a moment without labels – how difficult is it? How much judgment does the mind create if you can or cannot do this? How much of your life is lived through opinion and judgment? What do you notice? What do you learn? Can you just let the moment be as it is – whatever you see or notice?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/163751458

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-04-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Watch how you relate to the world this week. How much of what you experience is about I, Me or Mine? How much do you obsess over your experience? Are you able to relax and open to additional information in any given moment? Try experiencing a moment without labels – how difficult is it? How much judgment does the mind create if you can or cannot do this? How much of your life is lived through opinion and judgment? What do you notice? What do you learn? Can you just let the moment be as it is – whatever you see or notice?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/163751458

    TalkID=434 SeriesID=67

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Distortions: Pursuing Satisfaction From That Which Is Unsatisfactory https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-distortions-pursuing-satisfaction-from-that-which-is-unsatisfactory/ Tue, 12 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-distortions-pursuing-satisfaction-from-that-which-is-unsatisfactory/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-04-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Watch how you relate to unpleasant this week. Do you try to mentally solve every problem? What if the problem is your belief that there is a "problem"? How habitual are your reactions around the unpleasant? What would it take for you to apply a new way of looking at suffering? How connected are you to what you call suffering? Do you even know when you are suffering? Are you willing to look at it or even feel it? This week try to connect with a moment or situation where you recognize suffering. See if you can relax with it and simply notice what happens. What do you notice? What do you learn?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/162657699

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-04-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Watch how you relate to unpleasant this week. Do you try to mentally solve every problem? What if the problem is your belief that there is a "problem"? How habitual are your reactions around the unpleasant? What would it take for you to apply a new way of looking at suffering? How connected are you to what you call suffering? Do you even know when you are suffering? Are you willing to look at it or even feel it? This week try to connect with a moment or situation where you recognize suffering. See if you can relax with it and simply notice what happens. What do you notice? What do you learn?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/162657699

    TalkID=435 SeriesID=67

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Exploring Liberation from the Four Distortions: Taking That Which Is Impermanent To Be Permanent https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/exploring-liberation-from-the-four-distortions-taking-that-which-is-impermanent-to-be-permanent/ Tue, 05 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/exploring-liberation-from-the-four-distortions-taking-that-which-is-impermanent-to-be-permanent/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-04-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This month we will continue with our exploration of the Four Noble Truths by taking a deeper look into the cause of suffering. We will be practicing with the Vipallasa or four distortions. The four are (1) taking that which is impermanent to be permanent; (2) pursuing satisfaction from that which is unsatisfactory; (3) assuming self where there is no self and (4) seeing the unattractive as attractive. These four distortions are the foundation for all our conditioning, clinging and grasping. They are hardwired into our human existence and show up in our thoughts, perceptions and views. They are the backbone of our opinions, assumptions, arguments and desires. Through stillness and awareness we can learn to see them for what they truly are – distortions of reality. Practicing with the four opens the door to the great liberation of the Four Noble Truths. Realizing the existence of suffering is the key. Investigating the cause of that suffering is the door. Seeing one of the distortions is what enable us to walk through the doorway to liberation. It is nearly impossible to continue along a path once we see the distortion behind our thoughts, perceptions and views, and letting go becomes a reality.

    Homework

    All conditioned phenomena and experiences are impermanent. When we deny this reality we create suffering. This week anytime you sense the presence of suffering consider this distortion. Could you be holding something as permanent? Were you expecting something to last longer? How much of the unpleasantness of this situation is directed at the object or situation not being the way you want it to be? Can you be still and allow the wisdom of impermanence to appear in the stillness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/162098052

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2016-04-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This month we will continue with our exploration of the Four Noble Truths by taking a deeper look into the cause of suffering. We will be practicing with the Vipallasa or four distortions. The four are (1) taking that which is impermanent to be permanent; (2) pursuing satisfaction from that which is unsatisfactory; (3) assuming self where there is no self and (4) seeing the unattractive as attractive. These four distortions are the foundation for all our conditioning, clinging and grasping. They are hardwired into our human existence and show up in our thoughts, perceptions and views. They are the backbone of our opinions, assumptions, arguments and desires. Through stillness and awareness we can learn to see them for what they truly are – distortions of reality. Practicing with the four opens the door to the great liberation of the Four Noble Truths. Realizing the existence of suffering is the key. Investigating the cause of that suffering is the door. Seeing one of the distortions is what enable us to walk through the doorway to liberation. It is nearly impossible to continue along a path once we see the distortion behind our thoughts, perceptions and views, and letting go becomes a reality.

    Homework

    All conditioned phenomena and experiences are impermanent. When we deny this reality we create suffering. This week anytime you sense the presence of suffering consider this distortion. Could you be holding something as permanent? Were you expecting something to last longer? How much of the unpleasantness of this situation is directed at the object or situation not being the way you want it to be? Can you be still and allow the wisdom of impermanence to appear in the stillness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/162098052

    TalkID=436 SeriesID=67

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Early Women Disciples of the Buddha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/early-women-disciples-of-the-buddha/ Tue, 22 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000 d269aea4-2965-5121-81dd-a3572c1535ea See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Margo McLoughlin Date: 2016-03-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Storyteller, writer and teacher Margo McLoughlin draws on the power of narrative to radically shift perception. A graduate of the Harvard Divinity School, as well as the Community Dharma Leader training program at Spirit Rock, Margo has been translating and retelling the Jataka tales and Buddhist legends for many years. As Artist-in-Residence at the University of Victoria’s Centre for the Study of Religion in Society, Margo developed a series of stories about the early women disciples of the Buddha, including queens, slaves, and artisans. With a fine attention to the sensory experience of daily life, Margo’s stories describe the encounter between human suffering and liberating wisdom.

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    Teacher: Margo McLoughlin Date: 2016-03-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Storyteller, writer and teacher Margo McLoughlin draws on the power of narrative to radically shift perception. A graduate of the Harvard Divinity School, as well as the Community Dharma Leader training program at Spirit Rock, Margo has been translating and retelling the Jataka tales and Buddhist legends for many years. As Artist-in-Residence at the University of Victoria’s Centre for the Study of Religion in Society, Margo developed a series of stories about the early women disciples of the Buddha, including queens, slaves, and artisans. With a fine attention to the sensory experience of daily life, Margo’s stories describe the encounter between human suffering and liberating wisdom.

    TalkID=447

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practicing the Four Noble Truths: Nibbana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-the-four-noble-truths-nibbana/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-the-four-noble-truths-nibbana/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-03-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As we explore the Third Noble Truth, Nibbana, we see how the cause of suffering is integral to the end of that suffering. Our day to day approach to the cause of suffering revolves around situations, circumstances and relationships. Therefore getting rid of that suffering means changing those external or internal factors. To transform our understanding of suffering and its cause into the Four Noble Truths, we must understand the cause of suffering to be ignorance. Then we understand embodied wisdom to lead to the end of suffering.

    Homework

    Sincerely ask yourself, “What do I believe is the cause of my suffering?” The cause will define the solution. Focus on clearly seeing this perspective. Notice if underlying this belief there is some assumptions around satisfactoriness, permanence, or ownership.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/159263649

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-03-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As we explore the Third Noble Truth, Nibbana, we see how the cause of suffering is integral to the end of that suffering. Our day to day approach to the cause of suffering revolves around situations, circumstances and relationships. Therefore getting rid of that suffering means changing those external or internal factors. To transform our understanding of suffering and its cause into the Four Noble Truths, we must understand the cause of suffering to be ignorance. Then we understand embodied wisdom to lead to the end of suffering.

    Homework

    Sincerely ask yourself, “What do I believe is the cause of my suffering?” The cause will define the solution. Focus on clearly seeing this perspective. Notice if underlying this belief there is some assumptions around satisfactoriness, permanence, or ownership.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/159263649

    TalkID=432 SeriesID=65

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Relational Human, Relational Dharma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relational-human-relational-dharma/ Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000 e2d610f1-41ab-5cc6-a108-04147749eb1c See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Gregory Kramer Date: 2016-03-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Human beings are as fundamentally relational as they are individual. We evolved to depend upon, enjoy, fear, and read the emotions of others. The Buddha’s teachings speak to suffering and freedom in this human life, so the Dharma and its practices must include our relatedness. Even though the Buddha named spiritual friendship as essential to the holy life, the teachings have evolved in the west to mirror our culture: individualistic, heroic, and often isolating. In this talk, Gregory looks at the big picture of spiritual friendship, including the relational aspects of the Noble Eightfold Path, right speech, and the vision of a community that enfolds interpersonal meditation and contemplation practices.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/160173495

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    Teacher: Gregory Kramer Date: 2016-03-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Human beings are as fundamentally relational as they are individual. We evolved to depend upon, enjoy, fear, and read the emotions of others. The Buddha’s teachings speak to suffering and freedom in this human life, so the Dharma and its practices must include our relatedness. Even though the Buddha named spiritual friendship as essential to the holy life, the teachings have evolved in the west to mirror our culture: individualistic, heroic, and often isolating. In this talk, Gregory looks at the big picture of spiritual friendship, including the relational aspects of the Noble Eightfold Path, right speech, and the vision of a community that enfolds interpersonal meditation and contemplation practices.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/160173495

    TalkID=437

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practicing the Four Noble Truths: Tanha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-the-four-noble-truths-tanha/ Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-the-four-noble-truths-tanha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-03-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Four Noble Truths are a core aspect of the Buddha’s teaching. In this four part series, we bring them alive as a practice to meet each moment’s arising. In the second Noble Truth, we explore tanha, or thirst, as the origin of dukkha. Directly seeing the first form of tanha, the thirst for sense pleasure, allows us to sense the deeper levels of tanha, the thirst for becoming and for non-existence. We start to see that the deep urge to claim ownership of the sense of self is what gives rise to dukkha.

    Homework

    Become interested and curious about the actual experience of tanha (thirst, hunger, desire). Relax the need to act on or think about the object of the thirst and notice it in the body and emotions. See if you can see this process when wanting to be a certain type of person, or not wanting to be another type. Recognize this as tanha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/158660457

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-03-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Four Noble Truths are a core aspect of the Buddha’s teaching. In this four part series, we bring them alive as a practice to meet each moment’s arising. In the second Noble Truth, we explore tanha, or thirst, as the origin of dukkha. Directly seeing the first form of tanha, the thirst for sense pleasure, allows us to sense the deeper levels of tanha, the thirst for becoming and for non-existence. We start to see that the deep urge to claim ownership of the sense of self is what gives rise to dukkha.

    Homework

    Become interested and curious about the actual experience of tanha (thirst, hunger, desire). Relax the need to act on or think about the object of the thirst and notice it in the body and emotions. See if you can see this process when wanting to be a certain type of person, or not wanting to be another type. Recognize this as tanha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/158660457

    TalkID=431 SeriesID=65

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practicing the Four Noble Truths: Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-the-four-noble-truths-dukkha/ Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-the-four-noble-truths-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-03-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Four Noble Truths are a core aspect of the Buddha’s teaching. In this four part series, we bring them alive as a practice to meet each moment’s arising. The First Noble Truth, Dukkha, has both obvious and unconscious elements. The unseen expression of dukkha drives our lives and is the foundation of the other types of dukkha. Ultimately, this fundamental dukkha arises when we hold ourselves separate from the unfolding expression of each moment and is based in the formation of the sense of self.

    Homework

    Try experiencing each moment as an unfolding that quickly passes into the next moment’s arising. Notice that when you can relate to life this way, there are qualities of ease, peace, intimacy and responsiveness. Also notice when you try to prevent or slow this unfolding through preference, judgment, or resistance. Recognize this as dukkha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/157496944

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2016-03-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Four Noble Truths are a core aspect of the Buddha’s teaching. In this four part series, we bring them alive as a practice to meet each moment’s arising. The First Noble Truth, Dukkha, has both obvious and unconscious elements. The unseen expression of dukkha drives our lives and is the foundation of the other types of dukkha. Ultimately, this fundamental dukkha arises when we hold ourselves separate from the unfolding expression of each moment and is based in the formation of the sense of self.

    Homework

    Try experiencing each moment as an unfolding that quickly passes into the next moment’s arising. Notice that when you can relate to life this way, there are qualities of ease, peace, intimacy and responsiveness. Also notice when you try to prevent or slow this unfolding through preference, judgment, or resistance. Recognize this as dukkha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/157496944

    TalkID=427 SeriesID=65

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continuing Study/Practice: The Art of Calming and Steadying the Mind in Meditation (Part 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continuing-study-practice-the-art-of-calming-and-steadying-the-mind-in-meditation-part-2/ Sun, 28 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continuing-study-practice-the-art-of-calming-and-steadying-the-mind-in-meditation-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2016-02-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    During the weekend, we’ll refine this Art of Calming and Steadying the attention. We’ll invite and practice those essential skills and factors that support and deepen relaxed sustained attention – bringing us a taste of spaciousness, peacefulness, tenderness, clarity, trust and whatever else may emerge. No prior meditation experience is required.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/165364364

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    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2016-02-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    During the weekend, we’ll refine this Art of Calming and Steadying the attention. We’ll invite and practice those essential skills and factors that support and deepen relaxed sustained attention – bringing us a taste of spaciousness, peacefulness, tenderness, clarity, trust and whatever else may emerge. No prior meditation experience is required.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/165364364

    TalkID=440

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continuing Study/Practice: The Art of Calming and Steadying the Mind in Meditation (Part 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continuing-study-practice-the-art-of-calming-and-steadying-the-mind-in-meditation-part-1/ Sat, 27 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continuing-study-practice-the-art-of-calming-and-steadying-the-mind-in-meditation-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2016-02-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    During the weekend, we’ll refine this Art of Calming and Steadying the attention. We’ll invite and practice those essential skills and factors that support and deepen relaxed sustained attention – bringing us a taste of spaciousness, peacefulness, tenderness, clarity, trust and whatever else may emerge. No prior meditation experience is required.

    TalkID=439

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    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2016-02-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    During the weekend, we’ll refine this Art of Calming and Steadying the attention. We’ll invite and practice those essential skills and factors that support and deepen relaxed sustained attention – bringing us a taste of spaciousness, peacefulness, tenderness, clarity, trust and whatever else may emerge. No prior meditation experience is required.

    TalkID=439

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Art of Calming and Steadying the Mind in Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-art-of-calming-and-steadying-the-mind-in-meditation/ Fri, 26 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-art-of-calming-and-steadying-the-mind-in-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2016-02-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    More than ever, with the speedy pace and busyness of modern urban living, Steady Calm Attention is becoming a rare treasure. There are several extraordinarily helpful skills that enable the attention to become STEADY and to STAY present and aware. When we are (relatively!) calm and steady, our whole body/mind/heart system is rested and nourished; it is only in this mode that we can see and understand HOW we’ve become unnecessarily tense and troubled. Only when we see these tendencies can we release them, treading the path that leads to freedom from all distress. During this talk, Heather outlines these skills. No prior meditation experience is required to appreciate the topic.

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    Teacher: Heather Martin Date: 2016-02-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    More than ever, with the speedy pace and busyness of modern urban living, Steady Calm Attention is becoming a rare treasure. There are several extraordinarily helpful skills that enable the attention to become STEADY and to STAY present and aware. When we are (relatively!) calm and steady, our whole body/mind/heart system is rested and nourished; it is only in this mode that we can see and understand HOW we’ve become unnecessarily tense and troubled. Only when we see these tendencies can we release them, treading the path that leads to freedom from all distress. During this talk, Heather outlines these skills. No prior meditation experience is required to appreciate the topic.

    TalkID=438

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From Referencing to Abiding https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-referencing-to-abiding/ Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-referencing-to-abiding/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-02-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In my youth when our family went to church, I was always bored with the minister’s sermon. His words seemed remote and distant from my life and sounded like he was referencing something that was inaccessible and could not be questioned. I felt I was being asked to believe and keep still. Perhaps my reaction to that feeling was the lure the Dharma held for me years later. Here was a teaching that demanded questions, a teaching that could not be based upon what others had said, and a teaching that was directly relevant to my life. Given that the Dharma rests upon our understanding and not the Buddha’s wisdom, a Dharma life is not a passive one. We have to be careful not to always apply previous knowledge to current situations, but rather to let the new reveal itself as the new. A purely intellectual life keeps us shallow in our understanding.

    Many of us know how to mentally listen, but not how to integrate that listening into a realized understanding. The continuum this week is from referencing to abiding, and it is that process of integrating the realization of what is seen that is essential to our spiritual growth. Spiritual growth is not a cognitive affair, it is not amassing a thorough intellectual understanding of Buddhism. We may start our Dharma practice with an intellectual overview but will likely tire since thought is not spiritually relevant. The sincere seeker is looking to be totally drawn into the Dharma, so the Dharma penetrates the cells of his/her body. To be thoroughly integrated requires that we put our Dharma understanding into action.

    After we have intellectually grasped the Dharma the next phase is to sit sufficiently still so the truth can enter our cells. This process requires bypassing the mind and seeing directly. Insights and wisdom arise from seeing with awareness rather than seeing through memory. Usually insights take time to filter through our system to the appropriated depth necessary for realization. During this filtering down process we usually reference the truth in relationship to situations that unfold. An example might be, “I know things change, maybe I should be less attached to my new car.” During this intermediate stage we need to encourage the insights forward into action even if the actions seem difficult and counter intuitive. For example most of us have some realization that we are more than what we believe about ourselves, but how many of us live that realization? Most of us refuse to extend our boundaries beyond what we have always been. Wise action is putting into motion the truths we have discovered and living that understanding anew.

    This is not easy because our emotional resistance to changing from a psychosocial frame of reference into a wisdom frame of reference is considerable. The patterns are deep and well grooved. Frequently we notice we do not emotionally feel like changing our physical direction toward a deeper truth. The reason is our emotions have tremendous power over our actions, and our emotions have not been exposed to the light of awareness and the wisdom it contains. We harbor our emotions as verifying statements of our history (I feel this way because of my father’s abuse) and are reluctant to expose the pain to awareness and reexamine the emotion in light of the present. Why reexamine our reaction when our anger feels justifiable? For instance we may secretly believe we are unworthy and whenever we meet someone of more stature, we shrink. At the same time we may have had a deep realization of the absolute equality of all beings, but when that truth is in confrontation with our emotional history, the history wins out. This is when we are called to wise action. We stay our course, squaring our bodies and looking the person in the eyes because that is the way a person of equality relates, and equality is the truth.

    There are many occasions throughout the day when we need to push through our emotional reluctance and square our bodies to the truth.  We know for instance when we are not really showing up for someone or present to an activity.  Do we act on that knowing or let it slide into the next unconscious moment? This becomes more of a necessity as we begin to realize the truth of our emptiness. Emotional confusion obstructs emptiness and thereby blocks the participating joy and full hearted wonder of being what we are. Herein lies the counter-influence of this continuum. We may choose to stay within the emotional bondage of our past, working endlessly towards its resolution because this is the territory we understand, and it seems more secure than the open wonder of our being. But for those few who move forth with the truth eventually release their emotional ambivalence and learn to abide in amazement. Abiding has no reference outside of the truth and therefore effortlessly lives in accordance with it.

    Homework

    Reflect upon the areas of your life where your actions are embedded in an old view of yourself and where your intentions remain arrested within a view of separation and fear. For example, you may have inward feelings of unworthiness and at the same time have some understanding of the unreality of these old assumptions. Your identification with those old thoughts may keep you paralyzed in self-doubt and unable to embody in action a new perception of self-acceptance. Wise action is moving in accordance with the truth of who you are, not waiting for the old feelings to subside. The old pattern must be brought into wise action for the complete resolution of the old pain. Write down 4 or 5 actions you could take to counter the assumptions of self-doubt. Now set those actions in motion. Do not wait for your emotions to tell you the timing is right or the old thoughts to let go of their mental grasp. They never will. New feelings and thoughts about yourself will arise after a number of attempts to align yourself to what is true.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-02-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In my youth when our family went to church, I was always bored with the minister’s sermon. His words seemed remote and distant from my life and sounded like he was referencing something that was inaccessible and could not be questioned. I felt I was being asked to believe and keep still. Perhaps my reaction to that feeling was the lure the Dharma held for me years later. Here was a teaching that demanded questions, a teaching that could not be based upon what others had said, and a teaching that was directly relevant to my life. Given that the Dharma rests upon our understanding and not the Buddha’s wisdom, a Dharma life is not a passive one. We have to be careful not to always apply previous knowledge to current situations, but rather to let the new reveal itself as the new. A purely intellectual life keeps us shallow in our understanding.

    Many of us know how to mentally listen, but not how to integrate that listening into a realized understanding. The continuum this week is from referencing to abiding, and it is that process of integrating the realization of what is seen that is essential to our spiritual growth. Spiritual growth is not a cognitive affair, it is not amassing a thorough intellectual understanding of Buddhism. We may start our Dharma practice with an intellectual overview but will likely tire since thought is not spiritually relevant. The sincere seeker is looking to be totally drawn into the Dharma, so the Dharma penetrates the cells of his/her body. To be thoroughly integrated requires that we put our Dharma understanding into action.

    After we have intellectually grasped the Dharma the next phase is to sit sufficiently still so the truth can enter our cells. This process requires bypassing the mind and seeing directly. Insights and wisdom arise from seeing with awareness rather than seeing through memory. Usually insights take time to filter through our system to the appropriated depth necessary for realization. During this filtering down process we usually reference the truth in relationship to situations that unfold. An example might be, “I know things change, maybe I should be less attached to my new car.” During this intermediate stage we need to encourage the insights forward into action even if the actions seem difficult and counter intuitive. For example most of us have some realization that we are more than what we believe about ourselves, but how many of us live that realization? Most of us refuse to extend our boundaries beyond what we have always been. Wise action is putting into motion the truths we have discovered and living that understanding anew.

    This is not easy because our emotional resistance to changing from a psychosocial frame of reference into a wisdom frame of reference is considerable. The patterns are deep and well grooved. Frequently we notice we do not emotionally feel like changing our physical direction toward a deeper truth. The reason is our emotions have tremendous power over our actions, and our emotions have not been exposed to the light of awareness and the wisdom it contains. We harbor our emotions as verifying statements of our history (I feel this way because of my father’s abuse) and are reluctant to expose the pain to awareness and reexamine the emotion in light of the present. Why reexamine our reaction when our anger feels justifiable? For instance we may secretly believe we are unworthy and whenever we meet someone of more stature, we shrink. At the same time we may have had a deep realization of the absolute equality of all beings, but when that truth is in confrontation with our emotional history, the history wins out. This is when we are called to wise action. We stay our course, squaring our bodies and looking the person in the eyes because that is the way a person of equality relates, and equality is the truth.

    There are many occasions throughout the day when we need to push through our emotional reluctance and square our bodies to the truth.  We know for instance when we are not really showing up for someone or present to an activity.  Do we act on that knowing or let it slide into the next unconscious moment? This becomes more of a necessity as we begin to realize the truth of our emptiness. Emotional confusion obstructs emptiness and thereby blocks the participating joy and full hearted wonder of being what we are. Herein lies the counter-influence of this continuum. We may choose to stay within the emotional bondage of our past, working endlessly towards its resolution because this is the territory we understand, and it seems more secure than the open wonder of our being. But for those few who move forth with the truth eventually release their emotional ambivalence and learn to abide in amazement. Abiding has no reference outside of the truth and therefore effortlessly lives in accordance with it.

    Homework

    Reflect upon the areas of your life where your actions are embedded in an old view of yourself and where your intentions remain arrested within a view of separation and fear. For example, you may have inward feelings of unworthiness and at the same time have some understanding of the unreality of these old assumptions. Your identification with those old thoughts may keep you paralyzed in self-doubt and unable to embody in action a new perception of self-acceptance. Wise action is moving in accordance with the truth of who you are, not waiting for the old feelings to subside. The old pattern must be brought into wise action for the complete resolution of the old pain. Write down 4 or 5 actions you could take to counter the assumptions of self-doubt. Now set those actions in motion. Do not wait for your emotions to tell you the timing is right or the old thoughts to let go of their mental grasp. They never will. New feelings and thoughts about yourself will arise after a number of attempts to align yourself to what is true.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/155735975

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Introductory Meditation Class (Part 5 of 6) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introductory-meditation-class-part-5-of-6/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 20:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introductory-meditation-class-part-5-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-02-08 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 01:20:07 No no     Dharma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk-5/ Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000 c71f4766-b0f8-5a8a-a06b-ea64f267a208 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anam Thubten Date: 2016-02-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From Contraction to Love https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-contraction-to-love/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-contraction-to-love/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-02-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Many of us find the word, love, unsettling. We may be afraid to be loved or afraid to be loving. Some of us have been tormented and jaded by this word that can have such gut wrenching consequences and overwhelming emotions. Others of us feel the word is overly sentimental, leading to a weak or emotional response. Spiritually it is important to redefine love and free it from our past associations. First, love is not the way two individuals feel about one another, it is the way the universe holds us all. Love is not an individual possession and does not bring two people together; it is an expression of all things being together. Love preexists our efforts and is the disposition of the universe at all times and in all places regardless of our recognition of that fact. There is nothing sentimental about love anymore than being sentimental about the air we breathe.

    But it is toward love that all authentic spiritual practices move. A cluttered and confused consciousness obscures this natural existing relationship with all forms. We don’t feel the availability of love because we are more interested in validating our personal emotions. We end up supporting what is fleeting, and bypassing what is timeless. The first movement toward love is the recognition of how contracted and isolated we feel. At this point we don’t know what to do to access love, but the awareness of the problem begins to open us to solutions. Perhaps we get involved in meditation where we find relief in opening a space around our contracted spirit. We slowly learn that every reactive pattern does not represent something fundamentally wrong about us. This unburdening of consciousness is the first emanation of love, and the process deepens as we move across the continuum. As the processes of mind become normalized, we notice more space within ourselves. Opportunities spontaneously arise from this space that were impossible within our contracted state. We begin to feel the joy of love.

    We learn how to work with the mind, which frees up more space. We stop scolding ourselves, and arguing with reality, and discover that with less identification with the mind there is more love. But there is one obstacle that still remains intact, and that is the egoic sense of us. With the appearances of the ego all the arrows of our attention point inward to “me,” and with its absence, all the arrows point outward toward others. With the understanding that the presence of the ego there is denial of love, we now move our attention toward the ego. But having practice sufficiently we now understand the nature of mind, and we do not bring contention to the ego, which only fans the flames of its arrogance. We bring love to the ego. Love is the one quality which does not strengthen the ego and is the single attribute that can lead to the ego’s demise. Since love is space and ego is density, it is only in through self-appreciation that we unravel ourselves into love.

    Homework

    Establish the intention to use the phrase, “Is there love for this too,” this week when difficulties arise. Pause when using the phrase and feel what it means to allow something to be loved. The pause will provide the necessary gap between the contracted reactivity and the open space of love. Is the difficult or unpleasant still worth loving? Do not hold anything back, just give yourself over to the love rather than the resistance. See what love reveals that defensiveness never could. Notice that love demands everything from us. Reflect on how much are we willing to meet it?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-02-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Many of us find the word, love, unsettling. We may be afraid to be loved or afraid to be loving. Some of us have been tormented and jaded by this word that can have such gut wrenching consequences and overwhelming emotions. Others of us feel the word is overly sentimental, leading to a weak or emotional response. Spiritually it is important to redefine love and free it from our past associations. First, love is not the way two individuals feel about one another, it is the way the universe holds us all. Love is not an individual possession and does not bring two people together; it is an expression of all things being together. Love preexists our efforts and is the disposition of the universe at all times and in all places regardless of our recognition of that fact. There is nothing sentimental about love anymore than being sentimental about the air we breathe.

    But it is toward love that all authentic spiritual practices move. A cluttered and confused consciousness obscures this natural existing relationship with all forms. We don’t feel the availability of love because we are more interested in validating our personal emotions. We end up supporting what is fleeting, and bypassing what is timeless. The first movement toward love is the recognition of how contracted and isolated we feel. At this point we don’t know what to do to access love, but the awareness of the problem begins to open us to solutions. Perhaps we get involved in meditation where we find relief in opening a space around our contracted spirit. We slowly learn that every reactive pattern does not represent something fundamentally wrong about us. This unburdening of consciousness is the first emanation of love, and the process deepens as we move across the continuum. As the processes of mind become normalized, we notice more space within ourselves. Opportunities spontaneously arise from this space that were impossible within our contracted state. We begin to feel the joy of love.

    We learn how to work with the mind, which frees up more space. We stop scolding ourselves, and arguing with reality, and discover that with less identification with the mind there is more love. But there is one obstacle that still remains intact, and that is the egoic sense of us. With the appearances of the ego all the arrows of our attention point inward to “me,” and with its absence, all the arrows point outward toward others. With the understanding that the presence of the ego there is denial of love, we now move our attention toward the ego. But having practice sufficiently we now understand the nature of mind, and we do not bring contention to the ego, which only fans the flames of its arrogance. We bring love to the ego. Love is the one quality which does not strengthen the ego and is the single attribute that can lead to the ego’s demise. Since love is space and ego is density, it is only in through self-appreciation that we unravel ourselves into love.

    Homework

    Establish the intention to use the phrase, “Is there love for this too,” this week when difficulties arise. Pause when using the phrase and feel what it means to allow something to be loved. The pause will provide the necessary gap between the contracted reactivity and the open space of love. Is the difficult or unpleasant still worth loving? Do not hold anything back, just give yourself over to the love rather than the resistance. See what love reveals that defensiveness never could. Notice that love demands everything from us. Reflect on how much are we willing to meet it?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/154110956

    TalkID=423 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Introductory Meditation Class (Part 4 of 6) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introductory-meditation-class-part-4-of-6/ Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introductory-meditation-class-part-4-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-02-01 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Introductory Meditation Class (Part 3 of 6) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introductory-meditation-class-part-3-of-6/ Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introductory-meditation-class-part-3-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-01-25 Venue: Nalanda West

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The River of Life, the River of Change https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-river-of-life-the-river-of-change/ Sun, 24 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-river-of-life-the-river-of-change/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2016-01-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Ecology of Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-ecology-of-compassion/ Sat, 23 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-ecology-of-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2016-01-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Relative Reality, Absolute Reality: Honoring Both to Become Fully Human https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relative-reality-absolute-reality-honoring-both-to-become-fully-human/ Fri, 22 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relative-reality-absolute-reality-honoring-both-to-become-fully-human/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2016-01-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From Time to the Timeless https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-time-to-the-timeless/ Tue, 19 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-time-to-the-timeless/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-01-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    One hundred years ago in 1915 Albert Einstein developed his General Theory of Relativity that showed that space and time were not separate or distinct from one another. Time is not a constant but fluctuates with how close we are to a massive object and is indistinguishably interwoven into the fabric of space, known as space/time. A person who is on the second floor of a building is aging slightly faster than someone on the first floor. That is very strange, but time viewed as an internal experience is even stranger. Most experienced meditators know that time is carried within our thoughts, and does not exist without thought. Thoughts about the past or future give us a sense that we are a product of the past and future, reliving whatever memories are being expressed or expectations occurring. Thoughts carry meaning and meaning is usually bound within the experiences that first gave rise to the meaning. When I see a cat, I remember the cat I once owned and that conditions the experience I am having with the cat I am now seeing. This layering of memory over experience is occurring so quickly in the mind that normally we do not discern the difference between the cat I am seeing and the cat I once owned.

    When we apply this fact to emotions, we find that emotions can carry us far away before we realize we are reliving a past association.  Most emotions are related to a reoccurring theme over our lifetime. Anger may be associated with my father and the pain of what happened to me when he became angry. Now, years later, whenever anyone gets angry, fear arises from that earlier conditioning. Anger is rarely seen fresh and new, just for what it is. We may be too frightened by its emergence to even want to see it. This is an example of the past living within the present, but few of us realize this emotional conditioning is also being perpetuated by our thoughts.

    As mentioned above the timeless is what remains when there is no thinking, and on a more subtle level the timeless is what holds thoughts when they do arise. Everything arises within the timeless and is always being held by the timeless. The timeless holds time. Our spiritual journey begins within the density of time and is driven by a time based perception. We always have more to do, more to accumulate, more to access. We believe strongly in experiences and feel we need certain experiences in order to reach our spiritual goals. Experiences are carried by time, the memories I have of yesterday and my hopes of tomorrow. To believe we need a certain experience is to believe we need a certain future, all driven by thought.

    As our spiritual journey unfolds, we realize that neither time nor experience will transform us. We begin to understand that true spiritual transcendence is from time to the timeless. That transformation does not require anything from us but stillness, which is freedom from the _belief_ in thought. Though thoughts occur, they cannot obscure the freedom of the timeless that holds the thoughts as they arise. The counter-influence come when we realize that to shift into the timeless requires releasing thought, which has been our single most accessible and reliable tool. To move from the time that holds all we know, into the timeless that holds all things without knowing, is the journey we undertake.

    Homework

    Ponder the question, “Where is the past and future?” See if you can find where it is located? Desiring and fearing unleashes time because there is identification with the thought, “I need…” or “I fear…” Once you have determined time is contained only within your thinking, sit down, relax, and be still. Without empowering any expression of thought, including the subtle thinking of the watcher, ask yourself whether the space that holds thoughts is time bound or timeless. Let a natural wonderment fill this space. The quieter you become the more the timeless dimension will reveal itself.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-01-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    One hundred years ago in 1915 Albert Einstein developed his General Theory of Relativity that showed that space and time were not separate or distinct from one another. Time is not a constant but fluctuates with how close we are to a massive object and is indistinguishably interwoven into the fabric of space, known as space/time. A person who is on the second floor of a building is aging slightly faster than someone on the first floor. That is very strange, but time viewed as an internal experience is even stranger. Most experienced meditators know that time is carried within our thoughts, and does not exist without thought. Thoughts about the past or future give us a sense that we are a product of the past and future, reliving whatever memories are being expressed or expectations occurring. Thoughts carry meaning and meaning is usually bound within the experiences that first gave rise to the meaning. When I see a cat, I remember the cat I once owned and that conditions the experience I am having with the cat I am now seeing. This layering of memory over experience is occurring so quickly in the mind that normally we do not discern the difference between the cat I am seeing and the cat I once owned.

    When we apply this fact to emotions, we find that emotions can carry us far away before we realize we are reliving a past association.  Most emotions are related to a reoccurring theme over our lifetime. Anger may be associated with my father and the pain of what happened to me when he became angry. Now, years later, whenever anyone gets angry, fear arises from that earlier conditioning. Anger is rarely seen fresh and new, just for what it is. We may be too frightened by its emergence to even want to see it. This is an example of the past living within the present, but few of us realize this emotional conditioning is also being perpetuated by our thoughts.

    As mentioned above the timeless is what remains when there is no thinking, and on a more subtle level the timeless is what holds thoughts when they do arise. Everything arises within the timeless and is always being held by the timeless. The timeless holds time. Our spiritual journey begins within the density of time and is driven by a time based perception. We always have more to do, more to accumulate, more to access. We believe strongly in experiences and feel we need certain experiences in order to reach our spiritual goals. Experiences are carried by time, the memories I have of yesterday and my hopes of tomorrow. To believe we need a certain experience is to believe we need a certain future, all driven by thought.

    As our spiritual journey unfolds, we realize that neither time nor experience will transform us. We begin to understand that true spiritual transcendence is from time to the timeless. That transformation does not require anything from us but stillness, which is freedom from the _belief_ in thought. Though thoughts occur, they cannot obscure the freedom of the timeless that holds the thoughts as they arise. The counter-influence come when we realize that to shift into the timeless requires releasing thought, which has been our single most accessible and reliable tool. To move from the time that holds all we know, into the timeless that holds all things without knowing, is the journey we undertake.

    Homework

    Ponder the question, “Where is the past and future?” See if you can find where it is located? Desiring and fearing unleashes time because there is identification with the thought, “I need…” or “I fear…” Once you have determined time is contained only within your thinking, sit down, relax, and be still. Without empowering any expression of thought, including the subtle thinking of the watcher, ask yourself whether the space that holds thoughts is time bound or timeless. Let a natural wonderment fill this space. The quieter you become the more the timeless dimension will reveal itself.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/152759355

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Introductory Meditation Class (Part 2 of 6) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introductory-meditation-class-part-2-of-6/ Mon, 18 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introductory-meditation-class-part-2-of-6/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-01-18 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-01-11 Venue: Nalanda West

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    Insight meditation also known as mindfulness or vipassana meditation comes from the Buddhist tradition. It aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness, negativity, and confusion. Seeing life as a constantly changing process, one begins to accept pleasure and pain, fear and joy, and all aspects of life with increasing balance and equanimity. This balanced awareness, grounded in the present moment, leads to stillness and a growing understanding of the nature of life. Out of this seeing emerges wisdom and compassion.

    It is a moment-to-moment investigation of the mind and body process. Our experience is explored from a balanced and spacious awareness which allows the heart to flower in love. During these six weekly sessions there will be meditation instructions, talks about the philosophy of the practice, homework assignments, and discussion.

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    Insight meditation also known as mindfulness or vipassana meditation comes from the Buddhist tradition. It aims to free the mind from the distortions of self-centeredness, negativity, and confusion. Seeing life as a constantly changing process, one begins to accept pleasure and pain, fear and joy, and all aspects of life with increasing balance and equanimity. This balanced awareness, grounded in the present moment, leads to stillness and a growing understanding of the nature of life. Out of this seeing emerges wisdom and compassion.

    It is a moment-to-moment investigation of the mind and body process. Our experience is explored from a balanced and spacious awareness which allows the heart to flower in love. During these six weekly sessions there will be meditation instructions, talks about the philosophy of the practice, homework assignments, and discussion.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/170675658

    TalkID=498 SeriesID=69

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sangha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sangha/ Tue, 05 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sangha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This week we will take a little time away from our series on the Continua of Practice and bring in the all important issue of sangha for the new year.

    There are many benefits to sangha. Meditation is the process of seeing our self-centered motivations and releasing those motives so we are no longer held within the grip of I, me, and mine. It is a full and rich practice to use relationships to reveal these inward processes and dynamics, and the sangha provides a context for the honesty and accountability necessary to move our practice into the social domain. Silent retreats show us some of the fundamental processes of mind that move us throughout the day, but interactions reveal a complexity of motives that are not usually seen when we are sitting in silence.

    Another benefit is associating with good people. As the Dharma works on our perceptions we start seeing life from an angle very few people access. We may harbor fears of being weird or even going crazy. While most people are living life within the filter of their fears and desires, we may feel we are becoming more remote and aloof in our distaste for materialism or self-aggrandizement. It begins to feel like the cultural currents are moving in one direction and we are swimming in the opposite. We may fear we are being directed away from a “common sense” approach to living. Having others around us that are seeing life the way we do can be very helpful in steadying our own commitment to truth. The sangha strengthens our resolve to uncover a truth that is forever present and obvious to anyone willing to look. We are not gathering to be special, we are gathering to be authentic and natural.

    The spirit of sangha is also the spirit of shared sincerity. If we have ever had a passionate teacher in school, we immediately understand the link between our own curiosity and the enthusiasm of the teacher. Sincerity is contagious and when our individual commitment wanes it is a relief to renew ourselves through the passion of others. It is inspiring to see others work with their difficulties and come to terms with their actions. The sheer force of honesty in another touches all of our hearts and rekindles our own commitment in a similar direction. Again and again we realize we cannot undertake this practice on our own. This is a shared commitment and our success is dependent upon life in its entirety.

    One of the truths we begin to understand as our Dharma deepens is that we were never isolated and alone. Our earlier feelings of isolation came from viewing life through our desires and fears. As life returns to its original interconnected relationships, sangha seems obvious. Becoming more conscious is what life does, and we are a single thread in a very intricate and complex mosaic. All we can do is work on ourselves, cooperate and help others along the way, and enjoy what is in front of our eyes. We gather to confirm our joy.

    Homework

    Questions for personal inquiry:

    Do you experience most interpersonal relationships as growth opportunities or troubling?

    Do you make space in your life for others?

    Do you frequently feel isolated and lonely? How much of the isolation comes from assumptions about self and other?

    Do you make the effort to attend gatherings of like-minded people?

    Reflection: What was your life like before you knew the existence of “a Path”. What is different now? How does the sangha support that Path and your growth on it? Would the Path be the same without the sangha? What efforts do you make to build cohesion in the sangha?

    Exercise: Become active in your support of like-minded people. Befriend someone from the sangha, volunteer for an Seattle Insight activity, join a KM group or involve yourself in a social engagement action. Seattle Insight will only be as strong as each one of us make it.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/150958928

    TalkID=421

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2016-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This week we will take a little time away from our series on the Continua of Practice and bring in the all important issue of sangha for the new year.

    There are many benefits to sangha. Meditation is the process of seeing our self-centered motivations and releasing those motives so we are no longer held within the grip of I, me, and mine. It is a full and rich practice to use relationships to reveal these inward processes and dynamics, and the sangha provides a context for the honesty and accountability necessary to move our practice into the social domain. Silent retreats show us some of the fundamental processes of mind that move us throughout the day, but interactions reveal a complexity of motives that are not usually seen when we are sitting in silence.

    Another benefit is associating with good people. As the Dharma works on our perceptions we start seeing life from an angle very few people access. We may harbor fears of being weird or even going crazy. While most people are living life within the filter of their fears and desires, we may feel we are becoming more remote and aloof in our distaste for materialism or self-aggrandizement. It begins to feel like the cultural currents are moving in one direction and we are swimming in the opposite. We may fear we are being directed away from a “common sense” approach to living. Having others around us that are seeing life the way we do can be very helpful in steadying our own commitment to truth. The sangha strengthens our resolve to uncover a truth that is forever present and obvious to anyone willing to look. We are not gathering to be special, we are gathering to be authentic and natural.

    The spirit of sangha is also the spirit of shared sincerity. If we have ever had a passionate teacher in school, we immediately understand the link between our own curiosity and the enthusiasm of the teacher. Sincerity is contagious and when our individual commitment wanes it is a relief to renew ourselves through the passion of others. It is inspiring to see others work with their difficulties and come to terms with their actions. The sheer force of honesty in another touches all of our hearts and rekindles our own commitment in a similar direction. Again and again we realize we cannot undertake this practice on our own. This is a shared commitment and our success is dependent upon life in its entirety.

    One of the truths we begin to understand as our Dharma deepens is that we were never isolated and alone. Our earlier feelings of isolation came from viewing life through our desires and fears. As life returns to its original interconnected relationships, sangha seems obvious. Becoming more conscious is what life does, and we are a single thread in a very intricate and complex mosaic. All we can do is work on ourselves, cooperate and help others along the way, and enjoy what is in front of our eyes. We gather to confirm our joy.

    Homework

    Questions for personal inquiry:

    Do you experience most interpersonal relationships as growth opportunities or troubling?

    Do you make space in your life for others?

    Do you frequently feel isolated and lonely? How much of the isolation comes from assumptions about self and other?

    Do you make the effort to attend gatherings of like-minded people?

    Reflection: What was your life like before you knew the existence of “a Path”. What is different now? How does the sangha support that Path and your growth on it? Would the Path be the same without the sangha? What efforts do you make to build cohesion in the sangha?

    Exercise: Become active in your support of like-minded people. Befriend someone from the sangha, volunteer for an Seattle Insight activity, join a KM group or involve yourself in a social engagement action. Seattle Insight will only be as strong as each one of us make it.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/150958928

    TalkID=421

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Lightening Up and Letting Go https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lightening-up-and-letting-go/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lightening-up-and-letting-go/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2015-12-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Lyndal offers some reflections about moving into the new year.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/150449491

    TalkID=420

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    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2015-12-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Lyndal offers some reflections about moving into the new year.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/150449491

    TalkID=420

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Journey Inward: Exploring the Five Faculties (Wisdom) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-journey-inward-exploring-the-five-faculties-wisdom/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-journey-inward-exploring-the-five-faculties-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2015-12-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Wisdom appears in stillness. We can see reality more clearly when we are willing to stop or pause and reflect. Take some time to be aware of your movements, your speech, your thoughts, and your mood and/or body sensations. Periodically just stop wherever you are, in whatever you are doing and consider — what is the state of my mind? Will these thoughts lead to liberation or more suffering? Can I be present witih this moment? Try not to look for answers; let them come to you when you are ready to receive them. Take account of how much time you allow yourself the gift of silence and stillness. Is that enough?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/150131788

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2015-12-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Wisdom appears in stillness. We can see reality more clearly when we are willing to stop or pause and reflect. Take some time to be aware of your movements, your speech, your thoughts, and your mood and/or body sensations. Periodically just stop wherever you are, in whatever you are doing and consider — what is the state of my mind? Will these thoughts lead to liberation or more suffering? Can I be present witih this moment? Try not to look for answers; let them come to you when you are ready to receive them. Take account of how much time you allow yourself the gift of silence and stillness. Is that enough?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/150131788

    TalkID=419 SeriesID=64

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Journey Inward: Exploring the Five Faculties (Mindfulness and Concentration) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-journey-inward-exploring-the-five-faculties-mindfulness-and-concentration/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-journey-inward-exploring-the-five-faculties-mindfulness-and-concentration/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2015-12-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/149705116

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2015-12-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/149705116

    TalkID=418 SeriesID=64

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Journey Inward: Exploring the Five Faculties (Faith/Energy) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-journey-inward-exploring-the-five-faculties-faith-energy/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-journey-inward-exploring-the-five-faculties-faith-energy/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2015-12-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Faith is conviction, trust and/or willingness. Take some time to explore where you put your trust in practice. How willing are you to let your deepest experience guide you? With your experience as a guide, let your practice be moment to moment. If you become aware of the existence of an unwholesome/unskillful mental state — can you abandon your attachment to the story? Can you let it go as you would a thought during meditation? If not, can be you okay with that? Try setting an intention every morning this week. It can be as simple as — today, as much as possible, I will avoid harming others. Just say it without expectation. Reflect back over the day at night and begin again the next morning. If you become aware of a wholesome mental state — see if you can appreciate its arising and then let it pass away. This week can you notice how practice is leading you rather than vice versa?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/148503555

    TalkID=322 SeriesID=64

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2015-12-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Faith is conviction, trust and/or willingness. Take some time to explore where you put your trust in practice. How willing are you to let your deepest experience guide you? With your experience as a guide, let your practice be moment to moment. If you become aware of the existence of an unwholesome/unskillful mental state — can you abandon your attachment to the story? Can you let it go as you would a thought during meditation? If not, can be you okay with that? Try setting an intention every morning this week. It can be as simple as — today, as much as possible, I will avoid harming others. Just say it without expectation. Reflect back over the day at night and begin again the next morning. If you become aware of a wholesome mental state — see if you can appreciate its arising and then let it pass away. This week can you notice how practice is leading you rather than vice versa?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/148503555

    TalkID=322 SeriesID=64

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Role of Body in the Subtle Structure of Mindfulness Teachings https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-role-of-body-in-the-subtle-structure-of-mindfulness-teachings/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-role-of-body-in-the-subtle-structure-of-mindfulness-teachings/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2015-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The Satipatthana Sutta (the Four Foundations of Mindfulness) is one of two primary instruction teachings on mindfulness that the Buddha offered. The satipatthana on being mindful of the body can easily be underestimated as a “just getting started” practice. Yet the Buddha stated that practicing any one of the four satipatthanas can lead to stream entry. Moreover, practicing mindfulness of the body leads to a number of insights and increased capacity for practice that create favorable conditions for all of vipassana practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/155591519

    TalkID=425

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2015-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The Satipatthana Sutta (the Four Foundations of Mindfulness) is one of two primary instruction teachings on mindfulness that the Buddha offered. The satipatthana on being mindful of the body can easily be underestimated as a “just getting started” practice. Yet the Buddha stated that practicing any one of the four satipatthanas can lead to stream entry. Moreover, practicing mindfulness of the body leads to a number of insights and increased capacity for practice that create favorable conditions for all of vipassana practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/155591519

    TalkID=425

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Journey Inward: Exploring the Five Faculties (Faith) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-journey-inward-exploring-the-five-faculties-faith/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-journey-inward-exploring-the-five-faculties-faith/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2015-12-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Each of us has the capacity to be fully awake in any given moment. This capacity does not come from our individual hard work but from the inherent capacity of mind. Awareness of this capacity is revealed through the five faculties (also called the five spiritual powers) which are faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom. In this series Tuere explores the qualities of each faculty separately and how they harmonize together to bring balance and understanding to the practice of Buddha’s teachings.

    (The recording begins as Tuere is already speaking.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/147663962

    TalkID=321 SeriesID=64

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2015-12-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Each of us has the capacity to be fully awake in any given moment. This capacity does not come from our individual hard work but from the inherent capacity of mind. Awareness of this capacity is revealed through the five faculties (also called the five spiritual powers) which are faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom. In this series Tuere explores the qualities of each faculty separately and how they harmonize together to bring balance and understanding to the practice of Buddha’s teachings.

    (The recording begins as Tuere is already speaking.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/147663962

    TalkID=321 SeriesID=64

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: Ascent to Descent https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-ascent-to-descent/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-ascent-to-descent/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-11-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The spiritual path seems to offer a true perspective on life by pinpointing our exact location in time and place. It points to the body as a vehicle for discovery, and once the body is explored, we find our true ground of being. We now know where are in time (now) and in place (here) and no longer have to apologize for where we are or what we are doing. The coordinates of our location are determined and we cannot lose our way. This is the spiritual ascent of our journey. Life starts to make sense in ways it has not before, we see more clearly, and our actions conform to this new perspective. We actually begin to like ourselves as if we were coming out of the shadow of our own judgment. It is like journeying up a mountain with each new vista providing insight and perspectives on how far we have journeyed and where we still need to go. Our confidence grows accordingly and we no longer fear our abilities to make this journey.

    There is great joy in climbing this mountain, and we feel at the top of our game. Somewhere near the summit, we gain a view of the whole surround, and realize, perhaps for the first time, that one very important task remains. In order to descend the mountain, we have to step out of ourselves. This did not occur to us as we were ascending. We were too engrossed in the perspective the mountain was offering and too enamored in our new-found confidence and the rooted ground under out feet. The ascent gave us meaning and purpose beyond anything we had imagined. We were advancing on the true and natural relationship to life and felt the beginning of that contentment. At the crest of the mountain we suddenly realized that this true relationship was never about my perspective on life as a bystander. This new view is a union without a watcher. Now we feel a hesitation. Is this what I want? It seems as if just when we have found our footing, the mountain is asking us to jump off the cliff.

    This is the counter-influence, and the descent seems much harder than the ascent only because we did not expect to have to let go of our gained ground. Why not delay this next move and frolic among the peaks? We peer down the mountain and look over the life we have ascended, but now we know we are being asked to descend back into that same life without acclaim. The exquisite views from the mountain top were a false nirvana, and we are asked to reenter as no one special.

    Both the ascent and the descent of the journey are essential and equally important. In the ascent we are shoring ourselves up, building our confidence, and perceiving ourselves with the love we deserve. Then the descent, and the relinquishment of all that has meant so much to us, returning to zero. The journey is a complete circle (ensō in Japanese) returning us to a world that until now, we have never fully understood.

    Homework

    The ascent on the spiritual path offers a firm sense of our place in life, grounds us, and gives us the foundation of the body for focus. The descent shows us the emptiness of self and removes all forms of identification. To ascend is to gain ground; to descend is to surrender the ground we claim. Both are essential but sometimes come into tension with one another. Explore the conflict between finding your true location on earth and surrendering that location to move deeper into your practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/146154891

    TalkID=312 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-11-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The spiritual path seems to offer a true perspective on life by pinpointing our exact location in time and place. It points to the body as a vehicle for discovery, and once the body is explored, we find our true ground of being. We now know where are in time (now) and in place (here) and no longer have to apologize for where we are or what we are doing. The coordinates of our location are determined and we cannot lose our way. This is the spiritual ascent of our journey. Life starts to make sense in ways it has not before, we see more clearly, and our actions conform to this new perspective. We actually begin to like ourselves as if we were coming out of the shadow of our own judgment. It is like journeying up a mountain with each new vista providing insight and perspectives on how far we have journeyed and where we still need to go. Our confidence grows accordingly and we no longer fear our abilities to make this journey.

    There is great joy in climbing this mountain, and we feel at the top of our game. Somewhere near the summit, we gain a view of the whole surround, and realize, perhaps for the first time, that one very important task remains. In order to descend the mountain, we have to step out of ourselves. This did not occur to us as we were ascending. We were too engrossed in the perspective the mountain was offering and too enamored in our new-found confidence and the rooted ground under out feet. The ascent gave us meaning and purpose beyond anything we had imagined. We were advancing on the true and natural relationship to life and felt the beginning of that contentment. At the crest of the mountain we suddenly realized that this true relationship was never about my perspective on life as a bystander. This new view is a union without a watcher. Now we feel a hesitation. Is this what I want? It seems as if just when we have found our footing, the mountain is asking us to jump off the cliff.

    This is the counter-influence, and the descent seems much harder than the ascent only because we did not expect to have to let go of our gained ground. Why not delay this next move and frolic among the peaks? We peer down the mountain and look over the life we have ascended, but now we know we are being asked to descend back into that same life without acclaim. The exquisite views from the mountain top were a false nirvana, and we are asked to reenter as no one special.

    Both the ascent and the descent of the journey are essential and equally important. In the ascent we are shoring ourselves up, building our confidence, and perceiving ourselves with the love we deserve. Then the descent, and the relinquishment of all that has meant so much to us, returning to zero. The journey is a complete circle (ensō in Japanese) returning us to a world that until now, we have never fully understood.

    Homework

    The ascent on the spiritual path offers a firm sense of our place in life, grounds us, and gives us the foundation of the body for focus. The descent shows us the emptiness of self and removes all forms of identification. To ascend is to gain ground; to descend is to surrender the ground we claim. Both are essential but sometimes come into tension with one another. Explore the conflict between finding your true location on earth and surrendering that location to move deeper into your practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/146154891

    TalkID=312 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mindfulness, Insight and Nibbana https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness-insight-and-nibbana/ Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mindfulness-insight-and-nibbana/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2015-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With the ready acceptance, rapid proliferation and application of mindfulness in contemporary lifestyles, it is important to remember the Buddha’s understanding of the benefit of mindfulness: insightful understanding and liberation from suffering. When was the last time you were reminded of and encouraged to seek the goal of realizing nibbana?

    (Audio note: This recording has some rustling noises because of a microphone problem.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/147058780

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2015-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With the ready acceptance, rapid proliferation and application of mindfulness in contemporary lifestyles, it is important to remember the Buddha’s understanding of the benefit of mindfulness: insightful understanding and liberation from suffering. When was the last time you were reminded of and encouraged to seek the goal of realizing nibbana?

    (Audio note: This recording has some rustling noises because of a microphone problem.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/147058780

    TalkID=320

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: Sophistication to Innocence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-sophistication-to-innocence/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-sophistication-to-innocence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-11-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    For most of us the ability to enlarge our knowledge base is essential to our success, and success in our careers, schooling, and home life almost always depends upon knowing more. Sophistication, the skillful use of knowledge in a civilized and cultured manner is valued, but innocence, which can be seen as guileless and inexperienced is not. Much of our self-image is formed by how knowledgeable and sophisticated we are, and we can find ourselves competing with others to prove how much information we have obtained.

    When we know something we place a fixed objective view onto life and freeze it within our past associations. The problem is that nothing is fixed, but knowledge does not allow that fact or move with circumstances. To apply a set response (knowledge) to a constantly moving system (the world) misses the mark. Knowing confuses the present with the time in the past when the knowledge was first obtained. We employ a response appropriate to a specific moment in the past to a current situation, but life has move on, and that conditioned response is no longer aligned with the truth of reality. Usually our actions are only partially successful when they are conditioned from previous associations.

    The question becomes, is there a way for the current moment to act through us without engaging our backlog of knowledge? If so then we can become fluid within our responses and spontaneous in our actions. Let us explore and see if this is possible. Knowledge can only be communicated by thought. If we can be present to what we are thinking then we can become quiet and let the thoughts go rather than respond from the conditioning of those thoughts. It may seem risky to respond from the innocence of not knowing, but with practice we find something coming from those “new” responses that is truly creative and enjoyable.

    The false nirvana comes when we feel the power of knowing with all its accompanying prestige. The knowledge begins to extend into the spiritual realm as we read more sutras and gather the intellectual background that make us sound like we “know” all about the spiritual path. That is a truly “false” nirvana since that very knowledge keeps us from moving forward in our practice. Our minds are so geared to listen for intellectual knowledge we may miss the arrogance of our message. The counter-influence comes when we realize that to move forward we genuinely have to become innocent and quiet to everything we have learned.

    Homework

    As we mature, we grow into a view of life that is shrouded within our learned knowledge. That knowledge guides and directs us in making decisions and navigating our way, but knowledge sets us up to act from what life has been, not from what it is currently offering. This week when your knowledge says, “respond or act this way,” pause and see if a new response comes forward that is not conditioned. We might be surprised by the creative richness of this pause when we allow ourselves to be affected by quiet.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/144807670

    TalkID=311 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-11-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    For most of us the ability to enlarge our knowledge base is essential to our success, and success in our careers, schooling, and home life almost always depends upon knowing more. Sophistication, the skillful use of knowledge in a civilized and cultured manner is valued, but innocence, which can be seen as guileless and inexperienced is not. Much of our self-image is formed by how knowledgeable and sophisticated we are, and we can find ourselves competing with others to prove how much information we have obtained.

    When we know something we place a fixed objective view onto life and freeze it within our past associations. The problem is that nothing is fixed, but knowledge does not allow that fact or move with circumstances. To apply a set response (knowledge) to a constantly moving system (the world) misses the mark. Knowing confuses the present with the time in the past when the knowledge was first obtained. We employ a response appropriate to a specific moment in the past to a current situation, but life has move on, and that conditioned response is no longer aligned with the truth of reality. Usually our actions are only partially successful when they are conditioned from previous associations.

    The question becomes, is there a way for the current moment to act through us without engaging our backlog of knowledge? If so then we can become fluid within our responses and spontaneous in our actions. Let us explore and see if this is possible. Knowledge can only be communicated by thought. If we can be present to what we are thinking then we can become quiet and let the thoughts go rather than respond from the conditioning of those thoughts. It may seem risky to respond from the innocence of not knowing, but with practice we find something coming from those “new” responses that is truly creative and enjoyable.

    The false nirvana comes when we feel the power of knowing with all its accompanying prestige. The knowledge begins to extend into the spiritual realm as we read more sutras and gather the intellectual background that make us sound like we “know” all about the spiritual path. That is a truly “false” nirvana since that very knowledge keeps us from moving forward in our practice. Our minds are so geared to listen for intellectual knowledge we may miss the arrogance of our message. The counter-influence comes when we realize that to move forward we genuinely have to become innocent and quiet to everything we have learned.

    Homework

    As we mature, we grow into a view of life that is shrouded within our learned knowledge. That knowledge guides and directs us in making decisions and navigating our way, but knowledge sets us up to act from what life has been, not from what it is currently offering. This week when your knowledge says, “respond or act this way,” pause and see if a new response comes forward that is not conditioned. We might be surprised by the creative richness of this pause when we allow ourselves to be affected by quiet.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/144807670

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Untangling the Tangle (4 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-4-of-7/ Sun, 25 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-4-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2015-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This session was devoted to questions and answers, but also includes additional teaching. (Note: The spoken questions from the sangha were cut from the recording as they were difficult to hear. Christina repeats the questions before she answers.)

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2015-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This session was devoted to questions and answers, but also includes additional teaching. (Note: The spoken questions from the sangha were cut from the recording as they were difficult to hear. Christina repeats the questions before she answers.)

    TalkID=316 SeriesID=63

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Untangling the Tangle (5 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-5-of-7/ Sun, 25 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-5-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2015-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Untangling the Tangle (6 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-6-of-7/ Sun, 25 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-6-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Untangling the Tangle (7 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-7-of-7/ Sun, 25 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-7-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2015-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Untangling the Tangle (1 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-1-of-7/ Sat, 24 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-1-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2015-10-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    To read “The Tangle” sutta text that Christina quotes in this first talk, please see the overview page for this series.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2015-10-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    To read “The Tangle” sutta text that Christina quotes in this first talk, please see the overview page for this series.

    TalkID=313 SeriesID=63

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Untangling the Tangle (2 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-2-of-7/ Sat, 24 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-2-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2015-10-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Untangling the Tangle (3 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-3-of-7/ Sat, 24 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untangling-the-tangle-3-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2015-10-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: Alienation to Belonging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-alienation-to-belonging/ Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-alienation-to-belonging/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This continuum speaks to the need to belong that is deeply rooted in our social and biological makeup. This need may well be one of the driving forces in our yearning for spiritual completion, but we usually attempt to satisfy it through worldly pursuits such as patriotism, political involvement, religious affiliation, neighborhood organizations, or club memberships. Almost anyone who thinks like us or shares common traits fit within our broader tribe of belonging, but even when we group like minded people around us, most of us are still feel a subtle sense of alienation that cannot be overcome. We seem to be outside observing life rather than embedded within a full membership. That isolation does not seem to be overcome through purchasing material objects. In fact, the more we related solely to the world of form, the less we sense our true belonging. Neither do we find a comfortable home within our ideas and concepts, and in general seem unable to find this root belonging within the world of objects or within ourselves.

    The sense of alienation comes from denying our interconnectedness and is the price we pay for deliberately holding ourselves aloof and distant to life. The discovery of mindfulness begins to change this by offering us a definitive place to stand and connection with the rest of the world. We land in the body as the body and in the mind as the mind. Through mindfulness we find our bearings and stop looking for belonging outside of ourselves. We begin to notice that everything belongs exactly where it is, and realize that our historical restlessness was a result of how disagreeable we found our bodies and minds. In this sense belonging has to do more with our self-acceptance than finding a comfortable and compatible surround. Mindfulness holds us to the only place and the only time we can be and refuses to allow a conceptual journey to another location. We either find our sense of belonging here or it is not to be found. Slowly we acquiesce and discover we can be present with ourselves and others without losing this ground. Now our sense of belonging is maintained through most circumstances, and when shameful or doubting thoughts arise, they do not dislocate us or have us shrink from our relationships.

    Now mindfulness expands to become a much broader field of inclusion and with it comes a wider stretch of belonging. The focus of this newly discovered awareness is no longer our own personal location but touches all things equally. We literally belong to all things because all things coexist within each and every thing. This more expansive view frees us from any sense of alienation since everything is now available and accessible. This view can create a false nirvana when we lose ourselves in the rich intimacy available within this perception. Everything can seem so close and available that we resist moving through his level of sensitivity toward even greater fulfillment. Why move when our lifetime ambition of truly belonging has finally been met? The counter-influence comes when we realize that the contentment from this view of awareness is partial and incomplete. It can be taken from us when circumstances change. The questions then become, “Is there a belonging that is not circumstantial? Is there a belonging that is intrinsic to our being?”

    Homework

    We usually start the spiritual journey feeling alienated and disconnected within our own skin. Our bodies and minds often appear more confusing than helpful, more difficult than friendly. Many of us have not learned how to belong to ourselves, or how to rest within the movements of mind and bodily sensations. This week use the statement, “I belong only here, now,” whenever your body and mind seem disagreeable. Establish this ground of body and mind on which you live and refuse to move away. Do not fight with yourself, just surrender to the ground and give up all resistance.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/143146159

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This continuum speaks to the need to belong that is deeply rooted in our social and biological makeup. This need may well be one of the driving forces in our yearning for spiritual completion, but we usually attempt to satisfy it through worldly pursuits such as patriotism, political involvement, religious affiliation, neighborhood organizations, or club memberships. Almost anyone who thinks like us or shares common traits fit within our broader tribe of belonging, but even when we group like minded people around us, most of us are still feel a subtle sense of alienation that cannot be overcome. We seem to be outside observing life rather than embedded within a full membership. That isolation does not seem to be overcome through purchasing material objects. In fact, the more we related solely to the world of form, the less we sense our true belonging. Neither do we find a comfortable home within our ideas and concepts, and in general seem unable to find this root belonging within the world of objects or within ourselves.

    The sense of alienation comes from denying our interconnectedness and is the price we pay for deliberately holding ourselves aloof and distant to life. The discovery of mindfulness begins to change this by offering us a definitive place to stand and connection with the rest of the world. We land in the body as the body and in the mind as the mind. Through mindfulness we find our bearings and stop looking for belonging outside of ourselves. We begin to notice that everything belongs exactly where it is, and realize that our historical restlessness was a result of how disagreeable we found our bodies and minds. In this sense belonging has to do more with our self-acceptance than finding a comfortable and compatible surround. Mindfulness holds us to the only place and the only time we can be and refuses to allow a conceptual journey to another location. We either find our sense of belonging here or it is not to be found. Slowly we acquiesce and discover we can be present with ourselves and others without losing this ground. Now our sense of belonging is maintained through most circumstances, and when shameful or doubting thoughts arise, they do not dislocate us or have us shrink from our relationships.

    Now mindfulness expands to become a much broader field of inclusion and with it comes a wider stretch of belonging. The focus of this newly discovered awareness is no longer our own personal location but touches all things equally. We literally belong to all things because all things coexist within each and every thing. This more expansive view frees us from any sense of alienation since everything is now available and accessible. This view can create a false nirvana when we lose ourselves in the rich intimacy available within this perception. Everything can seem so close and available that we resist moving through his level of sensitivity toward even greater fulfillment. Why move when our lifetime ambition of truly belonging has finally been met? The counter-influence comes when we realize that the contentment from this view of awareness is partial and incomplete. It can be taken from us when circumstances change. The questions then become, “Is there a belonging that is not circumstantial? Is there a belonging that is intrinsic to our being?”

    Homework

    We usually start the spiritual journey feeling alienated and disconnected within our own skin. Our bodies and minds often appear more confusing than helpful, more difficult than friendly. Many of us have not learned how to belong to ourselves, or how to rest within the movements of mind and bodily sensations. This week use the statement, “I belong only here, now,” whenever your body and mind seem disagreeable. Establish this ground of body and mind on which you live and refuse to move away. Do not fight with yourself, just surrender to the ground and give up all resistance.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/143146159

    TalkID=310 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Forging a Moral Vision in an Age of Crisis https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forging-a-moral-vision-in-an-age-of-crisis/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 689febde-9786-5949-b310-01ef002732ac See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bhikkhu Bodhi Date: 2015-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this talk Bhikkhu Bodhi spoke about the “domains of value” of a healthy society, the perversion of those values, and the root causes. To illustrate, Bhikkhu Bodhi showed three charts: a Domains of Value table, a pyramid of values, and an inverted pyramid.

    View the charts

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/142736848

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    Teacher: Bhikkhu Bodhi Date: 2015-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this talk Bhikkhu Bodhi spoke about the “domains of value” of a healthy society, the perversion of those values, and the root causes. To illustrate, Bhikkhu Bodhi showed three charts: a Domains of Value table, a pyramid of values, and an inverted pyramid.

    View the charts

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/142736848

    TalkID=309

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: Shadow to Light https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-shadow-to-light/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-shadow-to-light/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-10-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week we look at our tendency to see life as either black or white or from any other polarizing perspective. Remember, on the spiritual journey the more definition we force upon the world, the more defined and clear is our individuation and the more isolated we feel. We gain our selfhood from creating physical and psychological boundaries upon our surround. Our self-definition is created by defining what we are as opposed to what we are not, which includes our physical, mental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual definitions. Freedom is coming out of these shadowy images created by our imposed boundaries and accepting the clear light of our humanity on all fronts.

    The path can be summarized as “truth in, truth out,” which means seeing things the way they actually are and responding in alignment with that seeing. The distortions come from the egoic center that we place between the incoming data and the outgoing responses. This center tries to arrange the data to suit “my” preferences and respond according to “my” needs. It does this with words, ideas, and opinions. The spiritual path is the elimination of the distorting element through the realization that it is configured around a hollow center.

    The ego attempts to hide or distance itself from difficulties and prolong contact with the pleasurable. It turns away from what it fears and by doing so creates a shadow effect in our consciousness. The shadow becomes that part of ourselves that we deem unacceptable. The shadow remains within our consciousness even as we attempt to expel it. The tension from this conflict is enormous. We project the shadow externally and fear being possessed by the powers of darkness even as this self-created force lies within our consciousness. We set up boundaries of tension, fenced lines of protection, to keep what is unacceptable at bay. We are left with the symptoms of tension, anxiety, and fear, which sets the world up to be as terrorizing as we project it to be.

    When we want one thing, we are also defining what we do not want – everything else but that one thing. An important dharma principle is that when we assert our influences in one direction, we become bound in the opposite direction by the very tension we use to define what we want. St Augustine said, “To act is to sin, to create is to destroy” This is true of our opinions, beliefs, ideas, attitudes, self-descriptions, etc. We literally create both forces simultaneously. We try to strengthen one at the expense of the other, which in effect strengthens both equally. In order to ward off the opposite influence we try to proclaim our friendly domain with exaggerated rhetoric. We proselytize, convert, preach, and recruit because if we slow down or stop the tension the antagonizing position gains traction within our minds, which frightens us and sends us back to the pulpit.

    The mind separates out and divides. By insisting that everything has a definition, meaning, and purpose we suspend the wonder of the world and place all of its endless possibilities on hold. This dharma continuum seeks to move our spiritual journey to the right side through less definition. By dropping boundaries, opening the spaces, and allowing light to flood into the darkened areas of consciousness, we meet life in wonder. We have to intentionally seek out those areas of tension and welcome them in the light of day (this is insight). The false nirvana of this continuum is the hardened certainty that the shadow offers us in terms of our beliefs and righteous actions. To move forward we have to lose that confidence and sureness and fall backward into uncertainty. The counter-influence is realizing that we are the creators of our own heaven and hell, and to give up hell, we have to release both.

    Homework

    The first step in releasing a boundary is to acknowledge the symptoms that result from cutting part of yourself away. Touch your symptoms with caring attention, without judging or blaming. Allow yourself to feel your symptoms of reactive thoughts, prejudices, anxieties, and disapproval. Feel the symptom fully and ask, “What is this symptom protecting me from knowing about myself?” Notice that when you dislike a mannerism in someone you perceive that trait external to yourself. But you must know it in yourself in order to dislike in someone else. Disliking what you perceive in yourself, you pin the responsibility of ownership onto another person, and the boundary is secure.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/141728389

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-10-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This week we look at our tendency to see life as either black or white or from any other polarizing perspective. Remember, on the spiritual journey the more definition we force upon the world, the more defined and clear is our individuation and the more isolated we feel. We gain our selfhood from creating physical and psychological boundaries upon our surround. Our self-definition is created by defining what we are as opposed to what we are not, which includes our physical, mental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual definitions. Freedom is coming out of these shadowy images created by our imposed boundaries and accepting the clear light of our humanity on all fronts.

    The path can be summarized as “truth in, truth out,” which means seeing things the way they actually are and responding in alignment with that seeing. The distortions come from the egoic center that we place between the incoming data and the outgoing responses. This center tries to arrange the data to suit “my” preferences and respond according to “my” needs. It does this with words, ideas, and opinions. The spiritual path is the elimination of the distorting element through the realization that it is configured around a hollow center.

    The ego attempts to hide or distance itself from difficulties and prolong contact with the pleasurable. It turns away from what it fears and by doing so creates a shadow effect in our consciousness. The shadow becomes that part of ourselves that we deem unacceptable. The shadow remains within our consciousness even as we attempt to expel it. The tension from this conflict is enormous. We project the shadow externally and fear being possessed by the powers of darkness even as this self-created force lies within our consciousness. We set up boundaries of tension, fenced lines of protection, to keep what is unacceptable at bay. We are left with the symptoms of tension, anxiety, and fear, which sets the world up to be as terrorizing as we project it to be.

    When we want one thing, we are also defining what we do not want – everything else but that one thing. An important dharma principle is that when we assert our influences in one direction, we become bound in the opposite direction by the very tension we use to define what we want. St Augustine said, “To act is to sin, to create is to destroy” This is true of our opinions, beliefs, ideas, attitudes, self-descriptions, etc. We literally create both forces simultaneously. We try to strengthen one at the expense of the other, which in effect strengthens both equally. In order to ward off the opposite influence we try to proclaim our friendly domain with exaggerated rhetoric. We proselytize, convert, preach, and recruit because if we slow down or stop the tension the antagonizing position gains traction within our minds, which frightens us and sends us back to the pulpit.

    The mind separates out and divides. By insisting that everything has a definition, meaning, and purpose we suspend the wonder of the world and place all of its endless possibilities on hold. This dharma continuum seeks to move our spiritual journey to the right side through less definition. By dropping boundaries, opening the spaces, and allowing light to flood into the darkened areas of consciousness, we meet life in wonder. We have to intentionally seek out those areas of tension and welcome them in the light of day (this is insight). The false nirvana of this continuum is the hardened certainty that the shadow offers us in terms of our beliefs and righteous actions. To move forward we have to lose that confidence and sureness and fall backward into uncertainty. The counter-influence is realizing that we are the creators of our own heaven and hell, and to give up hell, we have to release both.

    Homework

    The first step in releasing a boundary is to acknowledge the symptoms that result from cutting part of yourself away. Touch your symptoms with caring attention, without judging or blaming. Allow yourself to feel your symptoms of reactive thoughts, prejudices, anxieties, and disapproval. Feel the symptom fully and ask, “What is this symptom protecting me from knowing about myself?” Notice that when you dislike a mannerism in someone you perceive that trait external to yourself. But you must know it in yourself in order to dislike in someone else. Disliking what you perceive in yourself, you pin the responsibility of ownership onto another person, and the boundary is secure.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/141728389

    TalkID=308 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Investigation: Tenacious Patterns of Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation-tenacious-patterns-of-mind/ Tue, 29 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/investigation-tenacious-patterns-of-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2015-09-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    As we turn toward the difficult patterns of mind with investigation, we notice some are quite tenacious. These return over and over, often for years. Despite careful investigation, these patterns define and shape how we create our world. This unconscious identification keeps us from fully seeing and releasing this suffering. Turning toward the pattern with appreciation allows us to realize the unseen benefit it holds for us. This is the third and last talk in this series.

    (Because of a technical problem, the sound on this recording is of low quality.)

    Homework

    Do painful, repetitive patterns of mind serve a purpose? What would you have to give up to not have them? What must be given up often reveals the unconscious payoff and opposing belief under the pattern. Meet these with compassion and appreciation for how they have served you. Let your actions flow from this wisdom.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/141333358

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2015-09-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    As we turn toward the difficult patterns of mind with investigation, we notice some are quite tenacious. These return over and over, often for years. Despite careful investigation, these patterns define and shape how we create our world. This unconscious identification keeps us from fully seeing and releasing this suffering. Turning toward the pattern with appreciation allows us to realize the unseen benefit it holds for us. This is the third and last talk in this series.

    (Because of a technical problem, the sound on this recording is of low quality.)

    Homework

    Do painful, repetitive patterns of mind serve a purpose? What would you have to give up to not have them? What must be given up often reveals the unconscious payoff and opposing belief under the pattern. Meet these with compassion and appreciation for how they have served you. Let your actions flow from this wisdom.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/141333358

    TalkID=305 SeriesID=62

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Imagination (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/imagination-2-of-2/ Sat, 19 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/imagination-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2015-09-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Weaving together poetry and the practice of compassion, Norman Fischer’s teachings on Friday evening and the weekend retreat share his evolving thoughts on spiritual practice as an act of the imagination.

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2015-09-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Weaving together poetry and the practice of compassion, Norman Fischer’s teachings on Friday evening and the weekend retreat share his evolving thoughts on spiritual practice as an act of the imagination.

    TalkID=307

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2015-09-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Weaving together poetry and the practice of compassion, Norman Fischer’s teachings on Friday evening and the weekend retreat share his evolving thoughts on spiritual practice as an act of the imagination.

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2015-09-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Weaving together poetry and the practice of compassion, Norman Fischer’s teachings on Friday evening and the weekend retreat share his evolving thoughts on spiritual practice as an act of the imagination.

    TalkID=306

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Imagination https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/imagination/ Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/imagination/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2015-09-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Weaving together poetry and the practice of compassion, Norman Fischer shares his evolving thoughts on spiritual practice as an act of the imagination.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/139793022

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2015-09-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Weaving together poetry and the practice of compassion, Norman Fischer shares his evolving thoughts on spiritual practice as an act of the imagination.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/139793022

    TalkID=304

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Investigation: Daily Life as a Gateway to Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation-daily-life-as-a-gateway-to-wisdom/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/investigation-daily-life-as-a-gateway-to-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2015-09-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Investigation helps us uncover areas of delusion, ignorance, and unconsciousness while developing an embodied wisdom. Through investigation, we see how our conflicts and reactivity actually reveal the much deeper infrastructure of greed, hatred and delusion. This is the second talk in a series of three.

    Homework

    This week, choose several times when you feel emotionally charged about a situation. Practice suspending the urge to act, think or speak from that state. Ground yourself in the felt sense of the emotion. Ask, “What is being believed in right now?” Hold the answer in simplicity and connect with its felt sense.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/139644788

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2015-09-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Investigation helps us uncover areas of delusion, ignorance, and unconsciousness while developing an embodied wisdom. Through investigation, we see how our conflicts and reactivity actually reveal the much deeper infrastructure of greed, hatred and delusion. This is the second talk in a series of three.

    Homework

    This week, choose several times when you feel emotionally charged about a situation. Practice suspending the urge to act, think or speak from that state. Ground yourself in the felt sense of the emotion. Ask, “What is being believed in right now?” Hold the answer in simplicity and connect with its felt sense.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/139644788

    TalkID=303 SeriesID=62

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Investigation: Supporting Conditions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation-supporting-conditions/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/investigation-supporting-conditions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2015-09-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Investigation can make our daily life a fruitful and profound spiritual practice. Yet, investigation can slip into analysis or rumination if not done with with a strong emphasis on the “felt sense” contained in the body’s sensations. Three components make investigation effective: steadiness of attention; knowing the difference between thoughts and direct experience; seeing investigation in service of unbinding and loosening our sense of self. This is the first talk in a series of three.

    Homework

    This week, hold the question “Where is there resistance in this moment?” Ask the question and focus on receiving what arises instead of identifying a particular answer. “Listen” very completely, receiving body sensation, emotion, and belief into awareness. Can you “listen” without the need to find an answer or having to act?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/138330436

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2015-09-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Investigation can make our daily life a fruitful and profound spiritual practice. Yet, investigation can slip into analysis or rumination if not done with with a strong emphasis on the “felt sense” contained in the body’s sensations. Three components make investigation effective: steadiness of attention; knowing the difference between thoughts and direct experience; seeing investigation in service of unbinding and loosening our sense of self. This is the first talk in a series of three.

    Homework

    This week, hold the question “Where is there resistance in this moment?” Ask the question and focus on receiving what arises instead of identifying a particular answer. “Listen” very completely, receiving body sensation, emotion, and belief into awareness. Can you “listen” without the need to find an answer or having to act?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/138330436

    TalkID=302 SeriesID=62

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Buddha is My Profound Refuge https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-buddha-is-my-profound-refuge/ Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000 d2d82dac-5e80-543c-bb56-97a8454b72b0 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Willa Thaniya Reid Date: 2015-08-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Please note: The recording ends before the end of the Q&A, because of an equipment issue.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/137924583

    TalkID=301

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    Teacher: Willa Thaniya Reid Date: 2015-08-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Please note: The recording ends before the end of the Q&A, because of an equipment issue.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/137924583

    TalkID=301

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: Blame to Accountability https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-blame-to-accountability/ Tue, 18 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-blame-to-accountability/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-08-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    There are three central reasons we get lost in our spiritual journey despite the rigor with which we practice and the sincerity of our purpose. The first is that we do not know the direction the journey takes and we get lost in the sideshows and entertainment of the process. Asking questions that we may assume to know but have not fully understood can redirect us back to the central intent. Questions like, “What does samadhi have to do with insight?” or “How does following my breath evolve into open awareness, and what does open awareness have to do with the end of suffering?” Anything left unexamined will eventually take away your focus. The second reason many of us go astray is because we attempt to move forward using the unconscious paradigm. For instance any assumptions coming from “I, me, or mine” keep our unstated motivations lurking in the shadows of the unconscious. Unconscious assumptions that drive our motivation end up creating havoc with our intended purpose. And the third reason we easily go astray is because our stated objective and our dharma intention are at cross-purposes. Only our heart knows what we really want and to pretend a different motivation is counter productive. What do you really want from your dharma practice in general and what is your aim for this meditation period specifically?

    This week we will scrutinize a particular self-destructive tendency that many of us use to hold external situations and people accountable for our shortcomings. In doing so we say to the world, “you are culpable for everything I lack, and in this way I never have to face or grow into my shortcomings.” It is obvious that we can only progress so far, both as human beings or as spiritual aspirants, as long as this tendency persists, but few of us work effectively to end these projections. We continue blaming others because the pain of owning our behavior is too unsettling. When aversion becomes the driver of our actions we can be certain that we are governed by the unconscious mind. The movement from the need to blame toward the willingness to hold ourselves accountable is a continuum that demonstrates our spiritual maturity as clearly as any indicator. In fact the right side of the continuum, taking accountability or living without projection to its finality, is identical to selfless realization.

    Accountability confronts two defense mechanisms that limit conscious awareness: denial and self-aversion. Denial is our unwillingness to accept what is true and self-aversion is our tendency to idealize our human condition. Both can be summed up as imaginary distortions of life. Self-idealism is encouraged within this culture and destructively carried within us, and we simply dismiss situations, experiences, or states of mind that do not fit the narrow corridor of our imposed images. Freedom is moving beyond our need for self-protection and eliminating the boundaries that burden our lives. As we release ourselves from this set of conditions the world rejoins itself as a continuous whole, and we rejoin ourselves as part of that totality.

    One of the false nirvanas of this continuum comes when we realize the utter joy of moving beyond our set beliefs into a more conscious expression of ourselves. As with any expression of our practice, we can become rather dogmatic and unyielding in our need to pressure others to follow our example, and it is here that we can easily get caught up in the belief that our practice is the “only way.” The counter-influence is the realization that taking any stand upon our practice robs us of further accountability.

    Homework

    Third Zen Patriarch offers a simple exercise to bring us back to the reality of non-separation. Just say, “Not two,” when reactions arise. This week use this exercise to interrupt your need to project blame onto others. In the middle of your struggle to self-defend, pause, soften your edges, and realign your heart and mind to the truth of accountability. In this pause of restraint you will see a choice to live this moment spiritually integrated or continue to reinforce the struggle of self and other.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/136747170

    TalkID=299 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-08-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    There are three central reasons we get lost in our spiritual journey despite the rigor with which we practice and the sincerity of our purpose. The first is that we do not know the direction the journey takes and we get lost in the sideshows and entertainment of the process. Asking questions that we may assume to know but have not fully understood can redirect us back to the central intent. Questions like, “What does samadhi have to do with insight?” or “How does following my breath evolve into open awareness, and what does open awareness have to do with the end of suffering?” Anything left unexamined will eventually take away your focus. The second reason many of us go astray is because we attempt to move forward using the unconscious paradigm. For instance any assumptions coming from “I, me, or mine” keep our unstated motivations lurking in the shadows of the unconscious. Unconscious assumptions that drive our motivation end up creating havoc with our intended purpose. And the third reason we easily go astray is because our stated objective and our dharma intention are at cross-purposes. Only our heart knows what we really want and to pretend a different motivation is counter productive. What do you really want from your dharma practice in general and what is your aim for this meditation period specifically?

    This week we will scrutinize a particular self-destructive tendency that many of us use to hold external situations and people accountable for our shortcomings. In doing so we say to the world, “you are culpable for everything I lack, and in this way I never have to face or grow into my shortcomings.” It is obvious that we can only progress so far, both as human beings or as spiritual aspirants, as long as this tendency persists, but few of us work effectively to end these projections. We continue blaming others because the pain of owning our behavior is too unsettling. When aversion becomes the driver of our actions we can be certain that we are governed by the unconscious mind. The movement from the need to blame toward the willingness to hold ourselves accountable is a continuum that demonstrates our spiritual maturity as clearly as any indicator. In fact the right side of the continuum, taking accountability or living without projection to its finality, is identical to selfless realization.

    Accountability confronts two defense mechanisms that limit conscious awareness: denial and self-aversion. Denial is our unwillingness to accept what is true and self-aversion is our tendency to idealize our human condition. Both can be summed up as imaginary distortions of life. Self-idealism is encouraged within this culture and destructively carried within us, and we simply dismiss situations, experiences, or states of mind that do not fit the narrow corridor of our imposed images. Freedom is moving beyond our need for self-protection and eliminating the boundaries that burden our lives. As we release ourselves from this set of conditions the world rejoins itself as a continuous whole, and we rejoin ourselves as part of that totality.

    One of the false nirvanas of this continuum comes when we realize the utter joy of moving beyond our set beliefs into a more conscious expression of ourselves. As with any expression of our practice, we can become rather dogmatic and unyielding in our need to pressure others to follow our example, and it is here that we can easily get caught up in the belief that our practice is the “only way.” The counter-influence is the realization that taking any stand upon our practice robs us of further accountability.

    Homework

    Third Zen Patriarch offers a simple exercise to bring us back to the reality of non-separation. Just say, “Not two,” when reactions arise. This week use this exercise to interrupt your need to project blame onto others. In the middle of your struggle to self-defend, pause, soften your edges, and realign your heart and mind to the truth of accountability. In this pause of restraint you will see a choice to live this moment spiritually integrated or continue to reinforce the struggle of self and other.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/136747170

    TalkID=299 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk-6/ Fri, 14 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dharma-talk-6/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2015-08-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/136785651

    TalkID=300

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    Teacher: Venerable Pannavati Date: 2015-08-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/136785651

    TalkID=300

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From the Horizontal to the Vertical https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-the-horizontal-to-the-vertical/ Tue, 04 Aug 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-the-horizontal-to-the-vertical/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-08-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The topic this week is the continuum from the horizontal to the vertical, corresponding to Chapter Two in Stepping Out of Self-Deception. We often miss how close we are to the sacred. We make it into a journey of distance and time when actually it is an excursion into stillness. We look forward to see how far we have to go or backward to see how far we have come. We want some proof that all this work has been worthwhile and that proof is in comparison to what we were and what we are becoming. Though this comparison supports our spiritual egoic image, we will not find the sacred in the past or the future, but only within the living present.

    The horizontal and the vertical are perpendicular to one another (think of the x and y lines of a graph) but only intersect at one location, the present. The horizontal world of conditioning is time driven and labor intensive. To the left as far as the mind can see, is time past, and to the right is the infinite expanse of time future. Since future and past have no reality outside of thought, the horizontal is both composed and driven by concepts. The present, from the horizontal perspective, is a moment between time past and time future, a deprived moment on its way to some other time. When we look through the present with abstract thoughts, we do not see the sacred. The sacred is revealed when we arrive in the present fully quiet and still. It is at this intersecting point that all life occurs. The rest of the graph is conceptual. From this diagram we can begin to see how little time we spend in reality, which is the sacred, and how much time we spend immersed in our thinking.

    Our spiritual journey is to rest where the X and Y axes meet acknowledging both the conceptual play of the horizontal and the timeless void of the vertical. Many of us like to hover around the X / Y intersection but not arrive fully. We want to know the sacred is at hand without committing our lives to it. The closer we come to the intersection, the lighter and more buoyant we feel and the more we understand what the sacred is. We can then assume a spiritual image where others might even listen to our “teaching” all the while pretending to be further along than we are. The egoic strength that is garnered through approximating the intersection becomes the false nirvana of this continuum.

    The counter influence becomes apparent when we tire of playing the game of hide and seek from that which is ever-present and turn fully toward the sacred. Now just as the X axis completely merges with the Y axis at the zero point, so too does the vertical become one with the horizontal within the present. Time is understood as functional and relative, but nothing is lived as if it were outside of the here and now.

    Homework

    Work with the sense of there being two universes, the horizontal and the vertical. Notice that they intersect only in the here and now. How much time do you spend within each one? What are the qualities of each, and how does each support your life? During meditation are you abiding within the horizontal or the vertical? Are there times when one is more appropriate than the other? What has to be surrendered in the horizontal for the vertical to be perceived?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/136618877

    TalkID=298 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-08-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The topic this week is the continuum from the horizontal to the vertical, corresponding to Chapter Two in Stepping Out of Self-Deception. We often miss how close we are to the sacred. We make it into a journey of distance and time when actually it is an excursion into stillness. We look forward to see how far we have to go or backward to see how far we have come. We want some proof that all this work has been worthwhile and that proof is in comparison to what we were and what we are becoming. Though this comparison supports our spiritual egoic image, we will not find the sacred in the past or the future, but only within the living present.

    The horizontal and the vertical are perpendicular to one another (think of the x and y lines of a graph) but only intersect at one location, the present. The horizontal world of conditioning is time driven and labor intensive. To the left as far as the mind can see, is time past, and to the right is the infinite expanse of time future. Since future and past have no reality outside of thought, the horizontal is both composed and driven by concepts. The present, from the horizontal perspective, is a moment between time past and time future, a deprived moment on its way to some other time. When we look through the present with abstract thoughts, we do not see the sacred. The sacred is revealed when we arrive in the present fully quiet and still. It is at this intersecting point that all life occurs. The rest of the graph is conceptual. From this diagram we can begin to see how little time we spend in reality, which is the sacred, and how much time we spend immersed in our thinking.

    Our spiritual journey is to rest where the X and Y axes meet acknowledging both the conceptual play of the horizontal and the timeless void of the vertical. Many of us like to hover around the X / Y intersection but not arrive fully. We want to know the sacred is at hand without committing our lives to it. The closer we come to the intersection, the lighter and more buoyant we feel and the more we understand what the sacred is. We can then assume a spiritual image where others might even listen to our “teaching” all the while pretending to be further along than we are. The egoic strength that is garnered through approximating the intersection becomes the false nirvana of this continuum.

    The counter influence becomes apparent when we tire of playing the game of hide and seek from that which is ever-present and turn fully toward the sacred. Now just as the X axis completely merges with the Y axis at the zero point, so too does the vertical become one with the horizontal within the present. Time is understood as functional and relative, but nothing is lived as if it were outside of the here and now.

    Homework

    Work with the sense of there being two universes, the horizontal and the vertical. Notice that they intersect only in the here and now. How much time do you spend within each one? What are the qualities of each, and how does each support your life? During meditation are you abiding within the horizontal or the vertical? Are there times when one is more appropriate than the other? What has to be surrendered in the horizontal for the vertical to be perceived?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/136618877

    TalkID=298 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Befriending the Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/befriending-the-hindrances/ Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/befriending-the-hindrances/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2015-07-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/136569235

    TalkID=297

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2015-07-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/136569235

    TalkID=297

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: From Self-Centeredness to All Beings https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-self-centeredness-to-all-beings/ Tue, 14 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-from-self-centeredness-to-all-beings/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    One of the first insights we often have early in our practice is also one of the most difficult to personally accept, which is how self-centered we are. Our thoughts and feelings envelope every sensory contact, we are front and center to every experience, and volitionally behind every action we take, and it is almost always undertaken for self-serving reasons. This I-centered worldview is so automatic, many of us cannot conceive of operating from a different perspective. But that is what a spiritual journey ultimately does. It takes us beyond a self-focused life where “I” predominate, into a life of inclusion where we are not the center of our world. This week we will investigate the continuum from self-centeredness to all beings. The right side of the continuum, “all beings,” represents the total inclusion of the heart, the left side, self-centeredness, is the state of isolation and separation where much of our life is lived.

    How could we possibly move beyond our own self-concerns? Moving beyond what is best for “me” seems so implausible as to be impossible, but it only seems that way because we do not know what we are or how we are formed. As the practice progresses, we sense the porousness of self, that it is not as dense and isolated as we once thought. We begin to see the boundaries that separate us are self-induced. Slowly we learn how to release those boundaries, and in so doing join with others. This usually takes time and perseverance because as we release these divisions it upsets our world order. It is relatively easy to intellectually or imaginatively release the boundaries that separate ourselves from others (“may all beings be happy”), but very difficult to actually change perception and engage in the world from this perspective. The spiritual journey is easily stated but difficult to act upon.

    When we sense a tenderness in our hearts for someone, let us not pass that by in the course of our day. Stay there for a while and let an appropriate action result from that tenderness. Maybe it will be nothing more than making eye contact, maybe offering spare change, maybe more. Let the heart begin to respond beyond our selfish demands. The Dalai Lama said, “We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kinder. We always have a choice.” Using life to soften our hearts is a wise orientation to Dharma and eventually brings everyone along within our hearts.

    Homework

    Without judging notice how self-centered you are. Observe how self-focused your thoughts, emotions, and actions tend to be. Almost every action is taken for self-service. Even your spiritual journey is to your advantage. This is how everyone begins his or her spiritual journey, but to move forward you must recognize how trapped you are within this perception. Ask yourself honestly if you have ever placed someone’s welfare above your own, perhaps your children or a relative? What were the conditions that made this possible? There is joy in self-relinquishment but you cannot get there by pushing yourself away, only by treasuring all things equally.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/133776053

    TalkID=274 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    One of the first insights we often have early in our practice is also one of the most difficult to personally accept, which is how self-centered we are. Our thoughts and feelings envelope every sensory contact, we are front and center to every experience, and volitionally behind every action we take, and it is almost always undertaken for self-serving reasons. This I-centered worldview is so automatic, many of us cannot conceive of operating from a different perspective. But that is what a spiritual journey ultimately does. It takes us beyond a self-focused life where “I” predominate, into a life of inclusion where we are not the center of our world. This week we will investigate the continuum from self-centeredness to all beings. The right side of the continuum, “all beings,” represents the total inclusion of the heart, the left side, self-centeredness, is the state of isolation and separation where much of our life is lived.

    How could we possibly move beyond our own self-concerns? Moving beyond what is best for “me” seems so implausible as to be impossible, but it only seems that way because we do not know what we are or how we are formed. As the practice progresses, we sense the porousness of self, that it is not as dense and isolated as we once thought. We begin to see the boundaries that separate us are self-induced. Slowly we learn how to release those boundaries, and in so doing join with others. This usually takes time and perseverance because as we release these divisions it upsets our world order. It is relatively easy to intellectually or imaginatively release the boundaries that separate ourselves from others (“may all beings be happy”), but very difficult to actually change perception and engage in the world from this perspective. The spiritual journey is easily stated but difficult to act upon.

    When we sense a tenderness in our hearts for someone, let us not pass that by in the course of our day. Stay there for a while and let an appropriate action result from that tenderness. Maybe it will be nothing more than making eye contact, maybe offering spare change, maybe more. Let the heart begin to respond beyond our selfish demands. The Dalai Lama said, “We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kinder. We always have a choice.” Using life to soften our hearts is a wise orientation to Dharma and eventually brings everyone along within our hearts.

    Homework

    Without judging notice how self-centered you are. Observe how self-focused your thoughts, emotions, and actions tend to be. Almost every action is taken for self-service. Even your spiritual journey is to your advantage. This is how everyone begins his or her spiritual journey, but to move forward you must recognize how trapped you are within this perception. Ask yourself honestly if you have ever placed someone’s welfare above your own, perhaps your children or a relative? What were the conditions that made this possible? There is joy in self-relinquishment but you cannot get there by pushing yourself away, only by treasuring all things equally.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/133776053

    TalkID=274 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Karuna, or Compassion Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/karuna-or-compassion-meditation/ Fri, 10 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/karuna-or-compassion-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2015-07-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Karuna is the word for compassion in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. It is taught as a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for a compassionate and loving heart. Karuna practice is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich lovingkindness, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, happiness and a greater ability to love.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2015-07-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Karuna is the word for compassion in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. It is taught as a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for a compassionate and loving heart. Karuna practice is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich lovingkindness, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, happiness and a greater ability to love.

    TalkID=296

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: Denial to Openness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-denial-to-openness/ Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-denial-to-openness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-06-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Chapter Eleven in Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart is the highlighted chapter for this week. The continuum we will explore is Denial to Openness. There is an acceptable tension we each carry and are reluctant to address spiritually. That tension holds our thoughts, attitudes, self-beliefs, and projections together in a systematic self-serving way. It is the collection of aggregates laced together with our narrative that we will protect at all costs, and it is all tied to our current worldview. The practice begins within this worldview where everything is tightly controlled around a condensed center called me. We keep ourselves in control by refusing to examine and question our way out – this is denial. Denial will not look at facts beyond the opinions it has of those facts. Yet dharma is the undefended fact, and facing facts is fundamental to dharma growth. This, then, is a key continuum to understand.

    Slowly as we cross the continuum, we loosen a little, letting new experiences in, perceiving from a quieter vantage point, and slowly opening to what we are seeing. Our hearts warm and we feel more inclusive. However, opinions suddenly form around these new feelings and here we may stumble into the false nirvana of liberalism, where we pride ourselves in our inclusiveness and egalitarianism. One expression of this false nirvana is when we wonder why everyone doesn’t see the truths we see and hold the same view. This is a warning sign of a perception gone astray, and if not corrected, will prevent us from being truly open and moving forward. Openness does not come with or from a view. Openness is wide open like the sky allowing everything to move through it, and is the willingness to be receptive and nonjudgmental regardless of circumstances.

    But given the dangers of life, how can we ever expect to be truly open? This is not a calculated opening, but rather an opening without reservations. We have no choice but to open since the dharma is inclusive, the good, the bad, the just, and the unjust; all beings, all things without exception. There is no unity without absolute inclusion. Leave one thing out and we are back where we started. It is only my egoic self that protests, and here we come to the counter influence of the continuum. Either we pull back from further openness and maintain our defensiveness and denial or we surrender to the limitations of the world. We are forced to decide whether to see in unity or forever live within duality. To see life within the unity of existence means we see without contention.

    Homework

    Let the openness you practice in formal meditation transfer into your activities. Instead of letting the ground of your opinions be the basis for your actions, allow openness to reign. Remember that opinions and denial work hand in hand. Your opinions are what you want to believe, and you are closed to the opposite side. What if you did not operate from your judgments and accessed the greater space of allowance before any action was taken? How would your actions differ when you intentionally operated from being open and allowing?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/132449544

    TalkID=273 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-06-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Chapter Eleven in Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart is the highlighted chapter for this week. The continuum we will explore is Denial to Openness. There is an acceptable tension we each carry and are reluctant to address spiritually. That tension holds our thoughts, attitudes, self-beliefs, and projections together in a systematic self-serving way. It is the collection of aggregates laced together with our narrative that we will protect at all costs, and it is all tied to our current worldview. The practice begins within this worldview where everything is tightly controlled around a condensed center called me. We keep ourselves in control by refusing to examine and question our way out – this is denial. Denial will not look at facts beyond the opinions it has of those facts. Yet dharma is the undefended fact, and facing facts is fundamental to dharma growth. This, then, is a key continuum to understand.

    Slowly as we cross the continuum, we loosen a little, letting new experiences in, perceiving from a quieter vantage point, and slowly opening to what we are seeing. Our hearts warm and we feel more inclusive. However, opinions suddenly form around these new feelings and here we may stumble into the false nirvana of liberalism, where we pride ourselves in our inclusiveness and egalitarianism. One expression of this false nirvana is when we wonder why everyone doesn’t see the truths we see and hold the same view. This is a warning sign of a perception gone astray, and if not corrected, will prevent us from being truly open and moving forward. Openness does not come with or from a view. Openness is wide open like the sky allowing everything to move through it, and is the willingness to be receptive and nonjudgmental regardless of circumstances.

    But given the dangers of life, how can we ever expect to be truly open? This is not a calculated opening, but rather an opening without reservations. We have no choice but to open since the dharma is inclusive, the good, the bad, the just, and the unjust; all beings, all things without exception. There is no unity without absolute inclusion. Leave one thing out and we are back where we started. It is only my egoic self that protests, and here we come to the counter influence of the continuum. Either we pull back from further openness and maintain our defensiveness and denial or we surrender to the limitations of the world. We are forced to decide whether to see in unity or forever live within duality. To see life within the unity of existence means we see without contention.

    Homework

    Let the openness you practice in formal meditation transfer into your activities. Instead of letting the ground of your opinions be the basis for your actions, allow openness to reign. Remember that opinions and denial work hand in hand. Your opinions are what you want to believe, and you are closed to the opposite side. What if you did not operate from your judgments and accessed the greater space of allowance before any action was taken? How would your actions differ when you intentionally operated from being open and allowing?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/132449544

    TalkID=273 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: Adaptation to Surrender https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-adaptation-to-surrender/ Tue, 09 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-adaptation-to-surrender/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-06-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    I hope you are following this series of talks in my book, Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart. If you are, the book and dharma talks in tandem will deepen your understanding more than either one alone. This talk covers Chapter Five.

    Some of the continua are a shift in the predominant organ of use (from mind to heart), other continua are the qualities that arise from this shift (from unconscious to conscious), others have to do with the perceptual alteration that occurs (from separation to non-separation), and still others like this week’s topic deal with the internal activities associated with moving to the right side of any continua (from adaptation to surrender). We start our spiritual journey wanting to change our lives in meaningful ways, but there is only one way that we know how to do that. We try to alter our inward life to fit our desired outcome. We nourish a calming and relaxing attitude, we effort a more focused awareness, we begin to struggle less with our annoyances, and simplify our lives so there is less stress and tension. This works well and over time we feel more inward space from these accomplishments. For many, this is as far as they wish to go; for a few others these tasks are the foundation from which they move toward a deeper abiding.

    If we desire to move further along the path than these adaptive responses, the path shifts radically. Up until now, we have served ourselves well and established a better life, but we are still front and center within the life we are living. This is the counter-influenced moment on the scale, where we must switch from adaptation to surrender. Adaptation simply means changing our inward monologue to fit the changing circumstances. We might say to ourselves, “I feel hot and tired. Just relax into the heat and soften your resistance. Now, that’s better and I feel more comfortable.” We actively adapt our lives to be more dharmically oriented, releasing here, loosening there, turning away from one thing, and cultivating another, but this has kept us within our own self-control. Adaptation is something initiated by us and under our volition. The next step is out of our control and is far richer but more problematic. We are being directed toward faith, which is the release of our own control. Surrender is releasing our narrative, the very process that connects the sense-of-us to the activities of mind and body. Surrender is what we do when adaptation no longer works. By surrendering our narrative we are releasing our separation and no longer shoring up that distortion through continuous modifications.

    Homework

    How much will you fight to protect your comfort level? If someone interrupts a comfortable focus like reading a good book or watching or listening to your favorite program, what is your response? Is it an adaptation or a complete surrender? That is, do you feign listening to the person or begrudge the interruption but reluctantly concede the need to have to listen, or do you completely change focus dropping any desire to return to your book for the duration of the conversation? The difference is subtle but spiritually significant. When you surrender you drop the narrative that binds you to the alternative, in this case how much you would like to continue reading. When you adapt to the distraction, the narrative continues and pulls your attention away so you are only half listening.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/130491007

    TalkID=272 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-06-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    I hope you are following this series of talks in my book, Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart. If you are, the book and dharma talks in tandem will deepen your understanding more than either one alone. This talk covers Chapter Five.

    Some of the continua are a shift in the predominant organ of use (from mind to heart), other continua are the qualities that arise from this shift (from unconscious to conscious), others have to do with the perceptual alteration that occurs (from separation to non-separation), and still others like this week’s topic deal with the internal activities associated with moving to the right side of any continua (from adaptation to surrender). We start our spiritual journey wanting to change our lives in meaningful ways, but there is only one way that we know how to do that. We try to alter our inward life to fit our desired outcome. We nourish a calming and relaxing attitude, we effort a more focused awareness, we begin to struggle less with our annoyances, and simplify our lives so there is less stress and tension. This works well and over time we feel more inward space from these accomplishments. For many, this is as far as they wish to go; for a few others these tasks are the foundation from which they move toward a deeper abiding.

    If we desire to move further along the path than these adaptive responses, the path shifts radically. Up until now, we have served ourselves well and established a better life, but we are still front and center within the life we are living. This is the counter-influenced moment on the scale, where we must switch from adaptation to surrender. Adaptation simply means changing our inward monologue to fit the changing circumstances. We might say to ourselves, “I feel hot and tired. Just relax into the heat and soften your resistance. Now, that’s better and I feel more comfortable.” We actively adapt our lives to be more dharmically oriented, releasing here, loosening there, turning away from one thing, and cultivating another, but this has kept us within our own self-control. Adaptation is something initiated by us and under our volition. The next step is out of our control and is far richer but more problematic. We are being directed toward faith, which is the release of our own control. Surrender is releasing our narrative, the very process that connects the sense-of-us to the activities of mind and body. Surrender is what we do when adaptation no longer works. By surrendering our narrative we are releasing our separation and no longer shoring up that distortion through continuous modifications.

    Homework

    How much will you fight to protect your comfort level? If someone interrupts a comfortable focus like reading a good book or watching or listening to your favorite program, what is your response? Is it an adaptation or a complete surrender? That is, do you feign listening to the person or begrudge the interruption but reluctantly concede the need to have to listen, or do you completely change focus dropping any desire to return to your book for the duration of the conversation? The difference is subtle but spiritually significant. When you surrender you drop the narrative that binds you to the alternative, in this case how much you would like to continue reading. When you adapt to the distraction, the narrative continues and pulls your attention away so you are only half listening.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/130491007

    TalkID=272 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fabric of Our Community https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fabric-of-our-community/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fabric-of-our-community/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2015-06-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    While mindfulness is most often intentionally practiced on the cushion or chair, we can’t create and maintain harmonious relationships without it. Speaking and acting without mindful awareness is a sure recipe for disharmony and suffering. In this talk Steve will speak of the elements of harmony as pointed out by the Buddha that are the warp and weft of our community today.

    (The recording begins as Steve is already speaking.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/130187085

    TalkID=271

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2015-06-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    While mindfulness is most often intentionally practiced on the cushion or chair, we can’t create and maintain harmonious relationships without it. Speaking and acting without mindful awareness is a sure recipe for disharmony and suffering. In this talk Steve will speak of the elements of harmony as pointed out by the Buddha that are the warp and weft of our community today.

    (The recording begins as Steve is already speaking.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/130187085

    TalkID=271

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: The Unified Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-the-unified-mind/ Tue, 26 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-the-unified-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-05-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    In the Third Foundation of the Satipatthana Sutta the Buddha asks us not to weigh in and attempt to change or alter the mind no matter what its current disposition. “Notice,” the Buddha says, “When the mind is delusional or not, confused or not, etc.” He does not encourage us to change the mind, just to notice how it is regardless of its configuration. What is the Buddha trying to show us in this instruction? We are examining the divided mind this week, the mind that rejects itself by setting up what it likes against what it does not. Simply put, the “I” we think is outside of the mind looking in as me, is one of the mental process within the mind. When we think two different events are occurring (me and all that is happening to me), division within the mind occurs. The “I” arises within the mind when there is an argument with reality as depicted by the mind. So the Buddha is likely trying to quell this division by suggesting we do not dispute any mental arising.

    The continuum of the divided mind to the unified mind is a good touch point for all the other continua. It holds all the others and shows very clearly that the way we work with the mind is central to crossing the divide. In that sense it is both a continuum and a practice. The counter-influence is central to this continuum since the position the sense-of-self takes to whatever arises assures that we are under the sway of a divided mind. Any time “I” act as a separate entity upon the mind, it is divided, and when the sense-of-self is included within the phenomena, it is unified. We have to first learn how to work with states of mind in the least divided way (nonjudgmental acceptance, letting be) and then finally pull the sense-of-self away from the doing altogether.

    A homework question for the reader is, when is changing what is occurring within your mind a wise response, and when is leaving the mind alone the wise thing to do?

     

      False Nirvana    Paradigm Shift  

    Divided Mind Struggle Self-centeredness

    ———|———————–|———————-|————  

    Unified Mind End of struggle Nonseparation

        Counter-influence    

    Homework

    Find time to use this exercise everyday: Stop your physical movement and allow your mind to rest. Be at ease, and let your senses be fully awake. Look around but do not interpret what you observe. See the lights, shapes, colors, and textures, and hear the sounds around you. Be aware of the silent presence of each thing. Be aware of the space that allows everything to be just as it is. Each thing comes out of isolation returning to wholeness within silent presence. This is the unified mind and in that moment the mind is no longer divided against itself.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/129310256

    TalkID=270 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-05-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    In the Third Foundation of the Satipatthana Sutta the Buddha asks us not to weigh in and attempt to change or alter the mind no matter what its current disposition. “Notice,” the Buddha says, “When the mind is delusional or not, confused or not, etc.” He does not encourage us to change the mind, just to notice how it is regardless of its configuration. What is the Buddha trying to show us in this instruction? We are examining the divided mind this week, the mind that rejects itself by setting up what it likes against what it does not. Simply put, the “I” we think is outside of the mind looking in as me, is one of the mental process within the mind. When we think two different events are occurring (me and all that is happening to me), division within the mind occurs. The “I” arises within the mind when there is an argument with reality as depicted by the mind. So the Buddha is likely trying to quell this division by suggesting we do not dispute any mental arising.

    The continuum of the divided mind to the unified mind is a good touch point for all the other continua. It holds all the others and shows very clearly that the way we work with the mind is central to crossing the divide. In that sense it is both a continuum and a practice. The counter-influence is central to this continuum since the position the sense-of-self takes to whatever arises assures that we are under the sway of a divided mind. Any time “I” act as a separate entity upon the mind, it is divided, and when the sense-of-self is included within the phenomena, it is unified. We have to first learn how to work with states of mind in the least divided way (nonjudgmental acceptance, letting be) and then finally pull the sense-of-self away from the doing altogether.

    A homework question for the reader is, when is changing what is occurring within your mind a wise response, and when is leaving the mind alone the wise thing to do?

     

      False Nirvana    Paradigm Shift  

    Divided Mind Struggle Self-centeredness

    ———|———————–|———————-|————  

    Unified Mind End of struggle Nonseparation

        Counter-influence    

    Homework

    Find time to use this exercise everyday: Stop your physical movement and allow your mind to rest. Be at ease, and let your senses be fully awake. Look around but do not interpret what you observe. See the lights, shapes, colors, and textures, and hear the sounds around you. Be aware of the silent presence of each thing. Be aware of the space that allows everything to be just as it is. Each thing comes out of isolation returning to wholeness within silent presence. This is the unified mind and in that moment the mind is no longer divided against itself.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/129310256

    TalkID=270 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Why Buddhism and the Modern World Need Each Other https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/why-buddhism-and-the-modern-world-need-each-other/ Wed, 20 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000 f2cf349f-1c90-5b63-9664-82deee048436 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: David Loy Date: 2015-05-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/128661537

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    Teacher: David Loy Date: 2015-05-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/128661537

    TalkID=269

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     What Are You Learning? https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/what-are-you-learning/ Tue, 19 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/what-are-you-learning/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2015-05-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/128421343

    TalkID=268

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2015-05-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/128421343

    TalkID=268

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continua of Practice: Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continua-of-practice-introduction/ Tue, 12 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continua-of-practice-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-05-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This new series will work with the continua of practice that form the basic ways we understand our spiritual journey. It would be very helpful if everyone would start by reading Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart (Shambhala 2014). Chapter Six is specific to this first talk. A continuum is a story or narrative about awakening. Myths are spiritual narratives that can usually be condensed into a continuum. There is a beginning and an end with various highs and lows throughout the process. An important point is that though a continuum is depicted as a linear journey, it is not a timeline, though from the perspective of the individual it may seem like it is. Many events take place on the horizontal line, and it can take a considerable amount of time to cross from one side to the other, but there is actually no separation between the two end points of the pathway. The mind fictitiously creates the time needed to cross, but the objective is always at hand. One of the paradoxes of any spiritual journey is that the infinite (the far right side) is always embracing the limited (the far left side), but the limited cannot feel that embrace. The sense-of-self wears the blinders of its own thoughts and that prohibits the wider gaze necessary to see the infinite. The path provides the opportunity to see the infinite by refocusing the individual’s attention away from the all-consuming narrative that defines and limits his life. Let us look briefly at the way I have sectioned the continuum below.

    False Nirvana: The movement of the path is straightforward. Following the Buddha’s teaching, the journey is going from struggle (suffering) or self-centeredness to the end of struggle or connection and non-separation. This example of suffering and its end will be explored in more depth later in the series. Many of us enter our path with an objective to relieve part of our suffering, usually the most weighted issue in our lives such as self-dislike or an emotionally noisy mind. A false nirvana is a partial relief from the burden of that central issue that can be mistaken as a complete reprieve from the burden of suffering. What makes it nirvana is that a deeply wounded place within us is temporarily eased, and for once in our life we are no longer under the pain of its oppression.

    Counter-Influence: Up until now we have been using time and distance as a valid way to proceed. “I am here and need to be there, and I would like it to happen soon.” At a certain point on the continuum, we understand that thinking in terms of time and distance moves the sense-of-self right along with us on the path. The below continuum suggests that we monitor whatever actions we are taking in body, speech, and mind in relationship to the struggle we bring to those tasks. Struggle or suffering is the surest sign of left-sided dominance and the most obvious way to know when we are under the ego’s influence. I label this on the graph as “counter-influence” which means at this point on our journey we understand that the intrusion of the ego’s will on the direction we are heading is no longer useful – it is “counter-influential”. This is a huge shift since up until now we have been governed by our volitional efforts. Now we realize that any willful force that we think moves us toward the right side, adds to the overall struggle and therefore ultimately moves us to the left.

    Paradigm Shift: As we relax deeply and begin to release our struggles, we may suddenly and unexpectedly enter a new paradigm, which abruptly shifts the figure/ground of our life. Up until this moment, we have always been front-and-center with the world funneling through our reasoning, now we see ourselves being birthed moment to moment by the infinite, held by the infinite, and an extension of it. We immediately understand the sense-of-I was always and only an idea believed – an idea arising from the infinite. Once this is seen there is no debate, no argument that counters the realization. We know this is how it has always been, and more to the point of the continuum, in the moment seen, there is no suffering. This cosmic shift can actually occur at any time throughout the continuum completely serendipitously. I believe this realization is much more common than we imagine, but having this recognition is not an end, it is how fully we allow it to transform us that is the key element for reaching the end of suffering.If we look at the diagram above we will see this shift does not end the continuum. At this point though there is nothing more to do, but to complete the continuum, this shift has to be embodied, and the spiritual path changes accordingly.

    Homework

    Work with the continuum below within your own practice. Have you experienced the cathartic realization of the false nirvana? Have you reached the point, called the counter-influence, where the sense-of-self is more intrusive than helpful? Has there been a paradigm shift, which is a shift of identity, out of the sense-of-I?

      False Nirvana    Paradigm Shift  

    Divided Mind Struggle Self-centeredness

    ———|———————–|———————-|————  

    Unified Mind End of struggle Nonseparation

        Counter-influence    

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/127727382

    TalkID=265 SeriesID=61

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-05-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This new series will work with the continua of practice that form the basic ways we understand our spiritual journey. It would be very helpful if everyone would start by reading Awakening: A Paradigm Shift of the Heart (Shambhala 2014). Chapter Six is specific to this first talk. A continuum is a story or narrative about awakening. Myths are spiritual narratives that can usually be condensed into a continuum. There is a beginning and an end with various highs and lows throughout the process. An important point is that though a continuum is depicted as a linear journey, it is not a timeline, though from the perspective of the individual it may seem like it is. Many events take place on the horizontal line, and it can take a considerable amount of time to cross from one side to the other, but there is actually no separation between the two end points of the pathway. The mind fictitiously creates the time needed to cross, but the objective is always at hand. One of the paradoxes of any spiritual journey is that the infinite (the far right side) is always embracing the limited (the far left side), but the limited cannot feel that embrace. The sense-of-self wears the blinders of its own thoughts and that prohibits the wider gaze necessary to see the infinite. The path provides the opportunity to see the infinite by refocusing the individual’s attention away from the all-consuming narrative that defines and limits his life. Let us look briefly at the way I have sectioned the continuum below.

    False Nirvana: The movement of the path is straightforward. Following the Buddha’s teaching, the journey is going from struggle (suffering) or self-centeredness to the end of struggle or connection and non-separation. This example of suffering and its end will be explored in more depth later in the series. Many of us enter our path with an objective to relieve part of our suffering, usually the most weighted issue in our lives such as self-dislike or an emotionally noisy mind. A false nirvana is a partial relief from the burden of that central issue that can be mistaken as a complete reprieve from the burden of suffering. What makes it nirvana is that a deeply wounded place within us is temporarily eased, and for once in our life we are no longer under the pain of its oppression.

    Counter-Influence: Up until now we have been using time and distance as a valid way to proceed. “I am here and need to be there, and I would like it to happen soon.” At a certain point on the continuum, we understand that thinking in terms of time and distance moves the sense-of-self right along with us on the path. The below continuum suggests that we monitor whatever actions we are taking in body, speech, and mind in relationship to the struggle we bring to those tasks. Struggle or suffering is the surest sign of left-sided dominance and the most obvious way to know when we are under the ego’s influence. I label this on the graph as “counter-influence” which means at this point on our journey we understand that the intrusion of the ego’s will on the direction we are heading is no longer useful – it is “counter-influential”. This is a huge shift since up until now we have been governed by our volitional efforts. Now we realize that any willful force that we think moves us toward the right side, adds to the overall struggle and therefore ultimately moves us to the left.

    Paradigm Shift: As we relax deeply and begin to release our struggles, we may suddenly and unexpectedly enter a new paradigm, which abruptly shifts the figure/ground of our life. Up until this moment, we have always been front-and-center with the world funneling through our reasoning, now we see ourselves being birthed moment to moment by the infinite, held by the infinite, and an extension of it. We immediately understand the sense-of-I was always and only an idea believed – an idea arising from the infinite. Once this is seen there is no debate, no argument that counters the realization. We know this is how it has always been, and more to the point of the continuum, in the moment seen, there is no suffering. This cosmic shift can actually occur at any time throughout the continuum completely serendipitously. I believe this realization is much more common than we imagine, but having this recognition is not an end, it is how fully we allow it to transform us that is the key element for reaching the end of suffering.If we look at the diagram above we will see this shift does not end the continuum. At this point though there is nothing more to do, but to complete the continuum, this shift has to be embodied, and the spiritual path changes accordingly.

    Homework

    Work with the continuum below within your own practice. Have you experienced the cathartic realization of the false nirvana? Have you reached the point, called the counter-influence, where the sense-of-self is more intrusive than helpful? Has there been a paradigm shift, which is a shift of identity, out of the sense-of-I?

      False Nirvana    Paradigm Shift  

    Divided Mind Struggle Self-centeredness

    ———|———————–|———————-|————  

    Unified Mind End of struggle Nonseparation

        Counter-influence    

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/127727382

    TalkID=265 SeriesID=61

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Questions and Answers https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/questions-and-answers/ Tue, 05 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/questions-and-answers/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/127321853

    TalkID=263

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/127321853

    TalkID=263

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Way of Awareness (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-way-of-awareness-2-of-2/ Sun, 03 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000 ef12986f-a499-55f6-aefc-f6e4dc41cbc0 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Will Kabat-Zinn Date: 2015-05-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In these talks we delve into the practice of Insight Meditation, traditionally called Shamatha/Vipassana or calming and insight. Calming and unifying the mind while cultivating stillness and balance in the body, we then look deeply into the nature of our own hearts and minds. As we see clearly the impermanent and selfless nature of our own moment to moment experiences we come to rest more in that which is always here, the groundless ground of all experience, our natural state and true home.

    TalkID=267

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    Teacher: Will Kabat-Zinn Date: 2015-05-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In these talks we delve into the practice of Insight Meditation, traditionally called Shamatha/Vipassana or calming and insight. Calming and unifying the mind while cultivating stillness and balance in the body, we then look deeply into the nature of our own hearts and minds. As we see clearly the impermanent and selfless nature of our own moment to moment experiences we come to rest more in that which is always here, the groundless ground of all experience, our natural state and true home.

    TalkID=267

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Way of Awareness (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-way-of-awareness-1-of-2/ Sat, 02 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000 e0e0d0a9-28b6-5166-81fa-6d52f1539f6c See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Will Kabat-Zinn Date: 2015-05-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In these talks we delve into the practice of Insight Meditation, traditionally called Shamatha/Vipassana or calming and insight. Calming and unifying the mind while cultivating stillness and balance in the body, we then look deeply into the nature of our own hearts and minds. As we see clearly the impermanent and selfless nature of our own moment to moment experiences we come to rest more in that which is always here, the groundless ground of all experience, our natural state and true home.

    TalkID=266

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    Teacher: Will Kabat-Zinn Date: 2015-05-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In these talks we delve into the practice of Insight Meditation, traditionally called Shamatha/Vipassana or calming and insight. Calming and unifying the mind while cultivating stillness and balance in the body, we then look deeply into the nature of our own hearts and minds. As we see clearly the impermanent and selfless nature of our own moment to moment experiences we come to rest more in that which is always here, the groundless ground of all experience, our natural state and true home.

    TalkID=266

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Insight and Inquiry: Living the Way of Awareness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/insight-and-inquiry-living-the-way-of-awareness/ Fri, 01 May 2015 07:00:00 +0000 a6a16fb9-ff73-5993-a090-e6d9130fb216 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Will Kabat-Zinn Date: 2015-05-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=264

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    Teacher: Will Kabat-Zinn Date: 2015-05-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=264

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Joy: Compassion and Simply Being https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-joy-compassion-and-simply-being/ Tue, 28 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-joy-compassion-and-simply-being/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-04-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    For Bonnie’s list of free, useful resources on mindfulness, please see the series page for this Awakening Joy series.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/126710420

    TalkID=260 SeriesID=52

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    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-04-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    For Bonnie’s list of free, useful resources on mindfulness, please see the series page for this Awakening Joy series.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/126710420

    TalkID=260 SeriesID=52

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk-7/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000 6239b6a7-7f99-58d9-871c-5a34958d9eab See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sayadaw UTejaniya Date: 2015-04-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/126230647

    TalkID=259

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    Teacher: Sayadaw UTejaniya Date: 2015-04-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/126230647

    TalkID=259

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Joy: Loving Ourselves and Others https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-joy-loving-ourselves-and-others/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-joy-loving-ourselves-and-others/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-04-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    For Bonnie’s list of free, useful resources on mindfulness, please see the series page for this Awakening Joy series.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/126077879

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    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-04-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    For Bonnie’s list of free, useful resources on mindfulness, please see the series page for this Awakening Joy series.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/126077879

    TalkID=258 SeriesID=52

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Undiscovered Society: The Undiscovered Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-undiscovered-society-the-undiscovered-self/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000 4499ead9-f23e-5861-87ec-940ca842a106 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Larry Ward Date: 2015-04-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/125836048

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    Teacher: Larry Ward Date: 2015-04-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/125836048

    TalkID=257

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Joy: Integrity and Letting Go https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-joy-integrity-and-letting-go/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-joy-integrity-and-letting-go/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-04-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/125150686

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    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-04-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/125150686

    TalkID=256 SeriesID=52

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Joy: Gratitude and Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-joy-gratitude-and-dukkha/ Tue, 07 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-joy-gratitude-and-dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-04-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/124840230

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    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-04-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/124840230

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Joy: Intention and Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-joy-intention-and-mindfulness/ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-joy-intention-and-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-03-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Awakening Joy Homework, Week 2

    From James Baraz, March 31

    1. Pause and Reflect: Hit the pause button many times a day. Stop, check in how you’re doing; check into the internal state of your body. Is there an openness, an expansion, a spaciousness – physiological state of happiness. Is there contraction or rigidity, the physiological states of fear or anger. Discern: is this how you want to be doing; do you want to be in a more wholesome state? Matters of consequence can obscure the magic. Find a reminder to stop and be M, stopped at a stop light, walking through doorway into kitchen.
    2. Mindful awareness and acceptance: Practice mindfulness 15 minutes a day. We think to bring M into day; Howie Cohn ending a retreat bring life into mindfulness. Hold mindfulness steady, keep it steady and present as you get up to walk into bathroom or kitchen, talk to your partner or child, sit at your computer or drive your car.
    3. Appreciation. Take one minute to write down everything you appreciate in this moment. Not past or future. Allow and recognize well-being in this moment. Even in the midst of hard times, notice moment of joy. Fresh flowers, photos of loved ones, a call from a friend, raindrops on the leaves.
    4. Taking in the good. Moment of well-being this week, even a moment of well-being in this moment. Notice it; take it in, let it register, savor the feeling in your body for 20-30 seconds so it will install in your implicit body memory. It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the finish line; that waking up to life is what we were born for. As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward without even knowing where I’m going, that many times I can make the chose to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk slowing into the mystery.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/123897491

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    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-03-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Awakening Joy Homework, Week 2

    From James Baraz, March 31

    1. Pause and Reflect: Hit the pause button many times a day. Stop, check in how you’re doing; check into the internal state of your body. Is there an openness, an expansion, a spaciousness – physiological state of happiness. Is there contraction or rigidity, the physiological states of fear or anger. Discern: is this how you want to be doing; do you want to be in a more wholesome state? Matters of consequence can obscure the magic. Find a reminder to stop and be M, stopped at a stop light, walking through doorway into kitchen.
    2. Mindful awareness and acceptance: Practice mindfulness 15 minutes a day. We think to bring M into day; Howie Cohn ending a retreat bring life into mindfulness. Hold mindfulness steady, keep it steady and present as you get up to walk into bathroom or kitchen, talk to your partner or child, sit at your computer or drive your car.
    3. Appreciation. Take one minute to write down everything you appreciate in this moment. Not past or future. Allow and recognize well-being in this moment. Even in the midst of hard times, notice moment of joy. Fresh flowers, photos of loved ones, a call from a friend, raindrops on the leaves.
    4. Taking in the good. Moment of well-being this week, even a moment of well-being in this moment. Notice it; take it in, let it register, savor the feeling in your body for 20-30 seconds so it will install in your implicit body memory. It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the finish line; that waking up to life is what we were born for. As many times as I forget, catch myself charging forward without even knowing where I’m going, that many times I can make the chose to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk slowing into the mystery.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/123897491

    TalkID=253 SeriesID=52

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Connecting with the Nature of the Body: Introduction and Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/connecting-with-the-nature-of-the-body-introduction-and-guided-meditation/ Sat, 28 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/connecting-with-the-nature-of-the-body-introduction-and-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2015-03-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Weekend Retreat: Connecting with the Nature of the Body introduction

    with Anushka Fernandopulle

    The body may seem solid and separate, but it is actually comprised of basic elements of nature. In ancient times these were called earth, air, fire, and water. We can train ourselves to develop intimacy with the body through developing awareness of these dimensions of our physical life . We can also learn contemplations to break down our misperception of separation from nature. Through developing this way of seeing, taught in the Satipatthana Sutta, we can gain insight into the characteristics of the body and the world that can lead to greater freedom. Come connect with the animal body, develop a unique environmental awareness, and see what there is to learn. 

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2015-03-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Weekend Retreat: Connecting with the Nature of the Body introduction

    with Anushka Fernandopulle

    The body may seem solid and separate, but it is actually comprised of basic elements of nature. In ancient times these were called earth, air, fire, and water. We can train ourselves to develop intimacy with the body through developing awareness of these dimensions of our physical life . We can also learn contemplations to break down our misperception of separation from nature. Through developing this way of seeing, taught in the Satipatthana Sutta, we can gain insight into the characteristics of the body and the world that can lead to greater freedom. Come connect with the animal body, develop a unique environmental awareness, and see what there is to learn. 

    TalkID=254

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     13 Ways of Looking at Dharma Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/13-ways-of-looking-at-dharma-practice/ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/13-ways-of-looking-at-dharma-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2015-03-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Our relationship with anything or anyone needs to grow and change over time to remain alive. What is the place of meditation practice in our life? What is the bigger picture that can help us continue to develop? We will explore a variety of frames for practice that can help beginning meditators get motivated and experienced practitioners remain engaged. Join us to begin or renew your practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/123787185

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2015-03-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Our relationship with anything or anyone needs to grow and change over time to remain alive. What is the place of meditation practice in our life? What is the bigger picture that can help us continue to develop? We will explore a variety of frames for practice that can help beginning meditators get motivated and experienced practitioners remain engaged. Join us to begin or renew your practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/123787185

    TalkID=252

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Joy: Foundational Buddhist Principles and Overview of the Awakening Joy Series https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-joy-foundational-buddhist-principles-and-overview-of-the-awakening-joy-series/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-joy-foundational-buddhist-principles-and-overview-of-the-awakening-joy-series/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Don’t feel guilty about what you don’t do. Feel good about what you do. Take it all as a nourishing experience:

    1. Practice mindfulness in any of the following ways: (a) Take some time to meditate regularly. (b) Continue to notice positive moments when they are here, especially feel them in your body. Notice what there is to appreciate in this moment whenever you can remember. (c) Any time you are getting lost or confused, come back to feeling your body. Ask yourself what’s happening now and pay attention to it with a relaxed, interested and kind awareness.
    2. Stay connected with your intention to incline the mind towards well-being in general, as well as in the middle of activities you’re engaged in. (e.g. “I intend to cultivate well-being/joy as I do the laundry.”)
    3. Sing or express yourself creatively in some way (draw, write, dance, etc.), every day if possible.
    4. Move your body (exercise, yoga, walking) a few times each week.
    5. If you are using a journal, write down anything relevant to this course as it comes up. Remember and write about times that you felt particularly present for your experience.
    6. If you have a partner or buddy with whom you are doing the course, check in with him or her in a supportive, non-judging way.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/123341994

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    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2015-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Don’t feel guilty about what you don’t do. Feel good about what you do. Take it all as a nourishing experience:

    1. Practice mindfulness in any of the following ways: (a) Take some time to meditate regularly. (b) Continue to notice positive moments when they are here, especially feel them in your body. Notice what there is to appreciate in this moment whenever you can remember. (c) Any time you are getting lost or confused, come back to feeling your body. Ask yourself what’s happening now and pay attention to it with a relaxed, interested and kind awareness.
    2. Stay connected with your intention to incline the mind towards well-being in general, as well as in the middle of activities you’re engaged in. (e.g. “I intend to cultivate well-being/joy as I do the laundry.”)
    3. Sing or express yourself creatively in some way (draw, write, dance, etc.), every day if possible.
    4. Move your body (exercise, yoga, walking) a few times each week.
    5. If you are using a journal, write down anything relevant to this course as it comes up. Remember and write about times that you felt particularly present for your experience.
    6. If you have a partner or buddy with whom you are doing the course, check in with him or her in a supportive, non-judging way.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/123341994

    TalkID=251 SeriesID=52

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Living the Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-living-the-truth/ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-living-the-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-03-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Most of us are tired of hearing loud and often confrontational religious teaching where the minister is emphatically expressing an opinion. How is the minister living his/her teaching in that moment, we might ask? Where is the living Christ within the philosophy espoused? It seems to me that it is time we stopped shouting and began manifesting. We are only as spiritually developed as our actions indicate. Recently someone asked, “I have been practicing for many years. I am older and people are now dying all around me. How has the practice prepared me for this?” I asked her what she had been doing in her practice all these years, and she said, “Watching my mind.” I asked if she had noticed how her mind was in constant movement and that everything around her was on its way toward becoming something else. I suggested she might want to live in accordance with that movement by keeping her mind malleable and unfixed. If she did that, I continued, she would understand where death fits in with her practice and begin to rest more comfortably within these inevitable transitions. The way to live the teachings is to bring the philosophy of the practice forward into our daily actions. We all know that conceptualizing reality breeds a false sense of control and ultimately our resistance and suffering arise from that perspective, but how many of us are willing to live that truth by questioning and releasing our thoughts throughout the day? Do we live what we know to be true? Embodiment means acting from the truth and conceding our lives toward that end.

    Homework

    Insight without action is disembodied and conceptual. When you have an insight into an old problem, write down the new behavior(s) that are necessary for embodiment. Suppose for instance you see yourself unable to say, “no” to an invitation and you sense behind that reluctance is a need to please. Once you observed the pain behind the need to please, you may want to change your behavior. Now practice saying, “no.” This is harder than you might suspect because the painful conditioning is embedded within both the body and the mind and both need to be extinguished. Only through repeated action will the body relinquish its conditioning.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/122540857

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-03-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Most of us are tired of hearing loud and often confrontational religious teaching where the minister is emphatically expressing an opinion. How is the minister living his/her teaching in that moment, we might ask? Where is the living Christ within the philosophy espoused? It seems to me that it is time we stopped shouting and began manifesting. We are only as spiritually developed as our actions indicate. Recently someone asked, “I have been practicing for many years. I am older and people are now dying all around me. How has the practice prepared me for this?” I asked her what she had been doing in her practice all these years, and she said, “Watching my mind.” I asked if she had noticed how her mind was in constant movement and that everything around her was on its way toward becoming something else. I suggested she might want to live in accordance with that movement by keeping her mind malleable and unfixed. If she did that, I continued, she would understand where death fits in with her practice and begin to rest more comfortably within these inevitable transitions. The way to live the teachings is to bring the philosophy of the practice forward into our daily actions. We all know that conceptualizing reality breeds a false sense of control and ultimately our resistance and suffering arise from that perspective, but how many of us are willing to live that truth by questioning and releasing our thoughts throughout the day? Do we live what we know to be true? Embodiment means acting from the truth and conceding our lives toward that end.

    Homework

    Insight without action is disembodied and conceptual. When you have an insight into an old problem, write down the new behavior(s) that are necessary for embodiment. Suppose for instance you see yourself unable to say, “no” to an invitation and you sense behind that reluctance is a need to please. Once you observed the pain behind the need to please, you may want to change your behavior. Now practice saying, “no.” This is harder than you might suspect because the painful conditioning is embedded within both the body and the mind and both need to be extinguished. Only through repeated action will the body relinquish its conditioning.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/122540857

    TalkID=250 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-equanimity/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Silence precedes equanimity. If you attempt to become equanimous prior to being still, equanimity will be the distance you place between yourself and the disturbance. The disturbance will be seen as something to avoid and the mind will detach and separate itself from the disturbance. If you find yourself doing this, stop and reconsider what equanimity is. Equanimity is the absence of a story, the absence of a qualifying thought about what is occurring. It is not a dry or distant state without feelings or emotions, but a different dimension entirely where everything is allowed to be just as it is without discourse or reasoning. What if the mind simply stopped protesting the shape and content of reality? What if we conceded reality and its full presentation as just what is? Within that concession, there would be stillness of self, without argument of contention. That is equanimity. It is not a state, it is the complete absence of egoic control. Therefore do not try to conjure up a state where “you” are not affected by life. That is very close to dissociation, which will lead you to serious psychological disturbances.

    Homework

    Equanimity is not indifference. It is not pulling back to an emotionally safe area of the mind where life is distant and remote. It is dropping your story of inward protest. Until you are willing to be quiet with and through events there will be no equanimity. When you find yourself disagreeing with the outcome, ask, “Do I hold a monopoly on the truth?” then allow yourself to be quiet and let the situation play itself out. When you find yourself in a reactive mode, pause and ask, “Is there space for this too?” That space cannot coexist with protest. That space is the silence of equanimity. Place your attention there and not with the disrupting storyline.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/121290560

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Silence precedes equanimity. If you attempt to become equanimous prior to being still, equanimity will be the distance you place between yourself and the disturbance. The disturbance will be seen as something to avoid and the mind will detach and separate itself from the disturbance. If you find yourself doing this, stop and reconsider what equanimity is. Equanimity is the absence of a story, the absence of a qualifying thought about what is occurring. It is not a dry or distant state without feelings or emotions, but a different dimension entirely where everything is allowed to be just as it is without discourse or reasoning. What if the mind simply stopped protesting the shape and content of reality? What if we conceded reality and its full presentation as just what is? Within that concession, there would be stillness of self, without argument of contention. That is equanimity. It is not a state, it is the complete absence of egoic control. Therefore do not try to conjure up a state where “you” are not affected by life. That is very close to dissociation, which will lead you to serious psychological disturbances.

    Homework

    Equanimity is not indifference. It is not pulling back to an emotionally safe area of the mind where life is distant and remote. It is dropping your story of inward protest. Until you are willing to be quiet with and through events there will be no equanimity. When you find yourself disagreeing with the outcome, ask, “Do I hold a monopoly on the truth?” then allow yourself to be quiet and let the situation play itself out. When you find yourself in a reactive mode, pause and ask, “Is there space for this too?” That space cannot coexist with protest. That space is the silence of equanimity. Place your attention there and not with the disrupting storyline.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/121290560

    TalkID=249 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Archaeology of the Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/archaeology-of-the-heart/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/archaeology-of-the-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2015-02-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With powerful mindfulness, we can explore all of life, burrowing beneath appearances though depths of personality, from entanglement in experience to the ever-creative process of being. The journey includes exploring deep layers of conditioning and discovery of the shifting tectonic plates of bedrock awareness. Such intimacy with life unfolds wise understanding.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/121059401

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2015-02-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    With powerful mindfulness, we can explore all of life, burrowing beneath appearances though depths of personality, from entanglement in experience to the ever-creative process of being. The journey includes exploring deep layers of conditioning and discovery of the shifting tectonic plates of bedrock awareness. Such intimacy with life unfolds wise understanding.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/121059401

    TalkID=246

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Mudita https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-mudita/ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-mudita/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Please note: This video is out of focus, due to technical difficulties.

    The Brahma Vihara practices try to pierce the many ways we resist love. Two of the ways we block love are through jealousy and envy. Mudita attempts to balance this dark contracted energy with perceptions of abundance. We can chose to see life from either angle, tightly drawn and very personal where every variance is an indication of our troubled relationship with life, or wide open where there is enough for all and deep gratitude for the abundance available. Often our childhood pain will indicate which direction we chose. If we grew up with harsh judgment and self-criticism, likely we will express jealousy when other succeed and have a strong competitive relationship with others. But regardless of our existing pain body, we can always make a choice to step out and away from selfishly quantifying the forms of life. Mudita is love of another’s success and represents the joy intrinsic to love. To access this love look directly into the pain that remains in your heart when it is closed, and ask yourself, “What is blocking my joy?” and, “Why am I invested in this story?” Challenge your thoughts; challenge anything that stands in the way of your heart.

    Homework

    This week watch your reaction to the success or failure of others: A friend closes the deal on a new house, another parent’s child succeeds in a way your child has not, a co-worker is praised by the boss. Watch what impedes your joy: the feeling of envy, jealousy, and comparison. Feel the sense of disconnection when those emotions are acted upon. Watch your need for recognition and success and how it feeds upon your deprivation of spirit. Repeat the phrases, “Your joy is my joy. May your good fortune never leave you. May your happiness continue.” This will help open the heart beyond self-interests.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/120430256

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Please note: This video is out of focus, due to technical difficulties.

    The Brahma Vihara practices try to pierce the many ways we resist love. Two of the ways we block love are through jealousy and envy. Mudita attempts to balance this dark contracted energy with perceptions of abundance. We can chose to see life from either angle, tightly drawn and very personal where every variance is an indication of our troubled relationship with life, or wide open where there is enough for all and deep gratitude for the abundance available. Often our childhood pain will indicate which direction we chose. If we grew up with harsh judgment and self-criticism, likely we will express jealousy when other succeed and have a strong competitive relationship with others. But regardless of our existing pain body, we can always make a choice to step out and away from selfishly quantifying the forms of life. Mudita is love of another’s success and represents the joy intrinsic to love. To access this love look directly into the pain that remains in your heart when it is closed, and ask yourself, “What is blocking my joy?” and, “Why am I invested in this story?” Challenge your thoughts; challenge anything that stands in the way of your heart.

    Homework

    This week watch your reaction to the success or failure of others: A friend closes the deal on a new house, another parent’s child succeeds in a way your child has not, a co-worker is praised by the boss. Watch what impedes your joy: the feeling of envy, jealousy, and comparison. Feel the sense of disconnection when those emotions are acted upon. Watch your need for recognition and success and how it feeds upon your deprivation of spirit. Repeat the phrases, “Your joy is my joy. May your good fortune never leave you. May your happiness continue.” This will help open the heart beyond self-interests.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/120430256

    TalkID=245 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Metta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-metta/ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-metta/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-02-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha said, “One who knows love is very close to the truth.” As we practice, and identification with appearances diminishes, we will find ourselves from time to time suddenly surrounded by great space. The great space seems to have come from nowhere. Maybe it came from the relaxed way we were observing, or out of a momentary respite from self-indulgence. It does not matter how it came, only that it came. The space reassures us that love is there, and even when it seems to be hidden, it lies in wait for our acknowledgment. If we look through that space focusing on objects, love will be missed. If we abide within the space itself and rest there, then our actions will come from its power and grace.

    Homework

    Notice the relationship between love and belonging. Love is dependent upon knowing your location moment after moment and belonging to that location. Start this process when you get out of bed in the morning. When one foot touches the floor, say to yourself, “I have arrived,” and when the other foot touches, “I am at home.” Throughout the day, walking, riding the bus, standing still, or waiting in line, confirm that you have arrived and are at home regardless of your physical location. Now from this exact location warm your heart to whatever surrounds you regardless of whether it is pleasant or not. I belong within these sights and sounds, within these tastes and smells. Again notice that unless you feel that you completely belong, love will feel abstract.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/118821120

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-02-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha said, “One who knows love is very close to the truth.” As we practice, and identification with appearances diminishes, we will find ourselves from time to time suddenly surrounded by great space. The great space seems to have come from nowhere. Maybe it came from the relaxed way we were observing, or out of a momentary respite from self-indulgence. It does not matter how it came, only that it came. The space reassures us that love is there, and even when it seems to be hidden, it lies in wait for our acknowledgment. If we look through that space focusing on objects, love will be missed. If we abide within the space itself and rest there, then our actions will come from its power and grace.

    Homework

    Notice the relationship between love and belonging. Love is dependent upon knowing your location moment after moment and belonging to that location. Start this process when you get out of bed in the morning. When one foot touches the floor, say to yourself, “I have arrived,” and when the other foot touches, “I am at home.” Throughout the day, walking, riding the bus, standing still, or waiting in line, confirm that you have arrived and are at home regardless of your physical location. Now from this exact location warm your heart to whatever surrounds you regardless of whether it is pleasant or not. I belong within these sights and sounds, within these tastes and smells. Again notice that unless you feel that you completely belong, love will feel abstract.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/118821120

    TalkID=244 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Integrating Love and Wisdom on our Spiritual Journey (Part 2: Saturday) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/integrating-love-and-wisdom-on-our-spiritual-journey-part-2-saturday/ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/integrating-love-and-wisdom-on-our-spiritual-journey-part-2-saturday/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2015-01-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Kamala opens the conversation to the teachings of Metta (loving kindness), what wisdom means in the Dhamma, and how to find a clear and stable balance integrating both.

    (The recording begins as Kamala is already speaking, with the first few sentences omitted.)

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2015-01-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Kamala opens the conversation to the teachings of Metta (loving kindness), what wisdom means in the Dhamma, and how to find a clear and stable balance integrating both.

    (The recording begins as Kamala is already speaking, with the first few sentences omitted.)

    TalkID=248

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Integrating Love and Wisdom on our Spiritual Journey (Part 1: Friday evening) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/integrating-love-and-wisdom-on-our-spiritual-journey-part-1-friday-evening/ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/integrating-love-and-wisdom-on-our-spiritual-journey-part-1-friday-evening/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2015-01-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Kamala offers a talk centered around this quote from Nisargadatta Maharaj:

    “Love tells me I’m everything. Wisdom tells me I’m nothing. And between the two my life flows.”

    We will seek to understand the mutual support that love and wisdom offer to one another, and to ourselves as we open more deeply on our spiritual journey.

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2015-01-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Kamala offers a talk centered around this quote from Nisargadatta Maharaj:

    “Love tells me I’m everything. Wisdom tells me I’m nothing. And between the two my life flows.”

    We will seek to understand the mutual support that love and wisdom offer to one another, and to ourselves as we open more deeply on our spiritual journey.

    TalkID=247

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Perceptions from Love https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-perceptions-from-love/ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-perceptions-from-love/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The practice of metta is not the state of metta. Metta is unconditional love and the practice of metta attempts to nudge the mind in the direction of unconditioned love by showing how the opinions we hold of ourselves and each other create separation and distance. It is our perceptions that need to be changed and the key to doing that is questioning deeply the opinions we hold. We think our opinions are the truth, and we can be very reluctant to change them. But opinions are just circumstantial emotions that have been conditioned onto a person, place, or thing. To live under the influence of our opinions is to live enslaved to our thoughts and feelings. Opinions can and do change but they need our intention to look from a different perspective. That is what metta practice attempts to do. It works because we begin to appreciate the state of connected love we fall into when we release our opinions, but our convictions come back very quickly if we have not explored the false nature of all assumptions.

    Homework

    Work with the practice of metta as a way of changing your perceptions so you no longer see through your opinions. As you work from self, to benefactor, to friend, neutral person and difficult person, actually spend time questioning the opinions you hold within each category. For example your perceptions of yourself have been hardened by all the experiences you have had that have led to conclusions and assumptions about your worth. What would you be like if you released those assumptions and simply did not conclude? Try on this new perception of an unfixed sense of yourself. Be very watchful of how the old conditioned beliefs resurface. When they do, pause, drop your opinions, and start fresh.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/117426536

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The practice of metta is not the state of metta. Metta is unconditional love and the practice of metta attempts to nudge the mind in the direction of unconditioned love by showing how the opinions we hold of ourselves and each other create separation and distance. It is our perceptions that need to be changed and the key to doing that is questioning deeply the opinions we hold. We think our opinions are the truth, and we can be very reluctant to change them. But opinions are just circumstantial emotions that have been conditioned onto a person, place, or thing. To live under the influence of our opinions is to live enslaved to our thoughts and feelings. Opinions can and do change but they need our intention to look from a different perspective. That is what metta practice attempts to do. It works because we begin to appreciate the state of connected love we fall into when we release our opinions, but our convictions come back very quickly if we have not explored the false nature of all assumptions.

    Homework

    Work with the practice of metta as a way of changing your perceptions so you no longer see through your opinions. As you work from self, to benefactor, to friend, neutral person and difficult person, actually spend time questioning the opinions you hold within each category. For example your perceptions of yourself have been hardened by all the experiences you have had that have led to conclusions and assumptions about your worth. What would you be like if you released those assumptions and simply did not conclude? Try on this new perception of an unfixed sense of yourself. Be very watchful of how the old conditioned beliefs resurface. When they do, pause, drop your opinions, and start fresh.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/117426536

    TalkID=242 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Nothing Special of Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-nothing-special-of-practice/ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-nothing-special-of-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-01-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    There is a kind of clamor we make when we are pushing ourselves forward trying to accomplish spiritual objectives. We keep ourselves pumped up in an excitable state and busily looking toward the results of our efforts. But the direction the heart takes is in the opposite direction. The heart moves toward nothing special, simplicity, and a full embrace of the here and now. We can rediscover the refuges we take in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha when we pair the refuges with the true direction of the heart. The Buddha is stillness, the Dharma is discovering that stillness in all things, and the Sangha is the intimacy shared when two or more people can be safely quiet together. The heart flourishes within these refuges and intimately connects with the nothing special here and now.

    Homework

    Silence is the shared link among the refuges. See if you can tie your practice through the refuges and into silence.

    (1) Refuge in the sangha is unforced interconnection and abiding with others in the silence of your heart.

    (2) Refuge in the Dharma is entering fully into what exists here and now without adding any noise.

    (3) Refuge in the Buddha is believing in your intrinsic nature more than your self-doubt, and taking refuge in your natural quietude.

    Which of the three is the strongest refuge during this phase of your practice? How are you working with it to strengthen your relationship with silence?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/116371596

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2015-01-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    There is a kind of clamor we make when we are pushing ourselves forward trying to accomplish spiritual objectives. We keep ourselves pumped up in an excitable state and busily looking toward the results of our efforts. But the direction the heart takes is in the opposite direction. The heart moves toward nothing special, simplicity, and a full embrace of the here and now. We can rediscover the refuges we take in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha when we pair the refuges with the true direction of the heart. The Buddha is stillness, the Dharma is discovering that stillness in all things, and the Sangha is the intimacy shared when two or more people can be safely quiet together. The heart flourishes within these refuges and intimately connects with the nothing special here and now.

    Homework

    Silence is the shared link among the refuges. See if you can tie your practice through the refuges and into silence.

    (1) Refuge in the sangha is unforced interconnection and abiding with others in the silence of your heart.

    (2) Refuge in the Dharma is entering fully into what exists here and now without adding any noise.

    (3) Refuge in the Buddha is believing in your intrinsic nature more than your self-doubt, and taking refuge in your natural quietude.

    Which of the three is the strongest refuge during this phase of your practice? How are you working with it to strengthen your relationship with silence?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/116371596

    TalkID=240 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith in a Seed https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-in-a-seed/ Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-in-a-seed/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2014-12-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In the suttas the quality of faith, or saddha, is often compared to a seed, and the process of awakening is likened to the maturation and full flowering of that seed.  This talk explores various ways that we can understand and nourish this important quality, coming to appreciate its capacity to generate energy and empower us on the path.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/116399689

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2014-12-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In the suttas the quality of faith, or saddha, is often compared to a seed, and the process of awakening is likened to the maturation and full flowering of that seed.  This talk explores various ways that we can understand and nourish this important quality, coming to appreciate its capacity to generate energy and empower us on the path.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/116399689

    TalkID=241

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Liberating the Mind: Working with Greed, Hatred and Delusion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/liberating-the-mind-working-with-greed-hatred-and-delusion/ Tue, 09 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/liberating-the-mind-working-with-greed-hatred-and-delusion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2014-12-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/114529385

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2014-12-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/114529385

    TalkID=238

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Carrying the Gold for Another: The Three Wholesome Exchanges https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/carrying-the-gold-for-another-the-three-wholesome-exchanges/ Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/carrying-the-gold-for-another-the-three-wholesome-exchanges/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2014-12-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    As we move along the path of our inner journey, sometimes we are on a solo trip and sometimes we have the company of others. The role that others play in our journey can have a profound impact on our personal and spiritual development. The Three Wholesome Exchanges are specific ways in which we interact with others that can bring about transformative change in them and in ourselves. In this dharma talk, Phillip explores some of the mysteries that propel our movement along the path toward peace and freedom.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/114578843

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2014-12-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    As we move along the path of our inner journey, sometimes we are on a solo trip and sometimes we have the company of others. The role that others play in our journey can have a profound impact on our personal and spiritual development. The Three Wholesome Exchanges are specific ways in which we interact with others that can bring about transformative change in them and in ourselves. In this dharma talk, Phillip explores some of the mysteries that propel our movement along the path toward peace and freedom.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/114578843

    TalkID=239

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Relinquishment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-relinquishment/ Tue, 02 Dec 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-relinquishment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Spiritual practice is all about unburdening our lives, which depending upon the circumstances, can be called surrender, renunciation, letting go, simplicity, or relinquishment. Suffering is the process of adding to the nothing we are. Every psychological, material, and spiritual layer we add on, ultimately weighs us down, narrows our options, and ties us to its limitations. For example when we define ourselves, we are forced to live as if the definition were true and deny a range of qualities that do not fit our image. At some point the burden of these add-ons become overwhelming, and we then become willing to surrender everything that we have artificially imposed upon us. Relinquishment is returning to our natural state by releasing our accumulations. This process can go as fast or take as long as we wish it to take. The more we are accountable to the burdens we bear, the more willing we become to relinquish that unneeded weight. The timing is ours alone, but the process of relinquishment is very simple and straightforward.

    Homework

    The spiritual side of the holiday season is about simplicity, love, and connection. It is a good time to ponder where you are and where you intentionally want to go. Is your life working in a more worldly or spiritual direction, and is that satisfying? Does the speed and direction of your life deprive you of a deeper love and connection with nature, family, yourself? Relinquishment is not backing away but pausing and examining what is pushing you forward. This week live with the conflict between what you deeply cherish and whether you are living counter to that purpose.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/113555150

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Spiritual practice is all about unburdening our lives, which depending upon the circumstances, can be called surrender, renunciation, letting go, simplicity, or relinquishment. Suffering is the process of adding to the nothing we are. Every psychological, material, and spiritual layer we add on, ultimately weighs us down, narrows our options, and ties us to its limitations. For example when we define ourselves, we are forced to live as if the definition were true and deny a range of qualities that do not fit our image. At some point the burden of these add-ons become overwhelming, and we then become willing to surrender everything that we have artificially imposed upon us. Relinquishment is returning to our natural state by releasing our accumulations. This process can go as fast or take as long as we wish it to take. The more we are accountable to the burdens we bear, the more willing we become to relinquish that unneeded weight. The timing is ours alone, but the process of relinquishment is very simple and straightforward.

    Homework

    The spiritual side of the holiday season is about simplicity, love, and connection. It is a good time to ponder where you are and where you intentionally want to go. Is your life working in a more worldly or spiritual direction, and is that satisfying? Does the speed and direction of your life deprive you of a deeper love and connection with nature, family, yourself? Relinquishment is not backing away but pausing and examining what is pushing you forward. This week live with the conflict between what you deeply cherish and whether you are living counter to that purpose.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/113555150

    TalkID=236 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Turning Toward the Difficult https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/turning-toward-the-difficult/ Tue, 25 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/turning-toward-the-difficult/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2014-11-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/113527241

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2014-11-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/113527241

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Resolve https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-resolve/ Tue, 11 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-resolve/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-11-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    What inhibits our resolve to show up for our life? What are the competing motivations that keep us looking toward the future for fulfillment instead of surrendering to the present? Do we take our personal agenda so seriously that we lose the value of being present? Seriously ask whether the actual payoff of our agenda is as fulfilling as the expectation. In the rare moments when we are connected, quiet, just being, without any motive whatsoever, what is that like? We have to acquire a taste for the present and at first it feels too normal and unexciting, but if we hold the stillness of the moment there will come a deep serenity and depth of connection and aliveness that is beyond the ordinary. From here we may well state, “Nothing is missing and there is no where to go.”

    Homework

    In your dharma practice have you noticed a competing intention that interferes with the resolve of your heart? What worldly intention(s) take you away from the quiet and simplicity of your heart? Perhaps a fear of failure that says: “What if I try dharma practice and fail.” Or maybe you would like it both ways: “I am willing to try but want to hold something back in case this proves too difficult.” See if there is a self-assumption that keeps you from a full resolve, such as: “I have caused so much harm, I can’t get over my regret and guilt.” Get to know these competing intentions and resolve to be free of them.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/111667005

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-11-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    What inhibits our resolve to show up for our life? What are the competing motivations that keep us looking toward the future for fulfillment instead of surrendering to the present? Do we take our personal agenda so seriously that we lose the value of being present? Seriously ask whether the actual payoff of our agenda is as fulfilling as the expectation. In the rare moments when we are connected, quiet, just being, without any motive whatsoever, what is that like? We have to acquire a taste for the present and at first it feels too normal and unexciting, but if we hold the stillness of the moment there will come a deep serenity and depth of connection and aliveness that is beyond the ordinary. From here we may well state, “Nothing is missing and there is no where to go.”

    Homework

    In your dharma practice have you noticed a competing intention that interferes with the resolve of your heart? What worldly intention(s) take you away from the quiet and simplicity of your heart? Perhaps a fear of failure that says: “What if I try dharma practice and fail.” Or maybe you would like it both ways: “I am willing to try but want to hold something back in case this proves too difficult.” See if there is a self-assumption that keeps you from a full resolve, such as: “I have caused so much harm, I can’t get over my regret and guilt.” Get to know these competing intentions and resolve to be free of them.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/111667005

    TalkID=225 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: A Complete Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-a-complete-practice/ Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-a-complete-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-10-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    It can be difficult to piece the many instructions of our Buddhist practice into a single coherent whole. We may sense we need to shore up one area and in the next moment we seem deficient in another. The Buddha summarized all the practices he taught into three words: sila (ethical conduct), samadhi (steadiness of mind), and panna (understanding and wisdom). When we get confused about what we should be doing, we might want to return to those three words for direction. They are the keys to birthing our hearts. These three words move in synchronicity to one another. If our minds are too discursive, we focus on distinct experiences, like the breath, until the mind settles. As it settles more, we see deeply into the interconnected fiber of life, which reinforces actions in alignment with the principles of our hearts. When there is sufficient steadiness of mind, our understanding of life deepens, our heart opens, and ethical conduct falls in line with the pain and suffering we see. The wish to hurt ourselves or others falls away with insight, not from moral restraint. We experience ourselves as being a part of and no longer separate from the web of life and we act in accordance with that understanding.

    Homework

    Take sila, samadhi, and panna separately and see how each affects the other two. For instance how does integrity foster a steady mind (samadhi) and penetrating insight (wisdom)? Notice how many thoughts and conflicting emotions arise when you are deceitful. Pick an unskillful behavior you have lived with for a long time such as being manipulative or sneaky. Watch how noisy your life becomes when you engage in that activity. Why? What is happening? Try to meditate while that behavior is still fresh in your consciousness. How easy is it to steady your mind or sincerely focus on the present moment? After enough observation you will suddenly realize that you cannot birth your heart without ethical behavior.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/110369983

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-10-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    It can be difficult to piece the many instructions of our Buddhist practice into a single coherent whole. We may sense we need to shore up one area and in the next moment we seem deficient in another. The Buddha summarized all the practices he taught into three words: sila (ethical conduct), samadhi (steadiness of mind), and panna (understanding and wisdom). When we get confused about what we should be doing, we might want to return to those three words for direction. They are the keys to birthing our hearts. These three words move in synchronicity to one another. If our minds are too discursive, we focus on distinct experiences, like the breath, until the mind settles. As it settles more, we see deeply into the interconnected fiber of life, which reinforces actions in alignment with the principles of our hearts. When there is sufficient steadiness of mind, our understanding of life deepens, our heart opens, and ethical conduct falls in line with the pain and suffering we see. The wish to hurt ourselves or others falls away with insight, not from moral restraint. We experience ourselves as being a part of and no longer separate from the web of life and we act in accordance with that understanding.

    Homework

    Take sila, samadhi, and panna separately and see how each affects the other two. For instance how does integrity foster a steady mind (samadhi) and penetrating insight (wisdom)? Notice how many thoughts and conflicting emotions arise when you are deceitful. Pick an unskillful behavior you have lived with for a long time such as being manipulative or sneaky. Watch how noisy your life becomes when you engage in that activity. Why? What is happening? Try to meditate while that behavior is still fresh in your consciousness. How easy is it to steady your mind or sincerely focus on the present moment? After enough observation you will suddenly realize that you cannot birth your heart without ethical behavior.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/110369983

    TalkID=219 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Embodied Life (6 of 10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-embodied-life-6-of-10/ Sun, 26 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-embodied-life-6-of-10/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

    TalkID=231 SeriesID=51

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Embodied Life (7 of 10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-embodied-life-7-of-10/ Sun, 26 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-embodied-life-7-of-10/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

    TalkID=232 SeriesID=51

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Embodied Life (9 of 10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-embodied-life-9-of-10/ Sun, 26 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-embodied-life-9-of-10/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

    TalkID=233 SeriesID=51

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Embodied Life (10 of 10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-embodied-life-10-of-10/ Sun, 26 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-embodied-life-10-of-10/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

    TalkID=234 SeriesID=51

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Embodied Life (1 of 10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-embodied-life-1-of-10/ Sat, 25 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-embodied-life-1-of-10/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Embodied Life (2 of 10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-embodied-life-2-of-10/ Sat, 25 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-embodied-life-2-of-10/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Embodied Life (3 of 10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-embodied-life-3-of-10/ Sat, 25 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-embodied-life-3-of-10/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. 

    TalkID=228 SeriesID=51

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Embodied Life (4 of 10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-embodied-life-4-of-10/ Sat, 25 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-embodied-life-4-of-10/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life.

    TalkID=229 SeriesID=51

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Embodied Life Q&A (5 of 10) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-embodied-life-qa-5-of-10/ Sat, 25 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-embodied-life-qa-5-of-10/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. Christina answers questions related to the 4th lecture. (Note: only Christina’s answers are included; she repeats or refers to the question before she responds.)

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of awakening emphasizes both inner development and the embodiment of that understanding in every area of our life. Christina answers questions related to the 4th lecture. (Note: only Christina’s answers are included; she repeats or refers to the question before she responds.)

    TalkID=230 SeriesID=51

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dimensions of Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dimensions-of-self/ Fri, 24 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dimensions-of-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/110335238

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2014-10-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/110335238

    TalkID=218

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-compassion/ Tue, 14 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-10-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    When many of us think of love we think of compassion, but love has many faces, compassion being just one of them. Compassion is the natural response of love to suffering, and love is the warm hearted connection with everything. In order for love to continue its compassionate response, we have to allow suffering to be experienced. If we turn away, love’s response will be obstructed by our aversion, and we will act from our aversive response rather than our compassionate one. Like all openings to love, compassion requires our stillness of being, which to the ego feels like being defenseless and vulnerable. The ego would rather move toward reaction than be defenseless, so it breeds hostility and indignation as its counter response to suffering. This puts “us” back into control and then “we” set out to do something about this outrage. But if we forestall this fear reaction and sit for a while within the vulnerability and stillness of suffering, a truer and more interconnected response emerges. We realize that the world is broken apart by a 1000 acts of righteousness but comes together only through love.

    Homework

    This week make a point to experience pain wherever you may find it. Read the paper and listen to the news from this perspective. Put aside your defense mechanism that says, “They deserve what they got.” Revise your perception to see the world in terms of suffering and the end of suffering rather than good and bad. Do not seek a defense from the pain in your heart. Feel the pain on the other side of these issues. Picture the human beings behind the stories. Feel your own vulnerability, how this could be you. Whenever you encounter pain this week offer the phrase, “I care that you (I) are in pain.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/109044171

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-10-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    When many of us think of love we think of compassion, but love has many faces, compassion being just one of them. Compassion is the natural response of love to suffering, and love is the warm hearted connection with everything. In order for love to continue its compassionate response, we have to allow suffering to be experienced. If we turn away, love’s response will be obstructed by our aversion, and we will act from our aversive response rather than our compassionate one. Like all openings to love, compassion requires our stillness of being, which to the ego feels like being defenseless and vulnerable. The ego would rather move toward reaction than be defenseless, so it breeds hostility and indignation as its counter response to suffering. This puts “us” back into control and then “we” set out to do something about this outrage. But if we forestall this fear reaction and sit for a while within the vulnerability and stillness of suffering, a truer and more interconnected response emerges. We realize that the world is broken apart by a 1000 acts of righteousness but comes together only through love.

    Homework

    This week make a point to experience pain wherever you may find it. Read the paper and listen to the news from this perspective. Put aside your defense mechanism that says, “They deserve what they got.” Revise your perception to see the world in terms of suffering and the end of suffering rather than good and bad. Do not seek a defense from the pain in your heart. Feel the pain on the other side of these issues. Picture the human beings behind the stories. Feel your own vulnerability, how this could be you. Whenever you encounter pain this week offer the phrase, “I care that you (I) are in pain.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/109044171

    TalkID=216 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     iMIND for Millenials, GenX and GenY (Class 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-5/ Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-10-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Class 5 in a series of 5 classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/109359332

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-10-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Class 5 in a series of 5 classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/109359332

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     iMIND for Millenials, GenX and GenY (Class 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-4/ Wed, 01 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-10-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Class 4 in a series of 5 classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/108090802

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-10-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Class 4 in a series of 5 classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/108090802

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: The Innocence of Listening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-innocence-of-listening/ Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-innocence-of-listening/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-09-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Listening is a direct link to the heart, but it is often used in the service of the mind. Listening can be defined as meditation since the definition of meditation is receiving whatever is arising. So formal meditation is essentially identical to listening, but listening can be internal only, external only, or internal and external at the same time. Simultaneous internal and external listening is essential when we listen to one another. We have to be able to know the difference between what we hear (external) and what we think (internal), and that requires practice and intention. This is especially tricky in conversation when our commentary is running along side the verbal message coming in. Yet it is possible to detect the intrusion of our internal narrative on our listening, and this discernment can help us become more continuously present throughout the day. Birthing the heart is not a part time affair and what better way to make it continuous than to use each interaction as the very expression of our life’s work.

    Homework

    Use listening as your major expression of practice this week. When entering a situation or engaging in an interaction, ask, “How can I listen more deeply to this?” It may be an exchange where conflict is arising, someone is expressing pain, or there is misunderstanding. Allow the question to open beyond your immediate needs to fix or manipulate the events. Let the question move you into a relaxed and receptive attitude so that listening remains fresh and undistorted. Work with the intention to listen within every situation throughout the week. Notice all the ways you continually interfere and obstruct what you hear.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/107718515

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-09-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Listening is a direct link to the heart, but it is often used in the service of the mind. Listening can be defined as meditation since the definition of meditation is receiving whatever is arising. So formal meditation is essentially identical to listening, but listening can be internal only, external only, or internal and external at the same time. Simultaneous internal and external listening is essential when we listen to one another. We have to be able to know the difference between what we hear (external) and what we think (internal), and that requires practice and intention. This is especially tricky in conversation when our commentary is running along side the verbal message coming in. Yet it is possible to detect the intrusion of our internal narrative on our listening, and this discernment can help us become more continuously present throughout the day. Birthing the heart is not a part time affair and what better way to make it continuous than to use each interaction as the very expression of our life’s work.

    Homework

    Use listening as your major expression of practice this week. When entering a situation or engaging in an interaction, ask, “How can I listen more deeply to this?” It may be an exchange where conflict is arising, someone is expressing pain, or there is misunderstanding. Allow the question to open beyond your immediate needs to fix or manipulate the events. Let the question move you into a relaxed and receptive attitude so that listening remains fresh and undistorted. Work with the intention to listen within every situation throughout the week. Notice all the ways you continually interfere and obstruct what you hear.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/107718515

    TalkID=213 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stories from the Book of Serenity (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stories-from-the-book-of-serenity-2-of-2/ Sun, 28 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stories-from-the-book-of-serenity-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2014-09-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In these talks we’ll contemplate a few stories from the classical collection of 100 Chinese Zen stories, The Book of Serenity. Our focus will be on how to practice dynamically with Zen stories to enhance our life experiences, that is, to deepen our problems and make them more interesting and fruitful.

    (This recording includes quiet meditation from 12:00 to 23:00.)

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2014-09-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In these talks we’ll contemplate a few stories from the classical collection of 100 Chinese Zen stories, The Book of Serenity. Our focus will be on how to practice dynamically with Zen stories to enhance our life experiences, that is, to deepen our problems and make them more interesting and fruitful.

    (This recording includes quiet meditation from 12:00 to 23:00.)

    TalkID=262

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stories from the Book of Serenity (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stories-from-the-book-of-serenity-1-of-2/ Sat, 27 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stories-from-the-book-of-serenity-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2014-09-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In these talks we’ll contemplate a few stories from the classical collection of 100 Chinese Zen stories, The Book of Serenity. Our focus will be on how to practice dynamically with Zen stories to enhance our life experiences, that is, to deepen our problems and make them more interesting and fruitful.

    (This recording includes quiet meditation from 28:00 to 38:20.)

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2014-09-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In these talks we’ll contemplate a few stories from the classical collection of 100 Chinese Zen stories, The Book of Serenity. Our focus will be on how to practice dynamically with Zen stories to enhance our life experiences, that is, to deepen our problems and make them more interesting and fruitful.

    (This recording includes quiet meditation from 28:00 to 38:20.)

    TalkID=261

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Meditation/William Blake/Japan https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-william-blake-japan/ Fri, 26 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-william-blake-japan/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2014-09-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/108087906

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2014-09-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/108087906

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     iMIND for Millenials, GenX and GenY (Class 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-3/ Wed, 24 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-09-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Class 3 in a series of 5 classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/107655025

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-09-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Class 3 in a series of 5 classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/107655025

    TalkID=212 SeriesID=53

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     iMIND for Millenials, GenX and GenY (Class 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-2/ Wed, 17 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-09-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Class 2 in a series of 5 classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/106874682

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-09-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Class 2 in a series of 5 classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/106874682

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: The Open Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-open-heart/ Tue, 16 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-open-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-09-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Another attribute of the heart is its inclusiveness. The heart does not deny access to anyone or anything and is open to the full catastrophe of living. The mind, on the other hand, judges and defends most of what it sees, and thereby selectively chooses what it will allow in. As the mind loosens its grip and the heart emerges, it sometimes feels as if we are awakening out of a dark cave, and this can accompany a fear of being too exposed. But if the heart steadies its composure and does not concede its bearing, the feeling of vulnerability soon evolves into joy. The secrets to continuing to open are nonresistance to experience and remembering that all experiences can be held.

    Homework

    Reflect on your degree of openness. Under what conditions are you willing to be open with others? How honest and open are you with your attitudes and motivations? Are there secret areas that you will not share with other people? What do those areas say about your level of honesty? Write a list of behaviors that you pass over or ignore in yourself. Across from each entry write the reason you wish to keep that part of yourself private and unexposed. Select one of those to expose to awareness. Study it in yourself thoroughly. Watch how and when it operates. What mind state(s) are operating when it appears? Go deeply into the intention behind the activity. Do all of this without self-blame.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/106564091

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-09-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Another attribute of the heart is its inclusiveness. The heart does not deny access to anyone or anything and is open to the full catastrophe of living. The mind, on the other hand, judges and defends most of what it sees, and thereby selectively chooses what it will allow in. As the mind loosens its grip and the heart emerges, it sometimes feels as if we are awakening out of a dark cave, and this can accompany a fear of being too exposed. But if the heart steadies its composure and does not concede its bearing, the feeling of vulnerability soon evolves into joy. The secrets to continuing to open are nonresistance to experience and remembering that all experiences can be held.

    Homework

    Reflect on your degree of openness. Under what conditions are you willing to be open with others? How honest and open are you with your attitudes and motivations? Are there secret areas that you will not share with other people? What do those areas say about your level of honesty? Write a list of behaviors that you pass over or ignore in yourself. Across from each entry write the reason you wish to keep that part of yourself private and unexposed. Select one of those to expose to awareness. Study it in yourself thoroughly. Watch how and when it operates. What mind state(s) are operating when it appears? Go deeply into the intention behind the activity. Do all of this without self-blame.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/106564091

    TalkID=210 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     iMIND for Millenials, GenX and GenY (Class 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-1/ Wed, 10 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/imind-for-millenials-genx-and-geny-class-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-09-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    A series of five classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor. Topics include:

    • Mindfulness: What? …Why? …How?
    • Challenges in Life: The Work of Practice.
    • Got Attitude! Skillful or Unskillful?
    • Calm your mind, manage your stress and develop emotional intelligence.
    • Positive psychology and neuroscience confirm the benefits of mindfulness.
    • A Lifestyle of Awareness.

    Steve Armstrong is assisted by Vance Pryor, Psy. D. Vance began mindfulness and insight meditation in 1998 at age 16. He spent time as a monk with Sayadaw U Tejaniya and continues to make regular practice trips to Myanmar. He is currently being trained as a teacher by Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/106241768

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-09-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    A series of five classes with Steve Armstrong, assisted by Vance Pryor. Topics include:

    • Mindfulness: What? …Why? …How?
    • Challenges in Life: The Work of Practice.
    • Got Attitude! Skillful or Unskillful?
    • Calm your mind, manage your stress and develop emotional intelligence.
    • Positive psychology and neuroscience confirm the benefits of mindfulness.
    • A Lifestyle of Awareness.

    Steve Armstrong is assisted by Vance Pryor, Psy. D. Vance began mindfulness and insight meditation in 1998 at age 16. He spent time as a monk with Sayadaw U Tejaniya and continues to make regular practice trips to Myanmar. He is currently being trained as a teacher by Steve Armstrong and Kamala Masters.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/106241768

    TalkID=209 SeriesID=53

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Generosity: A Core Pillar of Buddhist Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/generosity-a-core-pillar-of-buddhist-practice/ Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/generosity-a-core-pillar-of-buddhist-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2014-09-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/105220040

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    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2014-09-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/105220040

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: The Quiet Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-quiet-heart/ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-quiet-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-08-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The most direct route into the heart is through silence that ultimately ends in stillness. Quiet essentially neutralizes mental chatter such as our persistent inward narrative and allows the heart’s full expression. But our relationship with silence is often conflictual, and we find ourselves both approaching and avoiding it. Becoming comfortable in silence is an ongoing spiritual practice that requires risking our self-image. Like all spiritual practices working with silence will threaten our comfort level. Silence is like a small hole in the balloon of self that we have to keep filling with noise to maintain ego inflation. Without the input of noise we quickly feel deflated. If we do not get caught in that feeling of despair, we will discover that awareness is there to catch our fall, but this life within awareness can never be known unless we risk a life of quiet.

    Homework

    What is your relationship to silence? Do you find the need to fill quiet with noise, like turning on the TV or car radio when you are alone? How do you understand the spiritual journey in relationship to silence? When are you comfortable being quiet and when are you not? Use this homework to explore silence. For example when you do not have anything meaningful to add to a conversation, decide you will be quiet and listen instead. Push back the edges of your noise filled world and dwell more in quiet and get used to the feeling of being quiet. Be willing to feel the awkwardness of saying nothing. This also applies to your inward noise. How much of your thinking is really worth your attention? Be quiet with your thinking.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/104575294

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-08-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The most direct route into the heart is through silence that ultimately ends in stillness. Quiet essentially neutralizes mental chatter such as our persistent inward narrative and allows the heart’s full expression. But our relationship with silence is often conflictual, and we find ourselves both approaching and avoiding it. Becoming comfortable in silence is an ongoing spiritual practice that requires risking our self-image. Like all spiritual practices working with silence will threaten our comfort level. Silence is like a small hole in the balloon of self that we have to keep filling with noise to maintain ego inflation. Without the input of noise we quickly feel deflated. If we do not get caught in that feeling of despair, we will discover that awareness is there to catch our fall, but this life within awareness can never be known unless we risk a life of quiet.

    Homework

    What is your relationship to silence? Do you find the need to fill quiet with noise, like turning on the TV or car radio when you are alone? How do you understand the spiritual journey in relationship to silence? When are you comfortable being quiet and when are you not? Use this homework to explore silence. For example when you do not have anything meaningful to add to a conversation, decide you will be quiet and listen instead. Push back the edges of your noise filled world and dwell more in quiet and get used to the feeling of being quiet. Be willing to feel the awkwardness of saying nothing. This also applies to your inward noise. How much of your thinking is really worth your attention? Be quiet with your thinking.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/104575294

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Heart or Mind Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-heart-or-mind-meditation/ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-heart-or-mind-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-08-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    It is so easy to think we are birthing the heart when actually we are reinforcing the mind. This is tricky work and the difference is poorly understood even among the more astute meditators. The key factor is the “I” and the effort the “I” exerts in finding something, like love, that seems to be missing. If love feels like a project “I” am working on for my benefit, then we can be sure it is coming from and reinforcing the mind’s idea of love. To find love within the heart, just be quiet, and incline the heart in that direction, not letting thoughts interfere with that inclination. Try it and see. Just be quiet and soft and incline your heart toward love and see what comes. We make love a mental construct so we can control it, but love pours through a vulnerable heart that is quiet and soft, and vulnerability frightens us. Remember, the heart does not have to be “made” to love or disciplined into kindness, but the mind does. Love is not missing, we are obstructing the love that is there.

    Homework

    Begin to learn the difference between the language of the mind and the language of the heart. Take the heart qualities of patience, compassion, kindness, and sincerity. As the mind captures these qualities and they percolate through the ego, they turn respectively to waiting, pity, niceness, and seriousness. The mind makes these into measurable quantities and judges how you are doing compared to your goal. Take one of these four qualities, like patience, and start where you are, perhaps as an impatient person trying to become patient. Notice whether the effort to be patient is making you more impatient. To find patience you have to release yourself from phrases that keep you bonded to the mind like, “How am I doing?” “How much longer do I have to be patient?” Pity, the near enemy of compassion, is another example. Pity looks down from the safety of our own life, and says, “How awful. I am glad it is not me.” Go through a number of these heart qualities until you get a sense of how the mind distorts the heart.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/103373811

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-08-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    It is so easy to think we are birthing the heart when actually we are reinforcing the mind. This is tricky work and the difference is poorly understood even among the more astute meditators. The key factor is the “I” and the effort the “I” exerts in finding something, like love, that seems to be missing. If love feels like a project “I” am working on for my benefit, then we can be sure it is coming from and reinforcing the mind’s idea of love. To find love within the heart, just be quiet, and incline the heart in that direction, not letting thoughts interfere with that inclination. Try it and see. Just be quiet and soft and incline your heart toward love and see what comes. We make love a mental construct so we can control it, but love pours through a vulnerable heart that is quiet and soft, and vulnerability frightens us. Remember, the heart does not have to be “made” to love or disciplined into kindness, but the mind does. Love is not missing, we are obstructing the love that is there.

    Homework

    Begin to learn the difference between the language of the mind and the language of the heart. Take the heart qualities of patience, compassion, kindness, and sincerity. As the mind captures these qualities and they percolate through the ego, they turn respectively to waiting, pity, niceness, and seriousness. The mind makes these into measurable quantities and judges how you are doing compared to your goal. Take one of these four qualities, like patience, and start where you are, perhaps as an impatient person trying to become patient. Notice whether the effort to be patient is making you more impatient. To find patience you have to release yourself from phrases that keep you bonded to the mind like, “How am I doing?” “How much longer do I have to be patient?” Pity, the near enemy of compassion, is another example. Pity looks down from the safety of our own life, and says, “How awful. I am glad it is not me.” Go through a number of these heart qualities until you get a sense of how the mind distorts the heart.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/103373811

    TalkID=206 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Inclining the Mind toward Love https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-inclining-the-mind-toward-love/ Tue, 29 Jul 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-inclining-the-mind-toward-love/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-07-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What happens when we incline our minds toward love, when we actually intend our lives toward love and say, “I want to live within love’s aura,” not as a possibility but as a resolve? This comes after we have realized there is no other way to live, when we are without options, and we are finally willing to surrender to the only remaining action. What happens to us physically, emotionally, and psychologically when that surrender occurs? There will be a loosening and heart opening and perhaps a loss of some degree of control. Love alters our perspective and brings us very near the living moment in a way that thought based living never could. The rawness of the exposure assures we will feel the empathetic pain of others as well, and compassion will result. It is interesting to notice when this “letting go” becomes too much for our egos and we pull back within the safety of our thinking and self-protection. Play with this edge of surrender and control, the shift between heart and mind, and honor both responses.

    Homework

    Establish the intention to use the phrase, “Is there love for this too,” this week when difficulties arise. Pause when using the phrase and feel what it means to allow something to be loved. The pause will provide the necessary gap between the contracted reactivity and the open space of love. Is the difficult or unpleasant still worth loving? Do not hold anything back, just give yourself over to the love rather than the resistance. See what love reveals that defensiveness never could. Notice that love demands everything from us. Reflect on how much are we willing to meet it?

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/102144984

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-07-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    What happens when we incline our minds toward love, when we actually intend our lives toward love and say, “I want to live within love’s aura,” not as a possibility but as a resolve? This comes after we have realized there is no other way to live, when we are without options, and we are finally willing to surrender to the only remaining action. What happens to us physically, emotionally, and psychologically when that surrender occurs? There will be a loosening and heart opening and perhaps a loss of some degree of control. Love alters our perspective and brings us very near the living moment in a way that thought based living never could. The rawness of the exposure assures we will feel the empathetic pain of others as well, and compassion will result. It is interesting to notice when this “letting go” becomes too much for our egos and we pull back within the safety of our thinking and self-protection. Play with this edge of surrender and control, the shift between heart and mind, and honor both responses.

    Homework

    Establish the intention to use the phrase, “Is there love for this too,” this week when difficulties arise. Pause when using the phrase and feel what it means to allow something to be loved. The pause will provide the necessary gap between the contracted reactivity and the open space of love. Is the difficult or unpleasant still worth loving? Do not hold anything back, just give yourself over to the love rather than the resistance. See what love reveals that defensiveness never could. Notice that love demands everything from us. Reflect on how much are we willing to meet it?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/102144984

    TalkID=205 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Lovingkindness in the Face of Adversity (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lovingkindness-in-the-face-of-adversity-1-of-2/ Sat, 19 Jul 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lovingkindness-in-the-face-of-adversity-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2014-07-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2014-07-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Lovingkindness in the Face of Adversity (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lovingkindness-in-the-face-of-adversity-2-of-2/ Sat, 19 Jul 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lovingkindness-in-the-face-of-adversity-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2014-07-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity: The Balance born of Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-the-balance-born-of-wisdom/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-the-balance-born-of-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2014-07-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Equanimity is a spacious stillness of mind that allows us to be with things as they simply are. It does not imply indifference, however. Rather, when equanimity is present, it is the ground out of which sustained transformation can occur. It is also the foundation for the boundless arising of other qualities of the mind and heart, such as lovingkindness and compassion.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2014-07-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Equanimity is a spacious stillness of mind that allows us to be with things as they simply are. It does not imply indifference, however. Rather, when equanimity is present, it is the ground out of which sustained transformation can occur. It is also the foundation for the boundless arising of other qualities of the mind and heart, such as lovingkindness and compassion.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/101213583

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: The Warrior’s Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-warriors-heart/ Tue, 08 Jul 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-warriors-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-07-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Building upon the previous dharma topic on kindness, resolve is the conviction of heart that moves only in accordance with deep levels of connection. Resolve is a confluence of steadfastness, wisdom, certainty, and surrender.  It is the unwillingness to keep acting within the same conditioned patterns over and over again despite the outcome. At some point our conditioning has pushed us as far as our hearts are willing to go. Now we surrender our resistance, steady our posture, and see what the moment brings that is not conditioned from the past. It is surprising how far most of us have to be pushed before we give up our control and surrender to what is. Only a firm resolve allows this to happen.

    Homework

    Resolve is the quality of heart that is determined to move only from kindness and not from old patterns and conditioning.  Resolve does not use thinking as the basis for its actions. This week work to strengthen your resolve.  Find an old pattern that no longer works but continues to surface and hold it within the pause of patience. Feel the resolve to refuse to move with its emotional energy and simultaneously not to struggle with it. Allow it to simply be dead in the water. Feel the innate intelligence that is both kind and determined, that comes from just seeing and acting appropriately within what is seen.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/100417893

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-07-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Building upon the previous dharma topic on kindness, resolve is the conviction of heart that moves only in accordance with deep levels of connection. Resolve is a confluence of steadfastness, wisdom, certainty, and surrender.  It is the unwillingness to keep acting within the same conditioned patterns over and over again despite the outcome. At some point our conditioning has pushed us as far as our hearts are willing to go. Now we surrender our resistance, steady our posture, and see what the moment brings that is not conditioned from the past. It is surprising how far most of us have to be pushed before we give up our control and surrender to what is. Only a firm resolve allows this to happen.

    Homework

    Resolve is the quality of heart that is determined to move only from kindness and not from old patterns and conditioning.  Resolve does not use thinking as the basis for its actions. This week work to strengthen your resolve.  Find an old pattern that no longer works but continues to surface and hold it within the pause of patience. Feel the resolve to refuse to move with its emotional energy and simultaneously not to struggle with it. Allow it to simply be dead in the water. Feel the innate intelligence that is both kind and determined, that comes from just seeing and acting appropriately within what is seen.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/100417893

    TalkID=202 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Dharma Talk with Ajahn Sumedho https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-dharma-talk-with-ajahn-sumedho/ Tue, 01 Jul 2014 19:00:00 +0000 6a22233b-59af-5954-a40d-7cf4362852d0 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2014-07-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    (The recording begins as Ajahn Sumedho is already speaking.)

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/99961972

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    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2014-07-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    (The recording begins as Ajahn Sumedho is already speaking.)

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/99961972

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Kindness and its Near Enemies https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-kindness-and-its-near-enemies/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-kindness-and-its-near-enemies/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Kindness could be an easy inroad into the heart if we believed we deserved the label of kindness. As we become more self-aware, we often lead with our deficiencies by seeing where we are not living up to our spiritual ideals. Yes, we might say, we helped that person, but there are so many ways that we are still inconsiderate. We do untold damage to ourselves by casting us out of our own hearts. We can turn this around by noticing when we are kind. Make a point of warming your heart to yourself in that moment, and when you are not kind, become interested in what seemed to deflect kindness. You might have been in pain and unable to consider another. Resolve to understand what keeps you internally focused unable to connect with others. Patience is an attribute of kindness and allowing the necessary time to learn the path of kindness requires patience. We have to lead with kindness as patience from day one.

    Homework

    How can we discern the difference between authentic self-kindness and self-indulgence? Is it within the behavior or the motivation behind the behavior? Set the intention this week to be self-kind and see whether you cross the boundary of indulgence. Be disciplined in your willingness to give yourself completely to kindness but not indulgence. Secondly, incline your mind toward being kind to others in action, speech, and mind and notice the near enemy of being nice to others. How do the intentions differ? Niceness is a mental interpretation of kindness. Notice there is an egoic payoff in being nice and indulgent but not in kindness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/98613183

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Kindness could be an easy inroad into the heart if we believed we deserved the label of kindness. As we become more self-aware, we often lead with our deficiencies by seeing where we are not living up to our spiritual ideals. Yes, we might say, we helped that person, but there are so many ways that we are still inconsiderate. We do untold damage to ourselves by casting us out of our own hearts. We can turn this around by noticing when we are kind. Make a point of warming your heart to yourself in that moment, and when you are not kind, become interested in what seemed to deflect kindness. You might have been in pain and unable to consider another. Resolve to understand what keeps you internally focused unable to connect with others. Patience is an attribute of kindness and allowing the necessary time to learn the path of kindness requires patience. We have to lead with kindness as patience from day one.

    Homework

    How can we discern the difference between authentic self-kindness and self-indulgence? Is it within the behavior or the motivation behind the behavior? Set the intention this week to be self-kind and see whether you cross the boundary of indulgence. Be disciplined in your willingness to give yourself completely to kindness but not indulgence. Secondly, incline your mind toward being kind to others in action, speech, and mind and notice the near enemy of being nice to others. How do the intentions differ? Niceness is a mental interpretation of kindness. Notice there is an egoic payoff in being nice and indulgent but not in kindness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/98613183

    TalkID=200 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: The Intuitive Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-intuitive-heart/ Tue, 03 Jun 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-intuitive-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-06-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    It is difficult to speak about the Intuitive Heart because it is an intrinsic part of ourselves that cannot be known prior to its arrival. In other words it is not conjured up by thought or derived from emotions, rather it is a knowing coming from the whole of the situation. To think about it is to distort it. In Buddhism we speak about Clear Comprehension which is this “whole knowing.” Usually we see only where our attention is directed, but when we are sufficiently quiet, there is a sensing that is more complete and full than the sensing of any particular sense organ. Often the intuitive is a sensing beyond the data, a kind of knowing whose origin will always be a mystery because it does not rest on mental processing. We can approximate its location by saying that this intuitive sensing lives within presence.

    Homework

    Go outdoors and open the senses to the sights, sounds, and smells of the environment. Watch how your personal narrative forms around this sense data (my flowers look so good this time of year, I wonder if this runny nose is the beginning of a cold or just allergies…). Work with the phrase, “Add nothing to this experience.” Do not add any thought or conditioned response, not even interpretation; just let each experience be exactly as it is. Relax with each presentation and feel the space that holds the senses and allow presence to arise. Notice that movement still happens but does not seem to come from thought. The intuitive lives within this presence.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/97503364

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-06-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    It is difficult to speak about the Intuitive Heart because it is an intrinsic part of ourselves that cannot be known prior to its arrival. In other words it is not conjured up by thought or derived from emotions, rather it is a knowing coming from the whole of the situation. To think about it is to distort it. In Buddhism we speak about Clear Comprehension which is this “whole knowing.” Usually we see only where our attention is directed, but when we are sufficiently quiet, there is a sensing that is more complete and full than the sensing of any particular sense organ. Often the intuitive is a sensing beyond the data, a kind of knowing whose origin will always be a mystery because it does not rest on mental processing. We can approximate its location by saying that this intuitive sensing lives within presence.

    Homework

    Go outdoors and open the senses to the sights, sounds, and smells of the environment. Watch how your personal narrative forms around this sense data (my flowers look so good this time of year, I wonder if this runny nose is the beginning of a cold or just allergies…). Work with the phrase, “Add nothing to this experience.” Do not add any thought or conditioned response, not even interpretation; just let each experience be exactly as it is. Relax with each presentation and feel the space that holds the senses and allow presence to arise. Notice that movement still happens but does not seem to come from thought. The intuitive lives within this presence.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/97503364

    TalkID=199 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Applying the Heart in Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-applying-the-heart-in-practice/ Tue, 20 May 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-applying-the-heart-in-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-05-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How do we apply the heart to practice? There are two prerequisites for the balancing of Insight Meditation. The first is that we have to be able to observe and see so we can understand what the mind is doing. In the beginning the struggles of practice often have to do with steadying the attention sufficiently to be able to see without the interference of thoughts. This takes time and effort. But the second prerequisite is just as important but more easily overlooked, and that is that our attention has to contain a quality of heart within it. I call this combination of observation plus heart, caring attention. To know that all facts are friendly, which is one of the fruits of insight, is to not only focus upon the fact but to truly let it in and allow the fact to affect us. Our heart allows all facts to enter. We will then meet the fact at the sense door with relaxation and ease, and our judgmental opinions will stand aside, and we will let it pass, trusting in the inclusiveness of the heart.

    Watch this YouTube video for inspiration on accessing the tenderness of the heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPSAgs-exfQ

    Homework

    Does your meditation practice need more caring and/or more focused attention? Caring without focused attention is idealism usually pushed by ones own neediness, and focused attention without caring is without humanity, humorless, and dry. Take action from this assessment and apply yourself so that the two come into balance. Be careful not to allow your spiritual journey to move without the caring heart and the focused seeing. Watch how the two feed each other. When you care about something, you become focused and concerned about it, and when you focus on something, it starts affecting you and begins to open your heart. Notice when you are present which one is more active and call the other forth.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/96117713

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-05-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How do we apply the heart to practice? There are two prerequisites for the balancing of Insight Meditation. The first is that we have to be able to observe and see so we can understand what the mind is doing. In the beginning the struggles of practice often have to do with steadying the attention sufficiently to be able to see without the interference of thoughts. This takes time and effort. But the second prerequisite is just as important but more easily overlooked, and that is that our attention has to contain a quality of heart within it. I call this combination of observation plus heart, caring attention. To know that all facts are friendly, which is one of the fruits of insight, is to not only focus upon the fact but to truly let it in and allow the fact to affect us. Our heart allows all facts to enter. We will then meet the fact at the sense door with relaxation and ease, and our judgmental opinions will stand aside, and we will let it pass, trusting in the inclusiveness of the heart.

    Watch this YouTube video for inspiration on accessing the tenderness of the heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPSAgs-exfQ

    Homework

    Does your meditation practice need more caring and/or more focused attention? Caring without focused attention is idealism usually pushed by ones own neediness, and focused attention without caring is without humanity, humorless, and dry. Take action from this assessment and apply yourself so that the two come into balance. Be careful not to allow your spiritual journey to move without the caring heart and the focused seeing. Watch how the two feed each other. When you care about something, you become focused and concerned about it, and when you focus on something, it starts affecting you and begins to open your heart. Notice when you are present which one is more active and call the other forth.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/96117713

    TalkID=198 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: The Inclusive Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-inclusive-heart/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-the-inclusive-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-04-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Mentally we set boundaries because we are afraid, while the heart through nonresistance is attempting to dismantle those boundaries and show us life is safe. This creates an apparent conflict in spiritual practice between opening to reality as it is presented and feeling safe within that situation. When this contradiction arises be patient and ask what we are protecting ourselves from. If it is emotional or physical harm then leaving the situation is wise action, but does escaping mean that we create the boundary of separation in its wake? If so then whenever we decide to part ways, we will live within the turmoil of the division we just created. Can we take effective action without forcing a boundary upon a situation? It takes clear discernment, an attribute of awareness, to understand what we are doing and why, and discernment will move us to safety without forming tension filled boundaries.

    Homework

    Work with the paradox between the inclusive heart that is opening without resistance and the “No” of setting boundaries. How do you reconcile the two?  Do you consider your own limitations when releasing your resistance? If the situation you are in is abusive, does the dharma suggest that you should “just be with things as they are without resisting?” Being with things as they are, is seeing what is actually occurring and then acting wisely upon what is seen.  Pick a situation this week where there is difficulty, and see your role in the situation and whether it is helpful for you to remain in it.  See it clearly then allow yourself to act from that seeing.

     

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/93375704

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-04-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Mentally we set boundaries because we are afraid, while the heart through nonresistance is attempting to dismantle those boundaries and show us life is safe. This creates an apparent conflict in spiritual practice between opening to reality as it is presented and feeling safe within that situation. When this contradiction arises be patient and ask what we are protecting ourselves from. If it is emotional or physical harm then leaving the situation is wise action, but does escaping mean that we create the boundary of separation in its wake? If so then whenever we decide to part ways, we will live within the turmoil of the division we just created. Can we take effective action without forcing a boundary upon a situation? It takes clear discernment, an attribute of awareness, to understand what we are doing and why, and discernment will move us to safety without forming tension filled boundaries.

    Homework

    Work with the paradox between the inclusive heart that is opening without resistance and the “No” of setting boundaries. How do you reconcile the two?  Do you consider your own limitations when releasing your resistance? If the situation you are in is abusive, does the dharma suggest that you should “just be with things as they are without resisting?” Being with things as they are, is seeing what is actually occurring and then acting wisely upon what is seen.  Pick a situation this week where there is difficulty, and see your role in the situation and whether it is helpful for you to remain in it.  See it clearly then allow yourself to act from that seeing.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/93375704

    TalkID=197 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transforming the World Through the Heart (1 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-1-of-5/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-1-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Anushka discusses the retreat’s topics and leads a practice of appreciating one’s own wholesome qualities.

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Anushka discusses the retreat’s topics and leads a practice of appreciating one’s own wholesome qualities.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transforming the World Through the Heart (2 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-2-of-5/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-2-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Metta.

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Metta.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transforming the World Through the Heart (3 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-3-of-5/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-3-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Anushka summarizes the practices of the first retreat day, and answers questions.

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Anushka summarizes the practices of the first retreat day, and answers questions.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transforming the World Through the Heart (4 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-4-of-5/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-4-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Two talks on compassion practice.

     

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Two talks on compassion practice.

     

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transforming the World Through the Heart (5 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-5-of-5/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transforming-the-world-through-the-heart-5-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Appreciative joy, and Q&A.

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Appreciative joy, and Q&A.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Radical Path of Mind Training https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-radical-path-of-mind-training/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-radical-path-of-mind-training/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Embarking on the path of Dharma practice gives us access to a different way of living. Come learn about what can develop from sincere and dedicated engagement in this powerful discipline. We will examine where we usually seek refuge and safety, and what might be reliable and realistic havens for this in the world.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/93301144

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2014-04-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Embarking on the path of Dharma practice gives us access to a different way of living. Come learn about what can develop from sincere and dedicated engagement in this powerful discipline. We will examine where we usually seek refuge and safety, and what might be reliable and realistic havens for this in the world.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/93301144

    TalkID=196

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Appreciation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-appreciation/ Tue, 15 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-appreciation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-04-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We often miss the obvious ways our heart is birthed throughout the day. We may pass over these situations as unimportant when we succumb to the pressures upon us, but from a spiritual standpoint these moments are precious. These are the times in which our hearts are fully exposed and available, the moments when the mind is quieter and awareness is sensed, the times when the veil between the world and us is thinned considerably, and when life pours through uncensored. One such time is when we are quiet enough to appreciate the rich display of life before us moment after moment. Let us look for these opportunities throughout our day and not pass over them because we have more important things to do. Let us incline our mind toward appreciation as if it were the only experience that truly confirms why we live, and relish the adventure.

    Homework

    Stop your busyness and pause. Let the fullness of life come in with all the senses alive and awake. For this brief period of time there is nothing worth thinking about and nothing worth doing. Let your gaze light upon a tender experience, perhaps a spider spinning a web or the soft rustling of the trees blown by the breeze. Let your mind be soft, your heart relaxed, and feel the accompanying warmth that heralds appreciation. When there is awareness and the sensitivity of refined attention, appreciation is present.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/92172677

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-04-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    We often miss the obvious ways our heart is birthed throughout the day. We may pass over these situations as unimportant when we succumb to the pressures upon us, but from a spiritual standpoint these moments are precious. These are the times in which our hearts are fully exposed and available, the moments when the mind is quieter and awareness is sensed, the times when the veil between the world and us is thinned considerably, and when life pours through uncensored. One such time is when we are quiet enough to appreciate the rich display of life before us moment after moment. Let us look for these opportunities throughout our day and not pass over them because we have more important things to do. Let us incline our mind toward appreciation as if it were the only experience that truly confirms why we live, and relish the adventure.

    Homework

    Stop your busyness and pause. Let the fullness of life come in with all the senses alive and awake. For this brief period of time there is nothing worth thinking about and nothing worth doing. Let your gaze light upon a tender experience, perhaps a spider spinning a web or the soft rustling of the trees blown by the breeze. Let your mind be soft, your heart relaxed, and feel the accompanying warmth that heralds appreciation. When there is awareness and the sensitivity of refined attention, appreciation is present.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/92172677

    TalkID=195 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Gifts of Anatta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/gifts-of-anatta/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/gifts-of-anatta/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2014-04-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/90906972

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    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2014-04-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/90906972

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Holding the Question: Chiyono’s No Water, No Moon https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/holding-the-question-chiyonos-no-water-no-moon/ Tue, 18 Mar 2014 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/holding-the-question-chiyonos-no-water-no-moon/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2014-03-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk explores the Zen story of Chiyono, a woman from 13th century Japan who is a servant in a monastery. On a full moon night she goes out to draw water from the well, and when the bottom of her bucket gives way she has an awakening experience, or a shift in view. This is a story of a path of practice, and we can use it as a mirror that might reflect vital questions in our own lives. When we approach her story and our own questions with a spirit of openness, curiosity and not-knowing instead of remaining with the known or trying to solve, the questions themselves can transform us.

    The story "Chiyono's No Water, No Moon" is from the book The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women, edited by Florence Caplow and Susan Moon.

    With this and that I tried to keep the bucket together, and then the bottom fell out. Where water does not collect, the moon does not dwell.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/89779046

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2014-03-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk explores the Zen story of Chiyono, a woman from 13th century Japan who is a servant in a monastery. On a full moon night she goes out to draw water from the well, and when the bottom of her bucket gives way she has an awakening experience, or a shift in view. This is a story of a path of practice, and we can use it as a mirror that might reflect vital questions in our own lives. When we approach her story and our own questions with a spirit of openness, curiosity and not-knowing instead of remaining with the known or trying to solve, the questions themselves can transform us.

    The story "Chiyono's No Water, No Moon" is from the book The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women, edited by Florence Caplow and Susan Moon.

    With this and that I tried to keep the bucket together, and then the bottom fell out. Where water does not collect, the moon does not dwell.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/89779046

    TalkID=186

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith (1 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-1-of-5/ Sun, 09 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-1-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2014-03-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith (2 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-2-of-5/ Sun, 09 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-2-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2014-03-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2014-03-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith (3 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-3-of-5/ Sun, 09 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-3-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2014-03-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith (4 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-4-of-5/ Sun, 09 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-4-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2014-03-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith (5 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-5-of-5/ Sun, 09 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-5-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2014-03-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     “Faith”… Confidence in Our Potential for Deep Transformation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-confidence-in-our-potential-for-deep-transformation/ Fri, 07 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-confidence-in-our-potential-for-deep-transformation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2014-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/90560299

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2014-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/90560299

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     False Premises https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/false-premises/ Tue, 04 Mar 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/false-premises/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2014-03-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/88421881

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2014-03-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/88421881

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Forgiveness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-forgiveness/ Tue, 18 Feb 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-forgiveness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-02-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Before we can incline the heart out of hiding, we have to tend to the areas of our lives that still foster a lingering believe in our personal narrative.  Any mental and emotional logic that traps us inside our story has to be examined thoroughly because that state holds us within form. One area that keeps us stuck within our mental history is in our lack of forgiveness. Something in the past either happened to us or we did something that we were unable to forgive, and the story may still haunt us to this day.  How do we break  the hold the past has on us and free ourselves from this mental bondage?  We apply the same practice to this area as we do to any mental disturbance. We simple hold it within awareness as it is and allow it to burn itself out.   We have to be careful not to add any additional mental rationale or excuse, which will occur when the energy of the story overwhelms us. Simply face whatever occurred without alterations until the emotions and story become less intense and burdensome. Be careful not to infuse the story with additional guilt or shame.  This practice does not apply to traumatic events which are better handle under professional supervision, but it does apply to those many smaller transgressions that we carry with us throughout our lives.

    Homework

    List three events that you wish to be forgiven and three events where you hold resentment. Is there guilt or unworthiness behind your lack of forgiveness?  Do you have the intention to forgive and be forgiven?  Meditate and reflect on an incident that holds a lack of self-forgiveness.  Deliberately bring the events to mind, let the emotions arise as they will, and let it play out in your mind exactly as it happened.  Do not distort or justify what you did. Hold the scene and the emotions and relax.  Stay with it for a few minutes and do not add any further narrative or self-condemnation. After a few minutes, let it go.  Tomorrow, return and do the same. Over time forgiveness will occur on its own.  It does not need your help, only your willingness to feel the pain of what you did without further self-recrimination.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/87063820

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-02-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Before we can incline the heart out of hiding, we have to tend to the areas of our lives that still foster a lingering believe in our personal narrative.  Any mental and emotional logic that traps us inside our story has to be examined thoroughly because that state holds us within form. One area that keeps us stuck within our mental history is in our lack of forgiveness. Something in the past either happened to us or we did something that we were unable to forgive, and the story may still haunt us to this day.  How do we break  the hold the past has on us and free ourselves from this mental bondage?  We apply the same practice to this area as we do to any mental disturbance. We simple hold it within awareness as it is and allow it to burn itself out.   We have to be careful not to add any additional mental rationale or excuse, which will occur when the energy of the story overwhelms us. Simply face whatever occurred without alterations until the emotions and story become less intense and burdensome. Be careful not to infuse the story with additional guilt or shame.  This practice does not apply to traumatic events which are better handle under professional supervision, but it does apply to those many smaller transgressions that we carry with us throughout our lives.

    Homework

    List three events that you wish to be forgiven and three events where you hold resentment. Is there guilt or unworthiness behind your lack of forgiveness?  Do you have the intention to forgive and be forgiven?  Meditate and reflect on an incident that holds a lack of self-forgiveness.  Deliberately bring the events to mind, let the emotions arise as they will, and let it play out in your mind exactly as it happened.  Do not distort or justify what you did. Hold the scene and the emotions and relax.  Stay with it for a few minutes and do not add any further narrative or self-condemnation. After a few minutes, let it go.  Tomorrow, return and do the same. Over time forgiveness will occur on its own.  It does not need your help, only your willingness to feel the pain of what you did without further self-recrimination.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/87063820

    TalkID=182 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Sincerity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-sincerity/ Tue, 04 Feb 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-sincerity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-02-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The birthing of the heart will occur on its own if we genuinely want to know what is true –  not what is convenient, but what is true. This desire to know what is true is the irresistible force that cuts through ignorance, and sincerity defines the person who is compelled by this urge.  Our heart knows whether we are forcing sincerity or being naturally curious, and the sincere person does not try to feign sincerity when it is absent. Instead of trying to force the mind to always be honest, the sincere student is willing to look directly at the mind that is irresolute and wavering in its commitment to sincerity.  The hallmark of sincerity is not that the person is always forthright but that he/she is willing to investigate the mind when that trait is missing. “What is going on here?  What is blocking my wanting to know?”  Therefore, sincerity is not dependent upon wholesome states of mind, but is driven instead to align itself with the deepest truths it knows.

    Homework

    If sincerity is the love of what is true and involves acknowledging distortion without pretension, recognizing the cause of pain without projecting that cause, and facing facts without defensiveness, which of these areas need more attention in your practice?  Make one of these areas an active inquiry this week. For instance if you decide to face facts without defensiveness investigate what motivates you to turn away and deny what is occurring?  The purpose is to understand yourself better not to become self-critical. Be gentle with your defenses or you will be reinforcing the wrong intention.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/86277357

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-02-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The birthing of the heart will occur on its own if we genuinely want to know what is true –  not what is convenient, but what is true. This desire to know what is true is the irresistible force that cuts through ignorance, and sincerity defines the person who is compelled by this urge.  Our heart knows whether we are forcing sincerity or being naturally curious, and the sincere person does not try to feign sincerity when it is absent. Instead of trying to force the mind to always be honest, the sincere student is willing to look directly at the mind that is irresolute and wavering in its commitment to sincerity.  The hallmark of sincerity is not that the person is always forthright but that he/she is willing to investigate the mind when that trait is missing. “What is going on here?  What is blocking my wanting to know?”  Therefore, sincerity is not dependent upon wholesome states of mind, but is driven instead to align itself with the deepest truths it knows.

    Homework

    If sincerity is the love of what is true and involves acknowledging distortion without pretension, recognizing the cause of pain without projecting that cause, and facing facts without defensiveness, which of these areas need more attention in your practice?  Make one of these areas an active inquiry this week. For instance if you decide to face facts without defensiveness investigate what motivates you to turn away and deny what is occurring?  The purpose is to understand yourself better not to become self-critical. Be gentle with your defenses or you will be reinforcing the wrong intention.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/86277357

    TalkID=181 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Living our Death https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-living-our-death/ Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-living-our-death/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-01-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    I have noticed over the years that many of us are curious about death and dying but most of us want to hold it at arm length. With increased dharma understanding and maturity, we begin to want to close that gap. To do so we have to bring death closer; we have to start living it without interruption. What we notice is that it is immediately accessible and ultimately friendly. Dying is not self-controlled; it is the ultimate act of surrender. It requires both releasing our need to control and the courage to face life without the influence of thought.  Our self-controlled life is lived by thinking our way through it, so death means dying into quiet. In your meditation place nothing between you and the quiet that surrounds you.  A single thought is too much distance between you and that quiet. Simply release the need to think (without pushing thought away) and live the quiet.  Now you are living your death. After the sitting see what interferes with continuing to live your death.

    Homework

    What does it mean to let something die and how is that similar to letting go? There is a natural duration of an experience, a natural ending to every encounter, every conversation, every meeting.  Begin sensing this natural conclusion without trying to encourage a quicker resolution when an event is unpleasant or prolonging it when it is pleasant. Just let the beginning and endings be what they are as a natural sequence within time. Letting go is the simple act of nonresistance to what reality is offering. Letting go is living your death. Instead of trying to control the outcome, let go.  Let go of your demands and aversions to what is occurring.   Let go of your expectations, worries, and pain of the past.  Just let everything be as it is.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/84751263

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-01-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    I have noticed over the years that many of us are curious about death and dying but most of us want to hold it at arm length. With increased dharma understanding and maturity, we begin to want to close that gap. To do so we have to bring death closer; we have to start living it without interruption. What we notice is that it is immediately accessible and ultimately friendly. Dying is not self-controlled; it is the ultimate act of surrender. It requires both releasing our need to control and the courage to face life without the influence of thought.  Our self-controlled life is lived by thinking our way through it, so death means dying into quiet. In your meditation place nothing between you and the quiet that surrounds you.  A single thought is too much distance between you and that quiet. Simply release the need to think (without pushing thought away) and live the quiet.  Now you are living your death. After the sitting see what interferes with continuing to live your death.

    Homework

    What does it mean to let something die and how is that similar to letting go? There is a natural duration of an experience, a natural ending to every encounter, every conversation, every meeting.  Begin sensing this natural conclusion without trying to encourage a quicker resolution when an event is unpleasant or prolonging it when it is pleasant. Just let the beginning and endings be what they are as a natural sequence within time. Letting go is the simple act of nonresistance to what reality is offering. Letting go is living your death. Instead of trying to control the outcome, let go.  Let go of your demands and aversions to what is occurring.   Let go of your expectations, worries, and pain of the past.  Just let everything be as it is.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/84751263

    TalkID=180 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Through Dhamma Eyes: Training in Awareness and Wisdom (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/through-dhamma-eyes-training-in-awareness-and-wisdom-2-of-2/ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/through-dhamma-eyes-training-in-awareness-and-wisdom-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-01-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Topics: Mindfulness of Mind, Attitudes of Mind, Delusion and Wisdom, Well-Being

    Cultivating stable awareness of all experience is training in wisdom that reveals liberating insights into the nature of reality. We see that everything that appears, including ourselves, is simply the natural display of impersonal conditions giving rise to their lawful effect.  When the mind is supported by skillful view and is unclouded by confusion, greed or negativity, reality is accurately recognized. This is seeing our world through the eyes of the dhamma, and is the foundation for well-being and liberation.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-01-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Topics: Mindfulness of Mind, Attitudes of Mind, Delusion and Wisdom, Well-Being

    Cultivating stable awareness of all experience is training in wisdom that reveals liberating insights into the nature of reality. We see that everything that appears, including ourselves, is simply the natural display of impersonal conditions giving rise to their lawful effect.  When the mind is supported by skillful view and is unclouded by confusion, greed or negativity, reality is accurately recognized. This is seeing our world through the eyes of the dhamma, and is the foundation for well-being and liberation.

    TalkID=184

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Through Dhamma Eyes: Training in Awareness and Wisdom (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/through-dhamma-eyes-training-in-awareness-and-wisdom-1-of-2/ Sat, 18 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/through-dhamma-eyes-training-in-awareness-and-wisdom-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-01-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Topics: Mindfulness of Mind, Attitudes of Mind, Delusion and Wisdom, Well-Being

    Cultivating stable awareness of all experience is training in wisdom that reveals liberating insights into the nature of reality. We see that everything that appears, including ourselves, is simply the natural display of impersonal conditions giving rise to their lawful effect.  When the mind is supported by skillful view and is unclouded by confusion, greed or negativity, reality is accurately recognized. This is seeing our world through the eyes of the dhamma, and is the foundation for well-being and liberation.

    TalkID=183

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-01-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Topics: Mindfulness of Mind, Attitudes of Mind, Delusion and Wisdom, Well-Being

    Cultivating stable awareness of all experience is training in wisdom that reveals liberating insights into the nature of reality. We see that everything that appears, including ourselves, is simply the natural display of impersonal conditions giving rise to their lawful effect.  When the mind is supported by skillful view and is unclouded by confusion, greed or negativity, reality is accurately recognized. This is seeing our world through the eyes of the dhamma, and is the foundation for well-being and liberation.

    TalkID=183

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seeing through Dharma eyes https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeing-through-dharma-eyes/ Fri, 17 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seeing-through-dharma-eyes/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-01-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/84454645

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2014-01-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/84454645

    TalkID=179

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Birthing the Heart: Integrity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/birthing-the-heart-integrity/ Tue, 07 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/birthing-the-heart-integrity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-01-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Last year’s series on Dependent Origination showed how we continually invalidate the true perception of reality by forming reality through our assumptions. We cover the present with the past and then pretend that we have a firm place within a world of known objects. This talk on integrity is the beginning of a new series called, “Birthing the Heart.”  In this series we will be calling the heart out of hiding by directing our attention to the quiet that surrounds and holds all things. To live abiding within stillness, which is the culmination of a liberated mind, requires attention to several details. The first detail we will flesh out is integrity. Integrity is a central issue in dharma growth because stillness requires everything to be aligned within our hearts and minds. When some part of our mind is in discord, internal chatter ensues, assuring the veil of noise will project a very different world than seen though quietude. Our internal chatter holds our lives as we know them to be which is often rancorous and insatiable. An aligned perception is called integrity, wholeness of heart, or the state of being unimpaired.

    Homework

    Please choose the homework that resonates the most:

    Integrity is inward and outward alignment of body, speech, and thought. It is living in accordance with your understanding. Where are you out of alignment? One way we stay fractured and distorted is through our internal self-criticism. Your self-criticism usually develops over time by judging your mental states forcing you to believe that you should be different than the way you are in this moment. Notice that tendency and counter it by saying to yourself, “The way I am here and now.” Relax with this display and do not fight it as if there were an alternative. There is no alternative to “you” in this moment and the full embrace of yourself is the gateway to integrity. From relaxation you can make skillful choices, but from tension those choices will often be unskillful.

    AND / OR

    This week work with the phrase, “And this too.” Work to allow the noise and the stillness to co-exist. Don’t separate out one from the other. All the experiences and the thinking about them are just the mind having its say. The narrative (the mind) will divide the experience between good and bad, this vs. that, and therefore you cannot allow the narrative to set the tone and direction. Stop and see if this is true. The narrative is not the complete picture. If thoughts seem too intrusive, stop and look at the thought and see whether it holds the whole perception or is partial and incomplete. Be interested in the heart that does not divide or turn away. The whole is more than the sum of the parts, and the stillness that is part of every moment, frames the whole. The heart (stillness) sees no problem because it does not stop with the narrative but hears the silence as well.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/83743408

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2014-01-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Last year’s series on Dependent Origination showed how we continually invalidate the true perception of reality by forming reality through our assumptions. We cover the present with the past and then pretend that we have a firm place within a world of known objects. This talk on integrity is the beginning of a new series called, “Birthing the Heart.”  In this series we will be calling the heart out of hiding by directing our attention to the quiet that surrounds and holds all things. To live abiding within stillness, which is the culmination of a liberated mind, requires attention to several details. The first detail we will flesh out is integrity. Integrity is a central issue in dharma growth because stillness requires everything to be aligned within our hearts and minds. When some part of our mind is in discord, internal chatter ensues, assuring the veil of noise will project a very different world than seen though quietude. Our internal chatter holds our lives as we know them to be which is often rancorous and insatiable. An aligned perception is called integrity, wholeness of heart, or the state of being unimpaired.

    Homework

    Please choose the homework that resonates the most:

    Integrity is inward and outward alignment of body, speech, and thought. It is living in accordance with your understanding. Where are you out of alignment? One way we stay fractured and distorted is through our internal self-criticism. Your self-criticism usually develops over time by judging your mental states forcing you to believe that you should be different than the way you are in this moment. Notice that tendency and counter it by saying to yourself, “The way I am here and now.” Relax with this display and do not fight it as if there were an alternative. There is no alternative to “you” in this moment and the full embrace of yourself is the gateway to integrity. From relaxation you can make skillful choices, but from tension those choices will often be unskillful.

    AND / OR

    This week work with the phrase, “And this too.” Work to allow the noise and the stillness to co-exist. Don’t separate out one from the other. All the experiences and the thinking about them are just the mind having its say. The narrative (the mind) will divide the experience between good and bad, this vs. that, and therefore you cannot allow the narrative to set the tone and direction. Stop and see if this is true. The narrative is not the complete picture. If thoughts seem too intrusive, stop and look at the thought and see whether it holds the whole perception or is partial and incomplete. Be interested in the heart that does not divide or turn away. The whole is more than the sum of the parts, and the stillness that is part of every moment, frames the whole. The heart (stillness) sees no problem because it does not stop with the narrative but hears the silence as well.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/83743408

    TalkID=178 SeriesID=50

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Gratitude and Joy; The Holiday Spirit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/gratitude-and-joy-the-holiday-spirit/ Tue, 31 Dec 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/gratitude-and-joy-the-holiday-spirit/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2013-12-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2013-12-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Questions and Answers https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/questions-and-answers-2/ Tue, 24 Dec 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/questions-and-answers-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2013-12-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/82764530

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    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2013-12-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/82764530

    TalkID=177

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Review https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-review/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-review/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-12-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    If we review where the exploration of Dependent Origination has brought us this year, we will notice four perceptional shifts that D.O. has encouraged. The first is that through D.O. we perceive there are an infinite number of influences on every event and that existence itself arises from multiple factors, and therefore there is no separate existences. Everything is tied together through the web of relationship. But D.O. moves it even further by its second perceptual shift in which it shows how the web of somethingness was generated by the mind from nothing. Out of nothing, form arises and becomes the world of connected relationships with “me” arising within it.  The “how did that happen,” is explained by D.O., as the links build upon themselves to reveal a world of appearances that have no inherent substance. The third perceptual change from D.O. is a variation of the second in which the world arises directly from “my” projections. In essence the world does not have a fundamental existence of its own.  It is dependent upon “me” and what I know, for it to be. The fourth shift is the acknowledgment of struggle that is inherent in the arising of form from formlessness. We are birthed from that struggle and ultimately must grow old and die because of it.

    Homework

    Review the links in Dependent Origination and pick a link you would like to explore in more detail. From that link watch how all the other links form around it. For instance take the link, name and form, and establish how the world and myself arise from our name placed upon a form we call “me and my body.” What had to be in place for the assumption of body to land as true? What was the body before I called it the body? What was I before I gave myself my history? My name becomes associated with a history and “I” gain more and more traction. Ground yourself in stillness and see my name and my form arising out of stillness. Let the name die in silence before it establishes the form. If you follow this far enough you can completely dissolve the entire sequence of links through complete awareness of this single link.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/82249042

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-12-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    If we review where the exploration of Dependent Origination has brought us this year, we will notice four perceptional shifts that D.O. has encouraged. The first is that through D.O. we perceive there are an infinite number of influences on every event and that existence itself arises from multiple factors, and therefore there is no separate existences. Everything is tied together through the web of relationship. But D.O. moves it even further by its second perceptual shift in which it shows how the web of somethingness was generated by the mind from nothing. Out of nothing, form arises and becomes the world of connected relationships with “me” arising within it.  The “how did that happen,” is explained by D.O., as the links build upon themselves to reveal a world of appearances that have no inherent substance. The third perceptual change from D.O. is a variation of the second in which the world arises directly from “my” projections. In essence the world does not have a fundamental existence of its own.  It is dependent upon “me” and what I know, for it to be. The fourth shift is the acknowledgment of struggle that is inherent in the arising of form from formlessness. We are birthed from that struggle and ultimately must grow old and die because of it.

    Homework

    Review the links in Dependent Origination and pick a link you would like to explore in more detail. From that link watch how all the other links form around it. For instance take the link, name and form, and establish how the world and myself arise from our name placed upon a form we call “me and my body.” What had to be in place for the assumption of body to land as true? What was the body before I called it the body? What was I before I gave myself my history? My name becomes associated with a history and “I” gain more and more traction. Ground yourself in stillness and see my name and my form arising out of stillness. Let the name die in silence before it establishes the form. If you follow this far enough you can completely dissolve the entire sequence of links through complete awareness of this single link.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/82249042

    TalkID=176 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith/ Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2013-12-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/82236450

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    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2013-12-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/82236450

    TalkID=175

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Death https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-death/ Tue, 26 Nov 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-death/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-11-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Birth and aging inevitably lead to dying and death. The Buddha suggests this pattern can be broken by waking up to the sequencing of Dependent Origination. We cannot prevent the body from dying but we can opt out from the paradigm in which “I” die along with it. When we live encased within the idea of “me,” with the “me” as real as the physical form we embody, then as the body ages we will fear our death. Interestingly enough, by eliminating everything that lives within the cycle of birth and death, we find our way out of death. Investigating what remains after death or what cannot be born or age can begin to move us away from dependency on form. We cannot rest our answer on the visible world because all we see will be taken away.  If _what_ we see dies, perhaps the invisible _seeing_ itself holds the deathless. What is it that sees out of our eyes? Again, not what we see, but the seeing or awareness itself. Awareness gives us the capacity to see, but awareness cannot be seen. Though awareness cannot be seen, it can be intimated through a felt-sense of the body.

    Homework

    The sequencing of Dependent Origination ends with death, but it is the denial of death and the refusal to look at the other links that brings the first link (ignorance) back around to repeat the sequencing over and over again. To dispel ignorance reflect upon both the death of the image of self and the death of the body. We have seen now that the sense-of-self is only an image and by being still the self-image is not promoted. Also notice the fragility of your heartbeat, the tenderness of each breath, the irreversible aging of the body. What false assumptions are you making about the continuance of your physical and egoic lives?  Are you certain there will be an in breath after this out breath? Are you certain that the thought refers to anyone thinking?  Feel the edge of fear as you allow the uncertainty of each moment to surface.  Off the cushion, start bringing death into your day-to-day observations by intentionally reading the obituaries in the newspaper, observing road kills, and noticing the dying process in nature.  Be sensitive to your fears of the subject.  If it is too much back away, if not, learn all you can about the immediate reality of death.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/80526109

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-11-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Birth and aging inevitably lead to dying and death. The Buddha suggests this pattern can be broken by waking up to the sequencing of Dependent Origination. We cannot prevent the body from dying but we can opt out from the paradigm in which “I” die along with it. When we live encased within the idea of “me,” with the “me” as real as the physical form we embody, then as the body ages we will fear our death. Interestingly enough, by eliminating everything that lives within the cycle of birth and death, we find our way out of death. Investigating what remains after death or what cannot be born or age can begin to move us away from dependency on form. We cannot rest our answer on the visible world because all we see will be taken away.  If _what_ we see dies, perhaps the invisible _seeing_ itself holds the deathless. What is it that sees out of our eyes? Again, not what we see, but the seeing or awareness itself. Awareness gives us the capacity to see, but awareness cannot be seen. Though awareness cannot be seen, it can be intimated through a felt-sense of the body.

    Homework

    The sequencing of Dependent Origination ends with death, but it is the denial of death and the refusal to look at the other links that brings the first link (ignorance) back around to repeat the sequencing over and over again. To dispel ignorance reflect upon both the death of the image of self and the death of the body. We have seen now that the sense-of-self is only an image and by being still the self-image is not promoted. Also notice the fragility of your heartbeat, the tenderness of each breath, the irreversible aging of the body. What false assumptions are you making about the continuance of your physical and egoic lives?  Are you certain there will be an in breath after this out breath? Are you certain that the thought refers to anyone thinking?  Feel the edge of fear as you allow the uncertainty of each moment to surface.  Off the cushion, start bringing death into your day-to-day observations by intentionally reading the obituaries in the newspaper, observing road kills, and noticing the dying process in nature.  Be sensitive to your fears of the subject.  If it is too much back away, if not, learn all you can about the immediate reality of death.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/80526109

    TalkID=174 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Simile of the Saw https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-simile-of-the-saw/ Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-simile-of-the-saw/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2013-11-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    An exploration of ill will, metta and emptiness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/79553538

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2013-11-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    An exploration of ill will, metta and emptiness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/79553538

    TalkID=173

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Aging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-aging/ Tue, 05 Nov 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-aging/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-11-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As we move from birth to aging, the sense-of-self is dragged along in time, and we begin to notice the effects of memory and accumulated experiences on consciousness. Aging can create a burdened and heavy toll, but when used correctly this maturation process can culminate in wisdom and help us understand Dependent Origination. Maturation brings perspective and when coupled with dharma practice, it reveals the limitations and struggles inherent in our desires and aversions and begins to free us from many of our youthful oppressive states of mind. It can also slowly season our intention toward moving into the here and now. But aging can also be a time of great protest and bitterness. Our life did not turn out the way we wanted, and we now see only death in front of us.  We must close this bitterness gap quickly, or it will define our later years. If bitterness arises, ask, “In the present what is left unfulfilled? What is left to do?  In the present, how has the past betrayed me?”  Our bitterness cannot enter the present, because the present sees the past and future as thoughts arising in the present. Here then is the final step of our maturation. Do we want to carry ourselves through time and arrive at our death with all the scar tissue time gives us, or do we want to enter the timeless present and leave ourselves behind?

    Homework

    Here is a catch 22: To be governed by aging is to live within the paradigm of separation, but unless you live fully the truth of aging the paradigm of interconnection will remain a conceptual goal. Dharma practice is to completely surrender to the aging process so that there is no one left to age. To see if this is so, ask yourself, “What is aging in this moment?” and then ask, “What is ageless in this moment?” Sense the proximity of aging and the ageless, of time and the timeless. Because we believe we are separate we focus on aging and not the dimension beyond time. We then protest the truth of impermanence. But all forms of protest maintain our separation, and access to the ageless truth arrives when all protests end.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/78994924

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-11-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As we move from birth to aging, the sense-of-self is dragged along in time, and we begin to notice the effects of memory and accumulated experiences on consciousness. Aging can create a burdened and heavy toll, but when used correctly this maturation process can culminate in wisdom and help us understand Dependent Origination. Maturation brings perspective and when coupled with dharma practice, it reveals the limitations and struggles inherent in our desires and aversions and begins to free us from many of our youthful oppressive states of mind. It can also slowly season our intention toward moving into the here and now. But aging can also be a time of great protest and bitterness. Our life did not turn out the way we wanted, and we now see only death in front of us.  We must close this bitterness gap quickly, or it will define our later years. If bitterness arises, ask, “In the present what is left unfulfilled? What is left to do?  In the present, how has the past betrayed me?”  Our bitterness cannot enter the present, because the present sees the past and future as thoughts arising in the present. Here then is the final step of our maturation. Do we want to carry ourselves through time and arrive at our death with all the scar tissue time gives us, or do we want to enter the timeless present and leave ourselves behind?

    Homework

    Here is a catch 22: To be governed by aging is to live within the paradigm of separation, but unless you live fully the truth of aging the paradigm of interconnection will remain a conceptual goal. Dharma practice is to completely surrender to the aging process so that there is no one left to age. To see if this is so, ask yourself, “What is aging in this moment?” and then ask, “What is ageless in this moment?” Sense the proximity of aging and the ageless, of time and the timeless. Because we believe we are separate we focus on aging and not the dimension beyond time. We then protest the truth of impermanence. But all forms of protest maintain our separation, and access to the ageless truth arrives when all protests end.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/78994924

    TalkID=172 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Birth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-birth/ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-birth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Becoming, the previous link in Dependent Origination, is not continuous; it moves from birth to birth to birth as the necessary conditions come together that foster its arising.  It is useful to get a sense of the birthing experience of self and what the conditions are that bring this about.  Instead of trying to catch your origin, which is a little like trying to observe the first moment after your mind wanders, get a sense of how you inflate, relative to the strength and intensity of the thoughts you have. Notice in times of relative quiet how the egoic sense of you is markedly diminished, and at times of reactivity or heightened enthusiasm, the sense of you is large and noisy. Don’t explain this away by saying that “you” became noisy and self-righteous because you care about the issue. Take the personal out of the observation and just notice your relative size as a phenomenon related to the noise of your thoughts and emotions. As this increases, so does that; as this diminishes, so does that. Now contemplate this question: how does the noise of your inflation move in accordance with desire and clinging?

    Homework

    Ask yourself, “When did my birth occur?” You know your physical birth date, place, and time, but what about your birth within this moment? Are you being born moment after moment? Is there any part of you that exists outside of the mind?  Can you sense yourself being born moment after moment as an experience within the mind?  The Buddha mentioned desire and craving as factors that give rise to you.  Can you sense how the pull of wanting brings forth the necessary conditions for you to exist as an experience in the mind?  Watch yourself when you get upset and notice if “you” are outside the mind that is reacting.  How do you know where you are located? Look carefully without a preset opinion.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/77569775

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-10-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Becoming, the previous link in Dependent Origination, is not continuous; it moves from birth to birth to birth as the necessary conditions come together that foster its arising.  It is useful to get a sense of the birthing experience of self and what the conditions are that bring this about.  Instead of trying to catch your origin, which is a little like trying to observe the first moment after your mind wanders, get a sense of how you inflate, relative to the strength and intensity of the thoughts you have. Notice in times of relative quiet how the egoic sense of you is markedly diminished, and at times of reactivity or heightened enthusiasm, the sense of you is large and noisy. Don’t explain this away by saying that “you” became noisy and self-righteous because you care about the issue. Take the personal out of the observation and just notice your relative size as a phenomenon related to the noise of your thoughts and emotions. As this increases, so does that; as this diminishes, so does that. Now contemplate this question: how does the noise of your inflation move in accordance with desire and clinging?

    Homework

    Ask yourself, “When did my birth occur?” You know your physical birth date, place, and time, but what about your birth within this moment? Are you being born moment after moment? Is there any part of you that exists outside of the mind?  Can you sense yourself being born moment after moment as an experience within the mind?  The Buddha mentioned desire and craving as factors that give rise to you.  Can you sense how the pull of wanting brings forth the necessary conditions for you to exist as an experience in the mind?  Watch yourself when you get upset and notice if “you” are outside the mind that is reacting.  How do you know where you are located? Look carefully without a preset opinion.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/77569775

    TalkID=164 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dimensions of Insight (3 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-3-of-7/ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-3-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The insubstantiality of personality view. Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The insubstantiality of personality view. Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

    TalkID=167 SeriesID=49

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dimensions of Insight (4 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-4-of-7/ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-4-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The universal story of anicca, impermanence. Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The universal story of anicca, impermanence. Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dimensions of Insight (5 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-5-of-7/ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-5-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “Anicca is remarkably liberating.” Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “Anicca is remarkably liberating.” Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dimensions of Insight (6 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-6-of-7/ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-6-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Dukkha, translated as “messy space.” Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Dukkha, translated as “messy space.” Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dimensions of Insight (7 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-7-of-7/ Sun, 20 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-7-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With our thoughts, or volitional impulses, we create our world. Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With our thoughts, or volitional impulses, we create our world. Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

    TalkID=171 SeriesID=49

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dimensions of Insight (1 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-1-of-7/ Sat, 19 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dimensions-of-insight-1-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The first dimension of self-view: personality view. Christina Feldman explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The first dimension of self-view: personality view. Christina Feldman explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

    TalkID=165 SeriesID=49

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The second dimension of self-view: māna. Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The second dimension of self-view: māna. Christina explores what the Buddha means by the development of liberating insight on both a personal and universal level.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Unbinding the Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/unbinding-the-heart/ Fri, 18 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/unbinding-the-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Guest teacher Christina Feldman offers a talk on unbinding the heart, or renunciation in the Pali Canon.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/77272793

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2013-10-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Guest teacher Christina Feldman offers a talk on unbinding the heart, or renunciation in the Pali Canon.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/77272793

    TalkID=163

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Becoming Through Thinking https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-becoming-through-thinking/ Tue, 01 Oct 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-becoming-through-thinking/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-10-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Let us explore the link of becoming a little more. We and the world arise together through the link of becoming. The feeling tone provides the inception point, the tear in the fabric of the formless, through which we and the world of form emerges. We come out naming and forming, with body and senses fully functioning, and a consciousness filled with content and states of mind – all thoroughly convincing “us” that we are someone interacting with “something.”  This manifestation needs to maintain momentum or it would be only a momentary fluctuation of personhood. Thought provides that continuity allowing ignorance to misperceive the sense-of-self as continuous. Thought establishes time and time and memory build a past and future whereby the sense-of-self can substantiate its existence.  Thoroughly exploring thought allows a natural quieting that begins to disassemble the mental construction of “I.”

    Homework

    Papanca is the elaboration of a feeling (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral) into a story complete with emotional overtones. Notice when an unpleasant feeling arises that a narrative appears justifying the need to turn away and avoid this experience.  With a pleasant feeling the narrative takes the form of prolongation and how important it is in my life to have this experience.  When a neutral feeling rises, our minds will lose interest and move toward a more entertaining fantasy. Be willing to halt this progression by picking a feeling tone and not allowing the mind to elaborate on it or lose connection with it.   Rather let the feeling be seen as a simple feeling calling for no further mental input.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/75934434

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-10-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Let us explore the link of becoming a little more. We and the world arise together through the link of becoming. The feeling tone provides the inception point, the tear in the fabric of the formless, through which we and the world of form emerges. We come out naming and forming, with body and senses fully functioning, and a consciousness filled with content and states of mind – all thoroughly convincing “us” that we are someone interacting with “something.”  This manifestation needs to maintain momentum or it would be only a momentary fluctuation of personhood. Thought provides that continuity allowing ignorance to misperceive the sense-of-self as continuous. Thought establishes time and time and memory build a past and future whereby the sense-of-self can substantiate its existence.  Thoroughly exploring thought allows a natural quieting that begins to disassemble the mental construction of “I.”

    Homework

    Papanca is the elaboration of a feeling (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral) into a story complete with emotional overtones. Notice when an unpleasant feeling arises that a narrative appears justifying the need to turn away and avoid this experience.  With a pleasant feeling the narrative takes the form of prolongation and how important it is in my life to have this experience.  When a neutral feeling rises, our minds will lose interest and move toward a more entertaining fantasy. Be willing to halt this progression by picking a feeling tone and not allowing the mind to elaborate on it or lose connection with it.   Rather let the feeling be seen as a simple feeling calling for no further mental input.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/75934434

    TalkID=162 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Becoming https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-becoming/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-becoming/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-09-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    With the link of Becoming the sense-of-self is now fully alive within the dynamics of the mind.  It does not exist outside of the mind as it likes to believe but as a working confluent whole with the other links of Dependent Origination. The sense-of-self wants to assume the “someone” who is receiving the desired object so it can chase after them, but to do so it has to spin the deception that it is the owner of the mental phenomena. To be perceived as the owner, the sense-of-self fractures the perception into the subject and object: me and my mind, or me and the object I want.  Once the deception is complete it must continue to think in terms of past and future to keep the illusion going. If the mind becomes quiet, the past and future ends and the whole of the mind falls into the present where sparation cannot be maintained.

    Homework

    The story of “me” is an incomplete fable.  “I will be fulfilled after I …” is the logic of the mind. The “me” exists because of desire.  Fulfillment never arrives because desire is future oriented and overlooks the present. This week examine what is lacking in your life. Has desire and grasping ever ended in complete satisfaction?  Turn toward the longing itself, the need to have or be more than you are now. Feel it in your body and how it plays into your mental scripts of dissatisfaction or inadequacy.  Do not allow your story to justify the sense of incompleteness. Stop the future search in its tracks by asking, “What is missing in this moment?”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/74799597

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-09-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    With the link of Becoming the sense-of-self is now fully alive within the dynamics of the mind.  It does not exist outside of the mind as it likes to believe but as a working confluent whole with the other links of Dependent Origination. The sense-of-self wants to assume the “someone” who is receiving the desired object so it can chase after them, but to do so it has to spin the deception that it is the owner of the mental phenomena. To be perceived as the owner, the sense-of-self fractures the perception into the subject and object: me and my mind, or me and the object I want.  Once the deception is complete it must continue to think in terms of past and future to keep the illusion going. If the mind becomes quiet, the past and future ends and the whole of the mind falls into the present where sparation cannot be maintained.

    Homework

    The story of “me” is an incomplete fable.  “I will be fulfilled after I …” is the logic of the mind. The “me” exists because of desire.  Fulfillment never arrives because desire is future oriented and overlooks the present. This week examine what is lacking in your life. Has desire and grasping ever ended in complete satisfaction?  Turn toward the longing itself, the need to have or be more than you are now. Feel it in your body and how it plays into your mental scripts of dissatisfaction or inadequacy.  Do not allow your story to justify the sense of incompleteness. Stop the future search in its tracks by asking, “What is missing in this moment?”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/74799597

    TalkID=154 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Training in Compassion (3 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/training-in-compassion-3-of-3/ Sun, 08 Sep 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/training-in-compassion-3-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2013-09-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2013-09-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Training in Compassion (1 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/training-in-compassion-1-of-3/ Sat, 07 Sep 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/training-in-compassion-1-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2013-09-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    (The recording begins as Zoketsu Norman Fischer is already speaking.)

     

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2013-09-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    (The recording begins as Zoketsu Norman Fischer is already speaking.)

     

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Training in Compassion (2 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/training-in-compassion-2-of-3/ Sat, 07 Sep 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/training-in-compassion-2-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2013-09-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/training-in-compassion-zen-teachings-on-the-practice-of-lojong/ Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/training-in-compassion-zen-teachings-on-the-practice-of-lojong/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2013-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Zoketsu Norman Fischer’s talk is on his new book “Training in Compassion,” based on an Indo-Tibetan text including 59 practice slogans for generating compassion and learning how to live with grace among others in a difficult world. The text is well known in the Tibetan Buddhist world, but Norman’s commentary has a distinctly zen flavor.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/74347362

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2013-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Zoketsu Norman Fischer’s talk is on his new book “Training in Compassion,” based on an Indo-Tibetan text including 59 practice slogans for generating compassion and learning how to live with grace among others in a difficult world. The text is well known in the Tibetan Buddhist world, but Norman’s commentary has a distinctly zen flavor.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/74347362

    TalkID=155

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Grasping and Clinging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-grasping-and-clinging/ Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-grasping-and-clinging/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-08-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    When the energy of self-formation moves through desire to clinging, there is a dramatic change in intensity. The grasping feels like a compelling need of the organism. We may feel that we must have this experience in order for life to be worthwhile, and we are usually willing to do whatever is needed to obtain it. The energy is very tightly bound to the sense of survival. The Buddha grouped the areas of clinging in four broad categories: (1) pleasurable experiences, (2) views and opinions, (3) rites and rituals, and (4) belief in self. When we see the ferocity of our need to procure and defend our right for pleasure, our personal and political opinions,  the indoctrinated beliefs in our religious views and practices, and the obstinate way we defend our self-image, we begin to understand the entrenched positions our egoic state stands upon.

    Homework

    When an experience moves from wanting to clinging, the mind dramatically increases its tone and focus. Wanting (desire) feels like a compelling alternative to the present while clinging feels more like a survival issue. “I need this to live,” we think.  What pleasurable experiences (a warm shower), views and opinions (life should be fair), rites and rituals (mantra, prayer, homage to God), and belief in self (I should be able to control this situation) do you rely upon that seem essential for the world to work properly and for you to survive as you know yourself? Take the example that life should be fair and everyone should try to help others. When this is ignored, emotionally it feels like something fundamental is being breached.  We shout, “This should not be happening!” but it is and that is reality. Does reality need your righteousness to work properly?  Work to be conscious of the grasping energy and ask yourself from time to time, “Does life need my opinions to work effectively?”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/73361443

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-08-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    When the energy of self-formation moves through desire to clinging, there is a dramatic change in intensity. The grasping feels like a compelling need of the organism. We may feel that we must have this experience in order for life to be worthwhile, and we are usually willing to do whatever is needed to obtain it. The energy is very tightly bound to the sense of survival. The Buddha grouped the areas of clinging in four broad categories: (1) pleasurable experiences, (2) views and opinions, (3) rites and rituals, and (4) belief in self. When we see the ferocity of our need to procure and defend our right for pleasure, our personal and political opinions,  the indoctrinated beliefs in our religious views and practices, and the obstinate way we defend our self-image, we begin to understand the entrenched positions our egoic state stands upon.

    Homework

    When an experience moves from wanting to clinging, the mind dramatically increases its tone and focus. Wanting (desire) feels like a compelling alternative to the present while clinging feels more like a survival issue. “I need this to live,” we think.  What pleasurable experiences (a warm shower), views and opinions (life should be fair), rites and rituals (mantra, prayer, homage to God), and belief in self (I should be able to control this situation) do you rely upon that seem essential for the world to work properly and for you to survive as you know yourself? Take the example that life should be fair and everyone should try to help others. When this is ignored, emotionally it feels like something fundamental is being breached.  We shout, “This should not be happening!” but it is and that is reality. Does reality need your righteousness to work properly?  Work to be conscious of the grasping energy and ask yourself from time to time, “Does life need my opinions to work effectively?”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/73361443

    TalkID=153 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Desire https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-desire/ Tue, 13 Aug 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-desire/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-08-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We think of desire as a spiritually undesirable state of mind. Because it holds such power over our actions and thoughts, we are reluctant to thoroughly take it on and explore what it is. Desire is not just one simple state of mind. It is the composition of all the links that preceded it in Dependent Origination, the confluence of ignorance, mental formations, consciousness, name and form, six sense base, contact, and feelings.  It holds all of that and the idea of “me” as well. As an analogy, think of snow as being the composite of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, etc. Snow seems like something separate and different from the conditions that form it, but it is those conditions. We can enter and examine the energy of desire through any of these composite conditions. Encouraged by our thoughts, desire also has a strong sense of becoming something, something essential to us. But when we look at desire, it is a future thought holding the wish of a different life. Sad, is it not? When properly seen, we can you feel the grief of the unfulfilled desire?

    Homework

    Reflect on the nature of desire and fear.  How do desire and fear project their own reality?  Think about what a desire is.  Does it have any reality other than a mental wish?  How much of your activity is forged around wish fulfillment as opposed to being present? Experience the relationship between desire and suffering. Is desire itself pleasant?  Are you driven by the pain of not having or the anticipation of possessing? Focus on a situation in which you want something that is not occurring. See the choices before you: reality or imagination. Why would the Dharma point toward accepting a reality where you remain deprived? What is the point? Why not practice wish fulfillment?  Remain sensitive to suffering and its cause throughout this inquiry.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/72450127

    TalkID=152 SeriesID=47

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-08-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    We think of desire as a spiritually undesirable state of mind. Because it holds such power over our actions and thoughts, we are reluctant to thoroughly take it on and explore what it is. Desire is not just one simple state of mind. It is the composition of all the links that preceded it in Dependent Origination, the confluence of ignorance, mental formations, consciousness, name and form, six sense base, contact, and feelings.  It holds all of that and the idea of “me” as well. As an analogy, think of snow as being the composite of temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, etc. Snow seems like something separate and different from the conditions that form it, but it is those conditions. We can enter and examine the energy of desire through any of these composite conditions. Encouraged by our thoughts, desire also has a strong sense of becoming something, something essential to us. But when we look at desire, it is a future thought holding the wish of a different life. Sad, is it not? When properly seen, we can you feel the grief of the unfulfilled desire?

    Homework

    Reflect on the nature of desire and fear.  How do desire and fear project their own reality?  Think about what a desire is.  Does it have any reality other than a mental wish?  How much of your activity is forged around wish fulfillment as opposed to being present? Experience the relationship between desire and suffering. Is desire itself pleasant?  Are you driven by the pain of not having or the anticipation of possessing? Focus on a situation in which you want something that is not occurring. See the choices before you: reality or imagination. Why would the Dharma point toward accepting a reality where you remain deprived? What is the point? Why not practice wish fulfillment?  Remain sensitive to suffering and its cause throughout this inquiry.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/72450127

    TalkID=152 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Feelings https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-feelings/ Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-feelings/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-07-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week we will look at feelings from their effect on the body. Each feeling tone has a body posture and pose that reveals its occurrence. As pleasant feelings emerge and shape themselves into a psychic force, the body starts literally leaning into the experience with expectations. This can be noticed as a hurried pace, and a forward leaning tilt. Aversion is just the opposite. The avoidance occurs as a kind of backpedaling, a leaning away and tilting back in contraction or a sudden change in direction. Delusion is harder to pin down but is spacey, airy, and glazed over, often only tangentially connected to the earth. Delusion has lost the ground of its experience and because of that is usually more difficult to notice physically. There is of course the vertical stance that is upright and open to whatever comes that the homework is meant to address.

    Homework

    Practice the vertical stance of receiving, listening, and learning. Use phrases such as “surrender to this,” “just stop and learn,” “no pursuit or avoidance”, or “stand vertically.” What fears arise when you move into this stance? Does it feel like a loss of control and influence? Does this stance make sense from the spiritual perspective of “wise view?” When our life is based in feelings, we are dedicated to pursuing pleasure, but not connection with life. Why is this so? What occurs when you receive the world that does not happen when you push forward or lean backward in time? Practice the art of listening from this posture of receiving. Receive the other person, not only the person’s words.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/71625119

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-07-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This week we will look at feelings from their effect on the body. Each feeling tone has a body posture and pose that reveals its occurrence. As pleasant feelings emerge and shape themselves into a psychic force, the body starts literally leaning into the experience with expectations. This can be noticed as a hurried pace, and a forward leaning tilt. Aversion is just the opposite. The avoidance occurs as a kind of backpedaling, a leaning away and tilting back in contraction or a sudden change in direction. Delusion is harder to pin down but is spacey, airy, and glazed over, often only tangentially connected to the earth. Delusion has lost the ground of its experience and because of that is usually more difficult to notice physically. There is of course the vertical stance that is upright and open to whatever comes that the homework is meant to address.

    Homework

    Practice the vertical stance of receiving, listening, and learning. Use phrases such as “surrender to this,” “just stop and learn,” “no pursuit or avoidance”, or “stand vertically.” What fears arise when you move into this stance? Does it feel like a loss of control and influence? Does this stance make sense from the spiritual perspective of “wise view?” When our life is based in feelings, we are dedicated to pursuing pleasure, but not connection with life. Why is this so? What occurs when you receive the world that does not happen when you push forward or lean backward in time? Practice the art of listening from this posture of receiving. Receive the other person, not only the person’s words.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/71625119

    TalkID=151 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The 3 Pillars of the Path to Liberation (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-3-pillars-of-the-path-to-liberation-2-of-2/ Sun, 28 Jul 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-3-pillars-of-the-path-to-liberation-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2013-07-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    (This is the third of three talks offered by Sharon Salzberg at the retreat. Unfortunately, technical problems prevented the second talk from being recorded.)

    The 3 pillars of the path are described as morality, concentration, and wisdom. Morality grounds us in compassion and ease of heart; concentration trains us in steadiness and peace of mind; and wisdom opens up our understanding of our own true nature and the nature of life itself.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2013-07-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    (This is the third of three talks offered by Sharon Salzberg at the retreat. Unfortunately, technical problems prevented the second talk from being recorded.)

    The 3 pillars of the path are described as morality, concentration, and wisdom. Morality grounds us in compassion and ease of heart; concentration trains us in steadiness and peace of mind; and wisdom opens up our understanding of our own true nature and the nature of life itself.

    TalkID=158

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The 3 Pillars of the Path to Liberation (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-3-pillars-of-the-path-to-liberation-1-of-2/ Sun, 28 Jul 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-3-pillars-of-the-path-to-liberation-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2013-07-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The 3 pillars of the path are described as morality, concentration, and wisdom. Morality grounds us in compassion and ease of heart; concentration trains us in steadiness and peace of mind; and wisdom opens up our understanding of our own true nature and the nature of life itself.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2013-07-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The 3 pillars of the path are described as morality, concentration, and wisdom. Morality grounds us in compassion and ease of heart; concentration trains us in steadiness and peace of mind; and wisdom opens up our understanding of our own true nature and the nature of life itself.

    TalkID=157

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Metta/Lovingkindness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-lovingkindness/ Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-lovingkindness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2013-07-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Metta is the word for friendship or lovingkindness in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. It is taught as a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. Metta is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2013-07-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Metta is the word for friendship or lovingkindness in Pali, the language of the original Buddhist teachings. It is taught as a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. Metta is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness.

    TalkID=156

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four “Ennobling” Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-ennobling-truths/ Tue, 23 Jul 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-ennobling-truths/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2013-07-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Teacher in training Tuere Sala offers a warm and personal look at the 4 noble truths as a living verb: The 4 “Enobling” Truths.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/70497361

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    Teacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2013-07-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Teacher in training Tuere Sala offers a warm and personal look at the 4 noble truths as a living verb: The 4 “Enobling” Truths.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/70497361

    TalkID=150

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Feelings and Personalities https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-feelings-and-personalities/ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-feelings-and-personalities/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-07-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We are now entering the feeding frenzy of Dependent Origination. Once contact is made, the following links condition the manifestation of the sense of someone very quickly. This someone is the one who is perceived as receiving the sense data. How did this someone get there? He or she was not present prior to the contact, now suddenly, like a magician’s trick he or she appears. If we slow the process we see a very important link at the heart of this formation, and that is feelings. Feelings are the pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral tastes that the contact conveys. These tastes awaken the conditioned sleeping giant of ourselves, and we come out hungry. As the feeding moves from a taste to wanting more, the volume of our noise increases considerably. The lines of definition are starting to form as the person builds itself upon all the similar tastes stored in memory. I first the person starts out simply hungry (desiring) but within the right conditions that hunger grows in magnitude to become ravishing (grasping).

    Homework

    Buddhist commentaries speak of three types of personalities: greedy, aversive or deluded. These are based on a predisposition toward one of the three feelings tones (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral). Your sense of self can form around the preponderance of one of these feeling. Discover which personality type best represents you and watch your responses to the associated feeling. Notice how you are prepared to accept, reject, or not notice new situations, events, people, or places. Attempt to counteract your conditioning by focusing on the feeling prior to the action/reaction. Gently hold the feeling but do not fall prey to its power. See if you can alter your conditioned response to circumstances.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/70351867

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-07-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We are now entering the feeding frenzy of Dependent Origination. Once contact is made, the following links condition the manifestation of the sense of someone very quickly. This someone is the one who is perceived as receiving the sense data. How did this someone get there? He or she was not present prior to the contact, now suddenly, like a magician’s trick he or she appears. If we slow the process we see a very important link at the heart of this formation, and that is feelings. Feelings are the pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral tastes that the contact conveys. These tastes awaken the conditioned sleeping giant of ourselves, and we come out hungry. As the feeding moves from a taste to wanting more, the volume of our noise increases considerably. The lines of definition are starting to form as the person builds itself upon all the similar tastes stored in memory. I first the person starts out simply hungry (desiring) but within the right conditions that hunger grows in magnitude to become ravishing (grasping).

    Homework

    Buddhist commentaries speak of three types of personalities: greedy, aversive or deluded. These are based on a predisposition toward one of the three feelings tones (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral). Your sense of self can form around the preponderance of one of these feeling. Discover which personality type best represents you and watch your responses to the associated feeling. Notice how you are prepared to accept, reject, or not notice new situations, events, people, or places. Attempt to counteract your conditioning by focusing on the feeling prior to the action/reaction. Gently hold the feeling but do not fall prey to its power. See if you can alter your conditioned response to circumstances.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/70351867

    TalkID=149 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Three Refuges https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-refuges/ Tue, 02 Jul 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-refuges/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2013-07-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/69918123

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    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2013-07-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/69918123

    TalkID=148

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Contact https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-contact/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-contact/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-06-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Think of the senses as six channels that are constantly flooding the brain with raw data while the brain attempts to coordinate this barrage of input into a meaningful presentation of events. The brain selects what data it will focus upon and leaves the rest out. When the particular sense data is allowed to make its way into consciousness, we call that, “contact,” which is the sixth link in Dependent Origination. After contact is made various formations of mind encircle the contacted sense impression with perception, recognition, and memory. Now the contact becomes connected to all the other data, and actions are taken in relationship to the definition the contact (now the focus of experience) is given. Is this significant or not, how does this fit within my worldview, and shall I approach or avoid? If there is unconscious contact, we will likely see unconscious action, and if there is conscious contact then the action will not come from the past conditioning of the mind but spontaneously from what is.

    Homework

    Contact is the first noticing of an experience. If there is little or no awareness of the contact, then the pleasant or unpleasant feelings that inevitably arise lead quickly to a series of psychic events that form a worldview (I am attracted to or do not like this situation). Because the worldview is not understood as mind created, a struggle ensues.   This week follow the contact and watch the unfolding of the mental events that follow. Allow yourself to know (simple awareness) the arising of contact, and any accompanying aversion or attraction. Do not struggle with what is occurring simply hold the intention to know what is occurring.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/68781091

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-06-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Think of the senses as six channels that are constantly flooding the brain with raw data while the brain attempts to coordinate this barrage of input into a meaningful presentation of events. The brain selects what data it will focus upon and leaves the rest out. When the particular sense data is allowed to make its way into consciousness, we call that, “contact,” which is the sixth link in Dependent Origination. After contact is made various formations of mind encircle the contacted sense impression with perception, recognition, and memory. Now the contact becomes connected to all the other data, and actions are taken in relationship to the definition the contact (now the focus of experience) is given. Is this significant or not, how does this fit within my worldview, and shall I approach or avoid? If there is unconscious contact, we will likely see unconscious action, and if there is conscious contact then the action will not come from the past conditioning of the mind but spontaneously from what is.

    Homework

    Contact is the first noticing of an experience. If there is little or no awareness of the contact, then the pleasant or unpleasant feelings that inevitably arise lead quickly to a series of psychic events that form a worldview (I am attracted to or do not like this situation). Because the worldview is not understood as mind created, a struggle ensues.   This week follow the contact and watch the unfolding of the mental events that follow. Allow yourself to know (simple awareness) the arising of contact, and any accompanying aversion or attraction. Do not struggle with what is occurring simply hold the intention to know what is occurring.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/68781091

    TalkID=147 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: The Six Senses https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-the-six-senses/ Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-the-six-senses/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-06-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    One of the questions answered by Dependent Origination is where our information about the world comes from, and what it is based upon.  As we have seen, much of what we know is what the past allows us to know. By reflecting on the moment and commenting continually about it, we use past memories as our pathway to move forward.  This imagined response (meaning these ideas we hold about reality are not based upon what is true here and now) is being organized by the brain. To show conclusively the difference, the Buddha in his famous Sabba Sutta (SN 35.23), stated that formed reality holds the six senses only: the eye & forms, ear & sounds, nose & aromas, tongue & flavors, body & tactile sensations, intellect and ideas. “That is all (there is in form),” he said, “there is nothing that can be added or subtracted from this.” The Buddha is specifically showing us that all our added responses from the past about the present are actually one of the six senses arising, as all the senses do, in the present moment.  This arising of ideas in the present also includes the person who seems to be receiving those very sensations. 

    Not spoken about in this sutta is the unformed, commonly referred to as sati or awareness. Awareness holds a direct wordless knowing, which does not refer to the mental way we usually know something by giving it a name.  There is space between this wordless knowing and the formation of words in the mind. Thoughts from the mind encircle this wordless knowing when, under the veil of ignorance, the two forms of knowing are perceived as one and the same. Ignorance enmeshes form with the formless, confusing the sacred with the mundane. Once this occurs we have only the sense data and our accompanying commentary to give us the information needed to navigate the world, the wordless discernment of awareness is no longer perceived.

    Homework

    From time to time this week, stop and let your thoughts settle. Let the sense sensations be present but don’t elaborate on them.  Let the formed reality of sights, sounds, smell, tastes, physical sensations and mind activity be just what they are while you open to the wordless truth of awareness that is large enough to hold them all. Ask yourself what else there is in life that is true beyond these sense impressions and this encompassing awareness? Is my commentary or personal narrative true, are reactions true, or are these arising in response to the six senses?  It may dawn on you that the six senses and the awareness that holds them are all that is, and that everything else is an imaginative response to this.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/67987856

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-06-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    One of the questions answered by Dependent Origination is where our information about the world comes from, and what it is based upon.  As we have seen, much of what we know is what the past allows us to know. By reflecting on the moment and commenting continually about it, we use past memories as our pathway to move forward.  This imagined response (meaning these ideas we hold about reality are not based upon what is true here and now) is being organized by the brain. To show conclusively the difference, the Buddha in his famous Sabba Sutta (SN 35.23), stated that formed reality holds the six senses only: the eye & forms, ear & sounds, nose & aromas, tongue & flavors, body & tactile sensations, intellect and ideas. “That is all (there is in form),” he said, “there is nothing that can be added or subtracted from this.” The Buddha is specifically showing us that all our added responses from the past about the present are actually one of the six senses arising, as all the senses do, in the present moment.  This arising of ideas in the present also includes the person who seems to be receiving those very sensations. 

    Not spoken about in this sutta is the unformed, commonly referred to as sati or awareness. Awareness holds a direct wordless knowing, which does not refer to the mental way we usually know something by giving it a name.  There is space between this wordless knowing and the formation of words in the mind. Thoughts from the mind encircle this wordless knowing when, under the veil of ignorance, the two forms of knowing are perceived as one and the same. Ignorance enmeshes form with the formless, confusing the sacred with the mundane. Once this occurs we have only the sense data and our accompanying commentary to give us the information needed to navigate the world, the wordless discernment of awareness is no longer perceived.

    Homework

    From time to time this week, stop and let your thoughts settle. Let the sense sensations be present but don’t elaborate on them.  Let the formed reality of sights, sounds, smell, tastes, physical sensations and mind activity be just what they are while you open to the wordless truth of awareness that is large enough to hold them all. Ask yourself what else there is in life that is true beyond these sense impressions and this encompassing awareness? Is my commentary or personal narrative true, are reactions true, or are these arising in response to the six senses?  It may dawn on you that the six senses and the awareness that holds them are all that is, and that everything else is an imaginative response to this.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/67987856

    TalkID=146 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Guest teacher talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/guest-teacher-talk/ Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000 fb7c7f20-b898-5f95-8dba-86c0cc1a9cb9 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Will Kabat-Zinn Date: 2013-05-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Will sat with us before a weekend retreat.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/67302960

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    Teacher: Will Kabat-Zinn Date: 2013-05-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Will sat with us before a weekend retreat.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/67302960

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Name and Form https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-name-and-form/ Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-name-and-form/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-05-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Consciousness processes the mental formations by labeling and calling them something. Suddenly from a vague appearance arises the names and forms of life as we know it. Nama Rupa (name and form) arises from the fertile ground of mental formations and consciousness whose empty nature is confused by ignorance. To be called something, content requires information imparted about its nature. For example, we say an object is round, red, smooth, and small. Having recognized those traits through memory, we amass the data and call the object an  “apple.” The name we give separates it from the rest of the content before us. When we are hungry, “apple” rises to the forefront of all other forms. When we are not, it falls back and is barely noticed. The mental formations that encircle the words determine the object’s importance to us. Consciousness is now ready to develop a narrative about the relative relationships between the objects, and where there is a story there will be a storyteller.

    Homework

    As an example of how name and form work together to create the universe as we know it, we will focus on the most familiar form we know, namely the body. The body is not what you think it is, but you have to prove that to yourself. Make a list of images you have of your body and sit down and actually experience the list firsthand. For instance you might think the body is “yours” but when you experience the body just as it is in meditation, there is no “yours” within that experience. Or you might think the body has a defined shape, but upon dropping the concept of arm, leg, etc. the shape becomes amorphous and irregular. Where is the exact boundary of the body? Where does the internal stop and the external begin? Our narrative seems to know with certainty and adds concepts to keep us within the boundaries of our story, firmly fixed within “you” and “I.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/66880468

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-05-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Consciousness processes the mental formations by labeling and calling them something. Suddenly from a vague appearance arises the names and forms of life as we know it. Nama Rupa (name and form) arises from the fertile ground of mental formations and consciousness whose empty nature is confused by ignorance. To be called something, content requires information imparted about its nature. For example, we say an object is round, red, smooth, and small. Having recognized those traits through memory, we amass the data and call the object an  “apple.” The name we give separates it from the rest of the content before us. When we are hungry, “apple” rises to the forefront of all other forms. When we are not, it falls back and is barely noticed. The mental formations that encircle the words determine the object’s importance to us. Consciousness is now ready to develop a narrative about the relative relationships between the objects, and where there is a story there will be a storyteller.

    Homework

    As an example of how name and form work together to create the universe as we know it, we will focus on the most familiar form we know, namely the body. The body is not what you think it is, but you have to prove that to yourself. Make a list of images you have of your body and sit down and actually experience the list firsthand. For instance you might think the body is “yours” but when you experience the body just as it is in meditation, there is no “yours” within that experience. Or you might think the body has a defined shape, but upon dropping the concept of arm, leg, etc. the shape becomes amorphous and irregular. Where is the exact boundary of the body? Where does the internal stop and the external begin? Our narrative seems to know with certainty and adds concepts to keep us within the boundaries of our story, firmly fixed within “you” and “I.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/66880468

    TalkID=144 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dharma Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dharma-talk-8/ Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000 be01917c-1c33-58ac-8961-abb518a8e60f See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Sucitto Date: 2013-05-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/66487881

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    Teacher: Ajahn Sucitto Date: 2013-05-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/66487881

    TalkID=143

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Spiritual Sincerity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/spiritual-sincerity/ Tue, 07 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/spiritual-sincerity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2013-05-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/66180309

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2013-05-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/66180309

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Consciousness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-consciousness/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-consciousness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-04-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The third link in Dependent Origination is Consciousness.  Consciousness springs forth from the fertile ground of ignorance and mental formations. We might think of this expression of consciousness as “egoic consciousness,” the sense that “I am conscious of…”  Different traditions use various definitions for the term, consciousness.  In Buddhism there are different consciousnesses for each sense door. To get a sense of what this means, image you are standing on the ocean shore. If you focus exclusively on sight, certain memories and sense impressions will flood your mind, but if you concentrate exclusively on smell, there will be a whole new set of sense impressions and accompanying memories that may be very different from your visual consciousness. So too with each sense door – hearing, tasting, thinking, touching – each evokes a different set of memories and mental formations. The mind collates these separate consciousnesses into a single consciousness with “me” as the central casting figure.  When each person speaks of “my consciousness or my mind” they usually mean the summation of all the separate consciousnesses falsely organized (ignorance) as a single conscious entity.

    Homework

    See if you can become aware of the two expression of consciousness. The egoic consciousness is the sense that “I am conscious of…” It actually arises moment to moment at each sense door when the sense organ (eye, ear, nose, etc.) meets the object of sight with attention.  Conditioned by that meeting arises all the content associated with that the object and our personal story about it. Some traditions call the other expression, Universal Consciousness.  In Buddhism this form of consciousness is sati, pure awareness, or that which is and surrounds all forms and displays. To sense this pure sati or presence, sit down in a relaxed position without any pressure or expectation.  Look around in clear, innocent, non-labeling perception. Just look, don’t interpret. See the light, shapes, colors, and textures. Just relax your attention so that you feel the arising of alert presence. Be aware of the silent presence of each thing. Notice this field of alert attention is free of any reactivity. Be aware of two dimensions in this field: one, the objects that are appearing within consciousness; and two, the sense of aware presence in which these sense perceptions appear.  Be aware of the objects and that which observes the objects.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/65306886

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-04-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The third link in Dependent Origination is Consciousness.  Consciousness springs forth from the fertile ground of ignorance and mental formations. We might think of this expression of consciousness as “egoic consciousness,” the sense that “I am conscious of…”  Different traditions use various definitions for the term, consciousness.  In Buddhism there are different consciousnesses for each sense door. To get a sense of what this means, image you are standing on the ocean shore. If you focus exclusively on sight, certain memories and sense impressions will flood your mind, but if you concentrate exclusively on smell, there will be a whole new set of sense impressions and accompanying memories that may be very different from your visual consciousness. So too with each sense door – hearing, tasting, thinking, touching – each evokes a different set of memories and mental formations. The mind collates these separate consciousnesses into a single consciousness with “me” as the central casting figure.  When each person speaks of “my consciousness or my mind” they usually mean the summation of all the separate consciousnesses falsely organized (ignorance) as a single conscious entity.

    Homework

    See if you can become aware of the two expression of consciousness. The egoic consciousness is the sense that “I am conscious of…” It actually arises moment to moment at each sense door when the sense organ (eye, ear, nose, etc.) meets the object of sight with attention.  Conditioned by that meeting arises all the content associated with that the object and our personal story about it. Some traditions call the other expression, Universal Consciousness.  In Buddhism this form of consciousness is sati, pure awareness, or that which is and surrounds all forms and displays. To sense this pure sati or presence, sit down in a relaxed position without any pressure or expectation.  Look around in clear, innocent, non-labeling perception. Just look, don’t interpret. See the light, shapes, colors, and textures. Just relax your attention so that you feel the arising of alert presence. Be aware of the silent presence of each thing. Notice this field of alert attention is free of any reactivity. Be aware of two dimensions in this field: one, the objects that are appearing within consciousness; and two, the sense of aware presence in which these sense perceptions appear.  Be aware of the objects and that which observes the objects.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/65306886

    TalkID=141 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Formations of Mind (2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-formations-of-mind-2/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-formations-of-mind-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-04-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    We continue our exploration of the second link of Dependent Origination, Mental Formations. Mental formations consist of everything “formed” by the mind. We can understand why some spiritual traditions call these displays “dreamlike” and “illusory” when they come from nothing and seem to form into something meaningful, but the meaning is an internal response to the image and not intrinsic to the image itself. We can directly observe their transparency, and yet at the same time be fooled by their presentation.  In the same way we become mentally enmeshed in the rapid succession of two dimensional celluloid still pictures (called a movie), likewise we translate our mental formations into our life’s story. The reality we give life is derived from these mental images. They form us and the world and establish a hunger (called desire) to reconnect with what is true and lasting.  At first we attempt to discover this through our worldly pursuits, but we eventually awaken to the fact that  what is true and lasting cannot be found within those images.

    Homework

    Look into a mirror and acknowledge the reflection. Notice your comments, judgments, and criticisms about what is revealed in the mirror. It is just the appearance of you, as thin as the light that reflects off the glass. Notice the complexity of the emotions and the accompanying narrative that makes it so much more. Now pause, relax and own those emotions and comments as coming from your mind, not inherent in the reflection. The mirror reflects only what it sees, and everything else you bring to the reflection. As you quiet notice how simple the image becomes. It is not even owned or possessed by you. In fact there is nothing there that is yours. You identify the image as being you, but can you sense the formless surround that cannot be reflected by the mirror? The sense-of-you and this image have been paired over time so that you are held within the image. The quieter you become the less this pairing is confirmed.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/64349827

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-04-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We continue our exploration of the second link of Dependent Origination, Mental Formations. Mental formations consist of everything “formed” by the mind. We can understand why some spiritual traditions call these displays “dreamlike” and “illusory” when they come from nothing and seem to form into something meaningful, but the meaning is an internal response to the image and not intrinsic to the image itself. We can directly observe their transparency, and yet at the same time be fooled by their presentation.  In the same way we become mentally enmeshed in the rapid succession of two dimensional celluloid still pictures (called a movie), likewise we translate our mental formations into our life’s story. The reality we give life is derived from these mental images. They form us and the world and establish a hunger (called desire) to reconnect with what is true and lasting.  At first we attempt to discover this through our worldly pursuits, but we eventually awaken to the fact that  what is true and lasting cannot be found within those images.

    Homework

    Look into a mirror and acknowledge the reflection. Notice your comments, judgments, and criticisms about what is revealed in the mirror. It is just the appearance of you, as thin as the light that reflects off the glass. Notice the complexity of the emotions and the accompanying narrative that makes it so much more. Now pause, relax and own those emotions and comments as coming from your mind, not inherent in the reflection. The mirror reflects only what it sees, and everything else you bring to the reflection. As you quiet notice how simple the image becomes. It is not even owned or possessed by you. In fact there is nothing there that is yours. You identify the image as being you, but can you sense the formless surround that cannot be reflected by the mirror? The sense-of-you and this image have been paired over time so that you are held within the image. The quieter you become the less this pairing is confirmed.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/64349827

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Self-Compassion and Not-Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/self-compassion-and-not-self/ Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/self-compassion-and-not-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2013-04-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We are often encouraged to develop greater compassion for ourselves while at the same time let go of our identification with an independently existing sense of self.  These two paths can seem contradictory and are often treated as quite distinct (the path of the heart and the path of wisdom), but this talk explores how they constantly support and inform each other, and how both are necessary for a fully integrated awakening.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/64264324

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2013-04-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We are often encouraged to develop greater compassion for ourselves while at the same time let go of our identification with an independently existing sense of self.  These two paths can seem contradictory and are often treated as quite distinct (the path of the heart and the path of wisdom), but this talk explores how they constantly support and inform each other, and how both are necessary for a fully integrated awakening.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/64264324

    TalkID=139

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Mental Formations (1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-mental-formations-1/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-mental-formations-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-03-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sankharas or karmic formations, the second link of causality within Dependent Origination, appear only within the environment of ignorance (first link). In other words, sanskaras form when our back is turned in denial or aversion or when we do not look beyond conventional meaning. Using the analogy of the sky, as clouds form and we are conscious of what is occurring, we do not take the clouds to be anything other than the formation of moisture in air. If there is a lapse of awareness and the cloud shapes itself into a recognizable form, we will no longer just see the cloud as a cloud but could easily lose ourselves in the shape it has now taken. So too, like a Rorschach inkblot test, ignorance or the lack of awareness brings our conditioned mental tendencies forth and configures each moment as a personal representation of our past. We then fall in line and behave as the formation dictates. If it says we are sad, we assume the posture of sadness, never questioning how this filter is coloring our experience. If we infuse enough belief into the formation, assumptions and attitudes create the sense of a personal truth that we then play out in action. The only tool we have to free ourselves from these false assumptions is awareness, and it is all we need to break their hold.

    Homework

    This week, focus on the relationship between emotions and thoughts, two aspects of mental formations. Pick an emotion that you find difficult to experience (e.g. grief, anger, depression, fear, loneliness). Notice the interplay, how emotions feed thought and thought hightens emotions, leading to more exaggerated thinking. Pay particular attention to the thoughts spawned by the emotions. Notice how thoughts convince you your mood is an accurate depiction of the world. Ask if these thoughts are true or just perceptions of a reality colored by an emotion. The quieter and more allowing you are with your emotions, the fewer the thoughts; the fewer the thoughts, the easier it is to be with the emotion.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/63022669

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-03-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Sankharas or karmic formations, the second link of causality within Dependent Origination, appear only within the environment of ignorance (first link). In other words, sanskaras form when our back is turned in denial or aversion or when we do not look beyond conventional meaning. Using the analogy of the sky, as clouds form and we are conscious of what is occurring, we do not take the clouds to be anything other than the formation of moisture in air. If there is a lapse of awareness and the cloud shapes itself into a recognizable form, we will no longer just see the cloud as a cloud but could easily lose ourselves in the shape it has now taken. So too, like a Rorschach inkblot test, ignorance or the lack of awareness brings our conditioned mental tendencies forth and configures each moment as a personal representation of our past. We then fall in line and behave as the formation dictates. If it says we are sad, we assume the posture of sadness, never questioning how this filter is coloring our experience. If we infuse enough belief into the formation, assumptions and attitudes create the sense of a personal truth that we then play out in action. The only tool we have to free ourselves from these false assumptions is awareness, and it is all we need to break their hold.

    Homework

    This week, focus on the relationship between emotions and thoughts, two aspects of mental formations. Pick an emotion that you find difficult to experience (e.g. grief, anger, depression, fear, loneliness). Notice the interplay, how emotions feed thought and thought hightens emotions, leading to more exaggerated thinking. Pay particular attention to the thoughts spawned by the emotions. Notice how thoughts convince you your mood is an accurate depiction of the world. Ask if these thoughts are true or just perceptions of a reality colored by an emotion. The quieter and more allowing you are with your emotions, the fewer the thoughts; the fewer the thoughts, the easier it is to be with the emotion.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/63022669

    TalkID=133 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Ignorance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-ignorance/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-ignorance/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-03-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Ignorance, or "ignoring" the facts, begins the conditioned chain of events known as Dependent Origination. Our refusal to acknowledge and look is the essential first cause of the sequencing of conditions that leads to struggle and separation. To reverse this process all we have to do is be amenable to seeing what is in front of our eyes. This, together with our willingness not to turn away from the implications of what we see, are the sole requirements necessary for the interruption of the links of causality. Awareness ends the belief that the world is static and fixed. We usually gloss over the continual unfolding and disarray we call, "our living experience," so we can use ignorance as a life preserver and steady our position by fixing it within the world.  How much of this unfixed universe we are willing to see will be determined by our sincerity, but the seeing, and therefore the ending of struggle, is always possible.

    Homework

    Dharma is the undefended fact, and facing facts is fundamental to Dharma growth.  Many times it is more convenient to pretend the facts do not exist. Turning away does not eliminate the fact; it sustains its damaging effects through repression. Look at your life and see which facts you allow in and which facts are denied.  Notice the fear that turns you away from the fact and how this fear competes with your Dharma understanding. Is it fear of change, fear of insecurity, or fear of mortality?  Work to release the psychic tension that governs these facts.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/61984847

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-03-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Ignorance, or "ignoring" the facts, begins the conditioned chain of events known as Dependent Origination. Our refusal to acknowledge and look is the essential first cause of the sequencing of conditions that leads to struggle and separation. To reverse this process all we have to do is be amenable to seeing what is in front of our eyes. This, together with our willingness not to turn away from the implications of what we see, are the sole requirements necessary for the interruption of the links of causality. Awareness ends the belief that the world is static and fixed. We usually gloss over the continual unfolding and disarray we call, "our living experience," so we can use ignorance as a life preserver and steady our position by fixing it within the world.  How much of this unfixed universe we are willing to see will be determined by our sincerity, but the seeing, and therefore the ending of struggle, is always possible.

    Homework

    Dharma is the undefended fact, and facing facts is fundamental to Dharma growth.  Many times it is more convenient to pretend the facts do not exist. Turning away does not eliminate the fact; it sustains its damaging effects through repression. Look at your life and see which facts you allow in and which facts are denied.  Notice the fear that turns you away from the fact and how this fear competes with your Dharma understanding. Is it fear of change, fear of insecurity, or fear of mortality?  Work to release the psychic tension that governs these facts.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/61984847

    TalkID=132 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Vedanas: Working with Pleasure and Pain https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-vedanas-working-with-pleasure-and-pain/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-vedanas-working-with-pleasure-and-pain/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2013-03-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2013-03-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=131

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Elements of Love (4 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/elements-of-love-4-of-5/ Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/elements-of-love-4-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How can we prepare the mind to facilitate a loving relationship with each moment’s experience?

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How can we prepare the mind to facilitate a loving relationship with each moment’s experience?

    TalkID=137 SeriesID=48

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Insight on Love (5 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/insight-on-love-5-of-5/ Sun, 03 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/insight-on-love-5-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Love is a conditioned experience.  Realistically, in order to love we need insight into love’s nature and the three characteristics it shares with all phenomena.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Love is a conditioned experience.  Realistically, in order to love we need insight into love’s nature and the three characteristics it shares with all phenomena.

    TalkID=138 SeriesID=48

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Love – with Baggage! (1 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/love-with-baggage-1-of-5/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/love-with-baggage-1-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Learning to be open to all elements of our own experience of love, including those elements which cause difficulty and suffering.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Learning to be open to all elements of our own experience of love, including those elements which cause difficulty and suffering.

    TalkID=134 SeriesID=48

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     What is Love? (2 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/what-is-love-2-of-5/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/what-is-love-2-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    As we keep looking, we see that many ideas about love are at play in our hearts and minds.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As we keep looking, we see that many ideas about love are at play in our hearts and minds.

    TalkID=135 SeriesID=48

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Long-term Domestic Love (3 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/long-term-domestic-love-3-of-5/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/long-term-domestic-love-3-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In a long term relationship there needs to be some sense of safety.  How do we reconcile this with the necessity to be vulnerable to what is real and alive?

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In a long term relationship there needs to be some sense of safety.  How do we reconcile this with the necessity to be vulnerable to what is real and alive?

    TalkID=136 SeriesID=48

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Understanding Love: Experience, Awareness & Insight https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/understanding-love-experience-awareness-insight/ Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/understanding-love-experience-awareness-insight/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We all experience moments of unconditional metta (lovingkindness) and love of members of our immediate family. The joy and pain of falling into the euphoria and romance of erotic love may be well known to you too. Then by adding a spiritual practice to your life, you will have been introduced to the possibility of a spiritual dimension to love. Learning to recognize the similarities and distinctions of the varieties of love is essential to successfully walking the householders’ path of liberation. Instruction in mindful awareness and recognition of the elements of love will be offered. Suitable for everyone who has experienced love or who has been enthralled, curious or disappointed by it. Come and see how it is for your self.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/61123427

    TalkID=130

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2013-03-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    We all experience moments of unconditional metta (lovingkindness) and love of members of our immediate family. The joy and pain of falling into the euphoria and romance of erotic love may be well known to you too. Then by adding a spiritual practice to your life, you will have been introduced to the possibility of a spiritual dimension to love. Learning to recognize the similarities and distinctions of the varieties of love is essential to successfully walking the householders’ path of liberation. Instruction in mindful awareness and recognition of the elements of love will be offered. Suitable for everyone who has experienced love or who has been enthralled, curious or disappointed by it. Come and see how it is for your self.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/61123427

    TalkID=130

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Co-Dependent Arising 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-co-dependent-arising-2/ Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-co-dependent-arising-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-02-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As we move through the links of Dependent Origination, one of the key areas for exploration are the linkages of craving, clinging, and becoming. What starts out as a simple feeling of pleasantness suddenly erupts into a needy and tumultuous sense-of-self. Dependent Origination explains the causal factors and conditions that led to full addiction and the reaction that followed.  D.O. shows us how we carry over the remembrance of previous encounters that sets us up for our current display. Once the present is colored with the past, we carry the momentum of the past into that current relationship. An object is no longer seen for what it is (always neutral) but for what it has become through memory.  We then chase after our memory like a cat would chase his tail, believing that the object is the same as the memory.

    Homework

    Begin noticing the pain that follows the pursuit of pleasure, and watch the psychic shift from clinging to craving.  Craving is an addiction and is more mentally forceful and emotionally volatile than clinging. Notice how addiction to pleasure can lead to neediness, dependency, and the loss of vitality. See the value you get from an addiction and the limitation it has on your life. Can you notice the discontentment behind the pursuit?  Are you reaching for pleasure to distance yourself from a painful state of mind?  Are you looking out there so you won’t have to feel in here? Desire (craving) is sustained by giving something exaggerated significance. Notice how you become the person who is needy when the pleasant object moves from craving to clinging. Drop the charged thinking and just look at the desired object directly.  Is the significance you are giving this object coming from the object itself?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/60512336

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-02-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    As we move through the links of Dependent Origination, one of the key areas for exploration are the linkages of craving, clinging, and becoming. What starts out as a simple feeling of pleasantness suddenly erupts into a needy and tumultuous sense-of-self. Dependent Origination explains the causal factors and conditions that led to full addiction and the reaction that followed.  D.O. shows us how we carry over the remembrance of previous encounters that sets us up for our current display. Once the present is colored with the past, we carry the momentum of the past into that current relationship. An object is no longer seen for what it is (always neutral) but for what it has become through memory.  We then chase after our memory like a cat would chase his tail, believing that the object is the same as the memory.

    Homework

    Begin noticing the pain that follows the pursuit of pleasure, and watch the psychic shift from clinging to craving.  Craving is an addiction and is more mentally forceful and emotionally volatile than clinging. Notice how addiction to pleasure can lead to neediness, dependency, and the loss of vitality. See the value you get from an addiction and the limitation it has on your life. Can you notice the discontentment behind the pursuit?  Are you reaching for pleasure to distance yourself from a painful state of mind?  Are you looking out there so you won’t have to feel in here? Desire (craving) is sustained by giving something exaggerated significance. Notice how you become the person who is needy when the pleasant object moves from craving to clinging. Drop the charged thinking and just look at the desired object directly.  Is the significance you are giving this object coming from the object itself?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/60512336

    TalkID=979 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Co-Dependent Arising https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-co-dependent-arising/ Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-co-dependent-arising/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-02-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Dependent Origination asks us to see the world from a vastly different perspective than our normal understanding. It exerts that fundamentally nothing exists independently, and everything is co-dependent upon everything else.  Most of us do not see the world in this configuration. Normally we think of ourselves and all other objects as having separate existences. Let us loosen our grasp on seeing life as separately existing and ease ourselves into the symphony at play. Notice that coincidences and chance occurrences are part of the wonderment of inseparability. Nothing is happening randomly by accident. 

    Although even a philosophical understanding of this eases our individual burden, it is the realization of tis fact that dramatically effects our lives. When we see we are not separate from the world around us, we release the need for a personal and binding narrative, and the formless sacred comes into view.

    Homework

    Dependent Origination makes the startling claim that the world and the sense-of-self arise together moment after moment, each conditionally dependent upon the other. How do you understand this statement? Can you sense that as you invest meaning into the forms of the world, those very forms define you? When you desire something, are you not equally defined by the intensity of that desire?  You invested the desire into the object; you then chase after it as if the desire were intrinsic to the object itself, which makes the object seem separate from you. Investigate this co-dependent arising all week throughout your day.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/59427573

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-02-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Dependent Origination asks us to see the world from a vastly different perspective than our normal understanding. It exerts that fundamentally nothing exists independently, and everything is co-dependent upon everything else.  Most of us do not see the world in this configuration. Normally we think of ourselves and all other objects as having separate existences. Let us loosen our grasp on seeing life as separately existing and ease ourselves into the symphony at play. Notice that coincidences and chance occurrences are part of the wonderment of inseparability. Nothing is happening randomly by accident. 

    Although even a philosophical understanding of this eases our individual burden, it is the realization of tis fact that dramatically effects our lives. When we see we are not separate from the world around us, we release the need for a personal and binding narrative, and the formless sacred comes into view.

    Homework

    Dependent Origination makes the startling claim that the world and the sense-of-self arise together moment after moment, each conditionally dependent upon the other. How do you understand this statement? Can you sense that as you invest meaning into the forms of the world, those very forms define you? When you desire something, are you not equally defined by the intensity of that desire?  You invested the desire into the object; you then chase after it as if the desire were intrinsic to the object itself, which makes the object seem separate from you. Investigate this co-dependent arising all week throughout your day.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/59427573

    TalkID=978 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dependent Origination: Causality https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dependent-origination-causality/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dependent-origination-causality/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-01-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Dependent Origination is the way the Buddha understood the arising of individuated forms in the world. The question D.O. attempts to answer is how the world and the sense-of-self come into existence. That is, what are the causal conditions of separation? Why do we see the world as we see it? The first two talks in this series are overviews of the sequential unfolding of D.O. and the remaining talks examine each of the twelve individual link within this chain.

    Conditioned causality is the fact that many conditions conspire to allow a single internal or external event to arise.  Western thought usually focuses on a single cause, but with increased insight we see that causal factors are limitless.  No one person or one event “made us angry,” the whole universe was the reason that anger arose.

    Homework

    Look for the reason that an event occurs. It can be an external event like getting your mail, or going shopping, or an internal event such as a mood, thought, or attitude. See if you can trace back its origin.  When you think you have found a first “cause” look and see if that first cause was also conditioned by other factors until you understand that all of history led to this event and all of life simultaneously led to its arising. Once this is realized, who are you going to blame for the negative attitude you carry or the car that swerves in front of you? 

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/58080471

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-01-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Dependent Origination is the way the Buddha understood the arising of individuated forms in the world. The question D.O. attempts to answer is how the world and the sense-of-self come into existence. That is, what are the causal conditions of separation? Why do we see the world as we see it? The first two talks in this series are overviews of the sequential unfolding of D.O. and the remaining talks examine each of the twelve individual link within this chain.

    Conditioned causality is the fact that many conditions conspire to allow a single internal or external event to arise.  Western thought usually focuses on a single cause, but with increased insight we see that causal factors are limitless.  No one person or one event “made us angry,” the whole universe was the reason that anger arose.

    Homework

    Look for the reason that an event occurs. It can be an external event like getting your mail, or going shopping, or an internal event such as a mood, thought, or attitude. See if you can trace back its origin.  When you think you have found a first “cause” look and see if that first cause was also conditioned by other factors until you understand that all of history led to this event and all of life simultaneously led to its arising. Once this is realized, who are you going to blame for the negative attitude you carry or the car that swerves in front of you? 

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/58080471

    TalkID=973 SeriesID=47

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practice in Daily Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practice-in-daily-life/ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practice-in-daily-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2013-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The practice of cultivating our heart and mind is up to us. Let the Dharma, the teachings of the Buddha, be our guide. For more information about Anushka: http://www.anushkaf.org.

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2013-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The practice of cultivating our heart and mind is up to us. Let the Dharma, the teachings of the Buddha, be our guide. For more information about Anushka: http://www.anushkaf.org.

    TalkID=972

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Way to Happiness: Catching the Right Thought Train https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-way-to-happiness-catching-the-right-thought-train/ Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-way-to-happiness-catching-the-right-thought-train/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2013-01-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/58063745

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    Teacher: Anushka Fernandopulle Date: 2013-01-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/58063745

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Embodied Action https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-embodied-action/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-embodied-action/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Insights remain a dormant potential but not a formative actuality until they are put into action. Action validates the insight and establishes our intention to move in line with its truth. Action overcomes doubt and aligns our cognitive system with our spiritual transformation. It is the essential component for moving our spiritual journey forward. Too often our insights get lost within our conditioned habits and are never brought into the light of day, and therefore never fully position our mental and physical systems to the Dharma.

    Homework

    Reflect upon the areas of your life where your actions are embedded in an old view of yourself and where your intentions remain arrested within a view of separation and fear. For example, you may have inward feelings of unworthiness and at the same time have some understanding of the unreality of these old assumptions. Your identification with those old thoughts may keep you paralyzed in self-doubt and unable to embody in action a new perception of self-acceptance. Wise action is moving in accordance with the truth of who you are not waiting for the old feelings to subside. The old pattern must be brought into wise action for the complete resolution of the old pain. Write down 4 or 5 actions you could take to counter the assumptions of self-doubt. Now set those actions in motion. Do not wait for your emotions to tell you the timing is right or the old thoughts to let go of their mental grasp. They never will. New feelings and thoughts about yourself will arise after a number of attempts to align yourself to what is true.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/57413312

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Insights remain a dormant potential but not a formative actuality until they are put into action. Action validates the insight and establishes our intention to move in line with its truth. Action overcomes doubt and aligns our cognitive system with our spiritual transformation. It is the essential component for moving our spiritual journey forward. Too often our insights get lost within our conditioned habits and are never brought into the light of day, and therefore never fully position our mental and physical systems to the Dharma.

    Homework

    Reflect upon the areas of your life where your actions are embedded in an old view of yourself and where your intentions remain arrested within a view of separation and fear. For example, you may have inward feelings of unworthiness and at the same time have some understanding of the unreality of these old assumptions. Your identification with those old thoughts may keep you paralyzed in self-doubt and unable to embody in action a new perception of self-acceptance. Wise action is moving in accordance with the truth of who you are not waiting for the old feelings to subside. The old pattern must be brought into wise action for the complete resolution of the old pain. Write down 4 or 5 actions you could take to counter the assumptions of self-doubt. Now set those actions in motion. Do not wait for your emotions to tell you the timing is right or the old thoughts to let go of their mental grasp. They never will. New feelings and thoughts about yourself will arise after a number of attempts to align yourself to what is true.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/57413312

    TalkID=971 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Questions and Answers https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/questions-and-answers-3/ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/questions-and-answers-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-01-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Rodney answers questions from the sangha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/56790138

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2013-01-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Rodney answers questions from the sangha.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/56790138

    TalkID=969

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Gratitude & Joy: The Holiday Spirit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/gratitude-joy-the-holiday-spirit/ Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/gratitude-joy-the-holiday-spirit/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2012-12-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2012-12-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=977

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Emotional Chaos to Clarity (Day 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/emotional-chaos-to-clarity-day-2/ Sun, 02 Dec 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/emotional-chaos-to-clarity-day-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2012-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2012-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=976

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Emotional Chaos to Clarity (Day 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/emotional-chaos-to-clarity-day-1/ Sat, 01 Dec 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/emotional-chaos-to-clarity-day-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2012-12-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2012-12-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Patience and Persistence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/patience-and-persistence/ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/patience-and-persistence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2012-11-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Phillip Moffitt visits Seattle Insight and offers a dharma talk.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/57264267

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2012-11-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Phillip Moffitt visits Seattle Insight and offers a dharma talk.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/57264267

    TalkID=970

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Appreciation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-appreciation/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-appreciation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-11-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Many of us do not realize the accessibility of the heart. We think it is distant and attainable only through hard work.  But it is as close as a pause in our thoughts, a hesitation in our busyness, and is the natural response of awareness to life.  Our thoughts cover the heart with a foggy distraction, but when we interrupt the stream of our thinking the heart response with a gentle appreciation for living. In that moment life is acknowledging itself with gratitude. During this season of Thanksgiving, look deeply and silently to call forth this natural appreciation for living.

    Homework

    Stop your busyness for a moment and pause. Let the fullness of life come in with all the senses alive and awake. For this brief period of time there is nothing worth thinking about. Let your gaze light upon a tender experience, perhaps a spider spinning a web or the soft rustling of leaves blown by the breeze.  Let your mind be soft, your heart relaxed, and feel the accompanying warmth that heralds appreciation.  When there is awareness and the sensitivity of refined attention, appreciation is present.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/55382150

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-11-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Many of us do not realize the accessibility of the heart. We think it is distant and attainable only through hard work.  But it is as close as a pause in our thoughts, a hesitation in our busyness, and is the natural response of awareness to life.  Our thoughts cover the heart with a foggy distraction, but when we interrupt the stream of our thinking the heart response with a gentle appreciation for living. In that moment life is acknowledging itself with gratitude. During this season of Thanksgiving, look deeply and silently to call forth this natural appreciation for living.

    Homework

    Stop your busyness for a moment and pause. Let the fullness of life come in with all the senses alive and awake. For this brief period of time there is nothing worth thinking about. Let your gaze light upon a tender experience, perhaps a spider spinning a web or the soft rustling of leaves blown by the breeze.  Let your mind be soft, your heart relaxed, and feel the accompanying warmth that heralds appreciation.  When there is awareness and the sensitivity of refined attention, appreciation is present.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/55382150

    TalkID=968 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Gratitude https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/gratitude/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/gratitude/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2012-11-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Guest teacher Tim Geil speaks of gratitude on the week of Thanksgiving.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/54410001

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2012-11-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Guest teacher Tim Geil speaks of gratitude on the week of Thanksgiving.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/54410001

    TalkID=967

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Fear https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-fear/ Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-fear/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Fear is the dominating emotion controlling the world of formations and forms the edge between the ideas that hold us together as a formed entity and the ever-present universe of mystery and wonder.  Inevitably consciousness will be confronted by the fears it harbors. Fear is fear of something and that something has been conditioned into our minds as a threat. The threat is held within a narrative and the narrative warns us that if we do not contract back on ourselves a tragedy will occur.  We take this narrative as a literal truth and find ourselves avoiding the feared event. All of this maneuvering keeps us formed as a person and separated from all internal and external objects that are potential threats. By avoiding the threats we never grow beyond ourselves as a formed entity, and thus we perpetuate fear.

    Homework

    Reflect on the nature of fear.  How does fear project its own reality? Fear says if you continue in the way you are going something tragic will occur. It is always future oriented and has no reality other than the narrative that holds the feared event?  How much of your activity is built around avoiding this narrative? This week whenever a psychological fear arises remain steadfast and ask yourself, "What would I do now, if I were not afraid?" Asking this question will allow clarity to intervene where fear usually rules. Remaining steadfast means not being persuaded by the thought messages of fear, not changing course or altering your intended purpose, but following through the activity without flinching.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/53040263

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-11-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Fear is the dominating emotion controlling the world of formations and forms the edge between the ideas that hold us together as a formed entity and the ever-present universe of mystery and wonder.  Inevitably consciousness will be confronted by the fears it harbors. Fear is fear of something and that something has been conditioned into our minds as a threat. The threat is held within a narrative and the narrative warns us that if we do not contract back on ourselves a tragedy will occur.  We take this narrative as a literal truth and find ourselves avoiding the feared event. All of this maneuvering keeps us formed as a person and separated from all internal and external objects that are potential threats. By avoiding the threats we never grow beyond ourselves as a formed entity, and thus we perpetuate fear.

    Homework

    Reflect on the nature of fear.  How does fear project its own reality? Fear says if you continue in the way you are going something tragic will occur. It is always future oriented and has no reality other than the narrative that holds the feared event?  How much of your activity is built around avoiding this narrative? This week whenever a psychological fear arises remain steadfast and ask yourself, "What would I do now, if I were not afraid?" Asking this question will allow clarity to intervene where fear usually rules. Remaining steadfast means not being persuaded by the thought messages of fear, not changing course or altering your intended purpose, but following through the activity without flinching.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/53040263

    TalkID=966 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Love https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-love/ Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-love/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Love throws many of us off a little. Some of us would like our path free of tenderness and caring because love involves a part of us that is not logical or rational. Love puts the world together in a way that can’t be calculated or reasoned. The mind wants everything organized and direct, nothing cloudy or confused, but the spiritual journey is intuitive and not mentally derived. At some point we must leave the crisp edges and clear surfaces of the mind and move into the wonders and mysteries of the heart, and love is the path that does just that.

    Homework

    Establish the intention to use the phrase “Is there love for this too?” this week when difficulties arise within and outside of formal practice. Allow the phrase to open your heart beyond the immediate reactive response. You will have to release yourself totally to fully let go and give in to love’s weight and force. It will reveal the emptiness of self if you allow it. It can be helpful to pause while you are inviting this new perspective. The pause will provide the necessary gap between the contracted reactivity and the open space of love. Notice that love demands everything from us. Reflect on how much are we willing to meet it.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/52112194

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-10-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Love throws many of us off a little. Some of us would like our path free of tenderness and caring because love involves a part of us that is not logical or rational. Love puts the world together in a way that can’t be calculated or reasoned. The mind wants everything organized and direct, nothing cloudy or confused, but the spiritual journey is intuitive and not mentally derived. At some point we must leave the crisp edges and clear surfaces of the mind and move into the wonders and mysteries of the heart, and love is the path that does just that.

    Homework

    Establish the intention to use the phrase “Is there love for this too?” this week when difficulties arise within and outside of formal practice. Allow the phrase to open your heart beyond the immediate reactive response. You will have to release yourself totally to fully let go and give in to love’s weight and force. It will reveal the emptiness of self if you allow it. It can be helpful to pause while you are inviting this new perspective. The pause will provide the necessary gap between the contracted reactivity and the open space of love. Notice that love demands everything from us. Reflect on how much are we willing to meet it.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/52112194

    TalkID=957 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inclining the Heart: Boundless Friendliness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity (4 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-4-of-7/ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-4-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    As a practice of insight, joy restores the heart.

    Talk 4 of 7. Muditā (Altruistic Joy)

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    As a practice of insight, joy restores the heart.

    Talk 4 of 7. Muditā (Altruistic Joy)

    TalkID=962 SeriesID=46

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inclining the Heart: Boundless Friendliness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity (5 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-5-of-7/ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-5-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Cultivating the conditions, in every moment of our lives, to make room for joy to arise.

    Talk 5 of 7. Muditā (Altruistic Joy)

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Cultivating the conditions, in every moment of our lives, to make room for joy to arise.

    Talk 5 of 7. Muditā (Altruistic Joy)

    TalkID=963 SeriesID=46

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inclining the Heart: Boundless Friendliness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity (7 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-7-of-7/ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-7-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The quality of equanimity is pervaded with all the noble qualities of the heart. It is unshakable liberation. As a practice of insight, equanimity is a heart that can’t be shattered.

    Talk 7 of 7. Upekkhā (Equanimity)

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The quality of equanimity is pervaded with all the noble qualities of the heart. It is unshakable liberation. As a practice of insight, equanimity is a heart that can’t be shattered.

    Talk 7 of 7. Upekkhā (Equanimity)

    TalkID=964 SeriesID=46

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inclining the Heart: Boundless Friendliness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity (6 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-6-of-7/ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-6-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The quality of equanimity is pervaded with all the noble qualities of the heart. It is unshakable liberation. As a practice of insight, equanimity is a heart that can’t be shattered.

    Talk 6 of 7. Upekkhā (Equanimity)

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The quality of equanimity is pervaded with all the noble qualities of the heart. It is unshakable liberation. As a practice of insight, equanimity is a heart that can’t be shattered.

    Talk 6 of 7. Upekkhā (Equanimity)

    TalkID=965 SeriesID=46

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inclining the Heart: Boundless Friendliness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity (1 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-1-of-7/ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-1-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    These highly esteemed qualities are threads that run through all of the teachings of the Buddha. The brahma viharas of mettā, karuṇā, muditā, and upekkhā are described in the teachings as the deepest potential we have as human beings for psychological and emotional freedom.

    Talk 1 of 7.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    These highly esteemed qualities are threads that run through all of the teachings of the Buddha. The brahma viharas of mettā, karuṇā, muditā, and upekkhā are described in the teachings as the deepest potential we have as human beings for psychological and emotional freedom.

    Talk 1 of 7.

    TalkID=959 SeriesID=46

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inclining the Heart: Boundless Friendliness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity (2 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-2-of-7/ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-2-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    It is metta that enables all of the other brahma viharas, compassion, joy, and equanimity. As a practice of insight, mettā cultiviates the capacity to meet all things with a sense of friendliness.

    Talk 2 of 7. Mettā (to befriend)

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    It is metta that enables all of the other brahma viharas, compassion, joy, and equanimity. As a practice of insight, mettā cultiviates the capacity to meet all things with a sense of friendliness.

    Talk 2 of 7. Mettā (to befriend)

    TalkID=960 SeriesID=46

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inclining the Heart: Boundless Friendliness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity (3 of 7) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-3-of-7/ Sat, 20 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inclining-the-heart-boundless-friendliness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity-3-of-7/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    As a practice of insight, compassion expresses the deepest motivation that inspires responsiveness.

    Talk 3 of 7. Karuṇā (Compassion)

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    As a practice of insight, compassion expresses the deepest motivation that inspires responsiveness.

    Talk 3 of 7. Karuṇā (Compassion)

    TalkID=961 SeriesID=46

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Noble Life: The Paradox of Desire https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-noble-life-the-paradox-of-desire/ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-noble-life-the-paradox-of-desire/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/52096285

    TalkID=958

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2012-10-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/52096285

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Self-Uncertainty https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-self-uncertainty/ Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-self-uncertainty/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    One of the more common emotional responses to practice is that at times we feel like we are failing in meditation. Nothing seems to be going according to the instructions. We try diligently and then hear that striving will not get us anywhere. We want to like ourselves but are full of self-contempt. We would like to wish everyone lovingkindness, but we do not feel that in our hearts. All of this has us feeling like a spiritual failure.

    One way to sidestep the thought that our practice is not going well is to remember that our practice is about self-knowledge, and self-knowledge is always working. Like a mirror that always reflects what it sees, it may not be showing us what we want to see, but it is always reflecting back what it sees. The practice is to accommodate what we see, no matter what is reflected back. Just let the reflection show us the state of affairs. Now comes the hard part. Do not attempt to change, judge, or get over what we see. If we want to do something, relax with what we see. Let the built up tension be dispelled. If we try to get over a problem before we understand what the nature of the problem is, we will further complicate our struggle.

    Much of our struggle is arising from the sense of being a personal failure. In a culture built upon evaluations and comparisons, many of us feel like we are defeated before we begin. We lead with self-uncertainty and for a Dharma practitioner that is the worst possible assumption. Awakening needs everything from us, and self-uncertainty holds us back in timidity. We have to address this assumption head on to end its tyrannical rule.

    Homework

    Some meditators doubt whether they can spiritually awaken and feel as if they are failing in their efforts. This sense of personal failure is self-doubt. This week look at your meditation practice and see if you are discouraged by it in any way.  Self-doubt starts with discouragement and moves quickly to, “I am not able…” Feel the judgments associated with discouragement. Is this doubt a broader psychological belief you bring to many aspects of life? Instead of repeating this script until you die start making it conscious. Challenge its assumptions. What part of relaxing, observing, allowing, and responding (the essence of the practice) are you unable to do?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/51264673

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    One of the more common emotional responses to practice is that at times we feel like we are failing in meditation. Nothing seems to be going according to the instructions. We try diligently and then hear that striving will not get us anywhere. We want to like ourselves but are full of self-contempt. We would like to wish everyone lovingkindness, but we do not feel that in our hearts. All of this has us feeling like a spiritual failure.

    One way to sidestep the thought that our practice is not going well is to remember that our practice is about self-knowledge, and self-knowledge is always working. Like a mirror that always reflects what it sees, it may not be showing us what we want to see, but it is always reflecting back what it sees. The practice is to accommodate what we see, no matter what is reflected back. Just let the reflection show us the state of affairs. Now comes the hard part. Do not attempt to change, judge, or get over what we see. If we want to do something, relax with what we see. Let the built up tension be dispelled. If we try to get over a problem before we understand what the nature of the problem is, we will further complicate our struggle.

    Much of our struggle is arising from the sense of being a personal failure. In a culture built upon evaluations and comparisons, many of us feel like we are defeated before we begin. We lead with self-uncertainty and for a Dharma practitioner that is the worst possible assumption. Awakening needs everything from us, and self-uncertainty holds us back in timidity. We have to address this assumption head on to end its tyrannical rule.

    Homework

    Some meditators doubt whether they can spiritually awaken and feel as if they are failing in their efforts. This sense of personal failure is self-doubt. This week look at your meditation practice and see if you are discouraged by it in any way.  Self-doubt starts with discouragement and moves quickly to, “I am not able…” Feel the judgments associated with discouragement. Is this doubt a broader psychological belief you bring to many aspects of life? Instead of repeating this script until you die start making it conscious. Challenge its assumptions. What part of relaxing, observing, allowing, and responding (the essence of the practice) are you unable to do?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/51264673

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Relax, Observe, Allow, and Respond https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-relax-observe-allow-and-respond/ Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-relax-observe-allow-and-respond/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-09-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Relax, observe, allow, and respond are the quiet R-O-A-R of the Dharma. These words place us in the proper orientation to life so that life can affect us. Notice this is not passivity, since responding is essential. These words set us up so that we are aligned with our spiritual intentions, each word offering a perspective on the ease and observation needed for our spiritual fulfillment.

    Homework

    How does relaxation foster greater observation? How does allowing what you see increase your ease and well being and enable a natural response to occur? Notice how these four words mutally reinforce one another, and all four are the activities of faith. When we are not contracted and defensive, we are relaxing, allowing, and responding appropriately.  When we are not self-defended, reality can affect us, and that is the movement of faith. Take any one of these words and experientially see how they affect the other three, and how all four work cooperatively toward greater faith.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/50460873

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-09-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Relax, observe, allow, and respond are the quiet R-O-A-R of the Dharma. These words place us in the proper orientation to life so that life can affect us. Notice this is not passivity, since responding is essential. These words set us up so that we are aligned with our spiritual intentions, each word offering a perspective on the ease and observation needed for our spiritual fulfillment.

    Homework

    How does relaxation foster greater observation? How does allowing what you see increase your ease and well being and enable a natural response to occur? Notice how these four words mutally reinforce one another, and all four are the activities of faith. When we are not contracted and defensive, we are relaxing, allowing, and responding appropriately.  When we are not self-defended, reality can affect us, and that is the movement of faith. Take any one of these words and experientially see how they affect the other three, and how all four work cooperatively toward greater faith.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/50460873

    TalkID=954 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Love of Honesty https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-love-of-honesty/ Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-love-of-honesty/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-09-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We cannot talk about the fundamentals of Dharma without mentioning honesty. All we have to do is meet a truly honest person to know that honesty is infectious. We sense that it must take courage to live with honesty and integrity, but what it really takes is a love of the truth. Honesty in Dharma practice is simply the love of what is true. It is behind all of our inquiry and Dharma investigation. "What is going on here?" is the soul searching question that opens the doors of the heart. We release our deceptions for two reasons: first, it is painful to deceive, and second, we have a profound urge to know the true causes and motivations for our defensiveness. That urge, when properly honed, will be our vehicle for the completion of the spiritual journey.

    Homework

    Honesty is acknowledging distortion without pretension, recognizing the cause of pain without projecting that cause, and facing facts without defensiveness. Which of these areas need more attention in your practice? Make one of these areas an active inquiry this week. For instance, if you decide to face facts without defensiveness, investigate what motivates you to turn away and deny what is occurring. The purpose is to understand yourself better, not to become self-critical. Be gentle with your defenses or you will be reinforcing the wrong intention.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/49351383

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-09-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We cannot talk about the fundamentals of Dharma without mentioning honesty. All we have to do is meet a truly honest person to know that honesty is infectious. We sense that it must take courage to live with honesty and integrity, but what it really takes is a love of the truth. Honesty in Dharma practice is simply the love of what is true. It is behind all of our inquiry and Dharma investigation. "What is going on here?" is the soul searching question that opens the doors of the heart. We release our deceptions for two reasons: first, it is painful to deceive, and second, we have a profound urge to know the true causes and motivations for our defensiveness. That urge, when properly honed, will be our vehicle for the completion of the spiritual journey.

    Homework

    Honesty is acknowledging distortion without pretension, recognizing the cause of pain without projecting that cause, and facing facts without defensiveness. Which of these areas need more attention in your practice? Make one of these areas an active inquiry this week. For instance, if you decide to face facts without defensiveness, investigate what motivates you to turn away and deny what is occurring. The purpose is to understand yourself better, not to become self-critical. Be gentle with your defenses or you will be reinforcing the wrong intention.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/49351383

    TalkID=949 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating Compassion in Relation to the Foundation Teachings of Sila, Samadhi, and Panna https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-compassion-in-relation-to-the-foundation-teachings-of-sila-samadhi-and-panna/ Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-compassion-in-relation-to-the-foundation-teachings-of-sila-samadhi-and-panna/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2012-09-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2012-09-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Surrender https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-surrender/ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-surrender/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-08-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Surrender is not something we decide to do. It is what is left after we have tried every way to avoid or surmount a problem. Surrendering is releasing your guard and allowing the experience into you without protection or defense, and therefore it is an activity of faith. Mostly we try to adapt our way through a difficulty, changing strategies according to the results, but surrender is not another response to a problem, it’s the ending of time, distance, and separation from the problem itself.

    Homework

    The difference between surrender and an adaptive response to the Dharma is that there are no adjustments in surrender; it is a simple release without a narrative. When you have bottomed out of a particular behavior there is no more discourse about whether you should do it or not. It drops away, and that is surrender. Notice where you are resisting life and see if there is a adaptive theme that runs through your aversion. “This should not be happening to me. Why is this occurring?” When you are tired of feeling sorry for yourself, surrender will be the activity of choice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/48126574

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-08-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Surrender is not something we decide to do. It is what is left after we have tried every way to avoid or surmount a problem. Surrendering is releasing your guard and allowing the experience into you without protection or defense, and therefore it is an activity of faith. Mostly we try to adapt our way through a difficulty, changing strategies according to the results, but surrender is not another response to a problem, it’s the ending of time, distance, and separation from the problem itself.

    Homework

    The difference between surrender and an adaptive response to the Dharma is that there are no adjustments in surrender; it is a simple release without a narrative. When you have bottomed out of a particular behavior there is no more discourse about whether you should do it or not. It drops away, and that is surrender. Notice where you are resisting life and see if there is a adaptive theme that runs through your aversion. “This should not be happening to me. Why is this occurring?” When you are tired of feeling sorry for yourself, surrender will be the activity of choice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/48126574

    TalkID=948 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Faith https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-faith/ Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-faith/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-08-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Faith means "to place our heart upon." It encompasses trust, clarity, confidence, and devotion and is the opposite of spiritual despair. Faith is not faith in something; it is the willingness to allow something new and unknown to enter our consciousness. Faith is the willingness to explore a new perception of life beyond what we have known life to be and provides no guarantees that the search will lead to a better outcome. Why do we offer ourselves to the unknown without any assurance? Because it becomes intolerable to our hearts to stay where we are.

    Homework

    Does your faith extend beyond your own empowerment? Is the sacred within your control? What uplifts your spirit, and how do you know it is true? What keeps you coming back to meditation after a particularly difficult sitting? See if you can get a sense of what keeps you on your spiritual path. Is it belief or a confidence beyond knowing? Practice the phrase, “Just surrender to the dharma,” when a difficulty arises in your life or practice. Your job is to be mindful and know what is happening, let the dharma take care of the rest. See if inspiration and confidence come from repeating this phrase.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/47173672

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-08-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Faith means "to place our heart upon." It encompasses trust, clarity, confidence, and devotion and is the opposite of spiritual despair. Faith is not faith in something; it is the willingness to allow something new and unknown to enter our consciousness. Faith is the willingness to explore a new perception of life beyond what we have known life to be and provides no guarantees that the search will lead to a better outcome. Why do we offer ourselves to the unknown without any assurance? Because it becomes intolerable to our hearts to stay where we are.

    Homework

    Does your faith extend beyond your own empowerment? Is the sacred within your control? What uplifts your spirit, and how do you know it is true? What keeps you coming back to meditation after a particularly difficult sitting? See if you can get a sense of what keeps you on your spiritual path. Is it belief or a confidence beyond knowing? Practice the phrase, “Just surrender to the dharma,” when a difficulty arises in your life or practice. Your job is to be mindful and know what is happening, let the dharma take care of the rest. See if inspiration and confidence come from repeating this phrase.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/47173672

    TalkID=947 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-wisdom/ Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Wisdom is the integration of truth into your life. It is not theoretical or abstract in any sense, but a steady confidence of knowing what is true. Wisdom comes from seeing an experience in stillness, free from our normal commentary. Our narrative confines us to just what we have known and in the absence of the narrative arises a new perception. This is called wisdom.

    Homework

    Ask yourself what you understand about the dharma, not what is intellectually satisfying but what you truly understand. For instance, do you understand how suffering arises? Do your actions demonstrate this wisdom? How deep is this truth? How far has it reached into your cells? Take a point of dharma that you frequently hear in talks but is not sufficiently integrated. For example, dharma talks speak about the pure, clear mind of awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance. Have you experienced this first hand or is it a conceptual understanding? First know the difference between the two forms of knowledge. How will you go about understanding dharma issues more directly? Is thinking about them sufficient? Take the issue you select and attempt to experience it first hand. For example, what is the mind like when it is free of judgment, and what is it like when it judges? Which mind is clearer and therefore more accessible to wisdom? Work with the dharma point all week and notice how wisdom arises naturally from interest and bare attention.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/46460406

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Wisdom is the integration of truth into your life. It is not theoretical or abstract in any sense, but a steady confidence of knowing what is true. Wisdom comes from seeing an experience in stillness, free from our normal commentary. Our narrative confines us to just what we have known and in the absence of the narrative arises a new perception. This is called wisdom.

    Homework

    Ask yourself what you understand about the dharma, not what is intellectually satisfying but what you truly understand. For instance, do you understand how suffering arises? Do your actions demonstrate this wisdom? How deep is this truth? How far has it reached into your cells? Take a point of dharma that you frequently hear in talks but is not sufficiently integrated. For example, dharma talks speak about the pure, clear mind of awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance. Have you experienced this first hand or is it a conceptual understanding? First know the difference between the two forms of knowledge. How will you go about understanding dharma issues more directly? Is thinking about them sufficient? Take the issue you select and attempt to experience it first hand. For example, what is the mind like when it is free of judgment, and what is it like when it judges? Which mind is clearer and therefore more accessible to wisdom? Work with the dharma point all week and notice how wisdom arises naturally from interest and bare attention.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/46460406

    TalkID=946 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Brahma Viharas (4 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-4-of-4/ Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-4-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2012-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these four qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas, or boundless states. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. Sharon Salzberg will introduce these teachings and support us in our own experience and cultivation of these qualities through direct instruction and guided meditation using classical techniques in a modern idiom. There will also be many opportunities for questions. This retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2012-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these four qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas, or boundless states. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. Sharon Salzberg will introduce these teachings and support us in our own experience and cultivation of these qualities through direct instruction and guided meditation using classical techniques in a modern idiom. There will also be many opportunities for questions. This retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

    TalkID=953

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Brahma Viharas (3 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-3-of-4/ Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-3-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2012-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these four qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas, or boundless states. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. Sharon Salzberg will introduce these teachings and support us in our own experience and cultivation of these qualities through direct instruction and guided meditation using classical techniques in a modern idiom. There will also be many opportunities for questions. This retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2012-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these four qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas, or boundless states. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. Sharon Salzberg will introduce these teachings and support us in our own experience and cultivation of these qualities through direct instruction and guided meditation using classical techniques in a modern idiom. There will also be many opportunities for questions. This retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

    TalkID=952

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Brahma Viharas (2 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-2-of-4/ Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-2-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2012-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these four qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas, or boundless states. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. Sharon Salzberg will introduce these teachings and support us in our own experience and cultivation of these qualities through direct instruction and guided meditation using classical techniques in a modern idiom. There will also be many opportunities for questions. This retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

    TalkID=951

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2012-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these four qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas, or boundless states. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. Sharon Salzberg will introduce these teachings and support us in our own experience and cultivation of these qualities through direct instruction and guided meditation using classical techniques in a modern idiom. There will also be many opportunities for questions. This retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

    TalkID=951

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Brahma Viharas (1 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-1-of-4/ Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-brahma-viharas-1-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2012-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these four qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas, or boundless states. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. Sharon Salzberg will introduce these teachings and support us in our own experience and cultivation of these qualities through direct instruction and guided meditation using classical techniques in a modern idiom. There will also be many opportunities for questions. This retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

    TalkID=950

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2012-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Lovingkindness is a meditation that cultivates our natural capacity for an open and loving heart. It is traditionally offered along with meditations that enrich compassion, joy in the happiness of others, and equanimity. Together these four qualities are known as the Brahma Viharas, or boundless states. These practices lead to the development of concentration, fearlessness, and genuine happiness. Sharon Salzberg will introduce these teachings and support us in our own experience and cultivation of these qualities through direct instruction and guided meditation using classical techniques in a modern idiom. There will also be many opportunities for questions. This retreat is suitable for both new and experienced meditators.

    TalkID=950

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-mindfulness/ Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-07-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Mindfulness is the ability to generate attention toward oneself or an outside object. It is a step toward more conscious living. But mindfulness is coming from our exertion of will; that is, we are making ourselves mindful. When we relax our efforts, mindfulness goes away. As long as we are in control we will continue to believe in the truth of separation and will not see the end of the assumption of self. This is the spiritual fix we are in: either we let go of mindfulness into effortless awareness, or we stay bound to the person who is making herself conscious and thereby limit freedom.

    Homework

    We confuse awareness with thinking. Begin to notice the qualitative difference when you are mindful and when you are lost in thought. Notice the quieter you become, the more awareness is accessible, and the less the sense of self intrudes. The sense of you obstructs awareness and depends upon thought for its existence. Awareness flourishes as a result of seeing the limitations of thought and releasing your need to carry yourself around. Study this dynamic this week. Watch what happens to your awareness/mindfulness when you are reactive and full of thought. Watch what happens to the sense of you when you are quiet and your senses are alive.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/45689129

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-07-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Mindfulness is the ability to generate attention toward oneself or an outside object. It is a step toward more conscious living. But mindfulness is coming from our exertion of will; that is, we are making ourselves mindful. When we relax our efforts, mindfulness goes away. As long as we are in control we will continue to believe in the truth of separation and will not see the end of the assumption of self. This is the spiritual fix we are in: either we let go of mindfulness into effortless awareness, or we stay bound to the person who is making herself conscious and thereby limit freedom.

    Homework

    We confuse awareness with thinking. Begin to notice the qualitative difference when you are mindful and when you are lost in thought. Notice the quieter you become, the more awareness is accessible, and the less the sense of self intrudes. The sense of you obstructs awareness and depends upon thought for its existence. Awareness flourishes as a result of seeing the limitations of thought and releasing your need to carry yourself around. Study this dynamic this week. Watch what happens to your awareness/mindfulness when you are reactive and full of thought. Watch what happens to the sense of you when you are quiet and your senses are alive.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/45689129

    TalkID=945 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Renunciation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-renunciation/ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-renunciation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-06-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Our culture has made renunciation into an austerity rather than a virtue, a contraction rather than openness. The word has the negative connotation of self-deprivation when it really means releasing ourselves from what binds us. We are usually willing to release any constraints that do not serve our greater intentions. Simplicity is the natural result of renunciation, but simplicity is not an austerity. It is not forced, but rather is the natural clearing away when everything in excess has been eliminated. Ultimately we simply renounce our separation and live life from that view and intention.

    Homework

    Practice letting go (renouncing) this week. Instead of figuring out, reflecting on, thinking about, projecting out, indulging in, or dwelling on, simply release and renounce the thoughts as unnecessary. Start by practicing this for one hour a day.  Say to yourself, “There is nothing more valuable than awareness for this hour.” Relax, ground yourself in your body, release the need to indulge in thinking, and welcome in awareness. Make it a formal practice outside of your sitting meditation, and as the week goes on expand the time. As the practice becomes more natural notice the qualitative difference between this time being aware and the time you spend thinking. Nothing will change until we see the benefit of living in awareness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/44817446

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-06-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Our culture has made renunciation into an austerity rather than a virtue, a contraction rather than openness. The word has the negative connotation of self-deprivation when it really means releasing ourselves from what binds us. We are usually willing to release any constraints that do not serve our greater intentions. Simplicity is the natural result of renunciation, but simplicity is not an austerity. It is not forced, but rather is the natural clearing away when everything in excess has been eliminated. Ultimately we simply renounce our separation and live life from that view and intention.

    Homework

    Practice letting go (renouncing) this week. Instead of figuring out, reflecting on, thinking about, projecting out, indulging in, or dwelling on, simply release and renounce the thoughts as unnecessary. Start by practicing this for one hour a day.  Say to yourself, “There is nothing more valuable than awareness for this hour.” Relax, ground yourself in your body, release the need to indulge in thinking, and welcome in awareness. Make it a formal practice outside of your sitting meditation, and as the week goes on expand the time. As the practice becomes more natural notice the qualitative difference between this time being aware and the time you spend thinking. Nothing will change until we see the benefit of living in awareness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/44817446

    TalkID=943 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Questions and Answers about Meditation Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/questions-and-answers-about-meditation-practice/ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/questions-and-answers-about-meditation-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-06-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Join Rodney for a session of questions and answers about meditation practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/45096766

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-06-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Join Rodney for a session of questions and answers about meditation practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/45096766

    TalkID=944

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Wise Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-wise-intention/ Tue, 29 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-wise-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-05-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Wise intention is the energy that moves all spiritual practices forward. We mistakenly think it is our willpower, but it is always and only our intention. There are two expressions of intention: the primary intention associated with the longing to be free and the secondary intention for gain and acquisition. The secondary is formed by the mind from the primary intention, and that is the reason we believe that satisfaction can come through desire. The mind tells us that. For the energy to be reinvested back into the primary we have to prove to ourselves that secondary gains will never be truly fulfilling. That is what is left for many of us to do.

    Homework

    Sense your spiritual intention of the heart’s pull to freedom. What distracts you from that spiritual intention throughout the day? If your energy is divided between your worldly and spiritual intentions, your practice will lack resolve and focus. It is possible for the spiritual intention to be brought into the competing distractions by questioning the value and limitations of what you are pursuing. In other words you must be willing to see the limitations of your worldly intentions. Are they completely satisfying and fulfilling? Do they allow you to feel more connected to life? Is the payoff what you expected?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/43326602

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-05-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Wise intention is the energy that moves all spiritual practices forward. We mistakenly think it is our willpower, but it is always and only our intention. There are two expressions of intention: the primary intention associated with the longing to be free and the secondary intention for gain and acquisition. The secondary is formed by the mind from the primary intention, and that is the reason we believe that satisfaction can come through desire. The mind tells us that. For the energy to be reinvested back into the primary we have to prove to ourselves that secondary gains will never be truly fulfilling. That is what is left for many of us to do.

    Homework

    Sense your spiritual intention of the heart’s pull to freedom. What distracts you from that spiritual intention throughout the day? If your energy is divided between your worldly and spiritual intentions, your practice will lack resolve and focus. It is possible for the spiritual intention to be brought into the competing distractions by questioning the value and limitations of what you are pursuing. In other words you must be willing to see the limitations of your worldly intentions. Are they completely satisfying and fulfilling? Do they allow you to feel more connected to life? Is the payoff what you expected?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/43326602

    TalkID=942 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Wise View https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-wise-view/ Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-wise-view/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-05-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Wise view is fundamental to everything we do in the dharma. Having a direction establishes a context for all dharma activities. Without it we flounder and move in the direction of our conditioning toward pleasure and ease. Simply stated, wise view is the view that our thoughts distort our perceptions away from the inherent interconnection of all things. Working in clear alignment with interconnection allows us the courage and intention to move toward the difficult, toward that which seems to separate, and confirm the truth of oneness. All dharma activity must be in accordance with that intention, or it will further support the conditioned sense of separation.

    Homework

    Either we are separate or we are not. If we are not, then we have to use awareness to orient us to the true and wise relationship of interconnection. One of the ways we lose ourselves in thoughts of separation is through emotions. We use emotions to reinforce assumptions of separation rather than first connecting with the emotion and arresting the need to make the world “outside” hold our emotional blame. Instead, let the emotions act as a cue to turn back and be present to them. First see they are coming from you and no one else, and then prove to yourself they are harmless.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/42417891

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-05-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Wise view is fundamental to everything we do in the dharma. Having a direction establishes a context for all dharma activities. Without it we flounder and move in the direction of our conditioning toward pleasure and ease. Simply stated, wise view is the view that our thoughts distort our perceptions away from the inherent interconnection of all things. Working in clear alignment with interconnection allows us the courage and intention to move toward the difficult, toward that which seems to separate, and confirm the truth of oneness. All dharma activity must be in accordance with that intention, or it will further support the conditioned sense of separation.

    Homework

    Either we are separate or we are not. If we are not, then we have to use awareness to orient us to the true and wise relationship of interconnection. One of the ways we lose ourselves in thoughts of separation is through emotions. We use emotions to reinforce assumptions of separation rather than first connecting with the emotion and arresting the need to make the world “outside” hold our emotional blame. Instead, let the emotions act as a cue to turn back and be present to them. First see they are coming from you and no one else, and then prove to yourself they are harmless.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/42417891

    TalkID=941 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Generosity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-generosity/ Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-generosity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-05-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Why is generosity a fundamental dharma issue? The dharma opens us beyond our self-limitations, and generosity is the essential direction of that opening. There is a balance between staying within ourselves and our understanding without idealizing the dharma while working with our edges that keep us contained within ourselves. Generosity is the authentic journey out of that container where we realize we were never alone or isolated. Generosity is the manifestation in action of connectedness and is the fundamental conduit of a life lived from the heart.

    Homework

    Generosity is sharing some part of us with another. It could be time, attention, money, etc. It contains a “no” as well as a “yes.” The tension between the two allows you to care for yourself as you open to selflessness. Extend too far in one direction and you find yourself tight, self-enclosed, and contracted; too far in the opposite direction and you overextend and ignore the signs to stay within yourself. Work with this tension throughout the week. Explore both the “yes” and the “no.” A good direction for investigation is giving without regret. Too little or too much and there is a psychological kickback. Where does regret meet the opening of generosity?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/41405364

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-05-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Why is generosity a fundamental dharma issue? The dharma opens us beyond our self-limitations, and generosity is the essential direction of that opening. There is a balance between staying within ourselves and our understanding without idealizing the dharma while working with our edges that keep us contained within ourselves. Generosity is the authentic journey out of that container where we realize we were never alone or isolated. Generosity is the manifestation in action of connectedness and is the fundamental conduit of a life lived from the heart.

    Homework

    Generosity is sharing some part of us with another. It could be time, attention, money, etc. It contains a “no” as well as a “yes.” The tension between the two allows you to care for yourself as you open to selflessness. Extend too far in one direction and you find yourself tight, self-enclosed, and contracted; too far in the opposite direction and you overextend and ignore the signs to stay within yourself. Work with this tension throughout the week. Explore both the “yes” and the “no.” A good direction for investigation is giving without regret. Too little or too much and there is a psychological kickback. Where does regret meet the opening of generosity?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/41405364

    TalkID=940 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Sila https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-sila/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-sila/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-04-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We usually approach ethical conduct (sila) from either righteousness (morality) or idealism (I must never harm any living thing!) but not often from stability and unification of heart. From the heart we just see what is appropriate to do and do it within the context of connection and nonharm. When we transgress we learn and move on and never expect anything miraculous or perfect in any way. We simply live within the fullness of our humanity, and that is enough.

    Homework

    Depending on how you use them, the precepts can either aid or inhibit your spiritual growth. Do they foster a greater sense of connectedness or add to your unworthiness and guilt?  Do they encourage a new way of viewing the world or hold you fast to your old self-image? Do the precepts lighten your sense of paranoia and general heaviness of mind or leave you feeling more shameful?

    Pick an unskillful behavior that you live with such as being manipulative, sneaky, or deceitful. First watch the pattern unfold from beginning to end without trying to change it. What are the rewards of the action, and what are its limitations? Second, establish the intention not to harm and reflect on the behavior in relationship to this intention. The next time you feel the need to deceive, pause and consider this intention. Who am I harming and why? At what point will I be finished with this if not now?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/40572932

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-04-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    We usually approach ethical conduct (sila) from either righteousness (morality) or idealism (I must never harm any living thing!) but not often from stability and unification of heart. From the heart we just see what is appropriate to do and do it within the context of connection and nonharm. When we transgress we learn and move on and never expect anything miraculous or perfect in any way. We simply live within the fullness of our humanity, and that is enough.

    Homework

    Depending on how you use them, the precepts can either aid or inhibit your spiritual growth. Do they foster a greater sense of connectedness or add to your unworthiness and guilt?  Do they encourage a new way of viewing the world or hold you fast to your old self-image? Do the precepts lighten your sense of paranoia and general heaviness of mind or leave you feeling more shameful?

    Pick an unskillful behavior that you live with such as being manipulative, sneaky, or deceitful. First watch the pattern unfold from beginning to end without trying to change it. What are the rewards of the action, and what are its limitations? Second, establish the intention not to harm and reflect on the behavior in relationship to this intention. The next time you feel the need to deceive, pause and consider this intention. Who am I harming and why? At what point will I be finished with this if not now?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/40572932

    TalkID=935 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Staying Within Yourself https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-staying-within-yourself/ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-staying-within-yourself/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-04-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In the West we have little preparation for dharma practice because our lives have not been tuned to staying within ourselves. We have been taught to look outside for approval and to compare ourselves to others. How can we possibly find ourselves within any comparison? All we will ever find is a sense of lacking. Leaning toward the world does not allow us to find our own stability, and yet we cannot question the sense of self without inward evenness and dependability.

    Homework

    Find your sense of self-esteem, your inward convictions, and strength of character. Find that place where you are unquestionably yourself, and no one can take it from you. That is where we move from in dharma, nowhere else. This must be firmed up before any questions can be asked about the nature of self. How much doubt lies within your actions of body, speech, and mind? How much do you need others to confirm your presence? Go to that pain of being partial and incomplete and allow it into your heart until you can stand alone and look deeply into that aloneness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/39937577

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-04-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In the West we have little preparation for dharma practice because our lives have not been tuned to staying within ourselves. We have been taught to look outside for approval and to compare ourselves to others. How can we possibly find ourselves within any comparison? All we will ever find is a sense of lacking. Leaning toward the world does not allow us to find our own stability, and yet we cannot question the sense of self without inward evenness and dependability.

    Homework

    Find your sense of self-esteem, your inward convictions, and strength of character. Find that place where you are unquestionably yourself, and no one can take it from you. That is where we move from in dharma, nowhere else. This must be firmed up before any questions can be asked about the nature of self. How much doubt lies within your actions of body, speech, and mind? How much do you need others to confirm your presence? Go to that pain of being partial and incomplete and allow it into your heart until you can stand alone and look deeply into that aloneness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/39937577

    TalkID=934 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Deepening Lovingkindness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/deepening-lovingkindness/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/deepening-lovingkindness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2012-03-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2012-03-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sangha: What It Means to be Awakening Together https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sangha-what-it-means-to-be-awakening-together/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sangha-what-it-means-to-be-awakening-together/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2012-03-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2012-03-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     In Seeing Only the Seen https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/in-seeing-only-the-seen/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/in-seeing-only-the-seen/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2012-03-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    An exploration of the Bahiya sutta and the distance we create from bare experience through our resistance and sense of self.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/38516596

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    Teacher: Tim Geil Date: 2012-03-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    An exploration of the Bahiya sutta and the distance we create from bare experience through our resistance and sense of self.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/38516596

    TalkID=931

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sunnata and the Laws of Nature (Talk 3 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sunnata-and-the-laws-of-nature-talk-3-of-3/ Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sunnata-and-the-laws-of-nature-talk-3-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2012-03-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Buddha was a scientist of the human condition. He awoke to the nature of the body-mind environment and understood the biological, genetic, moral, psychological, kammic and dhammic laws he was heir to. In dhamma practice, we discover the causes and conditions at play in the world and with awareness and insight realize the emptiness (suññata) of the unique yet ever-changing conjunction of conditions we call “me.” This realization liberates the mind from latent tendencies that manifest as suffering.

    TalkID=939 SeriesID=54

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2012-03-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha was a scientist of the human condition. He awoke to the nature of the body-mind environment and understood the biological, genetic, moral, psychological, kammic and dhammic laws he was heir to. In dhamma practice, we discover the causes and conditions at play in the world and with awareness and insight realize the emptiness (suññata) of the unique yet ever-changing conjunction of conditions we call “me.” This realization liberates the mind from latent tendencies that manifest as suffering.

    TalkID=939 SeriesID=54

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Non-Residential Retreat: Sunnata and the Laws of Nature (Talk 3 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/non-residential-retreat-sunnata-and-the-laws-of-nature-talk-3-of-3/ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/non-residential-retreat-sunnata-and-the-laws-of-nature-talk-3-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 1980-01-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The Buddha was a scientist of the human condition. He awoke to the nature of the body-mind environment and understood the biological, genetic, moral, psychological, kammic and dhammic laws he was heir to. In dhamma practice, we discover the causes and conditions at play in the world and with awareness and insight realize the emptiness (suññata) of the unique yet ever-changing conjunction of conditions we call “me.” This realization liberates the mind from latent tendencies that manifest as suffering.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 1980-01-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Buddha was a scientist of the human condition. He awoke to the nature of the body-mind environment and understood the biological, genetic, moral, psychological, kammic and dhammic laws he was heir to. In dhamma practice, we discover the causes and conditions at play in the world and with awareness and insight realize the emptiness (suññata) of the unique yet ever-changing conjunction of conditions we call “me.” This realization liberates the mind from latent tendencies that manifest as suffering.

    TalkID=938

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sunnata and the Laws of Nature (Talk 1 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sunnata-and-the-laws-of-nature-talk-1-of-3/ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sunnata-and-the-laws-of-nature-talk-1-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2012-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha was a scientist of the human condition. He awoke to the nature of the body-mind environment and understood the biological, genetic, moral, psychological, kammic and dhammic laws he was heir to. In dhamma practice, we discover the causes and conditions at play in the world and with awareness and insight realize the emptiness (suññata) of the unique yet ever-changing conjunction of conditions we call “me.” This realization liberates the mind from latent tendencies that manifest as suffering.

    TalkID=936 SeriesID=54

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2012-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha was a scientist of the human condition. He awoke to the nature of the body-mind environment and understood the biological, genetic, moral, psychological, kammic and dhammic laws he was heir to. In dhamma practice, we discover the causes and conditions at play in the world and with awareness and insight realize the emptiness (suññata) of the unique yet ever-changing conjunction of conditions we call “me.” This realization liberates the mind from latent tendencies that manifest as suffering.

    TalkID=936 SeriesID=54

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sunnata and the Laws of Nature (Talk 2 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sunnata-and-the-laws-of-nature-talk-2-of-3/ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sunnata-and-the-laws-of-nature-talk-2-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2012-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha was a scientist of the human condition. He awoke to the nature of the body-mind environment and understood the biological, genetic, moral, psychological, kammic and dhammic laws he was heir to. In dhamma practice, we discover the causes and conditions at play in the world and with awareness and insight realize the emptiness (suññata) of the unique yet ever-changing conjunction of conditions we call “me.” This realization liberates the mind from latent tendencies that manifest as suffering.

    TalkID=937 SeriesID=54

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2012-03-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha was a scientist of the human condition. He awoke to the nature of the body-mind environment and understood the biological, genetic, moral, psychological, kammic and dhammic laws he was heir to. In dhamma practice, we discover the causes and conditions at play in the world and with awareness and insight realize the emptiness (suññata) of the unique yet ever-changing conjunction of conditions we call “me.” This realization liberates the mind from latent tendencies that manifest as suffering.

    TalkID=937 SeriesID=54

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Buddha-Nature Dhamma https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/buddha-nature-dhamma/ Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/buddha-nature-dhamma/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2012-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Guest teacher Steve Armstrong offers a talk about the Buddha in nature.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/38052260

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2012-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Guest teacher Steve Armstrong offers a talk about the Buddha in nature.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/38052260

    TalkID=930

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Challenges to Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/challenges-to-practice/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/challenges-to-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2012-02-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Bonnie Duran discusses the hindrances and other challenges to practice on and off the cushion. Mindfulness holds the hindrances between suppression and indulgence, allowing the purification of mental factors that cause suffering, and cultivation of those that cause happiness.

    While Rodney Smith is away on retreat this month, the Continuing Meditation Class is being taught by Local Dharma Leaders from the Seattle Insight sangha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/37833087

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    Teacher: Bonnie Duran Date: 2012-02-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Bonnie Duran discusses the hindrances and other challenges to practice on and off the cushion. Mindfulness holds the hindrances between suppression and indulgence, allowing the purification of mental factors that cause suffering, and cultivation of those that cause happiness.

    While Rodney Smith is away on retreat this month, the Continuing Meditation Class is being taught by Local Dharma Leaders from the Seattle Insight sangha.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/37833087

    TalkID=929

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Samadhi https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-samadhi/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-samadhi/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-02-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Buddha once said that his teaching directed us toward three principles: sila (ethical conduct), panna (wisdom), and samadhi (firmness of mind). Samadhi is the fundamental principle of a steady and harmonious mind. During samadhi, consciousness is not wavering with each thought but firm and stationary, allowing attention to be bare and free for observation. There is a component of wisdom within samadhi since the mind is resolute and unperturbed by states of mind, yet there is a difference between samadhi and awareness. Awareness is not a state of mind and samadhi is a conditioned state that changes over time; awareness is more easily acknowledged when the mind is firm and steady.

    Homework

    Begin to understand the difference between concentration, the ability to focus the mind, and wise samadhi, steadiness of mind and mental harmony. When you are practicing concentration (on breath, listening, or focused on something interesting) what happens to your focus when the environment becomes chaotic or loud? Notice how concentration is dependent upon conditions. Samadhi has the ability to expand beyond and hold circumstances and remain steadfast. Practice simple exercises that prove this point. For instance, try reading a book in the middle of noise and commotion, and then look up and embrace the entire scene without demands. Which is concentration and which is samadhi? What is the value of each?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/37400008

    TalkID=928 SeriesID=45

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-02-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha once said that his teaching directed us toward three principles: sila (ethical conduct), panna (wisdom), and samadhi (firmness of mind). Samadhi is the fundamental principle of a steady and harmonious mind. During samadhi, consciousness is not wavering with each thought but firm and stationary, allowing attention to be bare and free for observation. There is a component of wisdom within samadhi since the mind is resolute and unperturbed by states of mind, yet there is a difference between samadhi and awareness. Awareness is not a state of mind and samadhi is a conditioned state that changes over time; awareness is more easily acknowledged when the mind is firm and steady.

    Homework

    Begin to understand the difference between concentration, the ability to focus the mind, and wise samadhi, steadiness of mind and mental harmony. When you are practicing concentration (on breath, listening, or focused on something interesting) what happens to your focus when the environment becomes chaotic or loud? Notice how concentration is dependent upon conditions. Samadhi has the ability to expand beyond and hold circumstances and remain steadfast. Practice simple exercises that prove this point. For instance, try reading a book in the middle of noise and commotion, and then look up and embrace the entire scene without demands. Which is concentration and which is samadhi? What is the value of each?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/37400008

    TalkID=928 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Bare Attention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-bare-attention/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-bare-attention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-02-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Any review of the fundamentals must go squarely through bare attention. Bare attention is the essence of our practice, and the single tool that nourishes our wisdom and understanding all along the way. “Baring” our attention is why the practice seems to take so long to mature. We are so used to looking to thought for guidance that we overlay a film of thought on our attention to give a familiar tinge to what we see. Without that film of memory there would be the simple essence of emptiness seeing itself. Many of us feel unprepared for that level of reality so we subtly think about what we see, and our thinking makes this great expanse feel safer and more manageable. Cleaning up our attention becomes our work.

    Homework

    What does it mean for attention to be “bare?” Bare of what? Notice the contaminating influences on your attention on and off the cushion. Notice how your opinions trump bare attention and therefore pure listening. Do you trust your opinions more than you trust awareness? How does the application of bare attention take your control and agenda away? How does it limit your story and reactivity and quiet the “I”? Work with baring your attention throughout the week.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/36501443

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-02-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Any review of the fundamentals must go squarely through bare attention. Bare attention is the essence of our practice, and the single tool that nourishes our wisdom and understanding all along the way. “Baring” our attention is why the practice seems to take so long to mature. We are so used to looking to thought for guidance that we overlay a film of thought on our attention to give a familiar tinge to what we see. Without that film of memory there would be the simple essence of emptiness seeing itself. Many of us feel unprepared for that level of reality so we subtly think about what we see, and our thinking makes this great expanse feel safer and more manageable. Cleaning up our attention becomes our work.

    Homework

    What does it mean for attention to be “bare?” Bare of what? Notice the contaminating influences on your attention on and off the cushion. Notice how your opinions trump bare attention and therefore pure listening. Do you trust your opinions more than you trust awareness? How does the application of bare attention take your control and agenda away? How does it limit your story and reactivity and quiet the “I”? Work with baring your attention throughout the week.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/36501443

    TalkID=927 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Moving Toward the Struggle https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-moving-toward-the-struggle/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-moving-toward-the-struggle/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-01-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Why did the Buddha say he only taught suffering and the end of suffering? If this is the core of what he taught, how diligently do we practice it? Do our practices attempt to understand the nature of anguish, or do they sidestep that issue and attempt to create anguish-free environments and foster greater dependency on pleasant experiences? Do we see anguish as a fundamental dharmic principle that guides and directs us toward liberation, or do we pull back and adapt a philosophical approach to anguish – “This too shall pass.”  Suffering provides all that is necessary for a complete understanding of the formation of self, but we must be willing to move toward the difficult for that to be imparted.

    Homework

    Be aware of the range and expressions of your anguish. Use the week to focus on the gross and subtle forms of your personal pain as it occurs throughout the day. Each time you find yourself in conflict, ask “Who is responsible for this?”  Watch your tendency to blame and externalize the causes. Keep the phrase “Adjust to reality, don’t make reality adjust to you” as your frame of reference for surrendering and releasing all suffering.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/35638804

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-01-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Why did the Buddha say he only taught suffering and the end of suffering? If this is the core of what he taught, how diligently do we practice it? Do our practices attempt to understand the nature of anguish, or do they sidestep that issue and attempt to create anguish-free environments and foster greater dependency on pleasant experiences? Do we see anguish as a fundamental dharmic principle that guides and directs us toward liberation, or do we pull back and adapt a philosophical approach to anguish – “This too shall pass.”  Suffering provides all that is necessary for a complete understanding of the formation of self, but we must be willing to move toward the difficult for that to be imparted.

    Homework

    Be aware of the range and expressions of your anguish. Use the week to focus on the gross and subtle forms of your personal pain as it occurs throughout the day. Each time you find yourself in conflict, ask “Who is responsible for this?”  Watch your tendency to blame and externalize the causes. Keep the phrase “Adjust to reality, don’t make reality adjust to you” as your frame of reference for surrendering and releasing all suffering.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/35638804

    TalkID=924 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fundamentals of the Dharma: Death and Denial https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-death-and-denial/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fundamentals-of-the-dharma-death-and-denial/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-01-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    In this series we open an exploration of a few fundamental dharma principles. Students will already have some familiarity with many of these topics, and some may seem trivial. But the reality is there is no trivial truth. Any and all truths can only take us as deeply as we allow them to enter. Most of us reach a comfort level with these fundamentals and then build our practice on top of that partial understanding. If our practice is to move forward these principles must be reexamined and thoroughly realized, then the simplest truth can have a profound impact.

    This first homework is looking at death as an expression of denial – the unwillingness to face facts. Death is an example of the many ways we refuse to face life on its terms, the many ways we turn away and pretend life is other than what it is. But the dharma rests on facing facts without distortion, and unless we renew our commitment and trust to doing just that, our understanding will remain superficial.

    Homework

    Begin each sitting meditation this week reflecting on your death. Sense the fragility of your heart beat, the tenderness of each breath, the irreversible aging of the body. What assumptions are you making about the continuance of your life? Are you certain there will be an in breath after this out breath? Feel the edge of fear as you allow the uncertainty of each moment to surface. Off the cushion, start bringing death into your day-to-day observations by intentionally reading the obituaries in the newspaper, observing road kills, noticing the dying leaves of autumn, and perhaps visiting nursing homes or hospitals. Be sensitive to your fear of the subject. Is it too much? If not, learn all you can about the immediate reality of death.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/34928346

    TalkID=923 SeriesID=45

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2012-01-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    In this series we open an exploration of a few fundamental dharma principles. Students will already have some familiarity with many of these topics, and some may seem trivial. But the reality is there is no trivial truth. Any and all truths can only take us as deeply as we allow them to enter. Most of us reach a comfort level with these fundamentals and then build our practice on top of that partial understanding. If our practice is to move forward these principles must be reexamined and thoroughly realized, then the simplest truth can have a profound impact.

    This first homework is looking at death as an expression of denial – the unwillingness to face facts. Death is an example of the many ways we refuse to face life on its terms, the many ways we turn away and pretend life is other than what it is. But the dharma rests on facing facts without distortion, and unless we renew our commitment and trust to doing just that, our understanding will remain superficial.

    Homework

    Begin each sitting meditation this week reflecting on your death. Sense the fragility of your heart beat, the tenderness of each breath, the irreversible aging of the body. What assumptions are you making about the continuance of your life? Are you certain there will be an in breath after this out breath? Feel the edge of fear as you allow the uncertainty of each moment to surface. Off the cushion, start bringing death into your day-to-day observations by intentionally reading the obituaries in the newspaper, observing road kills, noticing the dying leaves of autumn, and perhaps visiting nursing homes or hospitals. Be sensitive to your fear of the subject. Is it too much? If not, learn all you can about the immediate reality of death.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/34928346

    TalkID=923 SeriesID=45

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Happiness of Letting Go: Part 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-happiness-of-letting-go-part-2/ Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-happiness-of-letting-go-part-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2012-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Kamala Masters urges us to be vigilant and not negligent in the face of craving. By recognizing the face of attachment, the attachment cannot be strengthened by habit. When we see it, we can recognize and accept it, then turn the mind to something else.

    TalkID=926

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2012-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Kamala Masters urges us to be vigilant and not negligent in the face of craving. By recognizing the face of attachment, the attachment cannot be strengthened by habit. When we see it, we can recognize and accept it, then turn the mind to something else.

    TalkID=926

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Happiness of Letting Go: Part 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-happiness-of-letting-go-part-1/ Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-happiness-of-letting-go-part-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2012-01-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this talk, Kamala Masters reflects on "renunciation," one of the ten paramis. Kamala reminds us that letting go means both a letting go of the object of grasping, and of the grasping itself.

    TalkID=925

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2012-01-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this talk, Kamala Masters reflects on "renunciation," one of the ten paramis. Kamala reminds us that letting go means both a letting go of the object of grasping, and of the grasping itself.

    TalkID=925

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Power of Resolve https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-power-of-resolve/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-power-of-resolve/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2012-01-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Kamala Masters explores the energy of resolve, in the context of the Ten Paramis.  What is resolve?  How is it experienced?  And how does it connect to the resolution being carried out?

    (The recording begins as Kamala is already speaking.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/34868357

    TalkID=922

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2012-01-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Kamala Masters explores the energy of resolve, in the context of the Ten Paramis.  What is resolve?  How is it experienced?  And how does it connect to the resolution being carried out?

    (The recording begins as Kamala is already speaking.)

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/34868357

    TalkID=922

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: Discerning the Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-discerning-the-self/ Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-discerning-the-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-12-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Discernment must ultimately understand the nature of self completely. Awareness saw in the Third Foundation how the self was born from a feeling and elaborated on with thought forming the story and image of “I.” Even though that process is now understood (wisdom), still, because of its tremendous momentum, there may be a residual belief in the self when it arises. Discernment wears down that residual belief by tracking the sense of self through all its manifestations until there is no longer the belief in self even though there is the occasional arising of self.

    Homework

    The sense of self is a story believed. The story of “me” is an incomplete fable. “I will be fulfilled after …” is the logic of the mind. The “me” exists because of desire. Fulfillment never arrives because desire is future oriented and overlooks the present. This week examine what is lacking in your life. Has acquisition ever ended in complete satisfaction? Turn toward the longing itself, the need to have or be more than you are now. Feel it in your body and how it plays into your mental scripts of dissatisfaction or inadequacy. Do not allow your story to justify the sense of incompleteness. Stop the future search in its tracks by saying, “Let contentment be found here and now, in the middle of longing, not in its absence.” 

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/33665717

    TalkID=919 SeriesID=42

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-12-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Discernment must ultimately understand the nature of self completely. Awareness saw in the Third Foundation how the self was born from a feeling and elaborated on with thought forming the story and image of “I.” Even though that process is now understood (wisdom), still, because of its tremendous momentum, there may be a residual belief in the self when it arises. Discernment wears down that residual belief by tracking the sense of self through all its manifestations until there is no longer the belief in self even though there is the occasional arising of self.

    Homework

    The sense of self is a story believed. The story of “me” is an incomplete fable. “I will be fulfilled after …” is the logic of the mind. The “me” exists because of desire. Fulfillment never arrives because desire is future oriented and overlooks the present. This week examine what is lacking in your life. Has acquisition ever ended in complete satisfaction? Turn toward the longing itself, the need to have or be more than you are now. Feel it in your body and how it plays into your mental scripts of dissatisfaction or inadequacy. Do not allow your story to justify the sense of incompleteness. Stop the future search in its tracks by saying, “Let contentment be found here and now, in the middle of longing, not in its absence.” 

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/33665717

    TalkID=919 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Bringing Mindfulness and Wisdom to Changes and Transitions (Day 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-mindfulness-and-wisdom-to-changes-and-transitions-day-2/ Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bringing-mindfulness-and-wisdom-to-changes-and-transitions-day-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2011-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In this talk, Philliip Moffitt reminds us that our practice is usually not filled with endless peaks, but long plateaus. The key, he says, is to learn how to foster patience and endurance for this journey, so we may stay strong and attentive on the path of practice.

    TalkID=921

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2011-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In this talk, Philliip Moffitt reminds us that our practice is usually not filled with endless peaks, but long plateaus. The key, he says, is to learn how to foster patience and endurance for this journey, so we may stay strong and attentive on the path of practice.

    TalkID=921

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Bringing Mindfulness and Wisdom to Changes and Transitions (Day 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bringing-mindfulness-and-wisdom-to-changes-and-transitions-day-1/ Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bringing-mindfulness-and-wisdom-to-changes-and-transitions-day-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2011-12-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Philip Moffitt reflects on the notion of life stages and transitions between stages, as discussed in Daniel J. Levinson’s "The Season’s of a Man’s Life." Specifically, Moffitt discusses how the Buddhist understanding of anicca (impermanence), as well as our mindfulness practice, assists us in understanding and dealing with these often difficult times.

    TalkID=920

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2011-12-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Philip Moffitt reflects on the notion of life stages and transitions between stages, as discussed in Daniel J. Levinson’s "The Season’s of a Man’s Life." Specifically, Moffitt discusses how the Buddhist understanding of anicca (impermanence), as well as our mindfulness practice, assists us in understanding and dealing with these often difficult times.

    TalkID=920

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Experience vs. Your Interpretation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/experience-vs-your-interpretation/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/experience-vs-your-interpretation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2011-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Phillip Moffitt talks on “Experience vs. Your Interpretation: Reflections on an Often Overlooked Aspect of the Five Aggregates.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/33184962

    TalkID=918

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2011-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Phillip Moffitt talks on “Experience vs. Your Interpretation: Reflections on an Often Overlooked Aspect of the Five Aggregates.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/33184962

    TalkID=918

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: Discernment and the Hindrances https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-discernment-and-the-hindrances/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-discernment-and-the-hindrances/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-11-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Struggling with the hindrances draws us back into form. Each hindrance has to be thoroughly understood so that when it arises we no longer invest reality into its appearance. Discernment is the only tool that can reveal the truth of its emptiness. In seeing the true nature of the hindrance, we see our own and the struggle ends. All other applications of practice reinvest thought into the form and make it more than what it is.

    Homework

    Actively investigate each hindrance by asking, “How is this state supporting the self in this moment?” “What am I getting out of my boredom, aversion, neediness, worry, etc.?” and its limitation, “How is this state limiting awareness?” Refuse to allow the state of mind to settle in as “the reality of this moment.” When you ask questions about the state, rather than act from the state, you put discernment in control.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/32581691

    TalkID=917 SeriesID=42

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-11-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Struggling with the hindrances draws us back into form. Each hindrance has to be thoroughly understood so that when it arises we no longer invest reality into its appearance. Discernment is the only tool that can reveal the truth of its emptiness. In seeing the true nature of the hindrance, we see our own and the struggle ends. All other applications of practice reinvest thought into the form and make it more than what it is.

    Homework

    Actively investigate each hindrance by asking, “How is this state supporting the self in this moment?” “What am I getting out of my boredom, aversion, neediness, worry, etc.?” and its limitation, “How is this state limiting awareness?” Refuse to allow the state of mind to settle in as “the reality of this moment.” When you ask questions about the state, rather than act from the state, you put discernment in control.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/32581691

    TalkID=917 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: Application of Discernment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-application-of-discernment/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-application-of-discernment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-11-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Applying discernment requires an honesty of intent. That honesty is the discernment at work. If you need skillful means to help balance the energy, use it. It can be helpful to back up to the First Foundation and see how the state of mind is affecting the body. Next, move to the Second Foundation and catch the feeling tone and the accompanying story. Moving onto the Third Foundation, settle to see just what this state is in essence. Finally, apply discerning questions that pick apart the solidity and truth of the state of mind such as, “Is there space for this too?”  “Where is the “me” in this state?”

    Homework

    Become aware of greed and aversion at a more subtle level this week. Watch how pleasant or unpleasant feelings promote their arising. How is greed and aversion felt in the body, in the mind? How dominating is the sense of “me” when these arise? How important is it to get your way? Can they be seen lightly within the Third Foundation, as “just this?” If not, do you need to apply skillful means to alter their energy? Try interrupting the energy by pausing in your action and sitting with the state of mind. Then ask, “How is this moment incomplete?”  “What is needed to improve this moment?”  Do whatever is necessary to see the state of mind rather than to act from the state of mind.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/31833773

    TalkID=907 SeriesID=42

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-11-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Applying discernment requires an honesty of intent. That honesty is the discernment at work. If you need skillful means to help balance the energy, use it. It can be helpful to back up to the First Foundation and see how the state of mind is affecting the body. Next, move to the Second Foundation and catch the feeling tone and the accompanying story. Moving onto the Third Foundation, settle to see just what this state is in essence. Finally, apply discerning questions that pick apart the solidity and truth of the state of mind such as, “Is there space for this too?”  “Where is the “me” in this state?”

    Homework

    Become aware of greed and aversion at a more subtle level this week. Watch how pleasant or unpleasant feelings promote their arising. How is greed and aversion felt in the body, in the mind? How dominating is the sense of “me” when these arise? How important is it to get your way? Can they be seen lightly within the Third Foundation, as “just this?” If not, do you need to apply skillful means to alter their energy? Try interrupting the energy by pausing in your action and sitting with the state of mind. Then ask, “How is this moment incomplete?”  “What is needed to improve this moment?”  Do whatever is necessary to see the state of mind rather than to act from the state of mind.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/31833773

    TalkID=907 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: The Effort to Discern https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-the-effort-to-discern/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-the-effort-to-discern/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    What is a skillful or unskillful state of mind? What do those terms mean–skillful for what purpose? Even to know something at this most basic level requires active discernment. The Buddha may have said certain states were skillful or unskillful, but that does nothing for your practice. You have to see its effect on you and know its impact directly.

    Homework

    States of mind arise almost continually and are often linked to the sense of “I” having them (I am sleepy, I am angry, I am lonely). Active discernment can help flesh out the details of a confusing state of mind. Pick a mindstate that you often identify with and use the following investigative procedure (active discernment) to give you a little clarity about what is happening.

    Step 1: Knowing that you are in the middle of an unwholesome mind state.

    Step 2: Willing to step out of the energy of the emotion and stop the destructive behavior.

    Step 3: Willing to take responsibility for what you are feeling.

    Step 4: Willing to change the view from separation to reconnection.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/31218650

    TalkID=906 SeriesID=42

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    What is a skillful or unskillful state of mind? What do those terms mean–skillful for what purpose? Even to know something at this most basic level requires active discernment. The Buddha may have said certain states were skillful or unskillful, but that does nothing for your practice. You have to see its effect on you and know its impact directly.

    Homework

    States of mind arise almost continually and are often linked to the sense of “I” having them (I am sleepy, I am angry, I am lonely). Active discernment can help flesh out the details of a confusing state of mind. Pick a mindstate that you often identify with and use the following investigative procedure (active discernment) to give you a little clarity about what is happening.

    Step 1: Knowing that you are in the middle of an unwholesome mind state.

    Step 2: Willing to step out of the energy of the emotion and stop the destructive behavior.

    Step 3: Willing to take responsibility for what you are feeling.

    Step 4: Willing to change the view from separation to reconnection.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/31218650

    TalkID=906 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart (7 of 9) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-7-of-9/ Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-7-of-9/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā). 

    Talk 7 of 9.  Truthfulness (Sacca) and Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna).

    TalkID=914 SeriesID=44

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā). 

    Talk 7 of 9.  Truthfulness (Sacca) and Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna).

    TalkID=914 SeriesID=44

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart (8 of 9) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-8-of-9/ Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-8-of-9/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 8 of 9. Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā).

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 8 of 9. Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā).

    TalkID=915 SeriesID=44

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart (9 of 9) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-9-of-9/ Sun, 16 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-9-of-9/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā). 

    Talk 9 of 9.  Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    TalkID=916 SeriesID=44

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā). 

    Talk 9 of 9.  Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    TalkID=916 SeriesID=44

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart (1 of 9) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-1-of-9/ Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-1-of-9/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 1 of 9. Introduction and the first parami of Generosity (Dāna).

     

     

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 1 of 9. Introduction and the first parami of Generosity (Dāna).

     

     

    TalkID=908 SeriesID=44

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart (2 of 9) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-2-of-9/ Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-2-of-9/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

     Talk 2 of 9. Ethics (SÄ«la).

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

     Talk 2 of 9. Ethics (SÄ«la).

    TalkID=909 SeriesID=44

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart (3 of 9) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-3-of-9/ Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-3-of-9/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 3 of 9.  Renunciation (Nekkhamma).

    TalkID=910 SeriesID=44

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 3 of 9.  Renunciation (Nekkhamma).

    TalkID=910 SeriesID=44

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart (5 of 9) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-5-of-9/ Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-5-of-9/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 5 of 9. Energy (Viriya).  

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 5 of 9. Energy (Viriya).  

    TalkID=911 SeriesID=44

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart (4 of 9) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-4-of-9/ Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-4-of-9/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 4 of 9. Insight (Paññā).  

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā).

    Talk 4 of 9. Insight (Paññā).  

    TalkID=912 SeriesID=44

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart (6 of 9) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-6-of-9/ Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/cultivating-the-ennobling-qualities-of-the-heart-6-of-9/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā). 

    Talk 6 of 9.  Patience (Khanti).

    TalkID=913 SeriesID=44

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     A study/practice retreat on “Cultivating the Ennobling Qualities of the Heart” – An exploration of the paramis (perfections) of Generosity (Dāna), Ethics (SÄ«la), Renunciation (Nekkhamma), Insight (Paññā), Energy (Viriya), Patience (Khanti), Truthfulness (Sacca), Resolution (Adhiá¹­á¹­hāna), Loving Kindness and Befriending (Mettā), and Equanimity (Upekkhā). 

    Talk 6 of 9.  Patience (Khanti).

    TalkID=913 SeriesID=44

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dimensions of Desire https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dimensions-of-desire/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dimensions-of-desire/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Christina Feldman discusses some of the different dimensions of desire set forth in Buddhist teachings.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/30835334

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2011-10-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Christina Feldman discusses some of the different dimensions of desire set forth in Buddhist teachings.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/30835334

    TalkID=905

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: The Spirit of Questioning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-the-spirit-of-questioning/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-the-spirit-of-questioning/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-10-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Questions are the life’s blood of the dharma. If we are willing to follow wherever the question takes us, then the question will take us out of our beliefs and opinions into something new and unexplored. Something will end in us and will not arise again in the same way.

    Homework

    What part of you does not want to see clearly and is comfortable where you are? Connect with that part without judgment or derision. Pull your attention backward into yourself and ask gently, “What is going on in me that wants to turn away?” Follow this thread of resistance, no matter where it takes you, and see where you feel hesitant and obstructed. Connect with the emotional residue, the story that holds you in place, the unmet desire or fear. Be curious and interested as you explore it thoroughly.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/30444881

    TalkID=904 SeriesID=42

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-10-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Questions are the life’s blood of the dharma. If we are willing to follow wherever the question takes us, then the question will take us out of our beliefs and opinions into something new and unexplored. Something will end in us and will not arise again in the same way.

    Homework

    What part of you does not want to see clearly and is comfortable where you are? Connect with that part without judgment or derision. Pull your attention backward into yourself and ask gently, “What is going on in me that wants to turn away?” Follow this thread of resistance, no matter where it takes you, and see where you feel hesitant and obstructed. Connect with the emotional residue, the story that holds you in place, the unmet desire or fear. Be curious and interested as you explore it thoroughly.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/30444881

    TalkID=904 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: Independent Seeing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-independent-seeing/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-independent-seeing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-09-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Kalama sutta fits very nicely into the discussion on freeing awareness completely from any inward or outward authority. In the most radical statement possible the Buddha severs all ties from any dependency, essentially saying that freedom is not possible if one leans in any direction whatsoever.

    Homework

    In the Third Foundation, we learn to free awareness from self-judgment and interference; now in the Kalama sutta, the Buddha takes away external dependency. Is your practice more susceptible to internal interference or external dependency? Self-judgment is usually caused by a prevailing sense of self-inadequacy and external dependency by self-doubt and discouragement. See if you can use active discernment to trace these issues back to their source. Let the discerning awareness hear the issue directly. For instance, what you are emotionally saying to yourself in the moment the judgment occurs? Do not use analytical thinking–just allow awareness to access this personal pain without any further motivation.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/29870197

    TalkID=902 SeriesID=42

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-09-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Kalama sutta fits very nicely into the discussion on freeing awareness completely from any inward or outward authority. In the most radical statement possible the Buddha severs all ties from any dependency, essentially saying that freedom is not possible if one leans in any direction whatsoever.

    Homework

    In the Third Foundation, we learn to free awareness from self-judgment and interference; now in the Kalama sutta, the Buddha takes away external dependency. Is your practice more susceptible to internal interference or external dependency? Self-judgment is usually caused by a prevailing sense of self-inadequacy and external dependency by self-doubt and discouragement. See if you can use active discernment to trace these issues back to their source. Let the discerning awareness hear the issue directly. For instance, what you are emotionally saying to yourself in the moment the judgment occurs? Do not use analytical thinking–just allow awareness to access this personal pain without any further motivation.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/29870197

    TalkID=902 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: The Lion’s Roar https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-the-lionaes-roar/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-the-lionaes-roar/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-09-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Accessing the Fourth Foundation is as easy as abiding in wonder. A question that is interesting to you but does not immediately resolve itself into an answer holds that wonder. When you hold a question without trying to immediately find the answer, you will feel the pull of form (needing to know the answer) in conflict with the formless (the wonder within the mystery of the question itself).

    Homework

    Opening beyond what we know is both nourishing and fearful. Questioning (wonder) takes us to the formless and knowledge (certainty) takes us to form. When you hold a question without knowing the answer, form struggles to find the answer and thereby solidify its formation. But if you just allow yourself to wonder without immediate resolution you will discover the flowering of awareness. What question(s) naturally arise(s) about dharma in your life? For example, a question might arise about whether anything in life is truly permanent or whether you really are in control. Let the question unfold as a flowering of wonder and awareness. What happens to you, the knower, when you invite formlessness in?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/29345177

    TalkID=901 SeriesID=42

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-09-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Accessing the Fourth Foundation is as easy as abiding in wonder. A question that is interesting to you but does not immediately resolve itself into an answer holds that wonder. When you hold a question without trying to immediately find the answer, you will feel the pull of form (needing to know the answer) in conflict with the formless (the wonder within the mystery of the question itself).

    Homework

    Opening beyond what we know is both nourishing and fearful. Questioning (wonder) takes us to the formless and knowledge (certainty) takes us to form. When you hold a question without knowing the answer, form struggles to find the answer and thereby solidify its formation. But if you just allow yourself to wonder without immediate resolution you will discover the flowering of awareness. What question(s) naturally arise(s) about dharma in your life? For example, a question might arise about whether anything in life is truly permanent or whether you really are in control. Let the question unfold as a flowering of wonder and awareness. What happens to you, the knower, when you invite formlessness in?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/29345177

    TalkID=901 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Interesting Aspects of Our Mindfulness and Lovingkindness Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/interesting-aspects-of-our-mindfulness-and-lovingkindness-practice/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/interesting-aspects-of-our-mindfulness-and-lovingkindness-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2011-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this talk, Jude Rozhon observes the many effects of the brahmavihara techniques, both in terms of our outside life experience and in our mindfulness practice.

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2011-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this talk, Jude Rozhon observes the many effects of the brahmavihara techniques, both in terms of our outside life experience and in our mindfulness practice.

    TalkID=903

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta: Questions and Answers https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-questions-and-answers/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-questions-and-answers/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-08-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/28973407

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-08-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/28973407

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: An Overview (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-an-overview-2-of-2/ Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-an-overview-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-08-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    A quality of awareness is discernment, which can be active or passive. Passive discernment is seeing, “just this” without doing anything about it, while active discernment is uncovering what is hidden and unconscious. It uses an energetic and curious probing to broaden the expanse of awareness and welcome it beyond its egoic boundaries.

    Homework

    The intelligence of awareness has the ability to discern both passively and actively. Notice when you can be with “just this,” relaxed and at ease, without boundaries or resistance. As you surrender more to the experience, the energy you once invested in your opinions and judgments about that experience will now go to greater presence and awareness. There will be less division between the sense of you and the world at large. Active discernment becomes aroused when there is friction or struggle or when something is not completely understood. It focuses in on the area of interest with curiosity and a questioning heart. This week begin to notice when the active and passive discernment is at play in your sitting meditation and in your life in general.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/27804436

    TalkID=899 SeriesID=42

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-08-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    A quality of awareness is discernment, which can be active or passive. Passive discernment is seeing, “just this” without doing anything about it, while active discernment is uncovering what is hidden and unconscious. It uses an energetic and curious probing to broaden the expanse of awareness and welcome it beyond its egoic boundaries.

    Homework

    The intelligence of awareness has the ability to discern both passively and actively. Notice when you can be with “just this,” relaxed and at ease, without boundaries or resistance. As you surrender more to the experience, the energy you once invested in your opinions and judgments about that experience will now go to greater presence and awareness. There will be less division between the sense of you and the world at large. Active discernment becomes aroused when there is friction or struggle or when something is not completely understood. It focuses in on the area of interest with curiosity and a questioning heart. This week begin to notice when the active and passive discernment is at play in your sitting meditation and in your life in general.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/27804436

    TalkID=899 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Fourth Foundation: An Overview (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-an-overview-1-of-2/ Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-fourth-foundation-an-overview-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-08-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness is the ability to discern what limits freedom and to see the value of open awareness when it is not limited. It encourages a complete examination and investigation of mind until there is existence without obstructions.

    Homework

    The Buddha uses the word discern frequently throughout this Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness. “Discern when an experience arises, discern when it has passed away.” The dictionary defines it as perceiving, recognizing, or distinguishing something. Discernment seems to involve thinking about an experience, but is discernment a quality of awareness itself, free of thought? See if you can quiet your mind during meditation sufficiently to “discern” without having to think. It is very subtle and difficult to distinguish between the intelligence of awareness that abides in stillness and the intellect that relies on cognition. Look out through your eyes without intentionality and sense back into the mind itself for the intelligence that pre-exists thought. Let thought move through the mind but not define what awareness sees.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/27464831

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-08-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness is the ability to discern what limits freedom and to see the value of open awareness when it is not limited. It encourages a complete examination and investigation of mind until there is existence without obstructions.

    Homework

    The Buddha uses the word discern frequently throughout this Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness. “Discern when an experience arises, discern when it has passed away.” The dictionary defines it as perceiving, recognizing, or distinguishing something. Discernment seems to involve thinking about an experience, but is discernment a quality of awareness itself, free of thought? See if you can quiet your mind during meditation sufficiently to “discern” without having to think. It is very subtle and difficult to distinguish between the intelligence of awareness that abides in stillness and the intellect that relies on cognition. Look out through your eyes without intentionality and sense back into the mind itself for the intelligence that pre-exists thought. Let thought move through the mind but not define what awareness sees.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/27464831

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Concentration, Mindfulness, and Lovingkindness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/concentration-mindfulness-and-lovingkindness/ Sun, 24 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/concentration-mindfulness-and-lovingkindness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2011-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this talk, part of the 2011 Seattle Insight nonresidential retreat Suffering and the End of Suffering, Sharon Salzberg speaks to the interplay of concentration, mindfulness, and lovingkindness in our practice.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2011-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this talk, part of the 2011 Seattle Insight nonresidential retreat Suffering and the End of Suffering, Sharon Salzberg speaks to the interplay of concentration, mindfulness, and lovingkindness in our practice.

    TalkID=898

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-noble-truths/ Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-noble-truths/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2011-07-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this talk, Sharon Salzberg reviews the Buddha’s teaching of the Four Noble Truths: the recognition of suffering, the undoing of its cause, the possibility of its end, and the means to walk the path to its end.

    Sharon gave this brief talk as part of the 2011Seattle Insight nonresidential retreat Suffering and the End of Suffering.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2011-07-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In this talk, Sharon Salzberg reviews the Buddha’s teaching of the Four Noble Truths: the recognition of suffering, the undoing of its cause, the possibility of its end, and the means to walk the path to its end.

    Sharon gave this brief talk as part of the 2011Seattle Insight nonresidential retreat Suffering and the End of Suffering.

    TalkID=897

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Real Happiness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/real-happiness/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/real-happiness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2011-07-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Happiness that is not shaken by conditions begins with imagining that such stable and open happiness exists, and that it can exist for us. We also need wisdom in order to know how to make such happiness real. This implies patience, perspective, and an ability to see things as they are. During this evening Sharon Salzberg explores our notions of happiness, strength, aloneness, and possibility.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2011-07-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Happiness that is not shaken by conditions begins with imagining that such stable and open happiness exists, and that it can exist for us. We also need wisdom in order to know how to make such happiness real. This implies patience, perspective, and an ability to see things as they are. During this evening Sharon Salzberg explores our notions of happiness, strength, aloneness, and possibility.

    TalkID=895

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: The Personal and Impersonal https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-the-personal-and-impersonal/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-the-personal-and-impersonal/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The personal evolves into the impersonal with time and exposure to awareness. The less “you” do about this process, the quicker it happens on its own. Simply say when a state of mind arises, “Is this about me?” In one way it is, in another way it is not. Be willing to see both tendencies and investigate each.

    Homework

    How much of your time in meditation is spent working out your personal thoughts and stories? Are there occasions when you experience an emotion or thought as “just this” because you have seen it as a conditioned, impersonal presentation of mind? Say to yourself, “Add nothing to this,” when an intense emotional experience arises. This is not an aversive reaction to the emotion; do not turn away from it in any way. Observe how quickly it defuses when you are not bringing a backlog of memories to the experience. It becomes less personal and much easier to work with effectively. If the emotional reaction continues for some time, explore the personal assumptions behind the emotion that maintain its momentum.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/26384558

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The personal evolves into the impersonal with time and exposure to awareness. The less “you” do about this process, the quicker it happens on its own. Simply say when a state of mind arises, “Is this about me?” In one way it is, in another way it is not. Be willing to see both tendencies and investigate each.

    Homework

    How much of your time in meditation is spent working out your personal thoughts and stories? Are there occasions when you experience an emotion or thought as “just this” because you have seen it as a conditioned, impersonal presentation of mind? Say to yourself, “Add nothing to this,” when an intense emotional experience arises. This is not an aversive reaction to the emotion; do not turn away from it in any way. Observe how quickly it defuses when you are not bringing a backlog of memories to the experience. It becomes less personal and much easier to work with effectively. If the emotional reaction continues for some time, explore the personal assumptions behind the emotion that maintain its momentum.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/26384558

    TalkID=894 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Arrogance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-arrogance/ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-arrogance/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-06-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Arrogance is a remnant from the pain of the self that wants to be seen and heard as special and privileged. It is our spiritual work to watch not only the subtle grasping and aversive formations of self but its gross manifestations like arrogance as well.  What is the pain behind this mental display, and what are the assumptions that move arrogance forward?

    Homework

    Observe how you listen to others as a meter of your own arrogance. Is the other voice given equal weight, equal worth, or is everything screened through the validity of your opinions? Do you wait for someone to stop speaking so you can make the essential point needed in a conversation? Ask yourself, ” Where is the humility in this moment?” when such occasions arise. Once the arrogance is seen, release the opinion you are waiting to express or the judgment you are feeling, and simply remind yourself that this too has merit.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/25992678

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-06-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Arrogance is a remnant from the pain of the self that wants to be seen and heard as special and privileged. It is our spiritual work to watch not only the subtle grasping and aversive formations of self but its gross manifestations like arrogance as well.  What is the pain behind this mental display, and what are the assumptions that move arrogance forward?

    Homework

    Observe how you listen to others as a meter of your own arrogance. Is the other voice given equal weight, equal worth, or is everything screened through the validity of your opinions? Do you wait for someone to stop speaking so you can make the essential point needed in a conversation? Ask yourself, ” Where is the humility in this moment?” when such occasions arise. Once the arrogance is seen, release the opinion you are waiting to express or the judgment you are feeling, and simply remind yourself that this too has merit.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/25992678

    TalkID=893 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Boredom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-boredom/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-boredom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-06-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Boredom tries to convince you that you must wait for life to be interesting enough to live and that now is not worth paying attention to.  Boredom has you bypass the present for the excitement of a future possibility. Ask yourself when boredom arises, “When is life better than now?”

    Homework

    When do you find yourself bored? What intensity of entertainment are you dependent upon to keep your life exciting and interesting? What conclusion does boredom reach about this moment? When this state arises is there fear that you may be a boring person or that life without stimulation may not be worth living? This week study all aspects of boredom, when and under what circumstances it rises, how you counter the mind state, any fear that might arise, and conclusions that are drawn. Instead of acting out the boredom or applying counter measures, sit and be patient. Do not listen to the boredom-induced thoughts. Watch the state of mind itself closely and arouse interest in seeing what it is. It is the mind’s defense against being here and now and cannot withstand close attention. Until we are willing to see through this mind state, practice will arrest whenever boredom arises.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/25120772

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-06-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Boredom tries to convince you that you must wait for life to be interesting enough to live and that now is not worth paying attention to.  Boredom has you bypass the present for the excitement of a future possibility. Ask yourself when boredom arises, “When is life better than now?”

    Homework

    When do you find yourself bored? What intensity of entertainment are you dependent upon to keep your life exciting and interesting? What conclusion does boredom reach about this moment? When this state arises is there fear that you may be a boring person or that life without stimulation may not be worth living? This week study all aspects of boredom, when and under what circumstances it rises, how you counter the mind state, any fear that might arise, and conclusions that are drawn. Instead of acting out the boredom or applying counter measures, sit and be patient. Do not listen to the boredom-induced thoughts. Watch the state of mind itself closely and arouse interest in seeing what it is. It is the mind’s defense against being here and now and cannot withstand close attention. Until we are willing to see through this mind state, practice will arrest whenever boredom arises.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/25120772

    TalkID=891 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Letting Go Of and Letting Go Into https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/letting-go-of-and-letting-go-into/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/letting-go-of-and-letting-go-into/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2011-06-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Jude Rozhon reminds us how the practice of mindfulness and concentration leads us on the spiritual path of letting go of and letting go into.

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2011-06-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Jude Rozhon reminds us how the practice of mindfulness and concentration leads us on the spiritual path of letting go of and letting go into.

    TalkID=892

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Worry https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-worry/ Tue, 24 May 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-worry/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-05-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Worry attempts to protect us from every contingency. It becomes a pattern and view of life where I am the guardian and protector of my security. Worry is actually a process of  self-affirmation because we keep affirming our power over what life brings forth. If I let down my guard, life would be chaotic and out of control, and therefore I need to worry to have everything turn out as I wish.  Worry and planning elevates us to the status of a god while we are actually being controlled by fear.

    Homework

    Worry is restless uncertainty about a future that cannot be known. We think that if we just put enough psychic energy into the future, the future will somehow move in alignment with our desire. Does the future need your involvement? Test this speculation and surrendering your worry by saying, “ Let this be as it will.” It may or may not turn out as you wish. Either way, you can work with the results. One understanding that separates a spiritual life from a worldly life is the faith that life works toward its own advantage, not necessarily our personal benefit.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/24246242

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-05-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Worry attempts to protect us from every contingency. It becomes a pattern and view of life where I am the guardian and protector of my security. Worry is actually a process of  self-affirmation because we keep affirming our power over what life brings forth. If I let down my guard, life would be chaotic and out of control, and therefore I need to worry to have everything turn out as I wish.  Worry and planning elevates us to the status of a god while we are actually being controlled by fear.

    Homework

    Worry is restless uncertainty about a future that cannot be known. We think that if we just put enough psychic energy into the future, the future will somehow move in alignment with our desire. Does the future need your involvement? Test this speculation and surrendering your worry by saying, “ Let this be as it will.” It may or may not turn out as you wish. Either way, you can work with the results. One understanding that separates a spiritual life from a worldly life is the faith that life works toward its own advantage, not necessarily our personal benefit.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/24246242

    TalkID=885 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Waking Up in the Midst of It All (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/waking-up-in-the-midst-of-it-all-2-of-2/ Sun, 22 May 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/waking-up-in-the-midst-of-it-all-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2011-05-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2011-05-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Waking Up in the Midst of It All (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/waking-up-in-the-midst-of-it-all-1-of-2/ Sat, 21 May 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/waking-up-in-the-midst-of-it-all-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2011-05-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2011-05-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Happiness of the Buddha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/happiness-of-the-buddha/ Fri, 20 May 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/happiness-of-the-buddha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2011-05-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2011-05-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Celebrating the Three Jewels https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/celebrating-the-three-jewels/ Tue, 17 May 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/celebrating-the-three-jewels/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2011-05-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Jude Rozhon celebrates the "birthday" of the Buddha with a reflection on the three jewels: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha.

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2011-05-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Jude Rozhon celebrates the "birthday" of the Buddha with a reflection on the three jewels: the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha.

    TalkID=887

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Judgment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-judgment/ Tue, 10 May 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-judgment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-05-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Judgment is seeing the world in quantifiable terms. There a holistic way of seeing that is not partial and comparative but becomes inaccessible when we believe in judgment. Let the presence of judgment remind you that your thinking and emoting is arising from an incomplete perception. Quiet yourself to the inward narrative and allow the whole mind, undivided by judgment, to arise.

    Homework

    Much of your current judging mind was induced in childhood through family values and poor communication. Reflect on your childhood and consider the consequences on you of the judgments that were supported by your family. What were the prejudices on money, class, race, gender, intelligence, etc.? How did these judgments condition your view of the world? Are they still operating within that view? Now consider the way your family spoke to you when you were young. What was communicated about who you were and how you acted? Notice how those judgments have persisted over time through your self-talk and have evolved into deeply entrenched self-beliefs. Can you be aware and accountable to that conditioning without blaming your family? Are you able to question the assumptions you have formed from the conditioned way you think of yourself and others?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/23598511

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-05-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Judgment is seeing the world in quantifiable terms. There a holistic way of seeing that is not partial and comparative but becomes inaccessible when we believe in judgment. Let the presence of judgment remind you that your thinking and emoting is arising from an incomplete perception. Quiet yourself to the inward narrative and allow the whole mind, undivided by judgment, to arise.

    Homework

    Much of your current judging mind was induced in childhood through family values and poor communication. Reflect on your childhood and consider the consequences on you of the judgments that were supported by your family. What were the prejudices on money, class, race, gender, intelligence, etc.? How did these judgments condition your view of the world? Are they still operating within that view? Now consider the way your family spoke to you when you were young. What was communicated about who you were and how you acted? Notice how those judgments have persisted over time through your self-talk and have evolved into deeply entrenched self-beliefs. Can you be aware and accountable to that conditioning without blaming your family? Are you able to question the assumptions you have formed from the conditioned way you think of yourself and others?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/23598511

    TalkID=884 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Shame https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-shame/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-shame/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-04-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    While we may have guilt over an incident or a series of mishaps, shame is the accompanying attitude about oneself and can therefore be far more disruptive. Life becomes an uphill battle against our destructive inward narrative. Its variations go from feeling lesser and smaller than to being an obstacle and ultimately better off not existing. Confronting our conclusion around shame is taking on our emotional posture to life itself.

    Homework

    Bring to mind mistakes you have made and the circumstances that led to the difficulty. Perhaps you were lost in a mood or reactive pattern and acting out of habit without being aware. You were acting the only way you knew to act at the time and probably motivated by defensiveness and self-protection. You were in fact doing the best you could, and as incomplete as that action was, there was little chance of you acting differently. Notice how past guilt from mistakes has conditioned the mind toward shame. Watch how it prepares you to assume a disadvantaged perspective and a sense of self-blame when plans or conditions fall apart in the present. Be aware of the story of shame that you perpetuate and the image that is strengthened from repeating that story over time. Stop assuming the truth of the story and deal directly with the emotion of shame as a conditioning from the past.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/22953214

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-04-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    While we may have guilt over an incident or a series of mishaps, shame is the accompanying attitude about oneself and can therefore be far more disruptive. Life becomes an uphill battle against our destructive inward narrative. Its variations go from feeling lesser and smaller than to being an obstacle and ultimately better off not existing. Confronting our conclusion around shame is taking on our emotional posture to life itself.

    Homework

    Bring to mind mistakes you have made and the circumstances that led to the difficulty. Perhaps you were lost in a mood or reactive pattern and acting out of habit without being aware. You were acting the only way you knew to act at the time and probably motivated by defensiveness and self-protection. You were in fact doing the best you could, and as incomplete as that action was, there was little chance of you acting differently. Notice how past guilt from mistakes has conditioned the mind toward shame. Watch how it prepares you to assume a disadvantaged perspective and a sense of self-blame when plans or conditions fall apart in the present. Be aware of the story of shame that you perpetuate and the image that is strengthened from repeating that story over time. Stop assuming the truth of the story and deal directly with the emotion of shame as a conditioning from the past.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/22953214

    TalkID=883 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Anger https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-anger/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-anger/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-04-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Anger is often unconsciously encouraged because it clears away the doubting mind. “I know why I feel this way, and I am right,” says anger. Spiritually we can only approach and understand anger from humility, the opposite direction of righteousness. Anger usually arises as a component of grief where something you cared about was blocked or diverted away from you. If we can see anger as grief, humility is more easily accessed.

    Homework

    What is anger, how does it feel in the body, and how does it divide the mind? Notice the absolute view that forms the opinion within anger. If a root issue for you is a sense of unworthiness, anger can be used to compensate for this pain because anger is self-righteous and self-righteousness is imbued with personal power. You are not being conscious when you believe your opinion is the only reality. Stop and allow the anger to dissipate, be totally accountable and do not blame the anger on anyone. Let your spiritual intention for life come forward. Within this frame of reference, are you willing to face the terror of being wrong? You have to release your anger in order to listen to the other point of view. Are you willing to do that?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/22420126

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-04-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Anger is often unconsciously encouraged because it clears away the doubting mind. “I know why I feel this way, and I am right,” says anger. Spiritually we can only approach and understand anger from humility, the opposite direction of righteousness. Anger usually arises as a component of grief where something you cared about was blocked or diverted away from you. If we can see anger as grief, humility is more easily accessed.

    Homework

    What is anger, how does it feel in the body, and how does it divide the mind? Notice the absolute view that forms the opinion within anger. If a root issue for you is a sense of unworthiness, anger can be used to compensate for this pain because anger is self-righteous and self-righteousness is imbued with personal power. You are not being conscious when you believe your opinion is the only reality. Stop and allow the anger to dissipate, be totally accountable and do not blame the anger on anyone. Let your spiritual intention for life come forward. Within this frame of reference, are you willing to face the terror of being wrong? You have to release your anger in order to listen to the other point of view. Are you willing to do that?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/22420126

    TalkID=882 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Doubt https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-doubt/ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-doubt/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The mind finds endless reasons to energetically split itself in two.  “Shoulds,” denials, rationalizations, resentments, and countless other states are energetic divisions, where the mind is trying to have what it wants while hiding from its assumed reality. Doubt is perhaps the most common expression of this pattern. Doubt reaches for what it wants with half a heart because it fears the repercussions of being a failure.

    Homework

    Doubt divides the mind by energetically pulling back from fear of failure. From doubt we engage our spiritual practices half-heartedly, part of us defending against the assumption of self-inadequacy and part of us trying to push forward despite our hesitancy. We end up spinning in circles because we refuse to completely expose the doubt to awareness and wisdom. This week look at your meditation practice and see if you are discouraged by it in any way. Is the discouragement self-doubt? Does this doubt permeate the story of your life? Remember that making the mind whole is freedom, and doubt is fracturing that wholeness. Resolve to understand your doubt by making it the central focus of your practice until the mind becomes unified.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/21848851

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The mind finds endless reasons to energetically split itself in two.  “Shoulds,” denials, rationalizations, resentments, and countless other states are energetic divisions, where the mind is trying to have what it wants while hiding from its assumed reality. Doubt is perhaps the most common expression of this pattern. Doubt reaches for what it wants with half a heart because it fears the repercussions of being a failure.

    Homework

    Doubt divides the mind by energetically pulling back from fear of failure. From doubt we engage our spiritual practices half-heartedly, part of us defending against the assumption of self-inadequacy and part of us trying to push forward despite our hesitancy. We end up spinning in circles because we refuse to completely expose the doubt to awareness and wisdom. This week look at your meditation practice and see if you are discouraged by it in any way. Is the discouragement self-doubt? Does this doubt permeate the story of your life? Remember that making the mind whole is freedom, and doubt is fracturing that wholeness. Resolve to understand your doubt by making it the central focus of your practice until the mind becomes unified.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/21848851

    TalkID=881 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sharing Merit https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sharing-merit/ Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sharing-merit/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2011-03-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Jude Rozhon teaches on "sharing merit" – wherein we share the merit and benefit that comes to us through our practice with all beings everywhere.

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2011-03-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Jude Rozhon teaches on "sharing merit" – wherein we share the merit and benefit that comes to us through our practice with all beings everywhere.

    TalkID=886

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Division Through Fear https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-fear/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-division-through-fear/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-03-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Fear divides the mind by convincing us that the present is in the crosshairs of an approaching disaster. We therefore need to harness the power of our thinking and take flight physically and mentally away from now. If presence is maintained, fear has no way to access the moment except by projecting into the future.

    Homework

    Fear divides the mind by making the future more important than the present. Focus on any feared situation and see if you can settle with the situation as it is before the mind forges a future of disaster. See the choices before you. You can accept what is occurring now or follow the fear into the threatened future. Play with a fear. Stay soft and relaxed and move into the feared situation. See if what the mind says will happen in the future really does. Ask yourself, "What would I do now, if I were not afraid?" Asking this question will allow clarity to intervene where fear usually rules. Do not be persuaded by the thought messages of fear by changing course or altering your intended purpose. Try to move through the activity without flinching.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/21115379

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-03-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Fear divides the mind by convincing us that the present is in the crosshairs of an approaching disaster. We therefore need to harness the power of our thinking and take flight physically and mentally away from now. If presence is maintained, fear has no way to access the moment except by projecting into the future.

    Homework

    Fear divides the mind by making the future more important than the present. Focus on any feared situation and see if you can settle with the situation as it is before the mind forges a future of disaster. See the choices before you. You can accept what is occurring now or follow the fear into the threatened future. Play with a fear. Stay soft and relaxed and move into the feared situation. See if what the mind says will happen in the future really does. Ask yourself, "What would I do now, if I were not afraid?" Asking this question will allow clarity to intervene where fear usually rules. Do not be persuaded by the thought messages of fear by changing course or altering your intended purpose. Try to move through the activity without flinching.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/21115379

    TalkID=876 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Qualities of a Beautiful Mind: Beauty of Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/qualities-of-a-beautiful-mind-beauty-of-wisdom/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/qualities-of-a-beautiful-mind-beauty-of-wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this dharma talk, part of a non-residential retreat series on “Qualities of a Beautiful Mind,” Steve Armstrong focuses on one of the ten paramis: wisdom. Steve defines wisdom as the understanding that comes from direct observation of the way things are. He also discusses how the skillful mind observes and avoids those things that lead to suffering and encourages those things that lead to peace.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this dharma talk, part of a non-residential retreat series on “Qualities of a Beautiful Mind,” Steve Armstrong focuses on one of the ten paramis: wisdom. Steve defines wisdom as the understanding that comes from direct observation of the way things are. He also discusses how the skillful mind observes and avoids those things that lead to suffering and encourages those things that lead to peace.

    TalkID=880

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Qualities of a Beautiful Mind: Beauty of Simplicity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/qualities-of-a-beautiful-mind-beauty-of-simplicity/ Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/qualities-of-a-beautiful-mind-beauty-of-simplicity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this dharma talk, part of a non-residential retreat series on “Qualities of a Beautiful Mind,” Steve Armstrong focuses on one of the ten paramis: simplicity. Steve addresses the practice and benefit of renunciation, letting go of something to get something that is more beneficial.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this dharma talk, part of a non-residential retreat series on “Qualities of a Beautiful Mind,” Steve Armstrong focuses on one of the ten paramis: simplicity. Steve addresses the practice and benefit of renunciation, letting go of something to get something that is more beneficial.

    TalkID=879

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Qualities of a Beautiful Mind: Beauty of Generosity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/qualities-of-a-beautiful-mind-beauty-of-generosity/ Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/qualities-of-a-beautiful-mind-beauty-of-generosity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this dharma talk, part of a non-residential retreat series on “Qualities of a Beautiful Mind,” Steve Armstrong focuses on one of the ten paramis: generosity. Steve discusses how and why generosity marks a noble person and an awakened mind.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this dharma talk, part of a non-residential retreat series on “Qualities of a Beautiful Mind,” Steve Armstrong focuses on one of the ten paramis: generosity. Steve discusses how and why generosity marks a noble person and an awakened mind.

    TalkID=878

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Qualities of a Beautiful Mind: Beauty of Energy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/qualities-of-a-beautiful-mind-beauty-of-energy/ Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/qualities-of-a-beautiful-mind-beauty-of-energy/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this dharma talk, part of a non-residential retreat series on “Qualities of a Beautiful Mind,” Steve Armstrong focuses on one of the ten paramis: beauty. Steve discusses how an awakened mind is marked by energy, used to benefit one’s own life and the lives of others.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    In this dharma talk, part of a non-residential retreat series on “Qualities of a Beautiful Mind,” Steve Armstrong focuses on one of the ten paramis: beauty. Steve discusses how an awakened mind is marked by energy, used to benefit one’s own life and the lives of others.

    TalkID=877

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Compassionate Action https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/compassionate-action/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/compassionate-action/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The cultivation of compassion brings forth the impulse of generosity. In this talk, guest teacher Steve Armstrong explores the sense of care, connection, and responsibility toward others that is the natural expression of a deepening practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/21099881

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2011-03-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The cultivation of compassion brings forth the impulse of generosity. In this talk, guest teacher Steve Armstrong explores the sense of care, connection, and responsibility toward others that is the natural expression of a deepening practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/21099881

    TalkID=875 SeriesID=16

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Dividing the Mind Through Aversion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-dividing-the-mind-through-aversion/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-dividing-the-mind-through-aversion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-02-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Aversion and desire work together to entrap the mind within its own projections and divide the whole into parts. The opposite of what I desire is feared and visa versa. Because the mind is a single whole, when we pit what we like against what we do not, repetitive aversive and desiring images noisily dance through the mind in opposition to the contentment of the abiding wholeness.

    Homework

    This week notice the aversive mind. See if you can notice the unpleasantness before you mentally flee or physically avoid the experience. Why are you running away and where are you running? Thinking is the only escape you have! What would happen if you remained whole and included everything – even this? Aversion is sustained by giving something exaggerated significance. What are you telling yourself about this experience that is untrue? Drop the charged thinking and just look at the undesirable experience directly. Notice that the unifying dimension of awareness is lost when you flee.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/20298601

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-02-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Aversion and desire work together to entrap the mind within its own projections and divide the whole into parts. The opposite of what I desire is feared and visa versa. Because the mind is a single whole, when we pit what we like against what we do not, repetitive aversive and desiring images noisily dance through the mind in opposition to the contentment of the abiding wholeness.

    Homework

    This week notice the aversive mind. See if you can notice the unpleasantness before you mentally flee or physically avoid the experience. Why are you running away and where are you running? Thinking is the only escape you have! What would happen if you remained whole and included everything – even this? Aversion is sustained by giving something exaggerated significance. What are you telling yourself about this experience that is untrue? Drop the charged thinking and just look at the undesirable experience directly. Notice that the unifying dimension of awareness is lost when you flee.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/20298601

    TalkID=874 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Dividing the Mind Through Desire https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-dividing-the-mind-through-desire/ Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-dividing-the-mind-through-desire/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-02-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Desire forms the sense of self by fracturing the mind into what it wants compared to what it has. In moving with what it wants, it has to dismiss or resist reality (what it has) and form its own imaginative response. The sense of self is part of that fantasy buildup and has a central role in keeping it going.

    Homework

    Nothing is more important than what you are doing now, because nothing is happening except what you are doing now. Desire seems to indicate that you are missing something and need to bypass the present for the fulfillment of the future. If you go with desire you go with time/thought; if you go with the present you go with awareness/reality. You will not make this shift until you are convinced you get more out of reality than your imagination. Spend this week noticing where you lose your spiritual footing along this continuum.

     

    Time /                      <—– Desire Mindfulness —-> Reality / Thought   <—————————————————————————————–> Awareness                <—– Sense-of-Self Wholeness of mind —>

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/19810829

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-02-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Desire forms the sense of self by fracturing the mind into what it wants compared to what it has. In moving with what it wants, it has to dismiss or resist reality (what it has) and form its own imaginative response. The sense of self is part of that fantasy buildup and has a central role in keeping it going.

    Homework

    Nothing is more important than what you are doing now, because nothing is happening except what you are doing now. Desire seems to indicate that you are missing something and need to bypass the present for the fulfillment of the future. If you go with desire you go with time/thought; if you go with the present you go with awareness/reality. You will not make this shift until you are convinced you get more out of reality than your imagination. Spend this week noticing where you lose your spiritual footing along this continuum.

     

    Time /                      <—– Desire Mindfulness —-> Reality / Thought   <—————————————————————————————–> Awareness                <—– Sense-of-Self Wholeness of mind —>

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/19810829

    TalkID=873 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: The Divided Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-the-divided-mind/ Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-the-divided-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-01-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    As we study the Third Foundation of the Satipatthana Sutta we ask what is the mind and how does it seem to create a sense of self having the experience of an external world?

    Homework

    Find time to do this exercise every day: stop your physical movement and allow your mind to rest. Be at ease and let your senses be fully awake. Look around but do not interpret what you observe. See the lights, shapes, colors, textures; hear the sounds around you. Be aware of the silent presence of each thing. Be aware of the space that allows everything to be just as it is. Each thing comes out of isolation returning to wholeness within silent presence. In that moment the mind is no longer divided against itself.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/19326565

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-01-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    As we study the Third Foundation of the Satipatthana Sutta we ask what is the mind and how does it seem to create a sense of self having the experience of an external world?

    Homework

    Find time to do this exercise every day: stop your physical movement and allow your mind to rest. Be at ease and let your senses be fully awake. Look around but do not interpret what you observe. See the lights, shapes, colors, textures; hear the sounds around you. Be aware of the silent presence of each thing. Be aware of the space that allows everything to be just as it is. Each thing comes out of isolation returning to wholeness within silent presence. In that moment the mind is no longer divided against itself.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/19326565

    TalkID=872 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Third Foundation: Awareness of the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-awareness-of-the-mind/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-third-foundation-awareness-of-the-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-01-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Mindfulness of the body gave us stability of focus and mindfulness of feelings gave us the mechanism for how we project ourselves onto the world. Now we are sufficiently prepared to look at the mind itself.

    Homework

    This week focus on the relationship between emotions and thoughts, two aspects of how the mind forms. Pick an emotion that you find difficult to experience (e.g. grief, anger, depression, fear, loneliness). Emotions often govern thoughts, and thoughts in return feed back into emotions. Pay particular attention to the thoughts spawned by the emotions. Notice how thoughts convince you your mood is an accurate depiction of the world. Ask if these thoughts are true or just perceptions of a reality colored by an emotion. The quieter and more allowing you are with your emotions, the fewer the thoughts; the fewer the thoughts, the easier it is to be with the emotion.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/18776264

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-01-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Mindfulness of the body gave us stability of focus and mindfulness of feelings gave us the mechanism for how we project ourselves onto the world. Now we are sufficiently prepared to look at the mind itself.

    Homework

    This week focus on the relationship between emotions and thoughts, two aspects of how the mind forms. Pick an emotion that you find difficult to experience (e.g. grief, anger, depression, fear, loneliness). Emotions often govern thoughts, and thoughts in return feed back into emotions. Pay particular attention to the thoughts spawned by the emotions. Notice how thoughts convince you your mood is an accurate depiction of the world. Ask if these thoughts are true or just perceptions of a reality colored by an emotion. The quieter and more allowing you are with your emotions, the fewer the thoughts; the fewer the thoughts, the easier it is to be with the emotion.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/18776264

    TalkID=866 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inner Beauty: The Paramis (4 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-4-of-5/ Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-4-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

    TalkID=870 SeriesID=59

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

    TalkID=870 SeriesID=59

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inner Beauty: The Paramis (5 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-5-of-5/ Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-5-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

    TalkID=871 SeriesID=59

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inner Beauty: The Paramis (2 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-2-of-5/ Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-2-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

    TalkID=868 SeriesID=59

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

    TalkID=868 SeriesID=59

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inner Beauty: The Paramis (3 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-3-of-5/ Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-3-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

    TalkID=869 SeriesID=59

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

    TalkID=869 SeriesID=59

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inner Beauty: The Paramis (1 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-1-of-5/ Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inner-beauty-the-paramis-1-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

    TalkID=867 SeriesID=59

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2011-01-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The inner beauty that we all develop is the shining grace of our lives. A deep abiding grace grows as we mature in the dharma. The qualities of a compassionate and discerning heart shine through old age, social status, and all aspects of our lives.

    TalkID=867 SeriesID=59

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Blameless Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-blameless-life/ Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-blameless-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-01-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This talk explores how ethical conduct fits into a continuum of practice as we move from the isolated state of projection through the relaxation of sila to the inevitable release of faith.

    Homework

    Depending upon how you use them, the precepts can either aid or inhibit your spiritual growth. Do they foster a greater sense of wise view and connectedness or add to your unworthiness and guilt? Do they encourage a new way of viewing the world or hold you fast to your old self-image? Do the precepts lighten your sense of paranoia and general heaviness of mind or leave you feeling more shameful? Pick an unskillful behavior you have lived with for a long time such as being manipulative or sneaky. Determine that you will not act on that habit. Abstain (let go) from engaging in any thoughts that foster that behavior. Watch the urge to act from these old habit patterns. Take refuge to strengthen your resolve. See them for what they are, past tendencies imposing on the here and now. Get a sense of how the past continually explodes into the present and how your emotions of guilt or shame follow in the wake of this urge. Though they attempt to convince you otherwise, these feelings have nothing to do with who you are in this moment.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/18567438

    TalkID=865

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2011-01-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This talk explores how ethical conduct fits into a continuum of practice as we move from the isolated state of projection through the relaxation of sila to the inevitable release of faith.

    Homework

    Depending upon how you use them, the precepts can either aid or inhibit your spiritual growth. Do they foster a greater sense of wise view and connectedness or add to your unworthiness and guilt? Do they encourage a new way of viewing the world or hold you fast to your old self-image? Do the precepts lighten your sense of paranoia and general heaviness of mind or leave you feeling more shameful? Pick an unskillful behavior you have lived with for a long time such as being manipulative or sneaky. Determine that you will not act on that habit. Abstain (let go) from engaging in any thoughts that foster that behavior. Watch the urge to act from these old habit patterns. Take refuge to strengthen your resolve. See them for what they are, past tendencies imposing on the here and now. Get a sense of how the past continually explodes into the present and how your emotions of guilt or shame follow in the wake of this urge. Though they attempt to convince you otherwise, these feelings have nothing to do with who you are in this moment.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/18567438

    TalkID=865

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Second Foundation: Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-equanimity/ Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-12-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Equanimity does not empower feelings to drive thoughts. It holds a feeling as a feeling and does not extend the feeling into a narrative on why this feeling is important. It does not add anything to the moment, allowing the moment to bloom on its own.

    Homework

    Equanimity is no longer living for the sake of a feeling. It is opening to the presence that holds feelings but is not directed by them. Equanimity simply means being open to what is occurring without resistance. Resistance is often embodied as strong opinions motivated by your feelings. This week recite the mantra “May I accept things as they are” and watch your tendency to interfere. Some events need your involvement and others do not. If you find yourself reacting, discover the feeling tone that is generating the reaction. Take some time until you can see what specific desire or fear is being generated by that feeling and what story is embellishing it. Then determine what the situation really needs from you and act.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/18114763

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-12-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Equanimity does not empower feelings to drive thoughts. It holds a feeling as a feeling and does not extend the feeling into a narrative on why this feeling is important. It does not add anything to the moment, allowing the moment to bloom on its own.

    Homework

    Equanimity is no longer living for the sake of a feeling. It is opening to the presence that holds feelings but is not directed by them. Equanimity simply means being open to what is occurring without resistance. Resistance is often embodied as strong opinions motivated by your feelings. This week recite the mantra “May I accept things as they are” and watch your tendency to interfere. Some events need your involvement and others do not. If you find yourself reacting, discover the feeling tone that is generating the reaction. Take some time until you can see what specific desire or fear is being generated by that feeling and what story is embellishing it. Then determine what the situation really needs from you and act.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/18114763

    TalkID=859 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Loving the House that Ego Built (4 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-4-of-5/ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-4-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

    TalkID=863 SeriesID=60

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    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

    TalkID=863 SeriesID=60

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Loving the House that Ego Built (5 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-5-of-5/ Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-5-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

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    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

    TalkID=864 SeriesID=60

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Loving the House that Ego Built (2 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-2-of-5/ Sat, 04 Dec 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-2-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

    TalkID=861 SeriesID=60

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    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

    TalkID=861 SeriesID=60

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Loving the House that Ego Built (3 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-3-of-5/ Sat, 04 Dec 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-3-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

    TalkID=862 SeriesID=60

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    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

    TalkID=862 SeriesID=60

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Loving the House that Ego Built (1 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-1-of-5/ Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/loving-the-house-that-ego-built-1-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

    TalkID=860 SeriesID=60

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    Teacher: Howard Cohn Date: 2010-12-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Explore the nature of ego and the enormous stress that comes with trying to be “someone.” With Insight Meditation, we can make peace with our various self views. Using the healing tools of mindfulness and lovingkindness to meet the activity of self with balance and openness, perhaps we can even “love the house that ego built.”

    TalkID=860 SeriesID=60

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Second Foundation: Feelings Unleashing Thoughts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-feelings-unleashing-thoughts/ Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-feelings-unleashing-thoughts/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Feelings move quickly into a narrative that captures our attention and promotes further images, all with their own feelings and further story. The sense of “I” arises, and we are surrounded by feelings and reactions to feelings, giving us a sense of ourselves in time and space.  We call this life.

    Homework

    Papanca is the elaboration of a feeling (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral) into a story complete with emotional overtones. Notice that when an unpleasant feeling arises, a narrative appears, justifying the need to turn away and avoid this experience. With a pleasant feeling, the narrative takes the form of prolongation and the feeling that this experience is important to our lives. When a neutral feeling rises, our minds will lose interest and move toward a more entertaining fantasy. Be willing to halt this progression by picking a feeling tone and not allowing the mind to elaborate on it or lose connection with it. Rather, let the feeling be seen as a simple feeling calling for no further mental input.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/17281375

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Feelings move quickly into a narrative that captures our attention and promotes further images, all with their own feelings and further story. The sense of “I” arises, and we are surrounded by feelings and reactions to feelings, giving us a sense of ourselves in time and space.  We call this life.

    Homework

    Papanca is the elaboration of a feeling (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral) into a story complete with emotional overtones. Notice that when an unpleasant feeling arises, a narrative appears, justifying the need to turn away and avoid this experience. With a pleasant feeling, the narrative takes the form of prolongation and the feeling that this experience is important to our lives. When a neutral feeling rises, our minds will lose interest and move toward a more entertaining fantasy. Be willing to halt this progression by picking a feeling tone and not allowing the mind to elaborate on it or lose connection with it. Rather, let the feeling be seen as a simple feeling calling for no further mental input.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/17281375

    TalkID=855 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Second Foundation: Neutral Feelings https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-neutral-feelings/ Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-neutral-feelings/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-11-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Neutral feelings pervade our life when we try to maintain a high level of intensity for our life’s purpose and meaning. Busyness is an indication of this dependency, but as soon as the energy decreases below an established threshold, our mind wonders, and we become dull, listless, and uninterested. Awareness has not waned in the slightest, but we have been conditioned to stop paying attention.

    Homework

    Feelings set a tone for how you perceive. Neutral feelings seem to indicate that the moment is uninteresting and unworthy of your attention. Usually we depend upon stimulation and entertainment to keep life exciting, but interest can also be aroused from questioning why the moment seems so dull and lifeless when awareness is accessible right here and now. The heart gets interested in what seems to be blocking its aliveness. Prove to yourself that awareness is present even in the dullest of moments. This week instead of acting from the dullness and thereby confirming its truth, or applying counter measures to eliminate it, sit and be patient. Ask, “Is awareness dull in this moment?” Do not believe the thoughts of dullness. A lack of interest is a defense against being here and now. It cannot maintain itself if you refuse to leave here and now.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/16701704

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-11-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Neutral feelings pervade our life when we try to maintain a high level of intensity for our life’s purpose and meaning. Busyness is an indication of this dependency, but as soon as the energy decreases below an established threshold, our mind wonders, and we become dull, listless, and uninterested. Awareness has not waned in the slightest, but we have been conditioned to stop paying attention.

    Homework

    Feelings set a tone for how you perceive. Neutral feelings seem to indicate that the moment is uninteresting and unworthy of your attention. Usually we depend upon stimulation and entertainment to keep life exciting, but interest can also be aroused from questioning why the moment seems so dull and lifeless when awareness is accessible right here and now. The heart gets interested in what seems to be blocking its aliveness. Prove to yourself that awareness is present even in the dullest of moments. This week instead of acting from the dullness and thereby confirming its truth, or applying counter measures to eliminate it, sit and be patient. Ask, “Is awareness dull in this moment?” Do not believe the thoughts of dullness. A lack of interest is a defense against being here and now. It cannot maintain itself if you refuse to leave here and now.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/16701704

    TalkID=854 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Second Foundation: Unpleasantness Leading to Divisiveness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-unpleasantness-leading-to-divisiveness/ Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-unpleasantness-leading-to-divisiveness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Once a moment is avoided, a world view of division and separation springs forth, accompanied by a compelling narrative that justifies the aversion. Now we are in full armor with the world as our adversary, tying us to a ceaseless argument with it.

    Homework

    Watch how unpleasantness can lead to divisiveness. When we turn away or cut ourselves off from an experience of unpleasantness, we are left alone in isolation. We saved ourselves from an unpleasant feeling (impatient, irritated, anxious, discouraged, sad) but lost connection. Cue yourself to do the opposite this week. Turn toward the unpleasant and connect fully. Do not allow yourself to turn away. Call yourself back patiently. Be particularly vigilant with unpleasant emotions. Notice how the mind concludes that disconnecting is the only choice and immediately justifies its response within your narrative. The emotion does not need to be justified, but it does need your connection.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/16286258

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Once a moment is avoided, a world view of division and separation springs forth, accompanied by a compelling narrative that justifies the aversion. Now we are in full armor with the world as our adversary, tying us to a ceaseless argument with it.

    Homework

    Watch how unpleasantness can lead to divisiveness. When we turn away or cut ourselves off from an experience of unpleasantness, we are left alone in isolation. We saved ourselves from an unpleasant feeling (impatient, irritated, anxious, discouraged, sad) but lost connection. Cue yourself to do the opposite this week. Turn toward the unpleasant and connect fully. Do not allow yourself to turn away. Call yourself back patiently. Be particularly vigilant with unpleasant emotions. Notice how the mind concludes that disconnecting is the only choice and immediately justifies its response within your narrative. The emotion does not need to be justified, but it does need your connection.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/16286258

    TalkID=853 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Second Foundation: The Pain of Pleasure https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-the-pain-of-pleasure/ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-the-pain-of-pleasure/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-10-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Once pleasure becomes a determined pursuit, the world divides itself into a pleasure/pain polarity. We now pursue pleasure, both to sustain a pleasant feeling and to avoid the discontent of pain.  

    Homework

    Begin noticing the pain of pursuing pleasure. Notice how addiction to pleasure can lead to neediness, dependency, and the loss of vitality. See if you can notice the discontentment behind the pursuit. You may be moving forward toward pleasure to distance yourself from the pain of your self-assumptions.  Are you looking out there so you won’t have to feel in here? Explore this discontentment thoroughly. Desiring is sustained by giving something exaggerated significance. Drop the charged thinking and just look at the desired object directly. Is the significance you are giving this object coming from the object or from your conditioning? Throughout the week ask yourself, “Where is true contentment in this moment?”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/15883651

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-10-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Once pleasure becomes a determined pursuit, the world divides itself into a pleasure/pain polarity. We now pursue pleasure, both to sustain a pleasant feeling and to avoid the discontent of pain.  

    Homework

    Begin noticing the pain of pursuing pleasure. Notice how addiction to pleasure can lead to neediness, dependency, and the loss of vitality. See if you can notice the discontentment behind the pursuit. You may be moving forward toward pleasure to distance yourself from the pain of your self-assumptions.  Are you looking out there so you won’t have to feel in here? Explore this discontentment thoroughly. Desiring is sustained by giving something exaggerated significance. Drop the charged thinking and just look at the desired object directly. Is the significance you are giving this object coming from the object or from your conditioning? Throughout the week ask yourself, “Where is true contentment in this moment?”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/15883651

    TalkID=852 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening (5 of 8) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-5-of-8/ Sun, 10 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-5-of-8/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=848 SeriesID=43

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=848 SeriesID=43

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening (6 of 8) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-6-of-8/ Sun, 10 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-6-of-8/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=849 SeriesID=43

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening (7 of 8) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-7-of-8/ Sun, 10 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-7-of-8/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focusses upon the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced and free.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focusses upon the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced and free.

    TalkID=850 SeriesID=43

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening (8 of 8) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-8-of-8/ Sun, 10 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-8-of-8/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=851 SeriesID=43

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=851 SeriesID=43

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening (1 of 8) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-1-of-8/ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-1-of-8/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=844 SeriesID=43

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=844 SeriesID=43

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening (2 of 8) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-2-of-8/ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-2-of-8/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=845 SeriesID=43

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=845 SeriesID=43

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening (3 of 8) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-3-of-8/ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-3-of-8/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=846 SeriesID=43

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=846 SeriesID=43

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seven Factors of Awakening (4 of 8) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-4-of-8/ Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seven-factors-of-awakening-4-of-8/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=847 SeriesID=43

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    In this framework the Buddha offered a path that focuses on the ennobling and awakening qualities of heart that can be cultivated and brought to fruition. They are the qualities that lead to the uprooting of struggle and suffering and bring about a heart that is radiant, balanced, and free.

    TalkID=847 SeriesID=43

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contentment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contentment/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contentment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Guest teacher Christina Feldman offers a talk on the cultivation of contentment.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/15688287

    TalkID=843

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2010-10-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Guest teacher Christina Feldman offers a talk on the cultivation of contentment.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/15688287

    TalkID=843

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Second Foundation: Leaning into Feelings https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-leaning-into-feelings/ Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-leaning-into-feelings/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Second Foundation of Feelings is most easily held within the First Foundation of Body. The body gives clues to the mind’s feelings. Postures such as physically leaning toward, away, or wandering in confusion show that the body is moving in alignment to a conditioned reference.

    Homework

    Practice the vertical stance of receiving. Use phrases such as “let it be,” “let go,” or “release” as ways to prompt this attitude. What fears arise when you move into this stance? Does it feel like a loss of control and influence? Are you willing to drop what you want and ask, “Where is the vertical stance in this moment?” Does this stance make sense from the spiritual perspective of “wise view?” Why is this so? What occurs when you receive the world that does not happen when you push forward or lean backward in time? What does receiving have to do with trust and faith? Practice the art of listening from this posture of receiving. Receive the other person, not only the person’s words.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/15410895

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Second Foundation of Feelings is most easily held within the First Foundation of Body. The body gives clues to the mind’s feelings. Postures such as physically leaning toward, away, or wandering in confusion show that the body is moving in alignment to a conditioned reference.

    Homework

    Practice the vertical stance of receiving. Use phrases such as “let it be,” “let go,” or “release” as ways to prompt this attitude. What fears arise when you move into this stance? Does it feel like a loss of control and influence? Are you willing to drop what you want and ask, “Where is the vertical stance in this moment?” Does this stance make sense from the spiritual perspective of “wise view?” Why is this so? What occurs when you receive the world that does not happen when you push forward or lean backward in time? What does receiving have to do with trust and faith? Practice the art of listening from this posture of receiving. Receive the other person, not only the person’s words.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/15410895

    TalkID=842 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Second Foundation: Feelings Molding Character https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-feelings-molding-character/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-second-foundation-feelings-molding-character/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Feelings are the first conditioned reference we offer the moment. Through our feelings we are prepared to turn away, ignore, or grasp the experience at hand. Feelings set up our attitudes, personal story, and character to carry us forward in a predisposed way.

    Homework

    Buddhist commentaries speak of three types of personalities: greedy, aversive, or deluded. These are based on a predisposition toward one of the three feeling tones (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral). Your sense of self can form around the preponderance of one of these feelings. Discover which personality type best represents you and watch your responses to the associated feeling. Notice how you are prepared to accept, reject, or not notice new situations, events, people, or places. Attempt to counteract your conditioning by focusing on the feeling prior to the action/reaction. Gently hold the feeling but do not fall prey to its power. See if you can alter your conditioned response to circumstances.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14997935

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Feelings are the first conditioned reference we offer the moment. Through our feelings we are prepared to turn away, ignore, or grasp the experience at hand. Feelings set up our attitudes, personal story, and character to carry us forward in a predisposed way.

    Homework

    Buddhist commentaries speak of three types of personalities: greedy, aversive, or deluded. These are based on a predisposition toward one of the three feeling tones (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral). Your sense of self can form around the preponderance of one of these feelings. Discover which personality type best represents you and watch your responses to the associated feeling. Notice how you are prepared to accept, reject, or not notice new situations, events, people, or places. Attempt to counteract your conditioning by focusing on the feeling prior to the action/reaction. Gently hold the feeling but do not fall prey to its power. See if you can alter your conditioned response to circumstances.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14997935

    TalkID=837 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Bodhicitta: Breaking Out of Isolation (2 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-bodhicitta-breaking-out-of-isolation-2-of-3/ Sun, 12 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-bodhicitta-breaking-out-of-isolation-2-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2010-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    We block out the suffering of others and even our own suffering. We have a very human underlying urge to self-protection. When we are willing to explore the nature of suffering and look closely at our internal experience, the lighter things become.

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2010-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We block out the suffering of others and even our own suffering. We have a very human underlying urge to self-protection. When we are willing to explore the nature of suffering and look closely at our internal experience, the lighter things become.

    TalkID=857 SeriesID=57

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Bodhicitta: Turn all Confusion into the Path (3 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-bodhicitta-turn-all-confusion-into-the-path-3-of-3/ Sun, 12 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-bodhicitta-turn-all-confusion-into-the-path-3-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2010-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Seeing confusion as the emanation of the Buddha. We tend to become entangled and identify with confusion, or any conflictive emotional experience, and try to rid ourselves of it. Instead, look closely at confusion without resistance and experience it within the flow of our being. The flow is the natural foundation of life.

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2010-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Seeing confusion as the emanation of the Buddha. We tend to become entangled and identify with confusion, or any conflictive emotional experience, and try to rid ourselves of it. Instead, look closely at confusion without resistance and experience it within the flow of our being. The flow is the natural foundation of life.

    TalkID=858 SeriesID=57

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Awakening Bodhicitta (1 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/awakening-bodhicitta-1-of-3/ Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/awakening-bodhicitta-1-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2010-09-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The practice of Tonglin is the meditative practice of sending and receiving. Absolute bodhicitta, the recognition that on some profound level there is no suffering. There may be unpleasant things, there may be difficulty, but the anguish and suffering doesn’t really exist. The mind is light and there is peace at the heart of all. This understanding is what allows us to take in the suffering of others. The true nature of mind heals the suffering of the world.

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2010-09-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The practice of Tonglin is the meditative practice of sending and receiving. Absolute bodhicitta, the recognition that on some profound level there is no suffering. There may be unpleasant things, there may be difficulty, but the anguish and suffering doesn’t really exist. The mind is light and there is peace at the heart of all. This understanding is what allows us to take in the suffering of others. The true nature of mind heals the suffering of the world.

    TalkID=856 SeriesID=57

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bodhisattvas-four-methods-of-guidance/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bodhisattvas-four-methods-of-guidance/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2010-09-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Guest teacher Zoketsu Norman Fischer visits Seattle Insight and offers a talk on Zen Master Dogen’s text, “Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14906702

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2010-09-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Guest teacher Zoketsu Norman Fischer visits Seattle Insight and offers a talk on Zen Master Dogen’s text, “Bodhisattva’s Four Methods of Guidance.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14906702

    TalkID=836

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sincerity: Hunger for the Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sincerity-hunger-for-the-truth/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sincerity-hunger-for-the-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Sincerity is the hallmark of awakening.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sincerity is the hallmark of awakening.

    TalkID=841

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     From Science to Art https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/from-science-to-art/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/from-science-to-art/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The journey from the assurance of a method to the wonder of inquiry is the path from the mind to the heart.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The journey from the assurance of a method to the wonder of inquiry is the path from the mind to the heart.

    TalkID=840

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     There is Only Mystery https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/there-is-only-mystery/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/there-is-only-mystery/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In whatever direction we look, the message we receive is wonder.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In whatever direction we look, the message we receive is wonder.

    TalkID=839

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Continuums of Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/continuums-of-practice/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/continuums-of-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Each of us finds a dharma continuum that resonates, but we must beware false nirvanas.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-09-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Each of us finds a dharma continuum that resonates, but we must beware false nirvanas.

    TalkID=838

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: Mindfulness of the Mind Within the Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-mindfulness-of-the-mind-within-the-body/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-mindfulness-of-the-mind-within-the-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    How do the mind and body relate and does this tell us something regarding our identification with the processes involved? How does “mine and yours” become established within this relationship of mind/body?

    Homework

    Are the mind and body separate? Or does the mind express itself through the body, and the body through the mind? The body provides subtle cues of the allures and aversions of our mind, and the mind in return often mirrors the disposition of our physical state. See if you can pick up this back and forth communication. For instance when you want something, what is the physical response of the body? Where do you feel it in the body? Is there a physical leaning toward or away from the experience that accompanies the mind’s desire or aversion? Notice the whole process of eating. Is there physical hunger of the body that expresses itself through the mind’s desire? When the body is satiated how is that communicated to the mind, and what happens to the mind as the body digests it food? Let the body hold the mind and allow the subtlety of this communication to increase.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14421272

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    How do the mind and body relate and does this tell us something regarding our identification with the processes involved? How does “mine and yours” become established within this relationship of mind/body?

    Homework

    Are the mind and body separate? Or does the mind express itself through the body, and the body through the mind? The body provides subtle cues of the allures and aversions of our mind, and the mind in return often mirrors the disposition of our physical state. See if you can pick up this back and forth communication. For instance when you want something, what is the physical response of the body? Where do you feel it in the body? Is there a physical leaning toward or away from the experience that accompanies the mind’s desire or aversion? Notice the whole process of eating. Is there physical hunger of the body that expresses itself through the mind’s desire? When the body is satiated how is that communicated to the mind, and what happens to the mind as the body digests it food? Let the body hold the mind and allow the subtlety of this communication to increase.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14421272

    TalkID=832 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Evolution Toward Stillness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-evolution-toward-stillness/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-evolution-toward-stillness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

     The spiritual journey can be understood as moving from the constricting and confining environment of noise to the free expanse of stillness.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

     The spiritual journey can be understood as moving from the constricting and confining environment of noise to the free expanse of stillness.

    TalkID=835

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Adaptation and Surrender https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/adaptation-and-surrender/ Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/adaptation-and-surrender/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

     The Dharma demands a paradigm shift, not a modification of our narrative.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

     The Dharma demands a paradigm shift, not a modification of our narrative.

    TalkID=834

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Aligned with Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/aligned-with-awakening/ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/aligned-with-awakening/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

     To access the central teaching of the Buddha, all components of the mind, body, and effort must be in alignment.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

     To access the central teaching of the Buddha, all components of the mind, body, and effort must be in alignment.

    TalkID=833

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dreaming Ourselves into Existence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dreaming-ourselves-into-existence/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dreaming-ourselves-into-existence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2010-08-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Our guest Joseph Goldstein offers a talk and answers questions.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14061690

    TalkID=827

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    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2010-08-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Our guest Joseph Goldstein offers a talk and answers questions.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14061690

    TalkID=827

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Knower of the Bell https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-knower-of-the-bell/ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-knower-of-the-bell/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2010-08-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Guest teacher Joseph Goldstein continues with a question and answer session.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14000747

    TalkID=826

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    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2010-08-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Guest teacher Joseph Goldstein continues with a question and answer session.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/14000747

    TalkID=826

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practicing Being Awake https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practicing-being-awake/ Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practicing-being-awake/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2010-08-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Guest teacher Joseph Goldstein visits Seattle Insight to offer teachings.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/13992375

    TalkID=825

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    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2010-08-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Guest teacher Joseph Goldstein visits Seattle Insight to offer teachings.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/13992375

    TalkID=825

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: Death and the Body (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-death-and-the-body-2-of-2/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-death-and-the-body-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    As we explore the body from this sutta, we realize the inevitability of loss and begin to see death everywhere. Death takes us through various stages of realization, altering our life and changing it forever. We learn to live consciously with all beginnings and endings.

    Homework

    Reflect on the four stages of working with your death: self-preservation, universal death, letting death be, and personally inquiring who dies. As you begin to take this subject on, fear is often your first challenge. Don’t look for the resolution of fear before you turn your attention naturally to the next stage, the universality of death. This stage helps settle the fear. When fear arises, contemplate on the fact that death is not personal and consumes all forms of life. As that understanding becomes clearer, allow yourself to intentionally relax with what you see by letting death be just as it is.  Death does not need your intervention, but it does need your awareness. Finally, consider inquiring into who dies. If fear reappears during this inquiry, refocus on the universality of death and practice a relaxed response to what you see.   Ever so gently we move ourselves into death until we find ourselves interconnected through the subject itself.  It becomes a way of looking and abiding within life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/13886419

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-08-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    As we explore the body from this sutta, we realize the inevitability of loss and begin to see death everywhere. Death takes us through various stages of realization, altering our life and changing it forever. We learn to live consciously with all beginnings and endings.

    Homework

    Reflect on the four stages of working with your death: self-preservation, universal death, letting death be, and personally inquiring who dies. As you begin to take this subject on, fear is often your first challenge. Don’t look for the resolution of fear before you turn your attention naturally to the next stage, the universality of death. This stage helps settle the fear. When fear arises, contemplate on the fact that death is not personal and consumes all forms of life. As that understanding becomes clearer, allow yourself to intentionally relax with what you see by letting death be just as it is.  Death does not need your intervention, but it does need your awareness. Finally, consider inquiring into who dies. If fear reappears during this inquiry, refocus on the universality of death and practice a relaxed response to what you see.   Ever so gently we move ourselves into death until we find ourselves interconnected through the subject itself.  It becomes a way of looking and abiding within life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/13886419

    TalkID=824 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transformative Joy: Forgiveness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transformative-joy-forgiveness/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transformative-joy-forgiveness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=831

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transformative Joy: Perspective https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transformative-joy-perspective/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transformative-joy-perspective/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=830

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transformative Joy: Expansion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transformative-joy-expansion/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transformative-joy-expansion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=829

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transformative Joy: Tendencies of Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transformative-joy-tendencies-of-mind/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transformative-joy-tendencies-of-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=828

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transformative Joy: Finding Joy on the Path https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transformative-joy-finding-joy-on-the-path/ Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transformative-joy-finding-joy-on-the-path/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2010-07-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=823

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Escape Hatch from Samsara https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-escape-hatch-from-samsara/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000 0bdce789-8ded-5d4d-be09-e3d4863ba80d See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2010-07-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Ajahn Sumedho, abbot emeritus of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, visits Seattle Insight and offers teachings on the immediate release into non-personal consciousness available in the immediate moment.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/13518996

    TalkID=822

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    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2010-07-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Ajahn Sumedho, abbot emeritus of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, visits Seattle Insight and offers teachings on the immediate release into non-personal consciousness available in the immediate moment.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/13518996

    TalkID=822

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: Death and the Body (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-death-and-the-body-1-of-2/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-death-and-the-body-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-07-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha seems to be encouraging an exploration of the themes of death and the body in this passage of the Satipatthana Sutta. Though all of us know we are going to die, few of us realize that fact as a living truth. This passage is meant to release us from our denial that fixates on permanency and continuity.

    Homework

    While we are studying the body and death, begin each sitting meditation reflecting on your death. Sense the fragility of your heart beat, the tenderness of each breath, the irreversible aging of the body. What assumptions are you making about the continuance of your life? Are you certain there will be an in breath after this out breath? Feel the edge of fear as you allow the uncertainty of each moment to surface. Off the cushion, start bringing death into your day-to-day observations by intentionally reading the obituaries in the newspaper, observing road kills, noticing the dying process in nature, and perhaps visiting nursing homes or hospitals. Be sensitive to your fear of the subject. If it is too much, back away, and if it is not, learn all you can about the immediate reality of death.  

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/13154041

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-07-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Buddha seems to be encouraging an exploration of the themes of death and the body in this passage of the Satipatthana Sutta. Though all of us know we are going to die, few of us realize that fact as a living truth. This passage is meant to release us from our denial that fixates on permanency and continuity.

    Homework

    While we are studying the body and death, begin each sitting meditation reflecting on your death. Sense the fragility of your heart beat, the tenderness of each breath, the irreversible aging of the body. What assumptions are you making about the continuance of your life? Are you certain there will be an in breath after this out breath? Feel the edge of fear as you allow the uncertainty of each moment to surface. Off the cushion, start bringing death into your day-to-day observations by intentionally reading the obituaries in the newspaper, observing road kills, noticing the dying process in nature, and perhaps visiting nursing homes or hospitals. Be sensitive to your fear of the subject. If it is too much, back away, and if it is not, learn all you can about the immediate reality of death.  

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/13154041

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Mind and the Brain https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-mind-and-the-brain/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000 64c969a8-f5ac-5722-b3e7-f2ca38b2b5b3 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Sucitto Date: 2010-06-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Ajahn Sucitto explores the vortex of self and its play within the whole of our life, encouraging three principles for reflection.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/12975058

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    Teacher: Ajahn Sucitto Date: 2010-06-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Ajahn Sucitto explores the vortex of self and its play within the whole of our life, encouraging three principles for reflection.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/12975058

    TalkID=820

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Swans That Leave the Lake https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/swans-that-leave-the-lake/ Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/swans-that-leave-the-lake/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2010-06-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2010-06-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: Loving the Whole Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-loving-the-whole-body/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-loving-the-whole-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-06-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    We start with an aversive or attractive response to the body or body part, and quickly an emotional attitude arises that fixates upon the appearance; a story is formed, an opinion is held, and our body is made into something it never was. To love the whole of the body requires an intentional reversal of stepping out of those perceptual fixations and embracing the pleasant and unpleasant components in totality.

    Homework

    How does focusing on appearances keep you from participating in what is commonly shared? Do you use appearances to protect yourself from something deeper and more intimate? Notice how reliant you are on creating appearances in the world and maintaining separation and isolation based upon shape, size, color, and expression. Judgments arise from these perceptions as people are objectified and frozen within your opinions and prejudices. The spiritual quest is to discover that which unites all things beyond appearances, but before that quest can be undertaken you must see the value you get from maintaining the world of appearances.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/12448780

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-06-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We start with an aversive or attractive response to the body or body part, and quickly an emotional attitude arises that fixates upon the appearance; a story is formed, an opinion is held, and our body is made into something it never was. To love the whole of the body requires an intentional reversal of stepping out of those perceptual fixations and embracing the pleasant and unpleasant components in totality.

    Homework

    How does focusing on appearances keep you from participating in what is commonly shared? Do you use appearances to protect yourself from something deeper and more intimate? Notice how reliant you are on creating appearances in the world and maintaining separation and isolation based upon shape, size, color, and expression. Judgments arise from these perceptions as people are objectified and frozen within your opinions and prejudices. The spiritual quest is to discover that which unites all things beyond appearances, but before that quest can be undertaken you must see the value you get from maintaining the world of appearances.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/12448780

    TalkID=818 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: Integrating Body and Actions https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-integrating-body-and-actions/ Tue, 25 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-integrating-body-and-actions/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-05-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Once we have accepted the fact that we cannot control the dharma, our practice opens up to the full catastrophe of living. We open first by backing away from our egoic demands and then by infusing our actions with the wisdom of the body.

    Homework

    What insights have you had concerning a limitation in your life? It could be that you have seen the absurdity of a belief system, an imposed self-assumption, or a fear pattern that keeps you contracted. You know it is not true, but the old insecurities keep you bound within their conditioning. Insights cannot survive under the influence of old repetitive actions. To counter this force of conditioning, write down four or five new action statements that are aligned with the truth of your new understanding. Now go out and commit yourself to these new actions even if they seem pretentious and out of character. Insight can only integrate into your body when the body is moving (live action) in accordance to what it knows to be true.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/12050882

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-05-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Once we have accepted the fact that we cannot control the dharma, our practice opens up to the full catastrophe of living. We open first by backing away from our egoic demands and then by infusing our actions with the wisdom of the body.

    Homework

    What insights have you had concerning a limitation in your life? It could be that you have seen the absurdity of a belief system, an imposed self-assumption, or a fear pattern that keeps you contracted. You know it is not true, but the old insecurities keep you bound within their conditioning. Insights cannot survive under the influence of old repetitive actions. To counter this force of conditioning, write down four or five new action statements that are aligned with the truth of your new understanding. Now go out and commit yourself to these new actions even if they seem pretentious and out of character. Insight can only integrate into your body when the body is moving (live action) in accordance to what it knows to be true.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/12050882

    TalkID=817 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: The Body in Movement https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-the-body-in-movement/ Tue, 11 May 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-the-body-in-movement/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-05-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Movement integrates our insights into living reality rather than theoretical assumptions. When the insights become part of the living tissue of our body, a natural spontaneity arises.

    Homework

    Notice how you seem to lose awareness in movement.  Awareness becomes secondarily important to the outcome of the action. Thoughts direct your energy into the future of where you are going and what will happen when you get there. The actual movement is left unattended and becomes controlled by your past conditioning. Test the theory that thought must lead the action by making your primary intention wakefulness during movement. Yielding to wakefulness as your primary intention will show you that you do not have to think ahead of your awareness.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/11787624

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-05-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Movement integrates our insights into living reality rather than theoretical assumptions. When the insights become part of the living tissue of our body, a natural spontaneity arises.

    Homework

    Notice how you seem to lose awareness in movement.  Awareness becomes secondarily important to the outcome of the action. Thoughts direct your energy into the future of where you are going and what will happen when you get there. The actual movement is left unattended and becomes controlled by your past conditioning. Test the theory that thought must lead the action by making your primary intention wakefulness during movement. Yielding to wakefulness as your primary intention will show you that you do not have to think ahead of your awareness.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/11787624

    TalkID=816 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: The Image of the Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-the-image-of-the-body/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-the-image-of-the-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    We continually misrepresent the body by forcing it to be governed, controlled, and defined by the mind. When we set the body free from imposed boundaries we find a natural and intelligent life energy that knows its way.

    Homework

    The body is not what you think it is, but you have to prove that to yourself. Make a list of images you have of your body and sit down and actually experience the list firsthand. For instance you might think the body is “yours,” but when you experience the body just as it is, there is no “yours” within that experience. Or you might think the body has a defined shape, but upon dropping the concept of arm, leg, etc., the shape becomes amorphous and irregular. Where does the internal stop and the external begin? Release the concepts and see if life opens more organically.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/11296852

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    We continually misrepresent the body by forcing it to be governed, controlled, and defined by the mind. When we set the body free from imposed boundaries we find a natural and intelligent life energy that knows its way.

    Homework

    The body is not what you think it is, but you have to prove that to yourself. Make a list of images you have of your body and sit down and actually experience the list firsthand. For instance you might think the body is “yours,” but when you experience the body just as it is, there is no “yours” within that experience. Or you might think the body has a defined shape, but upon dropping the concept of arm, leg, etc., the shape becomes amorphous and irregular. Where does the internal stop and the external begin? Release the concepts and see if life opens more organically.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/11296852

    TalkID=815 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, First Foundation: Body as the Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-body-as-the-body/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-first-foundation-body-as-the-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-04-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The body is a residing stranger to most of us.  We think we know what it is, but we have not given ourselves to it thoroughly so that it reveals its secrets.

    Homework

    This week begin to welcome yourself back into your body by contemplating the body as the body. How does the body feel right now? What does it need, what is happening to it, and how is it responding to your actions and thoughts? What is the body in and of itself, free of your opinions and history? If you feel too distant and removed from your body and lost in thought, stop and welcome yourself back by saying, “here,” gently with a loving tone. In meditation use the breath to stabilize your attention and to establish a calming influence. Notice the quality of the breath on each inhalation and exhalation. Is it long or short, smooth or jagged? Next move your attention to the whole body and abide there with sensitivity and calm.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/10932431

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-04-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The body is a residing stranger to most of us.  We think we know what it is, but we have not given ourselves to it thoroughly so that it reveals its secrets.

    Homework

    This week begin to welcome yourself back into your body by contemplating the body as the body. How does the body feel right now? What does it need, what is happening to it, and how is it responding to your actions and thoughts? What is the body in and of itself, free of your opinions and history? If you feel too distant and removed from your body and lost in thought, stop and welcome yourself back by saying, “here,” gently with a loving tone. In meditation use the breath to stabilize your attention and to establish a calming influence. Notice the quality of the breath on each inhalation and exhalation. Is it long or short, smooth or jagged? Next move your attention to the whole body and abide there with sensitivity and calm.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/10932431

    TalkID=814 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Introduction: From Mindfulness to Awareness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-from-mindfulness-to-awareness/ Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-from-mindfulness-to-awareness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-03-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Mindfulness is the tool, awareness is the result. All we need to do to convert the tool into the result is get out of the way.

    Homework

    Observe the effort within your mindfulness practice. Notice how much of your awareness is self-driven (fabricated) and how much is accessed through relaxation and ease (nonfabricated)? What motivates self-driven mindfulness? Is it a sense of something incomplete or lacking in your life? Is it based on an emotion, mood, or attitude? What happens when you turn your mindfulness to that motivating emotion itself, noticing the sense of incompletion rather than acting from it?  Relax all resistance and narrative around that emotion and see if awareness springs forth from the nonresistance.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/10610865

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-03-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Mindfulness is the tool, awareness is the result. All we need to do to convert the tool into the result is get out of the way.

    Homework

    Observe the effort within your mindfulness practice. Notice how much of your awareness is self-driven (fabricated) and how much is accessed through relaxation and ease (nonfabricated)? What motivates self-driven mindfulness? Is it a sense of something incomplete or lacking in your life? Is it based on an emotion, mood, or attitude? What happens when you turn your mindfulness to that motivating emotion itself, noticing the sense of incompletion rather than acting from it?  Relax all resistance and narrative around that emotion and see if awareness springs forth from the nonresistance.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/10610865

    TalkID=813 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Introduction: Understanding Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-understanding-mindfulness/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-understanding-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-03-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Mindfulness is at the heart of the Buddha’s teaching, but few people understand how it evolves from the simple practice of being mindful into a mature, full-embodied awareness.

    Homework

    Mindfulness will never enter your life under force and duress because you think you “should” be mindful; it enters only when it is welcomed and wanted. Begin by backing way up and asking these fundamental questions: What is mindfulness and why introduce it into your life? Why not remain blissfully unaware? Do you really want to be conscious and self-aware? Go deeply into it and see what it provides both in value and limitation. How judgmental are you of your mindfulness, and are you able to pressure yourself to be more mindful? Under what conditions is it effortlessly sustained, and when does it seem self-driven and a burden on your routine?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/10235710

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-03-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Mindfulness is at the heart of the Buddha’s teaching, but few people understand how it evolves from the simple practice of being mindful into a mature, full-embodied awareness.

    Homework

    Mindfulness will never enter your life under force and duress because you think you “should” be mindful; it enters only when it is welcomed and wanted. Begin by backing way up and asking these fundamental questions: What is mindfulness and why introduce it into your life? Why not remain blissfully unaware? Do you really want to be conscious and self-aware? Go deeply into it and see what it provides both in value and limitation. How judgmental are you of your mindfulness, and are you able to pressure yourself to be more mindful? Under what conditions is it effortlessly sustained, and when does it seem self-driven and a burden on your routine?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/10235710

    TalkID=805 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Five Spiritual Faculties https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/five-spiritual-faculties-2/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/five-spiritual-faculties-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Concentration https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/concentration-2/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/concentration-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wisdom/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wisdom/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=811 SeriesID=17,32

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-2/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mind as Medicine (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mind-as-medicine-2-of-2/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mind-as-medicine-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Energy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/energy/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/energy/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=809 SeriesID=17,32,38

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mind as Medicine (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mind-as-medicine-1-of-2/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mind-as-medicine-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Guest teacher Steve Armstrong offers a talk on the healing power of the mind.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/10073561

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2010-03-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Guest teacher Steve Armstrong offers a talk on the healing power of the mind.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/10073561

    TalkID=804

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Introduction: Wise Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-wise-effort/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-wise-effort/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    It is important to learn the meditation technique, but to adhere too strictly to the form of the practice can mask self-doubt. Risking doing it wrong begins the “art” of practice, and insight develops within the art of quiet observation free from the pressure of failure.

    Homework

    The effort you make is a product of your self-understanding. How much of your effort involves the belief of getting over or through some obstacle – the belief you have a problem to overcome, and you are separate from that problem? Is that the Principle of the Teaching? What effort would you make if you were in line with the principle of selflessness? This week arouse the effort to stay connected to a challenge and surrender your resistance rather than focus on overcoming an obstacle. Work with staying connected by relaxing and rejoining the experience at hand.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/9887881

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    It is important to learn the meditation technique, but to adhere too strictly to the form of the practice can mask self-doubt. Risking doing it wrong begins the “art” of practice, and insight develops within the art of quiet observation free from the pressure of failure.

    Homework

    The effort you make is a product of your self-understanding. How much of your effort involves the belief of getting over or through some obstacle – the belief you have a problem to overcome, and you are separate from that problem? Is that the Principle of the Teaching? What effort would you make if you were in line with the principle of selflessness? This week arouse the effort to stay connected to a challenge and surrender your resistance rather than focus on overcoming an obstacle. Work with staying connected by relaxing and rejoining the experience at hand.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/9887881

    TalkID=803 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Introduction: Moving the Principle Through the Application https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-moving-the-principle-through-the-application/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-moving-the-principle-through-the-application/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-02-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Guiding the application of the teaching from the sense of self and not the true principle of selflessness is the single greatest mistake made in Buddhist practice and distorts all the revelations.

    Homework

    What principles guide your practice and how do they impact what you do within your practice? For instance if your guiding principles have to do with greater space, stillness, love, or decreasing suffering (all attributes that occur when the self loses its dominance), does the practice as you apply it move in that direction? Do you offer love, space, and quietude to your perceived limitations, thereby decreasing your suffering, or do you judge your limitations and thereby create less space, more noise, less acceptance, and greater suffering? With all the sincerity in your heart, look deeply at this issue.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/9523497

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-02-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Guiding the application of the teaching from the sense of self and not the true principle of selflessness is the single greatest mistake made in Buddhist practice and distorts all the revelations.

    Homework

    What principles guide your practice and how do they impact what you do within your practice? For instance if your guiding principles have to do with greater space, stillness, love, or decreasing suffering (all attributes that occur when the self loses its dominance), does the practice as you apply it move in that direction? Do you offer love, space, and quietude to your perceived limitations, thereby decreasing your suffering, or do you judge your limitations and thereby create less space, more noise, less acceptance, and greater suffering? With all the sincerity in your heart, look deeply at this issue.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/9523497

    TalkID=802 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Introduction: Selfless Application https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-selfless-application/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-selfless-application/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-02-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Let the application of the teaching be informed by the root principle of selflessness and each mindful exercise manifest that selflessness through bare attention and total acceptance.

    Homework

    Two basic ways we apply the practice of mindfulness from the principles of the teaching is with bare attention and total acceptance. Bare attention is quiet observation without opinionating, and total acceptance is releasing all resistance to the object thereby letting it be what it is. Both are derived from the root principle of selflessness. Focus on these two applied principles on and off the cushion this week. Carry them with you throughout the day. How does their application take your control and agenda away? How do they limit your story and reactivity and quiet the “I”? They provide the optimum opportunity for the arising of presence.

    Video

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-02-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Let the application of the teaching be informed by the root principle of selflessness and each mindful exercise manifest that selflessness through bare attention and total acceptance.

    Homework

    Two basic ways we apply the practice of mindfulness from the principles of the teaching is with bare attention and total acceptance. Bare attention is quiet observation without opinionating, and total acceptance is releasing all resistance to the object thereby letting it be what it is. Both are derived from the root principle of selflessness. Focus on these two applied principles on and off the cushion this week. Carry them with you throughout the day. How does their application take your control and agenda away? How do they limit your story and reactivity and quiet the “I”? They provide the optimum opportunity for the arising of presence.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/9182868

    TalkID=801 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta, Introduction: Foundations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-foundations/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-introduction-foundations/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-01-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    The Satipatthana Sutta is the application of the Buddha’s teaching.  After the view has been offered and an intention has been aroused, it answers the question, “What do I do now?” 

    Homework

    How well do you understand the direction this sutta is pointing? This sutta is the application of practice but practices must base themselves firmly within a direction and purpose or they flounder. Before starting the study of this sutta, ask yourself why you practice, toward what goal, for what reason. Is this a self- and mind-based practice or is it selfless and heart based? How will you know which one is in control while you are practicing? Spend these early weeks looking deeply at the differences between a mind- and heart-based practice.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/8872204

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-01-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The Satipatthana Sutta is the application of the Buddha’s teaching.  After the view has been offered and an intention has been aroused, it answers the question, “What do I do now?” 

    Homework

    How well do you understand the direction this sutta is pointing? This sutta is the application of practice but practices must base themselves firmly within a direction and purpose or they flounder. Before starting the study of this sutta, ask yourself why you practice, toward what goal, for what reason. Is this a self- and mind-based practice or is it selfless and heart based? How will you know which one is in control while you are practicing? Spend these early weeks looking deeply at the differences between a mind- and heart-based practice.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/8872204

    TalkID=800 SeriesID=42

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Paradigm Shift of the Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-paradigm-shift-of-the-heart/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-paradigm-shift-of-the-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-01-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The true resolution of the heart is not a wavering New Year’s pledge but a determination to switch the very paradigm of our life.

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/8723027

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2010-01-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The true resolution of the heart is not a wavering New Year’s pledge but a determination to switch the very paradigm of our life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/8723027

    TalkID=799

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Core Teachings https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/core-teachings/ Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/core-teachings/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2010-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2010-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Equanimity (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-equanimity-2-of-2/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-equanimity-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-12-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    There are a number of ways to incline the mind toward the discovery of equanimity. Each perception of equanimity has a training explored in this discourse.

    Homework

    Equanimity is openness to what is occurring without resistance. Resistance is often embodied as strong opinions motivated by a need to assert your agenda. You may say to yourself, “This should not be happening,” and then act to correct the situation. This week watch your use of this phrase as an indication of a loss of balance. Once you have lost balance notice how you attempt to correct your equilibrium through control. Some events need your involvement and others do not. Pause until you can see what desire or fear you are bringing to the situation that makes the situation feel out of control. What does the situation really need from you?

    Video

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-12-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    There are a number of ways to incline the mind toward the discovery of equanimity. Each perception of equanimity has a training explored in this discourse.

    Homework

    Equanimity is openness to what is occurring without resistance. Resistance is often embodied as strong opinions motivated by a need to assert your agenda. You may say to yourself, “This should not be happening,” and then act to correct the situation. This week watch your use of this phrase as an indication of a loss of balance. Once you have lost balance notice how you attempt to correct your equilibrium through control. Some events need your involvement and others do not. Pause until you can see what desire or fear you are bringing to the situation that makes the situation feel out of control. What does the situation really need from you?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/8219305

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Living the Dharma in Daily Life (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/living-the-dharma-in-daily-life-2-of-2/ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/living-the-dharma-in-daily-life-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2009-12-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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     Living the dharma in daily life through the practices involved in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2009-12-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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     Living the dharma in daily life through the practices involved in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

    TalkID=797

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Living the Dharma in Daily Life (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/living-the-dharma-in-daily-life-1-of-2/ Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/living-the-dharma-in-daily-life-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2009-12-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Living the dharma in daily life through the practices involved in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2009-12-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Living the dharma in daily life through the practices involved in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

    TalkID=796

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Equanimity (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-equanimity-1-of-2/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-equanimity-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-11-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Equanimity is a balance between the relative sorrows and ultimate perfection of the world. It is a full embrace of life as it is, without disturbance.

    Homework

    Equanimity is living in alignment with the totality of the moment. It means embracing the present moment no matter what form it takes. This week say “yes” to the present, regardless of its content. Live with an abiding “yes to the present” by dropping all arguments concerning the content and respond appropriately within the moment from that “yes.” Surrendering all resistance and living in the oneness of now is equanimity.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-11-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Equanimity is a balance between the relative sorrows and ultimate perfection of the world. It is a full embrace of life as it is, without disturbance.

    Homework

    Equanimity is living in alignment with the totality of the moment. It means embracing the present moment no matter what form it takes. This week say “yes” to the present, regardless of its content. Live with an abiding “yes to the present” by dropping all arguments concerning the content and respond appropriately within the moment from that “yes.” Surrendering all resistance and living in the oneness of now is equanimity.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/7816973

    TalkID=794 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Metta (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-metta-2-of-2/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-metta-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-11-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    To know love as stillness is to embrace the world unconditionally.

    We apologize for the sound quality of this week’s video.  Download the audio for higher quality.

    Homework

    Notice that the more space (love) you offer your emotions, the less they control you; the fewer words you invest in a situation, the quieter you become and the more open (loving) you are to what transpires. Since love arises in “your” absence, you will never feel you are in control of love. Space and quiet are two expressions of love, but they do not come from your will power. Work with the phrase, “Where is love in this moment?” as a way to encourage less of you and more love to the situation. As you move through the day bring space and quiet instead of reaction to the situation.

     

    Video

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-11-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    To know love as stillness is to embrace the world unconditionally.

    We apologize for the sound quality of this week’s video.  Download the audio for higher quality.

    Homework

    Notice that the more space (love) you offer your emotions, the less they control you; the fewer words you invest in a situation, the quieter you become and the more open (loving) you are to what transpires. Since love arises in “your” absence, you will never feel you are in control of love. Space and quiet are two expressions of love, but they do not come from your will power. Work with the phrase, “Where is love in this moment?” as a way to encourage less of you and more love to the situation. As you move through the day bring space and quiet instead of reaction to the situation.

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/7551827

    TalkID=793 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Metta (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-metta-1-of-2/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-metta-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-10-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    To love all beings we must love all aspects of our own mind and body experience.

    Homework

    Metta is love of all things seen and unseen and includes yourself and others. The person is not passed over. Idiosyncrasies of the individual do not get in the way of spiritual love. Real love springs forth once the projected obstacles are removed. This week pick someone who is present in your life and seems difficult or impossible to love. Rather than forcing the love, investigate what stands in its way. Why do you have trouble connecting with this person? This person may have a character flaw or pattern that you push away in yourself. He or she may bring up an emotion that you are not comfortable feeling. The person may be deceitful, manipulative, or have the intention to harm, and you are afraid of getting drawn in. His or her energy may be judgmental or complaining and difficult to be around. See where the real problem resides. This person, like you, is in pain. Say to yourself when obstacles arise, “Is there love for this too?” See through the pain, first touching his/her humanity and then experiencing the stillness that underlies it all.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/7310011

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-10-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    To love all beings we must love all aspects of our own mind and body experience.

    Homework

    Metta is love of all things seen and unseen and includes yourself and others. The person is not passed over. Idiosyncrasies of the individual do not get in the way of spiritual love. Real love springs forth once the projected obstacles are removed. This week pick someone who is present in your life and seems difficult or impossible to love. Rather than forcing the love, investigate what stands in its way. Why do you have trouble connecting with this person? This person may have a character flaw or pattern that you push away in yourself. He or she may bring up an emotion that you are not comfortable feeling. The person may be deceitful, manipulative, or have the intention to harm, and you are afraid of getting drawn in. His or her energy may be judgmental or complaining and difficult to be around. See where the real problem resides. This person, like you, is in pain. Say to yourself when obstacles arise, “Is there love for this too?” See through the pain, first touching his/her humanity and then experiencing the stillness that underlies it all.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/7310011

    TalkID=792 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Resolve (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-resolve-2-of-2/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-resolve-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-10-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Ultimately resolve is the willingness to hold one’s ground and expose everything.

    Homework

    What inhibits your resolve to show up for your life? What are the competing motivations that keep you looking toward the future for completion instead of surrendering to the present? Do you take your personal agenda so seriously that you lose the value of being present? Seriously ask whether the actual payoff of your agenda is as fulfilling as the expectation. In the rare moments when you are connected, quiet, just being, without any motive whatsoever, what is that like? What is left undone to do and is anything missed or neglected?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-10-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Ultimately resolve is the willingness to hold one’s ground and expose everything.

    Homework

    What inhibits your resolve to show up for your life? What are the competing motivations that keep you looking toward the future for completion instead of surrendering to the present? Do you take your personal agenda so seriously that you lose the value of being present? Seriously ask whether the actual payoff of your agenda is as fulfilling as the expectation. In the rare moments when you are connected, quiet, just being, without any motive whatsoever, what is that like? What is left undone to do and is anything missed or neglected?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/7069770

    TalkID=791 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Resolve (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-resolve-1-of-2/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-resolve-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-09-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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     Resolve comes naturally from the love of the truth and responds appropriately to balance inequality.

    Homework

    Resolve is the quality of heart that is determined to move only from truth and not from old patterns and conditioning. It feels like a determination to hold whatever is present rather than acting from your narrative. It requires a deep intention toward freedom. This week work to strengthen your resolve. Find an old pattern that no longer works but continues to surface and hold it within the pause of patience. Feel the resolve to refuse to move with its emotional energy and simultaneously not to struggle with it. Allow it to simply be dead in the water. Feel the innate intelligence that is both kind and determined.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-09-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

     Resolve comes naturally from the love of the truth and responds appropriately to balance inequality.

    Homework

    Resolve is the quality of heart that is determined to move only from truth and not from old patterns and conditioning. It feels like a determination to hold whatever is present rather than acting from your narrative. It requires a deep intention toward freedom. This week work to strengthen your resolve. Find an old pattern that no longer works but continues to surface and hold it within the pause of patience. Feel the resolve to refuse to move with its emotional energy and simultaneously not to struggle with it. Allow it to simply be dead in the water. Feel the innate intelligence that is both kind and determined.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/6832799

    TalkID=788 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Truthfulness (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-truthfulness-2-of-2/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-truthfulness-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-09-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Honesty is defined by our ability to acknowledge distortion without pretension, uncover pain without projection, and face facts without defensiveness.

    Homework

    If honesty is acknowledging distortion without pretension, recognizing the cause of pain without projecting that cause, and facing facts without defensiveness, which of these areas need more attention in your practice? Make one of these areas an active inquiry this week. For instance, if you decide to face facts without defensiveness, investigate what motivates you to turn away and deny what is occurring. The purpose is to understand yourself better, not to become self-critical. Be gentle with your defenses or you will be reinforcing the wrong intention.

    Video

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-09-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Honesty is defined by our ability to acknowledge distortion without pretension, uncover pain without projection, and face facts without defensiveness.

    Homework

    If honesty is acknowledging distortion without pretension, recognizing the cause of pain without projecting that cause, and facing facts without defensiveness, which of these areas need more attention in your practice? Make one of these areas an active inquiry this week. For instance, if you decide to face facts without defensiveness, investigate what motivates you to turn away and deny what is occurring. The purpose is to understand yourself better, not to become self-critical. Be gentle with your defenses or you will be reinforcing the wrong intention.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/6625671

    TalkID=783 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sailing Home: Using the Wisdom of Homer’s Odyssey to Navigate Life’s Perils and Pitfalls (3 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sailing-home-using-the-wisdom-of-homers-odyssey-to-navigate-lifes-perils-and-pitfalls-3-of-3/ Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sailing-home-using-the-wisdom-of-homers-odyssey-to-navigate-lifes-perils-and-pitfalls-3-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2009-09-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sailing Home: Using the Wisdom of Homer’s Odyssey to Navigate Life’s Perils and Pitfalls (2 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sailing-home-using-the-wisdom-of-homers-odyssey-to-navigate-lifes-perils-and-pitfalls-2-of-3/ Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sailing-home-using-the-wisdom-of-homers-odyssey-to-navigate-lifes-perils-and-pitfalls-2-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2009-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sailing Home: Using the Wisdom of Homer’s Odyssey to Navigate Life’s Perils and Pitfalls (1 of 3) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sailing-home-using-the-wisdom-of-homers-odyssey-to-navigate-lifes-perils-and-pitfalls-1-of-3/ Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sailing-home-using-the-wisdom-of-homers-odyssey-to-navigate-lifes-perils-and-pitfalls-1-of-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2009-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     An Imposter in the Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/an-imposter-in-the-body/ Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/an-imposter-in-the-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Some of us feel like an imposter within our own body, but the practice will not bare fruit until we reclaim ourselves completely.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Some of us feel like an imposter within our own body, but the practice will not bare fruit until we reclaim ourselves completely.

    TalkID=790

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Space, the Final Frontier https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/space-the-final-frontier/ Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/space-the-final-frontier/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-09-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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     Through relaxation the psychic space opens, revealing an infinite dimension.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-09-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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     Through relaxation the psychic space opens, revealing an infinite dimension.

    TalkID=789

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Truthfulness (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-truthfulness-1-of-2/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-truthfulness-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Truthfulness of body, speech, and mind is the willingness to release all forms of self-deception and is the lynchpin to dharma growth.

    Homework

    Sincerity is a measurement of truthfulness. Sincerity involves your willingness to acknowledge a distortion without pretension, your determination to uncover pain without blame, and your ability to face facts without defensiveness. Truthfulness is of body, speech, and mind. Assess which of these areas needs more conscious attention. Notice where you stray from truth and where you embrace it, and how each area holds a challenge of risk. Truthfulness of mind is not obeying each thought as if it were the whole story, truthfulness of body is to act in accordance with your insights, and truthfulness of speech is to speak from warmth and connection rather than self-validation.

    Video

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Truthfulness of body, speech, and mind is the willingness to release all forms of self-deception and is the lynchpin to dharma growth.

    Homework

    Sincerity is a measurement of truthfulness. Sincerity involves your willingness to acknowledge a distortion without pretension, your determination to uncover pain without blame, and your ability to face facts without defensiveness. Truthfulness is of body, speech, and mind. Assess which of these areas needs more conscious attention. Notice where you stray from truth and where you embrace it, and how each area holds a challenge of risk. Truthfulness of mind is not obeying each thought as if it were the whole story, truthfulness of body is to act in accordance with your insights, and truthfulness of speech is to speak from warmth and connection rather than self-validation.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/6281563

    TalkID=564 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Patience (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-patience-2-of-2/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-patience-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     We cannot talk about patience without investigating the reality of time.

    Homework

    Do busyness and patience have to be in conflict? Be still. Pause, and release your busyness. You are not needed anywhere else in this moment. Is it necessary to make yourself more important in this moment than you are? You are no less nor more important than the breeze touching your cheek or the warmth of the sun on your shoulder. To honor all life equally is to step out of time and into patience. The heart infuses all things timelessly. Observe the return of your personal agenda and with it your self-importance. Notice how you suddenly have little patience for anything but your own movement through life.  

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/6154365

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

     We cannot talk about patience without investigating the reality of time.

    Homework

    Do busyness and patience have to be in conflict? Be still. Pause, and release your busyness. You are not needed anywhere else in this moment. Is it necessary to make yourself more important in this moment than you are? You are no less nor more important than the breeze touching your cheek or the warmth of the sun on your shoulder. To honor all life equally is to step out of time and into patience. The heart infuses all things timelessly. Observe the return of your personal agenda and with it your self-importance. Notice how you suddenly have little patience for anything but your own movement through life.  

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/6154365

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Once, Long Ago: Awakening (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/once-long-ago-awakening-2-of-2/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/once-long-ago-awakening-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Understanding two historic events provides a clear path to awakening.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Understanding two historic events provides a clear path to awakening.

    TalkID=563

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Making sense of our spiritual journey as we look to two historic events.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Making sense of our spiritual journey as we look to two historic events.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Purgatory https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/purgatory/ Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/purgatory/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We arrest our growth by refusing to show up for each moment, despite evidence that there is no other moment to live.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We arrest our growth by refusing to show up for each moment, despite evidence that there is no other moment to live.

    TalkID=561

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wrong Way on a One-Way Road https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wrong-way-on-a-one-way-road/ Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wrong-way-on-a-one-way-road/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We are so conditioned to the idea of self-improvement that we try to navigate our spiritual journey for the best possible result.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-08-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We are so conditioned to the idea of self-improvement that we try to navigate our spiritual journey for the best possible result.

    TalkID=560

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Patience (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-patience-1-of-2/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-patience-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-07-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

     Patience is not waiting for something to end, but living fully through every event.

    Homework

    The Buddha is reported to have said, “Patience is the highest form of devotion.” How is devotion related to patience? When you are devoted you are present, surrendering to the moment as it is. Does patience have a conditional edge (I will be patient if…)? Are you holding yourself in check and enduring the wait, or is the waiting timeless? Practice surrendering your waiting this week and attempt not to lean into time. You feel trapped while what you really want to be doing lies elsewhere. Surrender means letting go of the competing desire and devoting yourself to being just where you are. Be aware of your limitations throughout this exercise—the situations when it is possible for you to surrender into a timeless wait and the situations where you are too caught in the competing desire.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/5820511

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-07-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

     Patience is not waiting for something to end, but living fully through every event.

    Homework

    The Buddha is reported to have said, “Patience is the highest form of devotion.” How is devotion related to patience? When you are devoted you are present, surrendering to the moment as it is. Does patience have a conditional edge (I will be patient if…)? Are you holding yourself in check and enduring the wait, or is the waiting timeless? Practice surrendering your waiting this week and attempt not to lean into time. You feel trapped while what you really want to be doing lies elsewhere. Surrender means letting go of the competing desire and devoting yourself to being just where you are. Be aware of your limitations throughout this exercise—the situations when it is possible for you to surrender into a timeless wait and the situations where you are too caught in the competing desire.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/5820511

    TalkID=394 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fierce Compassion: Love and Space https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fierce-compassion-love-and-space/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fierce-compassion-love-and-space/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2009-07-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Love and space, mind and sky. Feeling emotions in contrast to being lost in emotion.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2009-07-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Love and space, mind and sky. Feeling emotions in contrast to being lost in emotion.

    TalkID=396

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fierce Compassion: Interconnectedness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fierce-compassion-interconnectedness/ Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fierce-compassion-interconnectedness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2009-07-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The four Brahma Viharas. These are qualities, an acknowledgement of our interconnectedness.

     

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2009-07-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The four Brahma Viharas. These are qualities, an acknowledgement of our interconnectedness.

     

    TalkID=395

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mindfulness of Assumptions and the Process of Their Arising https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness-of-assumptions-and-the-process-of-their-arising/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mindfulness-of-assumptions-and-the-process-of-their-arising/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2009-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The assumptions we tend to make, and the power of mindfulness that allows us to see mind engaged in that process. So often experience arises and is fused with the proliferation of thoughts that attempt to make a story about what it means. Experience and reaction are not one thing.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/5758263

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2009-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The assumptions we tend to make, and the power of mindfulness that allows us to see mind engaged in that process. So often experience arises and is fused with the proliferation of thoughts that attempt to make a story about what it means. Experience and reaction are not one thing.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/5758263

    TalkID=392

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Energy (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-energy-2-of-2/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-energy-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Suffering leads either to contraction and further distortion of energy, or connection and release of resistance.

    Homework

    An analogy that might demonstrate the spiritual significance of conflict is of a melting stream where chunks of ice break apart and bump into each other. For the stream to flow smoothly the ice has to melt. Avoiding conflict freezes and constricts energy and growth.

    Historically, what has been your relationship to conflict? Do you avoid it and pretend it is not occurring? Is your role usually the victim, aggressor, or mediator? Does conflict empower or deplete you?

    The next time you are in conflict either internally with some part of yourself or externally with someone else, focus on the feeling of being in conflict, not its resolution. Do not flee from it, but receive it as energy itself, not as a problem to be solved or a circumstance to avoid. Think of it as a situation to understand. Bring patience and forbearance to the struggle itself. Investigate where the energy is being blocked (what is the struggle about)? Can you let go of where you are holding to an ideal or expectation? Relaxing into the struggle frees the energy towards a creative solution. Does the resolution of this problem mean you will have to change, and does your resistance to conflict come from that fact?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/5608852

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Suffering leads either to contraction and further distortion of energy, or connection and release of resistance.

    Homework

    An analogy that might demonstrate the spiritual significance of conflict is of a melting stream where chunks of ice break apart and bump into each other. For the stream to flow smoothly the ice has to melt. Avoiding conflict freezes and constricts energy and growth.

    Historically, what has been your relationship to conflict? Do you avoid it and pretend it is not occurring? Is your role usually the victim, aggressor, or mediator? Does conflict empower or deplete you?

    The next time you are in conflict either internally with some part of yourself or externally with someone else, focus on the feeling of being in conflict, not its resolution. Do not flee from it, but receive it as energy itself, not as a problem to be solved or a circumstance to avoid. Think of it as a situation to understand. Bring patience and forbearance to the struggle itself. Investigate where the energy is being blocked (what is the struggle about)? Can you let go of where you are holding to an ideal or expectation? Relaxing into the struggle frees the energy towards a creative solution. Does the resolution of this problem mean you will have to change, and does your resistance to conflict come from that fact?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/5608852

    TalkID=295 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Frequently Revisited Quotations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/frequently-revisited-quotations/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/frequently-revisited-quotations/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2009-06-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Jude reads and comments on favorite quotations from Buddhist teachers.

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2009-06-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Jude reads and comments on favorite quotations from Buddhist teachers.

    TalkID=294

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Lion’s Gaze https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-lions-gaze/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-lions-gaze/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2009-06-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    When a stick is thrown to a lion, the lion gazes constantly at the thrower.

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2009-06-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    When a stick is thrown to a lion, the lion gazes constantly at the thrower.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inner Space https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inner-space/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0000 15eb1efa-e2fb-57cb-b82c-a5e84cf19efa See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Sundara Date: 2009-06-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/5201861

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    Teacher: Ajahn Sundara Date: 2009-06-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/5201861

    TalkID=286

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Precious Human Birth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/precious-human-birth/ Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/precious-human-birth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2009-06-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Contemplating the preciousness of taking a human birth compared with all other beings.

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2009-06-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Contemplating the preciousness of taking a human birth compared with all other beings.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Energy (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-energy-1-of-2/ Tue, 26 May 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-energy-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-05-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Energy is free and open, but the sense-of-self resists that open energy and distorts it towards its needs.

    Homework

    Be truthful and assess the amount of energy you bring to your spiritual growth. What is your honest commitment to being awake? What priority does opening your heart have in your life? Intention precedes energy. How does your spiritual energy wax and wane with life situations? What situations tend to deplete your spiritual energy, and what situations encourage wakefulness? Without self-blame, notice how you lose spiritual energy when you are pursuing your own agenda and how the energy returns when you allow life to unfold on its own terms. Spiritual energy is immediately available but gets obstructed when you use it to resist what is arising. This week find the wakeful energy that is always present. Prove to yourself that it is always at hand by relaxing into difficult situations and welcoming presence forward.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4866071

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-05-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Energy is free and open, but the sense-of-self resists that open energy and distorts it towards its needs.

    Homework

    Be truthful and assess the amount of energy you bring to your spiritual growth. What is your honest commitment to being awake? What priority does opening your heart have in your life? Intention precedes energy. How does your spiritual energy wax and wane with life situations? What situations tend to deplete your spiritual energy, and what situations encourage wakefulness? Without self-blame, notice how you lose spiritual energy when you are pursuing your own agenda and how the energy returns when you allow life to unfold on its own terms. Spiritual energy is immediately available but gets obstructed when you use it to resist what is arising. This week find the wakeful energy that is always present. Prove to yourself that it is always at hand by relaxing into difficult situations and welcoming presence forward.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4866071

    TalkID=283 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Cultivation and History of Compassion in Buddhist Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-cultivation-and-history-of-compassion-in-buddhist-practice/ Fri, 15 May 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-cultivation-and-history-of-compassion-in-buddhist-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2009-05-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

     

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4702997

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2009-05-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

     

     

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4702997

    TalkID=282 SeriesID=16

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Wisdom (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-wisdom-2-of-2/ Tue, 12 May 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-wisdom-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-05-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The fearlessness of wisdom and the willingness to hold our place on the earth for the learning that comes.

    Homework

    When you sit in meditation, notice how the noise of thought seems to keep you away from the breath. Observe how “you” are very present, struggling to get back on your breath. You may believe you are struggling with the thinking to return to the breath, but the struggling is actually creating more thought that does the opposite. You are working against wisdom. Watch the defenses against silence (emptiness) arise when you are able to be with the breath. Notice your boredom, restlessness, and desire for stimulation. These are mental states that keep “you” being “you” and ward off the wisdom of seeing clearly. Be careful not to struggle with even these states of mind. Attempt to open and include all states of mind. To open is the opposite of struggle and therefore in alignment with wisdom. The mind is very tricky and there is a proper place for wise effort. But does that effort have to be so forceful and striving? This week examine the differences and linkage between forced effort, opening to a mind state and the noise of the mind.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4647492

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-05-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The fearlessness of wisdom and the willingness to hold our place on the earth for the learning that comes.

    Homework

    When you sit in meditation, notice how the noise of thought seems to keep you away from the breath. Observe how “you” are very present, struggling to get back on your breath. You may believe you are struggling with the thinking to return to the breath, but the struggling is actually creating more thought that does the opposite. You are working against wisdom. Watch the defenses against silence (emptiness) arise when you are able to be with the breath. Notice your boredom, restlessness, and desire for stimulation. These are mental states that keep “you” being “you” and ward off the wisdom of seeing clearly. Be careful not to struggle with even these states of mind. Attempt to open and include all states of mind. To open is the opposite of struggle and therefore in alignment with wisdom. The mind is very tricky and there is a proper place for wise effort. But does that effort have to be so forceful and striving? This week examine the differences and linkage between forced effort, opening to a mind state and the noise of the mind.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4647492

    TalkID=281 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Wisdom (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-wisdom-1-of-2/ Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-wisdom-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-04-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    How to activate the innate intelligence of presence.

    Homework

    Ask yourself what you understand about the dharma—not what is intellectually satisfying, but what you truly understand. For instance, do you understand how suffering arises? Do your actions demonstrate this wisdom? How deep is this truth? How far has it reached into your cells? Take a point of dharma that you frequently hear in talks but is not sufficiently integrated. For example, dharma talks speak about the pure, clear mind of awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance. Have you experienced this firsthand, or is it a conceptual understanding? First know the difference between the two forms of knowledge. How will you go about understanding dharma issues more directly? Is thinking about them sufficient? Take the issue you select and attempt to experience it firsthand. For example, what is the mind like when it is free of judgment, and what is it like when it judges? Which mind is clearer and therefore more accessible to wisdom? Work with the dharma point all week and notice how wisdom arises naturally from interest and bare attention.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4412915

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-04-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    How to activate the innate intelligence of presence.

    Homework

    Ask yourself what you understand about the dharma—not what is intellectually satisfying, but what you truly understand. For instance, do you understand how suffering arises? Do your actions demonstrate this wisdom? How deep is this truth? How far has it reached into your cells? Take a point of dharma that you frequently hear in talks but is not sufficiently integrated. For example, dharma talks speak about the pure, clear mind of awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance. Have you experienced this firsthand, or is it a conceptual understanding? First know the difference between the two forms of knowledge. How will you go about understanding dharma issues more directly? Is thinking about them sufficient? Take the issue you select and attempt to experience it firsthand. For example, what is the mind like when it is free of judgment, and what is it like when it judges? Which mind is clearer and therefore more accessible to wisdom? Work with the dharma point all week and notice how wisdom arises naturally from interest and bare attention.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4412915

    TalkID=279 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Tao and the Dharma: Ancient Exercises for Modern Times https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-tao-and-the-dharma-ancient-exercises-for-modern-times/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0000 106f2a4b-1689-5e5a-af6b-0e99e531c85b See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Franz Moeckl Date: 2009-04-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In Qigong we experience our body as a lively pulsating field of energy through slow, gentle movements in harmony with the breath. In Vipassana we see our thoughts and emotions as simple energetic structures. Sensing body/mind as a unified field of energy, we enjoy a deeper connection with all of life.

    The closing talk given at a Qigong workshop.

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    Teacher: Franz Moeckl Date: 2009-04-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    In Qigong we experience our body as a lively pulsating field of energy through slow, gentle movements in harmony with the breath. In Vipassana we see our thoughts and emotions as simple energetic structures. Sensing body/mind as a unified field of energy, we enjoy a deeper connection with all of life.

    The closing talk given at a Qigong workshop.

    TalkID=280

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Renunciation (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-renunciation-2-of-2/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-renunciation-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-04-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Renunciation is releasing what is not true and no longer needed.

    Homework

    Practice letting go (renouncing) this week. Instead of dwelling upon, figuring out, reflecting on, thinking about, projecting out, or indulging in, simply release and renounce the thoughts as unnecessary. Start by practicing this for one hour a day. Say to yourself, “There is nothing worth thinking about for this hour.” Relax, ground yourself in your body, release the need to think, and welcome presence. Make it a formal practice outside of your sitting meditation, and as the week goes on expand the time. As the practice becomes more natural notice the qualitative difference between this time in presence and the time you spend thinking. Little will change until we see the benefit of living in presence.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4182185

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-04-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Renunciation is releasing what is not true and no longer needed.

    Homework

    Practice letting go (renouncing) this week. Instead of dwelling upon, figuring out, reflecting on, thinking about, projecting out, or indulging in, simply release and renounce the thoughts as unnecessary. Start by practicing this for one hour a day. Say to yourself, “There is nothing worth thinking about for this hour.” Relax, ground yourself in your body, release the need to think, and welcome presence. Make it a formal practice outside of your sitting meditation, and as the week goes on expand the time. As the practice becomes more natural notice the qualitative difference between this time in presence and the time you spend thinking. Little will change until we see the benefit of living in presence.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/4182185

    TalkID=278 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Aligning the Mind with the Now of the Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/aligning-the-mind-with-the-now-of-the-body/ Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/aligning-the-mind-with-the-now-of-the-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-04-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    New ways to speak about the dharma can refresh our appreciation and understanding. The spiritual path can be described as awakening to the fact that there is only “now.” Everything arises now. There is no other context for any other possibility. The experience of “now” ceases all journeys into conventional concepts of time.  

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-04-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    New ways to speak about the dharma can refresh our appreciation and understanding. The spiritual path can be described as awakening to the fact that there is only “now.” Everything arises now. There is no other context for any other possibility. The experience of “now” ceases all journeys into conventional concepts of time.  

    TalkID=556

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Liberating Wisdom (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/liberating-wisdom-2-of-2/ Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/liberating-wisdom-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2009-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Liberating Wisdom through Information, Intelligence, and Insight: The right information about the human experience is necessary to practice beneficially.

    Intelligent reflection on the vast display of appearances reframes our experience in line with the wisdom of the Buddha. But it is moment-to-moment awareness that reveals the subtlety of the processes of mind whereby enchantment or liberation takes place.

    The second of two dharma talks from this nonresidential retreat.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2009-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Liberating Wisdom through Information, Intelligence, and Insight: The right information about the human experience is necessary to practice beneficially.

    Intelligent reflection on the vast display of appearances reframes our experience in line with the wisdom of the Buddha. But it is moment-to-moment awareness that reveals the subtlety of the processes of mind whereby enchantment or liberation takes place.

    The second of two dharma talks from this nonresidential retreat.

    TalkID=276

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2009-03-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Liberating Wisdom through Information, Intelligence, and Insight: The right information about the human experience is necessary to practice beneficially.

    Intelligent reflection on the vast display of appearances reframes our experience in line with the wisdom of the Buddha. But it is moment-to-moment awareness that reveals the subtlety of the processes of mind whereby enchantment or liberation takes place.

    Dharma talk from day one of this nonresidential retreat.

    TalkID=277

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2009-03-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Liberating Wisdom through Information, Intelligence, and Insight: The right information about the human experience is necessary to practice beneficially.

    Intelligent reflection on the vast display of appearances reframes our experience in line with the wisdom of the Buddha. But it is moment-to-moment awareness that reveals the subtlety of the processes of mind whereby enchantment or liberation takes place.

    Dharma talk from day one of this nonresidential retreat.

    TalkID=277

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Renunciation (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-renunciation-1-of-2/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-renunciation-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    Pausing to see what is important, and appreciating the space the pause offers.

    Homework

    Ask yourself what is important. Take time and reflect upon the answer. If your answer is something or someone (home, family, children) that is time limited, then separation is inevitable. So what is deeply important, not temporally important, to you? How much focus do you give these deeper issues? How does your lifestyle detract from the answer? Renunciation is not backing away but pausing and examining what is pushing you forward. What lifestyle changes do you need to make to bring yourself in line with what is deeply important? Make a list of these behaviors. For instance, slow down, make meaningful contact with each person, spend more time in nature, or have a regular sitting. Look over this list and develop an intention to move forward. Be aware that the old patterns that kept you from what is important will not just go away. When these old patterns reemerge, start by pausing and considering what is important, and then proceed with the changes you have determined. Intention needs to be acted upon to change old patterns.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3850001

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Pausing to see what is important, and appreciating the space the pause offers.

    Homework

    Ask yourself what is important. Take time and reflect upon the answer. If your answer is something or someone (home, family, children) that is time limited, then separation is inevitable. So what is deeply important, not temporally important, to you? How much focus do you give these deeper issues? How does your lifestyle detract from the answer? Renunciation is not backing away but pausing and examining what is pushing you forward. What lifestyle changes do you need to make to bring yourself in line with what is deeply important? Make a list of these behaviors. For instance, slow down, make meaningful contact with each person, spend more time in nature, or have a regular sitting. Look over this list and develop an intention to move forward. Be aware that the old patterns that kept you from what is important will not just go away. When these old patterns reemerge, start by pausing and considering what is important, and then proceed with the changes you have determined. Intention needs to be acted upon to change old patterns.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3850001

    TalkID=275 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Virtue (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-virtue-2-of-2/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-virtue-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-03-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Understanding why we contract and the limitation of that perception. Are we broken and need to be fixed?

    Homework

    Do what you know. When we listen deeply from the moment there is a knowingness of appropriate action. Such action does not arise from the limited needs of the individual but out of the clear comprehension of the entire situation. It is not a reaction to the situation but a spontaneous arising from awareness itself. Use the phrase, “do what you know,” as a guide to your actions this week. First relax and ground yourself in the present, take in the circumstances without judgment, listen to hear what is be asked of you, then do what is appropriate. Sometimes what is being asked of you is nothing but silence, sometimes not.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3575733

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-03-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Understanding why we contract and the limitation of that perception. Are we broken and need to be fixed?

    Homework

    Do what you know. When we listen deeply from the moment there is a knowingness of appropriate action. Such action does not arise from the limited needs of the individual but out of the clear comprehension of the entire situation. It is not a reaction to the situation but a spontaneous arising from awareness itself. Use the phrase, “do what you know,” as a guide to your actions this week. First relax and ground yourself in the present, take in the circumstances without judgment, listen to hear what is be asked of you, then do what is appropriate. Sometimes what is being asked of you is nothing but silence, sometimes not.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3575733

    TalkID=555 SeriesID=15

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-02-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Virtuous behavior comes spontaneously with interconnectedness. When we see from oneness, there is no impulse to hurt.

    Homework

    Depending upon how you use them, the precepts can either aid or inhibit your spiritual growth. Do they foster a greater sense of wise view and connectedness or add to your unworthiness and guilt? Do they encourage a new way of viewing the world or hold you fast to your old self-image? Do the precepts lighten your sense of paranoia and general heaviness of mind or leave you feeling more shameful? Pick an unskillful behavior that you have lived with for a long time such as being manipulative or sneaky. Invite interest and look at what motivates that behavior. What are its rewards and limitations? Is there an accompanying attitude and interpersonal assumption? Watch the urge to act from this old pattern, and begin to see it for what it is—a conditioned behavior that is no longer needed. Keep setting an alternative skillful intention when the old behavior arises.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3367645

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-02-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Virtuous behavior comes spontaneously with interconnectedness. When we see from oneness, there is no impulse to hurt.

    Homework

    Depending upon how you use them, the precepts can either aid or inhibit your spiritual growth. Do they foster a greater sense of wise view and connectedness or add to your unworthiness and guilt? Do they encourage a new way of viewing the world or hold you fast to your old self-image? Do the precepts lighten your sense of paranoia and general heaviness of mind or leave you feeling more shameful? Pick an unskillful behavior that you have lived with for a long time such as being manipulative or sneaky. Invite interest and look at what motivates that behavior. What are its rewards and limitations? Is there an accompanying attitude and interpersonal assumption? Watch the urge to act from this old pattern, and begin to see it for what it is—a conditioned behavior that is no longer needed. Keep setting an alternative skillful intention when the old behavior arises.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3367645

    TalkID=554 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     What the Body Knows https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/what-the-body-knows/ Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/what-the-body-knows/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-02-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-02-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=393

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Generosity (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-generosity-2-of-2/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-generosity-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-02-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Generosity and total self-acceptance. We will not explore the causes of selfishness until we are generous with ourselves.

    Homework

    Reflect on how generosity is related to equality and a warm and balanced heart. When you offer a gift to someone you perceive as unequal, is that generosity or pity? Feel the difference between these two forms of giving. How does the heart feel and how does the mind hold the offering in a generous act and in an act of pity? When you perceive someone as a human being regardless of their present condition, you can only perceive them as equal. When you give to the less fortunate, you are lost in the pain of the circumstances. The generous heart feels that pain but gives to the human being. This week find several occasions to give something away to someone less privileged. Before you do, release the projections and allow equality to surface—one person giving to another. Look the person in the eye when you hand them the gift. Let your heart meet theirs. Feel the humility of true generosity. Feel the joy of release. Notice the qualitative difference between giving with humility and the self-importance of “helping the disadvantaged.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3201189

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-02-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    Generosity and total self-acceptance. We will not explore the causes of selfishness until we are generous with ourselves.

    Homework

    Reflect on how generosity is related to equality and a warm and balanced heart. When you offer a gift to someone you perceive as unequal, is that generosity or pity? Feel the difference between these two forms of giving. How does the heart feel and how does the mind hold the offering in a generous act and in an act of pity? When you perceive someone as a human being regardless of their present condition, you can only perceive them as equal. When you give to the less fortunate, you are lost in the pain of the circumstances. The generous heart feels that pain but gives to the human being. This week find several occasions to give something away to someone less privileged. Before you do, release the projections and allow equality to surface—one person giving to another. Look the person in the eye when you hand them the gift. Let your heart meet theirs. Feel the humility of true generosity. Feel the joy of release. Notice the qualitative difference between giving with humility and the self-importance of “helping the disadvantaged.”

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3201189

    TalkID=553 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ten Paramis: Generosity (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ten-paramis-generosity-1-of-2/ Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ten-paramis-generosity-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-01-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The power of generosity and how to access it by releasing what obscures it. The talk explores the difference between generosity and resentment.

    Homework

    Notice how frequently you second-guess your generosity. You may have the desire to be generous but you let it pass without acting upon it. This week, act upon any impulse to be generous: if you have the thought to give something to someone, do not delay or second-guess the impulse. Find several occasions to give something away to someone less privileged (for instance, offering $1 to anyone selling “Real Change”). Before you do, release the projections and allow equality to surface—one person giving to another. Feel the people in their totality as you meet them, and let your heart embrace what you see. Feel the humility of true generosity, the joy of release. Notice the qualitative difference between giving with humility and the self-importance and accompanying pity in “helping the disadvantaged.”

    Pay particular attention to the physical posture of generosity. Let your generosity come from a stance of confidence and openness; square your shoulders and look the person in the eye. Notice your physical posture when you feel contracted, defensive, selfish, or irritable. When you feel closed down to generosity, adjust your posture to a more open stance and see if that has any effect on your state of mind.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3187620

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-01-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    The power of generosity and how to access it by releasing what obscures it. The talk explores the difference between generosity and resentment.

    Homework

    Notice how frequently you second-guess your generosity. You may have the desire to be generous but you let it pass without acting upon it. This week, act upon any impulse to be generous: if you have the thought to give something to someone, do not delay or second-guess the impulse. Find several occasions to give something away to someone less privileged (for instance, offering $1 to anyone selling “Real Change”). Before you do, release the projections and allow equality to surface—one person giving to another. Feel the people in their totality as you meet them, and let your heart embrace what you see. Feel the humility of true generosity, the joy of release. Notice the qualitative difference between giving with humility and the self-importance and accompanying pity in “helping the disadvantaged.”

    Pay particular attention to the physical posture of generosity. Let your generosity come from a stance of confidence and openness; square your shoulders and look the person in the eye. Notice your physical posture when you feel contracted, defensive, selfish, or irritable. When you feel closed down to generosity, adjust your posture to a more open stance and see if that has any effect on your state of mind.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3187620

    TalkID=552 SeriesID=15

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practice Q and A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practice-q-and-a/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practice-q-and-a/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The River of Change https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-river-of-change/ Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-river-of-change/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2009-01-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Dharma talk plus Q&A from the second day of a weekend nonresidential retreat with visiting teacher Kamala Masters at Nalanda West.

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2009-01-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Dharma talk plus Q&A from the second day of a weekend nonresidential retreat with visiting teacher Kamala Masters at Nalanda West.

    TalkID=379

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity as a Refuge https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-as-a-refuge/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-as-a-refuge/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2009-01-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Dharma talk plus Q&A from the first day of a weekend nonresidential retreat with visiting teacher Kamala Masters at Nalanda West.

    TalkID=378

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2009-01-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Dharma talk plus Q&A from the first day of a weekend nonresidential retreat with visiting teacher Kamala Masters at Nalanda West.

    TalkID=378

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Resolution of Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-resolution-of-patience/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-resolution-of-patience/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2009-01-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Dharma talk plus Q&A with Kamala Masters on Jan 16, 2009, at Nalanda West.

    TalkID=377

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2009-01-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Dharma talk plus Q&A with Kamala Masters on Jan 16, 2009, at Nalanda West.

    TalkID=377

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Gift of Blamelessness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-gift-of-blamelessness/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-gift-of-blamelessness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-01-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2009-01-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Inclusive Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-inclusive-heart/ Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-inclusive-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-12-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Work with the contradiction between exposing yourself to more inclusive option and taking risks with its apparent opposite of setting personal boundaries and “saying no.” How do you reconcile the two? Is the wanting to open based upon the ideal of a perfected spiritual state or upon seeing and understanding the self-imposed limit is no longer useful and the willingness to move beyond. You do not eliminate boundaries through “shoulds” or “musts” but by directly perceiving that their limitation is greater than their protection. Examine where you have imposed limits and, without self-judgment, feel the limitation and the protection offered. Ask yourself what you are trying to protect and see if it is still needed.

    TalkID=549 SeriesID=19

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-12-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Work with the contradiction between exposing yourself to more inclusive option and taking risks with its apparent opposite of setting personal boundaries and “saying no.” How do you reconcile the two? Is the wanting to open based upon the ideal of a perfected spiritual state or upon seeing and understanding the self-imposed limit is no longer useful and the willingness to move beyond. You do not eliminate boundaries through “shoulds” or “musts” but by directly perceiving that their limitation is greater than their protection. Examine where you have imposed limits and, without self-judgment, feel the limitation and the protection offered. Ask yourself what you are trying to protect and see if it is still needed.

    TalkID=549 SeriesID=19

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practice Q and A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practice-q-and-a-2/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practice-q-and-a-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-12-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-12-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Intuitive Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-intuitive-heart/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-intuitive-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Go outdoors and take a walk. As you move around, open the senses to the sights, sounds, and smells of the environment. Watch how your personal narrative forms around this sense data (my flowers look so good this time of year; I wonder if this runny nose is the beginning of a cold or just allergies…). Work with the phrase, “Add nothing to this experience.” Do not add any thought or conditioned response, not even interpretation; just let each experience be exactly as it is. Relax with each presentation and feel the space that holds the senses and allow presence to arise. Notice that movement still happens but does not seem to come from thought. The intuitive lives within presence but is not derived from the mind and feels like unbounded joy.

    TalkID=548 SeriesID=19

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-12-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Go outdoors and take a walk. As you move around, open the senses to the sights, sounds, and smells of the environment. Watch how your personal narrative forms around this sense data (my flowers look so good this time of year; I wonder if this runny nose is the beginning of a cold or just allergies…). Work with the phrase, “Add nothing to this experience.” Do not add any thought or conditioned response, not even interpretation; just let each experience be exactly as it is. Relax with each presentation and feel the space that holds the senses and allow presence to arise. Notice that movement still happens but does not seem to come from thought. The intuitive lives within presence but is not derived from the mind and feels like unbounded joy.

    TalkID=548 SeriesID=19

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Creativity: Q and A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/creativity-q-and-a/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/creativity-q-and-a/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2008-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Short Question and Answer session with Zoketsu Norman Fischer at a day-long workshop on creativity at Nalanda West on November 23, 2008.

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2008-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    Short Question and Answer session with Zoketsu Norman Fischer at a day-long workshop on creativity at Nalanda West on November 23, 2008.

    TalkID=382

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Creativity (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/creativity-2-of-2/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/creativity-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2008-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2008-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=381

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Creativity (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/creativity-1-of-2/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/creativity-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2008-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2008-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Forgiveness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgiveness/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/forgiveness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    List three events that you wish to be forgiven and three events where you hold resentment. Is there guilt or unworthiness behind your unforgiveness? Do you have the intention to forgive and be forgiven? Meditate and reflect on an incident that holds a lack of self-forgiveness. Deliberately bring the events to mind, let the emotions arise as they will, and let it play out in your mind exactly as it happened. Do not distort or justify what you did. Hold the scene and the emotions and relax. Stay with it for a few minutes and do not add any further narrative or self-condemnation. After a few minutes, let it go. Tomorrow, return and do the same. Over time forgiveness will occur on its own. It does not need your help, only your willingness to feel the pain of what you did without further self-recrimination.

    TalkID=547 SeriesID=19

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    List three events that you wish to be forgiven and three events where you hold resentment. Is there guilt or unworthiness behind your unforgiveness? Do you have the intention to forgive and be forgiven? Meditate and reflect on an incident that holds a lack of self-forgiveness. Deliberately bring the events to mind, let the emotions arise as they will, and let it play out in your mind exactly as it happened. Do not distort or justify what you did. Hold the scene and the emotions and relax. Stay with it for a few minutes and do not add any further narrative or self-condemnation. After a few minutes, let it go. Tomorrow, return and do the same. Over time forgiveness will occur on its own. It does not need your help, only your willingness to feel the pain of what you did without further self-recrimination.

    TalkID=547 SeriesID=19

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Interdependent Existence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/interdependent-existence/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/interdependent-existence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-11-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Reflect on who you are. Make a list of all the descriptions that define you as a person. Reflect on each one of these, and ask if this list captures the essence of you. What is missing from this list? If you were dying and began to lose your roles and responsibilities, would you be diminished as a person? What remains undiminished even in illness and death? Ask yourself whether there is anything you claim as who you are that does not change over time. Are you continuous or discontinuous? Continue to spend time asking yourself, “Who am I?” Let the question sit with you without rushing for an answer. Where does this questioning lead? Does the question disturb you or bring greater peace of mind?

    TalkID=546 SeriesID=20

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-11-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Reflect on who you are. Make a list of all the descriptions that define you as a person. Reflect on each one of these, and ask if this list captures the essence of you. What is missing from this list? If you were dying and began to lose your roles and responsibilities, would you be diminished as a person? What remains undiminished even in illness and death? Ask yourself whether there is anything you claim as who you are that does not change over time. Are you continuous or discontinuous? Continue to spend time asking yourself, “Who am I?” Let the question sit with you without rushing for an answer. Where does this questioning lead? Does the question disturb you or bring greater peace of mind?

    TalkID=546 SeriesID=20

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Time and the Discontinuous Universe https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/time-and-the-discontinuous-universe/ Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/time-and-the-discontinuous-universe/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Reflect on how much time you spend dwelling on the past and future. Think about the time you spend planning, daydreaming, or worrying about something that might occur or blaming and regretting what has occurred. Does thinking about the past alter what has been? How can reflecting upon the past can be helpful? What value is there in worrying about the future? Is worrying a necessary part of planning? How does personalizing time (my past and future) limit your possibilities? During your meditation periods and throughout your day, label your thoughts “planning, worrying, daydreaming, regretting, blaming” or whatever label fits easily. When you catch your mind engaged in future or past events, reconnect with the actual moment you are living. Ground yourself in the sounds and physical sensations of life as it is happening now. See what happens to those anticipated events and the past regrets as you stay in the present moment.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-10-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Reflect on how much time you spend dwelling on the past and future. Think about the time you spend planning, daydreaming, or worrying about something that might occur or blaming and regretting what has occurred. Does thinking about the past alter what has been? How can reflecting upon the past can be helpful? What value is there in worrying about the future? Is worrying a necessary part of planning? How does personalizing time (my past and future) limit your possibilities? During your meditation periods and throughout your day, label your thoughts “planning, worrying, daydreaming, regretting, blaming” or whatever label fits easily. When you catch your mind engaged in future or past events, reconnect with the actual moment you are living. Ground yourself in the sounds and physical sensations of life as it is happening now. See what happens to those anticipated events and the past regrets as you stay in the present moment.

    TalkID=545 SeriesID=20

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Pursuit of Happiness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-pursuit-of-happiness/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-happiness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-10-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What inspires you to practice the dharma if it is not the pursuit of happiness? What do you mean when you say, “I am happy?” What conditions must be present for you to make such a statement? Are those conditions subject to change? Can you see a time in the future when they will inevitably change? Are you content to rest your happiness on circumstances? Can your happiness withstand loss? How does your pursuit of happiness change when you realize that life is not reliable? Work with this koan (riddle) all week.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-10-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What inspires you to practice the dharma if it is not the pursuit of happiness? What do you mean when you say, “I am happy?” What conditions must be present for you to make such a statement? Are those conditions subject to change? Can you see a time in the future when they will inevitably change? Are you content to rest your happiness on circumstances? Can your happiness withstand loss? How does your pursuit of happiness change when you realize that life is not reliable? Work with this koan (riddle) all week.

    TalkID=543 SeriesID=20

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Q and A on Anger https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/q-and-a-on-anger/ Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/q-and-a-on-anger/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2008-10-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given during a weekend nonresidential retreat on anger on October 4 and 5, 2008, at Bastyr University with Rodney Smith and Narayan Liebenson Grady.

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2008-10-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given during a weekend nonresidential retreat on anger on October 4 and 5, 2008, at Bastyr University with Rodney Smith and Narayan Liebenson Grady.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Relating to Anger https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relating-to-anger/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relating-to-anger/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-10-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-10-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Anger and Its Subtle Forms https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/anger-and-its-subtle-forms/ Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/anger-and-its-subtle-forms/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2008-10-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This talk was given during a weekend nonresidential retreat on anger on October 4 and 5, 2008, at Bastyr University with Rodney Smith and Narayan Liebenson Grady.

    TalkID=375

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2008-10-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given during a weekend nonresidential retreat on anger on October 4 and 5, 2008, at Bastyr University with Rodney Smith and Narayan Liebenson Grady.

    TalkID=375

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Speech https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-speech-2/ Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-speech-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2008-10-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This talk was given at Nalanda West on Friday, October 3, 2008, prior to a nonresidential retreat at Bastyr University.

    TalkID=374 SeriesID=25

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2008-10-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This talk was given at Nalanda West on Friday, October 3, 2008, prior to a nonresidential retreat at Bastyr University.

    TalkID=374 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Impermanence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/impermanence/ Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/impermanence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This week in your meditation focus your attention on the quality of change that goes on inwardly (thoughts, sounds, emotions, sensations, etc.) rather than the specific object that is changing. Bring that same attention to all aspects of life around you as you move through your day. As the week goes on, try to narrow the perceptual distance between you and change. Try to put yourself in the middle of change, becoming one with change, rather than it happening to you, as if you were outside of this process. Is it possible to become one with change so change is lived rather than noticed? What are the implications of narrowing and/or ending this perceptual distance? What would you have to relinquish, how would you have to change?

    TalkID=542 SeriesID=20,41

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This week in your meditation focus your attention on the quality of change that goes on inwardly (thoughts, sounds, emotions, sensations, etc.) rather than the specific object that is changing. Bring that same attention to all aspects of life around you as you move through your day. As the week goes on, try to narrow the perceptual distance between you and change. Try to put yourself in the middle of change, becoming one with change, rather than it happening to you, as if you were outside of this process. Is it possible to become one with change so change is lived rather than noticed? What are the implications of narrowing and/or ending this perceptual distance? What would you have to relinquish, how would you have to change?

    TalkID=542 SeriesID=20,41

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Entering the Marketplace https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/entering-the-marketplace/ Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/entering-the-marketplace/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How could being ordinary and simple be the end of the quest? Where did we think all this would lead except back to where we started? Our heart yearns for the simplicity of the ordinary but the mind feels it needs the right environment to “make that happen.” The right environment is here and now, always before our eyes. Live with the words “utterly ordinary” this week. Try to stay within the framework and intention of the words. See where you stray outside the ordinary. Do not blame your drama and complex life on others. How did you cause that to happen? What value do you still seek from drama, excitement, and chaotic activity?

    TalkID=535 SeriesID=21

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    How could being ordinary and simple be the end of the quest? Where did we think all this would lead except back to where we started? Our heart yearns for the simplicity of the ordinary but the mind feels it needs the right environment to “make that happen.” The right environment is here and now, always before our eyes. Live with the words “utterly ordinary” this week. Try to stay within the framework and intention of the words. See where you stray outside the ordinary. Do not blame your drama and complex life on others. How did you cause that to happen? What value do you still seek from drama, excitement, and chaotic activity?

    TalkID=535 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Questions and Answers https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/questions-and-answers-4/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/questions-and-answers-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Congruent Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/congruent-effort/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/congruent-effort/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     To Be or Not to Be https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/to-be-or-not-to-be/ Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/to-be-or-not-to-be/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Abiding in Pause https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/abiding-in-pause/ Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/abiding-in-pause/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-09-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Body Trumping Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/body-trumping-mind/ Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/body-trumping-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Root of the Root of Yourself https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-root-of-the-root-of-yourself/ Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-root-of-the-root-of-yourself/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Returning to the Source https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/returning-to-the-source/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/returning-to-the-source/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Use the metaphor of your physical death as the “source” to which we return. Is death only seen as a dreadful event or does it invite new possibilities? What are the properties of death (silence, stillness, space, release of suffering, the burden gone, perhaps being without doing)? Is this so different than the Buddha pointing to the deathless as the fruit of practice? Pick out a property of death and press it to your heart. Let it guide and inform your life. For example, stillness may be a property of death. Let the word “stillness” enter your body and mind. See if living with the word informs how needlessly noisy you are, how much commotion and drama you encourage. What frightens you about being still? Is this similar to the fear you have of death?

    TalkID=534 SeriesID=21

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Use the metaphor of your physical death as the “source” to which we return. Is death only seen as a dreadful event or does it invite new possibilities? What are the properties of death (silence, stillness, space, release of suffering, the burden gone, perhaps being without doing)? Is this so different than the Buddha pointing to the deathless as the fruit of practice? Pick out a property of death and press it to your heart. Let it guide and inform your life. For example, stillness may be a property of death. Let the word “stillness” enter your body and mind. See if living with the word informs how needlessly noisy you are, how much commotion and drama you encourage. What frightens you about being still? Is this similar to the fear you have of death?

    TalkID=534 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ox and Self Both Forgotten https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ox-and-self-both-forgotten/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ox-and-self-both-forgotten/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The nature of the mind is to compare what is with all the known possibilities. It does this by referencing past moments and past strategies in relation to the present situation. (Such as, I was in this predicament last week and this worked for me then, so I will try it again.) This week, become aware of how much you depend upon the past to give you a course of action in the present. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in this way? Try to act without referencing the past. First observe the situation in totality, free your mind from opinionating or from taking sides, then let action arise spontaneously from that clear discernment.

    TalkID=528 SeriesID=21

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The nature of the mind is to compare what is with all the known possibilities. It does this by referencing past moments and past strategies in relation to the present situation. (Such as, I was in this predicament last week and this worked for me then, so I will try it again.) This week, become aware of how much you depend upon the past to give you a course of action in the present. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in this way? Try to act without referencing the past. First observe the situation in totality, free your mind from opinionating or from taking sides, then let action arise spontaneously from that clear discernment.

    TalkID=528 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practice Q and A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practice-q-and-a-3/ Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practice-q-and-a-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     No Words to Follow https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/no-words-to-follow/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/no-words-to-follow/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Tracking a Dying Lion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tracking-a-dying-lion/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/tracking-a-dying-lion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Effort and the First Beginning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/effort-and-the-first-beginning/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/effort-and-the-first-beginning/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Searching in a Wise Direction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/searching-in-a-wise-direction/ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/searching-in-a-wise-direction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Forgetting the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/forgetting-the-ox/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/forgetting-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Do you remember a moment when you were not aware of watching or commentating on your actions, when you were totally abiding within what you were doing, without any distinction between you and the doing of it? Being totally present while listening might be an example. “Forgetting the Ox” is forgetting the distinction of self and other. These moments occur when least expected, without effort or trying to make it happen. The easiest access is through relaxation and ease. This week relax your need to define yourself and watch your boundaries blur. Notice what brings you back. See if moments of self-forgetting occur on their own. Self-forgetting is abiding in presence, not being lost in thought.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-08-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Do you remember a moment when you were not aware of watching or commentating on your actions, when you were totally abiding within what you were doing, without any distinction between you and the doing of it? Being totally present while listening might be an example. “Forgetting the Ox” is forgetting the distinction of self and other. These moments occur when least expected, without effort or trying to make it happen. The easiest access is through relaxation and ease. This week relax your need to define yourself and watch your boundaries blur. Notice what brings you back. See if moments of self-forgetting occur on their own. Self-forgetting is abiding in presence, not being lost in thought.

    TalkID=527 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Q and A with Sharon Salzberg https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/q-and-a-with-sharon-salzberg/ Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/q-and-a-with-sharon-salzberg/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-07-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This Q&A was given on Monday, July 28 at Beth Shalom after the weekend non-residential retreat.”

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-07-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This Q&A was given on Monday, July 28 at Beth Shalom after the weekend non-residential retreat.”

    TalkID=373

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Cause of Suffering and Seeing Clearly the Release https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-cause-of-suffering-and-seeing-clearly-the-release/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-cause-of-suffering-and-seeing-clearly-the-release/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-07-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was a talk given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 26-27, 2008”

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-07-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was a talk given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 26-27, 2008”

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Lovingkindness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lovingkindness/ Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lovingkindness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-07-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was a talk given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 26-27, 2008”

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-07-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was a talk given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 26-27, 2008”

    TalkID=372

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Suffering and the End of Suffering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/suffering-and-the-end-of-suffering/ Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/suffering-and-the-end-of-suffering/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-07-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was a talk given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 26-27, 2008”

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-07-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was a talk given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 26-27, 2008”

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Riding the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/riding-the-ox/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/riding-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-07-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Ask yourself who you must become before you can find the contentment needed to ride the ox home. Be honest in this questioning. What qualities of character, what skills and talents would allow you to feel more complete with yourself? The answers to these questions will determine the direction of your spiritual and worldly lives. This week watch how self-discontentment drives your actions. What is the emotion behind the discontentment? What are the self-beliefs operating within that emotion? (“I’m not there yet; I need to be acknowledged; I must be better in this area.”) Discontentment propels the mind into being somebody. Offer yourself a thorough self-assessment. Is there personal or historical pain that needs more attention and examination? What activities would help you in this area (therapy, investigation, meditation, etc.)?

    TalkID=526 SeriesID=21

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-07-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Ask yourself who you must become before you can find the contentment needed to ride the ox home. Be honest in this questioning. What qualities of character, what skills and talents would allow you to feel more complete with yourself? The answers to these questions will determine the direction of your spiritual and worldly lives. This week watch how self-discontentment drives your actions. What is the emotion behind the discontentment? What are the self-beliefs operating within that emotion? (“I’m not there yet; I need to be acknowledged; I must be better in this area.”) Discontentment propels the mind into being somebody. Offer yourself a thorough self-assessment. Is there personal or historical pain that needs more attention and examination? What activities would help you in this area (therapy, investigation, meditation, etc.)?

    TalkID=526 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inspiration from the Therigatha: The Songs of the Sisters https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inspiration-from-the-therigatha-the-songs-of-the-sisters/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inspiration-from-the-therigatha-the-songs-of-the-sisters/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Buddha’s Way https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-buddhas-way/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 17a36f3f-9e41-5774-b6c1-d19aa069cc81 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2008-07-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2008-07-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Taming the Ox: Recap and Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taming-the-ox-recap-and-discussion/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taming-the-ox-recap-and-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-07-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    You must see the limitation of your efforts before you will surrender your will. Watch how you get in the way of qualities such as relaxation, concentration, and awareness. If you think you can force awakening, the Ox will never be tamed. What is naturally with you when you are interested in what you are doing? Do you have to force your mind to be aware, focused, or relaxed? These qualities preexist your efforts. Try relaxing into the awareness that is already here rather than creating the experience of “me being mindful.” Watch what happens to your mindfulness when you force yourself to be continuously aware.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-07-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    You must see the limitation of your efforts before you will surrender your will. Watch how you get in the way of qualities such as relaxation, concentration, and awareness. If you think you can force awakening, the Ox will never be tamed. What is naturally with you when you are interested in what you are doing? Do you have to force your mind to be aware, focused, or relaxed? These qualities preexist your efforts. Try relaxing into the awareness that is already here rather than creating the experience of “me being mindful.” Watch what happens to your mindfulness when you force yourself to be continuously aware.

    TalkID=497 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Taming the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/taming-the-ox/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/taming-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-06-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    You must see the limitation of your efforts before you will surrender your will. Watch how you get in the way of qualities such as relaxation, concentration, and awareness. If you think you can force awakening, the Ox will never be tamed. What is naturally with you when you are interested in what you are doing? Do you have to force your mind to be aware, focused, or relaxed? These qualities preexist your efforts. Try relaxing into the awareness that is already here rather than creating the experience of “me being mindful.” Watch what happens to your mindfulness when you force yourself to be continuously aware.

    TalkID=496 SeriesID=21

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-06-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    You must see the limitation of your efforts before you will surrender your will. Watch how you get in the way of qualities such as relaxation, concentration, and awareness. If you think you can force awakening, the Ox will never be tamed. What is naturally with you when you are interested in what you are doing? Do you have to force your mind to be aware, focused, or relaxed? These qualities preexist your efforts. Try relaxing into the awareness that is already here rather than creating the experience of “me being mindful.” Watch what happens to your mindfulness when you force yourself to be continuously aware.

    TalkID=496 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Q and A with Joseph Goldstein https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/q-and-a-with-joseph-goldstein/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/q-and-a-with-joseph-goldstein/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2008-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2008-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Undivided Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-undivided-mind/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-undivided-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-06-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=493 SeriesID=40

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-06-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=493 SeriesID=40

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Actions from Now https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/actions-from-now/ Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/actions-from-now/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-06-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=494 SeriesID=40

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-06-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=494 SeriesID=40

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Clinging and the End of Clinging https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/clinging-and-the-end-of-clinging/ Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/clinging-and-the-end-of-clinging/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2008-06-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=367 SeriesID=40

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    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2008-06-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=367 SeriesID=40

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Doubt and Aversion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/doubt-and-aversion/ Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/doubt-and-aversion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2008-06-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=366 SeriesID=40

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    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2008-06-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=366 SeriesID=40

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Nature of Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-nature-of-mind/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-nature-of-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2008-06-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=365 SeriesID=40

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    Teacher: Joseph Goldstein Date: 2008-06-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=365 SeriesID=40

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seizing the Ox: Recap and Discussion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seizing-the-ox-recap-and-discussion/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seizing-the-ox-recap-and-discussion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-06-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How do you resist the Ox catching you? How are you resisting the present moment? The present moment is the Ox and you betray it; it never leaves you. Keep an ongoing notebook of where your agenda takes precedent over what is actually occurring here and now. That is where you are leaving the Ox. Make notations about your reason for departure (i.e., “needed to control the outcome, too unpleasant and had to leave, wish it could last forever.”) See if themes result from a few days of notation. Take one of those themes and study it carefully, noticing what your resistance is offering you (why you perpetuate this theme) and the pain it is causing.

    TalkID=492 SeriesID=21

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-06-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How do you resist the Ox catching you? How are you resisting the present moment? The present moment is the Ox and you betray it; it never leaves you. Keep an ongoing notebook of where your agenda takes precedent over what is actually occurring here and now. That is where you are leaving the Ox. Make notations about your reason for departure (i.e., “needed to control the outcome, too unpleasant and had to leave, wish it could last forever.”) See if themes result from a few days of notation. Take one of those themes and study it carefully, noticing what your resistance is offering you (why you perpetuate this theme) and the pain it is causing.

    TalkID=492 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seizing the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seizing-the-ox/ Tue, 27 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seizing-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How do you resist the ox catching you? How are you resisting the present moment? The present moment is the Ox and you betray it; it never leaves you. Keep an ongoing notebook of where your agenda takes precedent over what is actually occurring here and now. That is where you are leaving the Ox. Make notations about your reason for departure (i.e., “needed to control the outcome, too unpleasant and had to leave, wish it could last forever.”) See if themes result from a few days of notation. Take one of those themes and study it carefully, noticing what your resistance is offering you (why you perpetuate this theme) and the pain it is causing.

    TalkID=491 SeriesID=21

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How do you resist the ox catching you? How are you resisting the present moment? The present moment is the Ox and you betray it; it never leaves you. Keep an ongoing notebook of where your agenda takes precedent over what is actually occurring here and now. That is where you are leaving the Ox. Make notations about your reason for departure (i.e., “needed to control the outcome, too unpleasant and had to leave, wish it could last forever.”) See if themes result from a few days of notation. Take one of those themes and study it carefully, noticing what your resistance is offering you (why you perpetuate this theme) and the pain it is causing.

    TalkID=491 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Beginning Meditation Class: Week 6 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-6/ Mon, 26 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-6/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This is the final class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    Reflection: What does it mean to let go, to leave something alone? Reflect on how you usually manipulate or attempt to alter an event rather than simply letting it be. How easy has it been for you to let go of your desires, resentments, angers, or frustrations? What did you carry into the future and why were you unable to come to complete resolution and move on? What does it feel like to hold onto your pain and pride?

    Exercise: Practice “letting go.” Letting go does not have to be developed, it only has to be executed. Instead of trying to understand everything, or figure things out, simply let go. Let go of your desires, your fears, and your doubts. Let go of your expectations and your worries. Now that you have completed this course, let all the words go. Let go of your life and your death. Just let everything be as it is. This is the summation of all the reflections and exercises of this course. Nothing special to be, no wounds to heal, no past or future to bind you. Let go of all of that. This is death and the culmination of life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3754542

    TalkID=293 SeriesID=18

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This is the final class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    Reflection: What does it mean to let go, to leave something alone? Reflect on how you usually manipulate or attempt to alter an event rather than simply letting it be. How easy has it been for you to let go of your desires, resentments, angers, or frustrations? What did you carry into the future and why were you unable to come to complete resolution and move on? What does it feel like to hold onto your pain and pride?

    Exercise: Practice “letting go.” Letting go does not have to be developed, it only has to be executed. Instead of trying to understand everything, or figure things out, simply let go. Let go of your desires, your fears, and your doubts. Let go of your expectations and your worries. Now that you have completed this course, let all the words go. Let go of your life and your death. Just let everything be as it is. This is the summation of all the reflections and exercises of this course. Nothing special to be, no wounds to heal, no past or future to bind you. Let go of all of that. This is death and the culmination of life.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3754542

    TalkID=293 SeriesID=18

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Blessed Quiet https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/blessed-quiet/ Sun, 25 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/blessed-quiet/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Beginning Meditation Class: Week 5 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-5/ Mon, 19 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This is the fifth class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    Reflection: How much of your time is spent thinking? Reflect on the process of thinking itself rather than the content of the thought. What is the derivation of thought? How is your thinking related to the past? Each word points to something. How is the object associated with the thought about it? What is the difference between the thought and the thing itself? Do words limit or enhance the object? What is the communicative value of fixing a word to an abject? What is the limitation of experiencing life through the word?

    Exercise: Perform several very simple actions that clearly demonstrate the difference between the word and the experience. For example touch something that is hard or soft, cold or hot. Think how you would describe that experience if you were writing a friend. Now forget the descriptive words and touch the experience behind the words. The difference is unmistakable. Touching rather than speaking immediately connects you with the meditation process. Based upon this exercise how can thought inform but not determine your relationship to the world?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3750010

    TalkID=292 SeriesID=18

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This is the fifth class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    Reflection: How much of your time is spent thinking? Reflect on the process of thinking itself rather than the content of the thought. What is the derivation of thought? How is your thinking related to the past? Each word points to something. How is the object associated with the thought about it? What is the difference between the thought and the thing itself? Do words limit or enhance the object? What is the communicative value of fixing a word to an abject? What is the limitation of experiencing life through the word?

    Exercise: Perform several very simple actions that clearly demonstrate the difference between the word and the experience. For example touch something that is hard or soft, cold or hot. Think how you would describe that experience if you were writing a friend. Now forget the descriptive words and touch the experience behind the words. The difference is unmistakable. Touching rather than speaking immediately connects you with the meditation process. Based upon this exercise how can thought inform but not determine your relationship to the world?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3750010

    TalkID=292 SeriesID=18

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Conceit of Self https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-conceit-of-self/ Sun, 18 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-conceit-of-self/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2008-05-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat at Bastyr University on May 17-18, 2008.”

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2008-05-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat at Bastyr University on May 17-18, 2008.”

    TalkID=364

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Understanding the Inner Critic: The Judgmental Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/understanding-the-inner-critic-the-judgmental-mind/ Sat, 17 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/understanding-the-inner-critic-the-judgmental-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2008-05-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat at Bastyr University on May 17-18, 2008.”

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2008-05-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat at Bastyr University on May 17-18, 2008.”

    TalkID=363

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Satipatthana Sutta: Foundations of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-foundations-of-mindfulness/ Fri, 16 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/satipatthana-sutta-foundations-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2008-05-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This talk was given at Nalanda West on Friday 5/16/08 prior to a non-residential retreat at Bastyr University.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2008-05-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given at Nalanda West on Friday 5/16/08 prior to a non-residential retreat at Bastyr University.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seeing the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeing-the-ox/ Tue, 13 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seeing-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    What do you now know about yourself from having practiced the dharma? What do you know about the nature of mind and reality? How much of what you know is philosophical and how much has been seen directly and realized? What you directly know is not sustained by blind belief and cannot be taken away by argument. This week write down a list of what you know to be true from your practice and what is surmised but uncertain (e.g., wanting and suffering, inherent wonder of life, the emptiness of “I” and my story). Take one of the uncertain elements and work with it throughout the day. First decide whether you really want to see it and then take an intention to discover that truth. Ask direct, nonintellectual questions such as “What am I wanting that is not being offered?” throughout the day that help experientially explore the topic.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    What do you now know about yourself from having practiced the dharma? What do you know about the nature of mind and reality? How much of what you know is philosophical and how much has been seen directly and realized? What you directly know is not sustained by blind belief and cannot be taken away by argument. This week write down a list of what you know to be true from your practice and what is surmised but uncertain (e.g., wanting and suffering, inherent wonder of life, the emptiness of “I” and my story). Take one of the uncertain elements and work with it throughout the day. First decide whether you really want to see it and then take an intention to discover that truth. Ask direct, nonintellectual questions such as “What am I wanting that is not being offered?” throughout the day that help experientially explore the topic.

    TalkID=490 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Beginning Meditation Class: Week 4 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-4/ Mon, 12 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This is the fourth class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    1. Continue practicing the compassion meditation for at least 10 minutes a day. Include sending compassion to the indifferent person, as well as to the person you know who is suffering the most, yourself, your benefactor and the loved one, or dear friend.
    2. Reflect on how you put compassion into action in your life. At the end of each day, spend a few minutes reflecting on what you have done today that was compassionate, both towards yourself and for another. Remember that even very small acts count. Mother Theresa said, “In life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.”
    3. Sometime this week, go outside, on your own in the evening, preferably around sunset, as the day is passing away. Find somewhere to sit and stop and allow yourself simply to be very open without holding onto anything whatsoever. Don’t bring anything back from the past through memory, or plan anything in the future. Don’t even hold on to anything in the present. Simply let experience take place, very freely, so that your empty, open heart can be suffused with the tenderness of true compassion. (This meditation allows compassion to arise without a specific object (person or situation) that you are relating to. It can allow us to experience the potential compassion that is always available to us.)
    4. How do we create a world based on race, nationality, age, sex, ideology, and religion? All of these concepts, if taken to be objective reality, create the sense of separation. Look at yourself and see who is “us” and who is “them. Who is your “us”?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3657175

    TalkID=291 SeriesID=18

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This is the fourth class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    1. Continue practicing the compassion meditation for at least 10 minutes a day. Include sending compassion to the indifferent person, as well as to the person you know who is suffering the most, yourself, your benefactor and the loved one, or dear friend.
    2. Reflect on how you put compassion into action in your life. At the end of each day, spend a few minutes reflecting on what you have done today that was compassionate, both towards yourself and for another. Remember that even very small acts count. Mother Theresa said, “In life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.”
    3. Sometime this week, go outside, on your own in the evening, preferably around sunset, as the day is passing away. Find somewhere to sit and stop and allow yourself simply to be very open without holding onto anything whatsoever. Don’t bring anything back from the past through memory, or plan anything in the future. Don’t even hold on to anything in the present. Simply let experience take place, very freely, so that your empty, open heart can be suffused with the tenderness of true compassion. (This meditation allows compassion to arise without a specific object (person or situation) that you are relating to. It can allow us to experience the potential compassion that is always available to us.)
    4. How do we create a world based on race, nationality, age, sex, ideology, and religion? All of these concepts, if taken to be objective reality, create the sense of separation. Look at yourself and see who is “us” and who is “them. Who is your “us”?

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3657175

    TalkID=291 SeriesID=18

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Beginning Meditation Class: Week 3 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-3/ Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This is the third class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    Reflect upon these questions:

    What do I hope to gain from meditating? How thorough is my resolve to carry through with the practice despite good times and bad? Do I meditate only when my life is going well or conversely, only when I am troubled?

    When I meditate, am I seeking pleasurable states of mind or the quiet of concentration? Why am I doing what I am doing?

    Is meditation coming from what I think I should do for myself or is it a deeper pull than that? If a “should” is driving my mediation is there also self-judgement about whether I am living up to my standards?

    Am I practicing for insight (to see how life really is) or self-improvement (to be better than I am now)?

    Exercise: Resolve that you will be totally mindful for one hour. Do whatever you have to do to accomplish this resolve. Be careful of shame and remorse when the mindfulness wanes during that hour.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3652539

    TalkID=290 SeriesID=18

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This is the third class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    Reflect upon these questions:

    What do I hope to gain from meditating? How thorough is my resolve to carry through with the practice despite good times and bad? Do I meditate only when my life is going well or conversely, only when I am troubled?

    When I meditate, am I seeking pleasurable states of mind or the quiet of concentration? Why am I doing what I am doing?

    Is meditation coming from what I think I should do for myself or is it a deeper pull than that? If a “should” is driving my mediation is there also self-judgement about whether I am living up to my standards?

    Am I practicing for insight (to see how life really is) or self-improvement (to be better than I am now)?

    Exercise: Resolve that you will be totally mindful for one hour. Do whatever you have to do to accomplish this resolve. Be careful of shame and remorse when the mindfulness wanes during that hour.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3652539

    TalkID=290 SeriesID=18

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Finding the Tracks of the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/finding-the-tracks-of-the-ox/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/finding-the-tracks-of-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-04-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The first step in finding the Ox is understanding the differences between conceptual and experiential reality. The hard work of directly contacting the senses free of thought begins to access present awareness, which is the footprint of the Ox. We have not seen her yet, but a noticeable shift has already occurred in our life by making this effort. This week notice the differences between living in thought and living in awareness. Thoroughly explore the impact this shift has on your life and write a list of the changes that occur. Exploring and writing this list will deepen your intentionality to continue the hunt for the Ox.

    TalkID=489 SeriesID=21

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-04-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The first step in finding the Ox is understanding the differences between conceptual and experiential reality. The hard work of directly contacting the senses free of thought begins to access present awareness, which is the footprint of the Ox. We have not seen her yet, but a noticeable shift has already occurred in our life by making this effort. This week notice the differences between living in thought and living in awareness. Thoroughly explore the impact this shift has on your life and write a list of the changes that occur. Exploring and writing this list will deepen your intentionality to continue the hunt for the Ox.

    TalkID=489 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Beginning Meditation Class: Week 2 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-2/ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-04-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This is the second class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    Keep this homework very simple.  Spend the week emphasizing a relaxed body and mind.  Build a natural bridge between engaging and interacting with life and the qualities of ease, softness, and relaxation.  Whenever you feel your body tight and tense, soften your belly and breath long slow in and out-breathes. Soften the mind as you do when you begin sitting meditation and release the tension.  Continue the activity from a settled back, receptive posture.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3631583

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-04-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This is the second class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners.  In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    Keep this homework very simple.  Spend the week emphasizing a relaxed body and mind.  Build a natural bridge between engaging and interacting with life and the qualities of ease, softness, and relaxation.  Whenever you feel your body tight and tense, soften your belly and breath long slow in and out-breathes. Soften the mind as you do when you begin sitting meditation and release the tension.  Continue the activity from a settled back, receptive posture.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3631583

    TalkID=289 SeriesID=18

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Beginning Meditation Class: Week 1 https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-1/ Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/beginning-meditation-class-week-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-04-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Description

    This is the first class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners. In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    When we begin to practice meditation, it is useful to reflect on what we expect the meditation to do for us. What is our motivation for wanting to learn to meditate? This is important because we will judge the meditation according to the goals we set for the practice. Our tolerance for doing this hard work will last only as long as we experience some expected result. Our expectations around mediation come from what we have heard or read about the process from other meditators. We begin on the faith of what others have experienced for themselves. We hear these stories and think how we too would like to bring more calm into our lives. Given all the confusion we feel, calmness of being will make us a better person. So we begin practicing to see if we can also experience this calm. We give it a reasonable length of time. If nothing happens we give it up.

    When we hold the meditation to a specific result, we may miss all the other benefits the process is bringing because our particular goal is not being met. We may miss the enhanced feelings of well being, the clarity of thought. the simplicity of being, the directness of conduct, and the growing sense of self integrity. We may miss the greater affection we feel for life and our increase ability to obtain intimacy and listen to others. We can become so set on achieving the one quality we are focused on obtaining, we miss the forest for the trees.

    Meditation frequently works on us very differently than we think it will. The one quality we most strive to obtain seems to remain distant even as our efforts increase towards that goal. It is a little like a cat chasing its own tail. The tail is always out of reach no matter how fast we seem to be pursuing it. If the cat were to stop, the tail would be within easy reach. So it is with meditation. Much of what we learn in mediation is to simply stop. The traits we strive so hard to acquire are qualities which are inherent in the stopping itself. We never have to acquire anything at all in spiritual practice. It is all present when we learn to free ourselves from ambitious pursuit which has kept us off balanced.

    This is the real secret of meditation. There are no others. There are no guarantees in this practice except this one. If we can learn this in the beginning we can save ourselves unlimited difficulty throughout the unfolding of our spiritual lives. Simply to stop and be with ourselves as we are, opens all the spiritual doors we desire. Happiness and joy are in the recognition of this truth.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3600355

    TalkID=288 SeriesID=18

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-04-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This is the first class in a series of 6 classes meant to introduce the basics of Insight Meditation to beginners. In each session Rodney Smith provides guided meditation instruction, homework to be done daily for a week, answers questions from students and introduces new concepts and techniques that build from previous sessions.

    Homework

    When we begin to practice meditation, it is useful to reflect on what we expect the meditation to do for us. What is our motivation for wanting to learn to meditate? This is important because we will judge the meditation according to the goals we set for the practice. Our tolerance for doing this hard work will last only as long as we experience some expected result. Our expectations around mediation come from what we have heard or read about the process from other meditators. We begin on the faith of what others have experienced for themselves. We hear these stories and think how we too would like to bring more calm into our lives. Given all the confusion we feel, calmness of being will make us a better person. So we begin practicing to see if we can also experience this calm. We give it a reasonable length of time. If nothing happens we give it up.

    When we hold the meditation to a specific result, we may miss all the other benefits the process is bringing because our particular goal is not being met. We may miss the enhanced feelings of well being, the clarity of thought. the simplicity of being, the directness of conduct, and the growing sense of self integrity. We may miss the greater affection we feel for life and our increase ability to obtain intimacy and listen to others. We can become so set on achieving the one quality we are focused on obtaining, we miss the forest for the trees.

    Meditation frequently works on us very differently than we think it will. The one quality we most strive to obtain seems to remain distant even as our efforts increase towards that goal. It is a little like a cat chasing its own tail. The tail is always out of reach no matter how fast we seem to be pursuing it. If the cat were to stop, the tail would be within easy reach. So it is with meditation. Much of what we learn in mediation is to simply stop. The traits we strive so hard to acquire are qualities which are inherent in the stopping itself. We never have to acquire anything at all in spiritual practice. It is all present when we learn to free ourselves from ambitious pursuit which has kept us off balanced.

    This is the real secret of meditation. There are no others. There are no guarantees in this practice except this one. If we can learn this in the beginning we can save ourselves unlimited difficulty throughout the unfolding of our spiritual lives. Simply to stop and be with ourselves as we are, opens all the spiritual doors we desire. Happiness and joy are in the recognition of this truth.

    Video

    Link to view on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/3600355

    TalkID=288 SeriesID=18

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Searching for the Ox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/searching-for-the-ox/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/searching-for-the-ox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-04-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Reflect on where your spiritual search began, where it has taken you, and the joy and pain involved in the journey. Reflect upon your views and attitudes. What do you understand life to be about? How do you understand the cause of dissatisfaction and happiness, not intellectually but in real life terms? How have you changed? Has your life simplified, are you quieter, happier, and more heartfelt? Is there more to the journey than what you have accomplished? How do you understand what is left to do, and how determined are you to do it?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-04-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Reflect on where your spiritual search began, where it has taken you, and the joy and pain involved in the journey. Reflect upon your views and attitudes. What do you understand life to be about? How do you understand the cause of dissatisfaction and happiness, not intellectually but in real life terms? How have you changed? Has your life simplified, are you quieter, happier, and more heartfelt? Is there more to the journey than what you have accomplished? How do you understand what is left to do, and how determined are you to do it?

    TalkID=488 SeriesID=21

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Seeds of Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/seeds-of-compassion/ Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/seeds-of-compassion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-04-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2008-04-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=361 SeriesID=16

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Noble Truths as Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-noble-truths-as-practice/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-noble-truths-as-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2008-04-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Phillip Moffitt Date: 2008-04-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practice Q and A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practice-q-and-a-4/ Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practice-q-and-a-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-03-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-03-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Living in Interesting Times https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/living-in-interesting-times/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/living-in-interesting-times/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2008-03-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2008-03-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Aspirations and Technique of Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/aspirations-and-technique-of-practice/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/aspirations-and-technique-of-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2008-03-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2008-03-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=359

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Five Spiritual Faculties: Faith, Energy, Concentration, Mindfulness, and Wisdom (4 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-spiritual-faculties-faith-energy-concentration-mindfulness-and-wisdom-4-of-4/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-spiritual-faculties-faith-energy-concentration-mindfulness-and-wisdom-4-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-03-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=390 SeriesID=17,32

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-03-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Five Spiritual Faculties: Faith, Energy, Concentration, Mindfulness, and Wisdom (3 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-spiritual-faculties-faith-energy-concentration-mindfulness-and-wisdom-3-of-4/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-spiritual-faculties-faith-energy-concentration-mindfulness-and-wisdom-3-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-03-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=357 SeriesID=17,32

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-03-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Five Spiritual Faculties: Faith, Energy, Concentration, Mindfulness, and Wisdom (2 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-spiritual-faculties-faith-energy-concentration-mindfulness-and-wisdom-2-of-4/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-spiritual-faculties-faith-energy-concentration-mindfulness-and-wisdom-2-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-03-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=356 SeriesID=17,32

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-03-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Five Spiritual Faculties: Overview (1 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-five-spiritual-faculties-overview-1-of-4/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-five-spiritual-faculties-overview-1-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-02-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=355 SeriesID=17,32

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2008-02-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Impersonating the Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/impersonating-the-heart/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/impersonating-the-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-02-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Begin to learn the difference between the language of the mind and the language of the heart. Take the heart qualities of patience, compassion, kindness, and sincerity. As the mind captures these qualities and they percolate through the ego, they turn respectively to waiting, pity, niceness, and seriousness. The mind makes these into measurable quantities and judges how you are doing compared to others and your own self-image. Take a quality like patience this week and start wherever you are, perhaps as an impatient person trying to be patient. Notice whether the effort to be patient is addressing the problem or is more impatience with where you are. You have to release the measurement of time to find the heart of patience. To find patience, you have to release the “How am I doing?”, “How much longer do I have to be patient?” and the accompanying irritation. The heart qualities are not arising from and through someone, so the world is not being measured from oneself. Pity, the near enemy of compassion, is another example. Pity looks down from the safety of our own life, and says, “How awful. I am glad it is not me.” Go through a number of these heart qualities until you get a sense of how the mind distorts the heart.

    TalkID=486 SeriesID=19

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-02-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Begin to learn the difference between the language of the mind and the language of the heart. Take the heart qualities of patience, compassion, kindness, and sincerity. As the mind captures these qualities and they percolate through the ego, they turn respectively to waiting, pity, niceness, and seriousness. The mind makes these into measurable quantities and judges how you are doing compared to others and your own self-image. Take a quality like patience this week and start wherever you are, perhaps as an impatient person trying to be patient. Notice whether the effort to be patient is addressing the problem or is more impatience with where you are. You have to release the measurement of time to find the heart of patience. To find patience, you have to release the “How am I doing?”, “How much longer do I have to be patient?” and the accompanying irritation. The heart qualities are not arising from and through someone, so the world is not being measured from oneself. Pity, the near enemy of compassion, is another example. Pity looks down from the safety of our own life, and says, “How awful. I am glad it is not me.” Go through a number of these heart qualities until you get a sense of how the mind distorts the heart.

    TalkID=486 SeriesID=19

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     What Reality Are We Practicing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/what-reality-are-we-practicing/ Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/what-reality-are-we-practicing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-02-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-02-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Kindness and Its Near Enemies https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/kindness-and-its-near-enemies/ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/kindness-and-its-near-enemies/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How can we discern the difference between authentic self-kindness and self-indulgence? Is it within the behavior or the motivation behind the behavior? Set the intention this week to be self-kind and see whether you cross the boundary of indulgence. Be disciplined in your willingness to give yourself completely to kindness but not indulgence. Secondly, incline your mind toward being kind to others in action, speech, and mind and notice the near enemy of being nice to others. How do the intentions differ? Niceness is a mental interpretation of kindness. Notice there is an egoic payoff in being nice and indulgent but not in kindness.

    TalkID=484 SeriesID=19

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-01-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How can we discern the difference between authentic self-kindness and self-indulgence? Is it within the behavior or the motivation behind the behavior? Set the intention this week to be self-kind and see whether you cross the boundary of indulgence. Be disciplined in your willingness to give yourself completely to kindness but not indulgence. Secondly, incline your mind toward being kind to others in action, speech, and mind and notice the near enemy of being nice to others. How do the intentions differ? Niceness is a mental interpretation of kindness. Notice there is an egoic payoff in being nice and indulgent but not in kindness.

    TalkID=484 SeriesID=19

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Inclining the Mind Toward Love https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/inclining-the-mind-toward-love/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/inclining-the-mind-toward-love/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-01-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Establish the intention to use the phrase, “Is there love for this too,” this week when difficulties arise within and outside of formal practice. Allow the phrase to open your heart beyond the immediate reactive response. You will have to release yourself totally to fully let go and give in to love’s weight and force. It will reveal the emptiness of self if you allow it. It can be helpful to pause while you are inviting this new perspective. The pause will provide the necessary gap between the contracted reactivity and the open space of love. Notice that love demands everything from us. Reflect on how much are we willing to meet it?

    TalkID=483 SeriesID=19

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-01-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Establish the intention to use the phrase, “Is there love for this too,” this week when difficulties arise within and outside of formal practice. Allow the phrase to open your heart beyond the immediate reactive response. You will have to release yourself totally to fully let go and give in to love’s weight and force. It will reveal the emptiness of self if you allow it. It can be helpful to pause while you are inviting this new perspective. The pause will provide the necessary gap between the contracted reactivity and the open space of love. Notice that love demands everything from us. Reflect on how much are we willing to meet it?

    TalkID=483 SeriesID=19

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sila, Samadhi, Panna https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sila-samadhi-panna/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sila-samadhi-panna/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2008-01-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contemplating Death and Dying (5 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-5-of-5/ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-5-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Reflect on the four stages of working with your death: self-preservation, universal death, letting death be, and personally inquiring who dies. As you begin to take this subject on, fear is often your first challenge. Don’t look for the resolution of fear before you turn your attention naturally to the next stage, the universality of death. This stage helps settle the fear. When fear arises, contemplate on the fact that death is not personal and consumes all forms of life. As that understanding becomes clearer, allow yourself to intentionally relax with what you see by letting death be just as it is. Death does not need your intervention, but it does need your awareness. Finally consider inquiring into who dies. If fear reappears during this inquiry, refocus on the universality of death and practice a relaxed response to what you see. Ever so gently we move ourselves into death until we find ourselves interconnected through the subject itself. It becomes a way of looking and abiding within life.

    TalkID=481 SeriesID=22

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-12-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Reflect on the four stages of working with your death: self-preservation, universal death, letting death be, and personally inquiring who dies. As you begin to take this subject on, fear is often your first challenge. Don’t look for the resolution of fear before you turn your attention naturally to the next stage, the universality of death. This stage helps settle the fear. When fear arises, contemplate on the fact that death is not personal and consumes all forms of life. As that understanding becomes clearer, allow yourself to intentionally relax with what you see by letting death be just as it is. Death does not need your intervention, but it does need your awareness. Finally consider inquiring into who dies. If fear reappears during this inquiry, refocus on the universality of death and practice a relaxed response to what you see. Ever so gently we move ourselves into death until we find ourselves interconnected through the subject itself. It becomes a way of looking and abiding within life.

    TalkID=481 SeriesID=22

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contemplating Death and Dying (4 of 4) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-4-of-4/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-4-of-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-11-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The fear of death includes the fear of silence. Noise defines us and silence intimates not being. The heart seeks quietude even as the mind avoids it. Reflect upon the question of how dependent you are upon noise. Watch how you fill your day with the external sounds of radio, TV, music. Notice your need to speak without saying anything meaningful. How essential are the thoughts you think to your living experience? What is the value of all this noise? How does it help confirm your existence? Try paring back the external and internal noise, eliminating what is not essential. Ask yourself, “Is this thought really necessary?” If not, release yourself from it. As you move more into silence notice the effects on your heart. Are you more sensitive and caring, do you have an easier time seeing interconnectedness? This is what it means to die to oneself.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-11-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The fear of death includes the fear of silence. Noise defines us and silence intimates not being. The heart seeks quietude even as the mind avoids it. Reflect upon the question of how dependent you are upon noise. Watch how you fill your day with the external sounds of radio, TV, music. Notice your need to speak without saying anything meaningful. How essential are the thoughts you think to your living experience? What is the value of all this noise? How does it help confirm your existence? Try paring back the external and internal noise, eliminating what is not essential. Ask yourself, “Is this thought really necessary?” If not, release yourself from it. As you move more into silence notice the effects on your heart. Are you more sensitive and caring, do you have an easier time seeing interconnectedness? This is what it means to die to oneself.

    TalkID=480 SeriesID=22

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The One Who Is Not Busy and Other Zen Tales (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-one-who-is-not-busy-and-other-zen-tales-2-of-2/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-one-who-is-not-busy-and-other-zen-tales-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2007-11-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat on Nov 3-4, 2007”

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2007-11-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat on Nov 3-4, 2007”

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The One Who Is Not Busy and Other Zen Tales (1 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-one-who-is-not-busy-and-other-zen-tales-1-of-2/ Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-one-who-is-not-busy-and-other-zen-tales-1-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2007-11-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This talk was given during a weekend nonresidential retreat held on November 3 and 4, 2007.

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2007-11-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given during a weekend nonresidential retreat held on November 3 and 4, 2007.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The One Who Is Not Busy and Other Zen Tales: Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-one-who-is-not-busy-and-other-zen-tales-introduction/ Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-one-who-is-not-busy-and-other-zen-tales-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2007-11-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    This talk was given on Friday, November 2, at Nalanda West before the weekend nonresidential retreat.

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    Teacher: Zoketsu Norman Fischer Date: 2007-11-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on Friday, November 2, at Nalanda West before the weekend nonresidential retreat.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contemplating Death and Dying (3 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-3-of-5/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-3-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-10-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    To gently bring home the truth of our own mortality, gather old photos of a few people you have loved who have died (friends, grandparents, or other relatives). Look into the face of each person and see the vitality, and then reflect that this person has died. Watch an old movie of the early twentieth century. Notice the life and glamour of the leading men and women; reflect on the fact that everyone in the movie is now dead. Now say to yourself, “This too will happen to me and everyone I know.” What feelings arise with this realization? Honor those feelings. How does this reflection affect the way you think about your life today? Does it reprioritize what is important? Does it affect your relationship to the dharma?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-10-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    To gently bring home the truth of our own mortality, gather old photos of a few people you have loved who have died (friends, grandparents, or other relatives). Look into the face of each person and see the vitality, and then reflect that this person has died. Watch an old movie of the early twentieth century. Notice the life and glamour of the leading men and women; reflect on the fact that everyone in the movie is now dead. Now say to yourself, “This too will happen to me and everyone I know.” What feelings arise with this realization? Honor those feelings. How does this reflection affect the way you think about your life today? Does it reprioritize what is important? Does it affect your relationship to the dharma?

    TalkID=479 SeriesID=22

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contemplating Death and Dying (2 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-2-of-5/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-2-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The Buddha is reported to have been asked, “Do all mortals fear death?” He is said to have replied, “Only those who (1 )pursue sense pleasures endlessly, or (2) are vain about their bodies, or (3) perform a lifetime of unethical behavior, or are (4) confused about the nature of reality, fear death.” Pick one of these categories that best exemplifies you.

    Study this pattern. Watch every facet of how it operates. (Above all be easy with yourself! This is not an exercise to reinforce self-hatred.) How does this pattern keep you resisting any thoughts of your death? Can you visualize yourself on your deathbed and see how this pattern could hold you back from letting go into the unknown? Conversely, how can reflections on death help you with this pattern?

    TalkID=478 SeriesID=22

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-10-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The Buddha is reported to have been asked, “Do all mortals fear death?” He is said to have replied, “Only those who (1 )pursue sense pleasures endlessly, or (2) are vain about their bodies, or (3) perform a lifetime of unethical behavior, or are (4) confused about the nature of reality, fear death.” Pick one of these categories that best exemplifies you.

    Study this pattern. Watch every facet of how it operates. (Above all be easy with yourself! This is not an exercise to reinforce self-hatred.) How does this pattern keep you resisting any thoughts of your death? Can you visualize yourself on your deathbed and see how this pattern could hold you back from letting go into the unknown? Conversely, how can reflections on death help you with this pattern?

    TalkID=478 SeriesID=22

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The No of Love https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-no-of-love/ Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-no-of-love/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-10-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-10-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Contemplating Death and Dying (1 of 5) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-1-of-5/ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/contemplating-death-and-dying-1-of-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-10-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Begin each sitting meditation this week reflecting on your death. Sense the fragility of your heart beat, the tenderness of each breath, the irreversible ageing of the body. What assumptions are you making about the continuance of your life? Are you certain there will be an in breath after this out breath? Feel the edge of fear as you allow the uncertainty of each moment to surface.

    Off the cushion, start bringing death into your day-to-day observations by intentionally reading the obituaries in the newspaper, observing road kills, noticing the dying leaves of autumn, and perhaps visiting nursing homes or hospitals. Be sensitive to your fear of the subject. Is it too much? If not, learn all you can about the immediate reality of death.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-10-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Begin each sitting meditation this week reflecting on your death. Sense the fragility of your heart beat, the tenderness of each breath, the irreversible ageing of the body. What assumptions are you making about the continuance of your life? Are you certain there will be an in breath after this out breath? Feel the edge of fear as you allow the uncertainty of each moment to surface.

    Off the cushion, start bringing death into your day-to-day observations by intentionally reading the obituaries in the newspaper, observing road kills, noticing the dying leaves of autumn, and perhaps visiting nursing homes or hospitals. Be sensitive to your fear of the subject. Is it too much? If not, learn all you can about the immediate reality of death.

    TalkID=477 SeriesID=22

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Quieting Time https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/quieting-time/ Tue, 11 Sep 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/quieting-time/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Follow this simple exercise this week: Sit outdoors in nature where everything is moving in a natural rhythm. Allow yourself to slow down and become quietly aligned with that rhythm. Ask what is seeing the movement in front of your eyes (the swaying of trees, the flight of birds, etc). That which sees movement is not moving. Time is movement and it takes the timeless to see time.

    Bring your attention from outside to inside yourself, allowing the same nonmoving attention to see what moves inside your mind. Now, looking inward, ask, “What is seeing this mind?”

    TalkID=475 SeriesID=23

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Follow this simple exercise this week: Sit outdoors in nature where everything is moving in a natural rhythm. Allow yourself to slow down and become quietly aligned with that rhythm. Ask what is seeing the movement in front of your eyes (the swaying of trees, the flight of birds, etc). That which sees movement is not moving. Time is movement and it takes the timeless to see time.

    Bring your attention from outside to inside yourself, allowing the same nonmoving attention to see what moves inside your mind. Now, looking inward, ask, “What is seeing this mind?”

    TalkID=475 SeriesID=23

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Listless Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/listless-mind/ Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/listless-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sacred Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sacred-intention/ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sacred-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Abiding Within Paradox https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/abiding-within-paradox/ Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/abiding-within-paradox/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Boundaryless Living https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/boundaryless-living/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/boundaryless-living/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-09-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fractured Time https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fractured-time/ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fractured-time/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-08-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How many ways do you compartmentalize your time? Do you separate personal time from family time, from work time, volunteer time, etc? This week start labeling all the compartments as “My Time.” Now it is my time with family, now it is my time at work, now my time in a traffic jam. Notice how this broader inclusive label eliminates the old feelings of irritation and annoyance when compartments overlapped with one another. There is no reason to hurry from one phase of your life to another, since it is all your time. See what difference this makes to your level of fear and anxiety with time. Spiritual practice depends upon this unification of time.

    TalkID=470 SeriesID=23

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-08-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How many ways do you compartmentalize your time? Do you separate personal time from family time, from work time, volunteer time, etc? This week start labeling all the compartments as “My Time.” Now it is my time with family, now it is my time at work, now my time in a traffic jam. Notice how this broader inclusive label eliminates the old feelings of irritation and annoyance when compartments overlapped with one another. There is no reason to hurry from one phase of your life to another, since it is all your time. See what difference this makes to your level of fear and anxiety with time. Spiritual practice depends upon this unification of time.

    TalkID=470 SeriesID=23

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fearless Presence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fearless-presence/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:00:00 +0000 41f2fb3b-eb6e-5c92-98bb-21d91acc59f1 See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Sundara Date: 2007-08-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Ajahn Sundara Date: 2007-08-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Time and the End of Suffering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/time-and-the-end-of-suffering/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/time-and-the-end-of-suffering/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-08-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What makes a problem a problem? Is a problem only a problem when you live outside of it, and it is something happening to “you?” How is thinking about time related to your struggles with life? Is your happiness in the future after a problem is resolved? Or is your happiness behind you when life was circumstantially easier? Is ageing a problem? Are you dependent upon time to end your difficulties, or do you see how time creates difficulties? This week observe the link between problems and thoughts of time.

    TalkID=469 SeriesID=23

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-08-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    What makes a problem a problem? Is a problem only a problem when you live outside of it, and it is something happening to “you?” How is thinking about time related to your struggles with life? Is your happiness in the future after a problem is resolved? Or is your happiness behind you when life was circumstantially easier? Is ageing a problem? Are you dependent upon time to end your difficulties, or do you see how time creates difficulties? This week observe the link between problems and thoughts of time.

    TalkID=469 SeriesID=23

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Thought of Time https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-thought-of-time/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-thought-of-time/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

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    Homework

    Be still. Pause, and release your busyness. You are not needed anywhere else in this moment. Is it necessary to make yourself more important in this moment than you are? You are no less nor more important than the breeze touching your cheek or the warmth of the sun on your shoulder. To honor all life equally is to step out of time. The heart infuses all things timelessly. Observe the return of your personal agenda and with it your self-importance. Feel how oppressive stepping back into time can become.

    TalkID=468 SeriesID=23

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-07-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Be still. Pause, and release your busyness. You are not needed anywhere else in this moment. Is it necessary to make yourself more important in this moment than you are? You are no less nor more important than the breeze touching your cheek or the warmth of the sun on your shoulder. To honor all life equally is to step out of time. The heart infuses all things timelessly. Observe the return of your personal agenda and with it your self-importance. Feel how oppressive stepping back into time can become.

    TalkID=468 SeriesID=23

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Lovingkindness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lovingkindness-2/ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lovingkindness-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2007-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 14-15, 2007”

    TalkID=350

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2007-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 14-15, 2007”

    TalkID=350

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Happiness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/happiness/ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/happiness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2007-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 14-15, 2007”

    TalkID=349

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2007-07-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This talk was given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 14-15, 2007”

    TalkID=349

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Dukkha https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/dukkha/ Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/dukkha/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2007-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was a talk given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 14-15, 2007”

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2007-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was a talk given during a weekend non-residential retreat on July 14-15, 2007”

    TalkID=348

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Introductory Talk https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introductory-talk/ Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introductory-talk/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2007-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was an introductory talk in a non-residential weekend retreat on July 14-15, 2007”

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2007-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “This was an introductory talk in a non-residential weekend retreat on July 14-15, 2007”

    TalkID=347

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Time and the Timeless https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/time-and-the-timeless/ Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/time-and-the-timeless/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-07-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sit down and stop intentionally thinking about anything in particular. Do not empower any expression of thought. When thinking occurs observe it without investing in the content. Let awareness hold the thought. When awareness holds thought, it holds time, and that which holds time is not time bound. The quieter you become the more the timeless dimension will reveal itself. Desiring and fearing unleashes time because there is identification with the thought, “I need” or “I fear.” Explore the timeless nature of who or what are you when you are not invested in thinking.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-07-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sit down and stop intentionally thinking about anything in particular. Do not empower any expression of thought. When thinking occurs observe it without investing in the content. Let awareness hold the thought. When awareness holds thought, it holds time, and that which holds time is not time bound. The quieter you become the more the timeless dimension will reveal itself. Desiring and fearing unleashes time because there is identification with the thought, “I need” or “I fear.” Explore the timeless nature of who or what are you when you are not invested in thinking.

    TalkID=467 SeriesID=23

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Restless Body, Worried Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/restless-body-worried-mind/ Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/restless-body-worried-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-06-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Restlessness and worry force you to think ahead of yourself. Worry requires you to solve problems before they manifest. Do you feel worry is necessary for a safe world? Though planning has its place, we think we can make reality failsafe through its use. Does worry come form the fear of making a mistake or being seen as inadequate? Try working within the conflict rather than resolving it ahead of time. Whenever you find yourself worrying, simply say, “Let me live this experience when it comes, rather than worry.” It may or may not turn out as you wish. Either way, you can work with the results.

    TalkID=464 SeriesID=24

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-06-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Restlessness and worry force you to think ahead of yourself. Worry requires you to solve problems before they manifest. Do you feel worry is necessary for a safe world? Though planning has its place, we think we can make reality failsafe through its use. Does worry come form the fear of making a mistake or being seen as inadequate? Try working within the conflict rather than resolving it ahead of time. Whenever you find yourself worrying, simply say, “Let me live this experience when it comes, rather than worry.” It may or may not turn out as you wish. Either way, you can work with the results.

    TalkID=464 SeriesID=24

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Lifeless Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-lifeless-mind/ Tue, 22 May 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-lifeless-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-05-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    When do you find yourself lifeless, uninterested, without zest or zeal for the moment? How do you work with this spiritual lethargy? Do you depend upon entertainment or stimulation to keep your life exciting and interesting? When this state arises is there fear dullness may define you as a person? This week study all aspects of dullness, when and under what circumstances it arises, how you counter the mindstate, any fear that might arise, and conclusions that are drawn. Instead of acting from the dullness and thereby confirming its truth, or applying counter measures to eliminate it, sit and be patient. Do not listen to the thoughts of dullness. Watch the state of mind itself closely and arouse interest in seeing just what it is. Lifelessness is a defense against being here and now. It cannot maintain itself if you refuse to leave here and now. Until we are willing to see through this mindstate, practice will arrest whenever our energy wanes.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-05-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    When do you find yourself lifeless, uninterested, without zest or zeal for the moment? How do you work with this spiritual lethargy? Do you depend upon entertainment or stimulation to keep your life exciting and interesting? When this state arises is there fear dullness may define you as a person? This week study all aspects of dullness, when and under what circumstances it arises, how you counter the mindstate, any fear that might arise, and conclusions that are drawn. Instead of acting from the dullness and thereby confirming its truth, or applying counter measures to eliminate it, sit and be patient. Do not listen to the thoughts of dullness. Watch the state of mind itself closely and arouse interest in seeing just what it is. Lifelessness is a defense against being here and now. It cannot maintain itself if you refuse to leave here and now. Until we are willing to see through this mindstate, practice will arrest whenever our energy wanes.

    TalkID=463 SeriesID=24

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Wisdom of Disappointment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-wisdom-of-disappointment/ Mon, 14 May 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-wisdom-of-disappointment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2007-05-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2007-05-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=346

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Aversive Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-aversive-mind/ Tue, 08 May 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-aversive-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-05-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    What is your relationship to conflict? Is your immediate response to flee, change the subject to something more appeasing, or deny it is occurring? Watch your strategies with conflict or other entrenched forms of avoidance. Set the intention to understand your need to avoid. Catch the moment in which you decide to take flight rather than be with your fear. In that moment you are siding with your righteous opinions and denying growth and access to your heart. You lose control when you do not flee. Establish a steady awareness within the emotion of powerlessness and vulnerability. Let it burn itself out without moving from it into anger and retaliation.

    TalkID=462 SeriesID=24

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-05-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    What is your relationship to conflict? Is your immediate response to flee, change the subject to something more appeasing, or deny it is occurring? Watch your strategies with conflict or other entrenched forms of avoidance. Set the intention to understand your need to avoid. Catch the moment in which you decide to take flight rather than be with your fear. In that moment you are siding with your righteous opinions and denying growth and access to your heart. You lose control when you do not flee. Establish a steady awareness within the emotion of powerlessness and vulnerability. Let it burn itself out without moving from it into anger and retaliation.

    TalkID=462 SeriesID=24

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Desiring Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-desiring-mind/ Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-desiring-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-04-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week notice the desiring mind. Look where your eyes alight during the day and see if there is a desire playing through your glance or gaze. See if you can notice the discontentment behind the desire. Are you looking out there so you won’t have to feel in here? Explore this discontentment thoroughly. Desiring is sustained by giving something exaggerated significance. Drop the charged thinking and just look at the desired object directly. Is it really that important or beautiful? Throughout the week ask yourself, “Where is true contentment in this moment?”

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-04-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week notice the desiring mind. Look where your eyes alight during the day and see if there is a desire playing through your glance or gaze. See if you can notice the discontentment behind the desire. Are you looking out there so you won’t have to feel in here? Explore this discontentment thoroughly. Desiring is sustained by giving something exaggerated significance. Drop the charged thinking and just look at the desired object directly. Is it really that important or beautiful? Throughout the week ask yourself, “Where is true contentment in this moment?”

    TalkID=459 SeriesID=24

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Metta, Karuna, Mudita, Upekka Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-karuna-mudita-upekka-guided-meditation/ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-karuna-mudita-upekka-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Mind Is Not Yours but You Are Responsible for It https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-mind-is-not-yours-but-you-are-responsible-for-it/ Fri, 23 Mar 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-mind-is-not-yours-but-you-are-responsible-for-it/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2007-03-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2007-03-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Tasks of Being Nobody https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-tasks-of-being-nobody/ Thu, 22 Mar 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-tasks-of-being-nobody/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-03-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-03-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Brahma Viharas: Upekka https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-brahma-viharas-upekka/ Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-brahma-viharas-upekka/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Differentiating Right Effort from Wise Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/differentiating-right-effort-from-wise-effort/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/differentiating-right-effort-from-wise-effort/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-03-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-03-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Brahma Viharas: Mudita https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-brahma-viharas-mudita/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-brahma-viharas-mudita/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Metta, Karuna, Mudita Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta-karuna-mudita-guided-meditation/ Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta-karuna-mudita-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Brahma Viharas: Metta and Karuna https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-brahma-viharas-metta-and-karuna/ Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-brahma-viharas-metta-and-karuna/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Lovingkindness Guided Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lovingkindness-guided-meditation/ Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lovingkindness-guided-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-03-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Samadhi https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-samadhi/ Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-samadhi/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-02-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week, begin to understand the difference between concentration, the ability to focus the mind, and wise samadhi, steadiness of mind and mental harmony. When you are practicing concentration (on breath, listening, or focused on something interesting), what happens to your focus when the environment becomes chaotic or loud? Notice how concentration is dependent upon conditions. Samadhi has the ability to expand beyond and hold circumstances and remain steadfast. Practice simple exercises that prove this point. For instance, try reading a book in the middle of noise and commotion, and then look up and embrace the entire scene without demands. Which is concentration and which is samadhi?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-02-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This week, begin to understand the difference between concentration, the ability to focus the mind, and wise samadhi, steadiness of mind and mental harmony. When you are practicing concentration (on breath, listening, or focused on something interesting), what happens to your focus when the environment becomes chaotic or loud? Notice how concentration is dependent upon conditions. Samadhi has the ability to expand beyond and hold circumstances and remain steadfast. Practice simple exercises that prove this point. For instance, try reading a book in the middle of noise and commotion, and then look up and embrace the entire scene without demands. Which is concentration and which is samadhi?

    TalkID=458 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-mindfulness/ Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-02-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We confuse awareness with thinking. Begin to notice the qualitative difference when you are mindful and when you are lost in thought. Notice that the quieter you become, the more awareness is accessible, and the less the sense of self intrudes. The sense of you obstructs awareness and depends upon thought for its existence. Awareness flourishes as a result of seeing the limitations of thought and releasing your need to carry yourself around. Study this dynamic this week. Watch what happens to your awareness/mindfulness when you are reactive and full of thought. Watch what happens to the sense of you when you are quiet and your senses are alive.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-02-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    We confuse awareness with thinking. Begin to notice the qualitative difference when you are mindful and when you are lost in thought. Notice that the quieter you become, the more awareness is accessible, and the less the sense of self intrudes. The sense of you obstructs awareness and depends upon thought for its existence. Awareness flourishes as a result of seeing the limitations of thought and releasing your need to carry yourself around. Study this dynamic this week. Watch what happens to your awareness/mindfulness when you are reactive and full of thought. Watch what happens to the sense of you when you are quiet and your senses are alive.

    TalkID=457 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Livelihood (2 of 2) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-livelihood-2-of-2/ Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-livelihood-2-of-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-01-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Notice whether you are overextended in your work life. Do you carry a level of stress and inward pressure that moves out of your job into family life? Study that inward pressure this week and be radically accountable to it. Notice any attempt to project the stress onto others. Are you able to get in touch with the emotions driving the stress? What self-assumptions are at work? Write down the benefits you receive in being self-demanding (makes me disciplined). Next to this list, write down the limitations of this behavior (it hurts). Make a third list of the thoughts that drive the behavior (I have to get this right!). Now write down more objective and realistic thoughts with sane and reasonable assertions (I will do as well as I can without the pressure). Start substituting the sane thoughts when the feelings of pressure arise. Practice mentally rehearsing these new thoughts when the emotions of pressure arise.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-01-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Notice whether you are overextended in your work life. Do you carry a level of stress and inward pressure that moves out of your job into family life? Study that inward pressure this week and be radically accountable to it. Notice any attempt to project the stress onto others. Are you able to get in touch with the emotions driving the stress? What self-assumptions are at work? Write down the benefits you receive in being self-demanding (makes me disciplined). Next to this list, write down the limitations of this behavior (it hurts). Make a third list of the thoughts that drive the behavior (I have to get this right!). Now write down more objective and realistic thoughts with sane and reasonable assertions (I will do as well as I can without the pressure). Start substituting the sane thoughts when the feelings of pressure arise. Practice mentally rehearsing these new thoughts when the emotions of pressure arise.

    TalkID=456 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity: Cultivating a Nonreactive Mind in a Reactive World https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-cultivating-a-nonreactive-mind-in-a-reactive-world/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-cultivating-a-nonreactive-mind-in-a-reactive-world/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2007-01-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on Monday, January 22 at Beth Shalom after the nonresidential retreat.

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2007-01-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on Monday, January 22 at Beth Shalom after the nonresidential retreat.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Ecology of Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-ecology-of-compassion-2/ Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-ecology-of-compassion-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2007-01-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given at a non-residential retreat in Jan 2007.

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2007-01-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given at a non-residential retreat in Jan 2007.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Power of Divine Emotions: Loving Kindness, Compassion, Joy, and Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-power-of-divine-emotions-loving-kindness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity/ Sat, 20 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-power-of-divine-emotions-loving-kindness-compassion-joy-and-equanimity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2007-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given at a nonresidential retreat in January of 2007.

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    Teacher: Kamala Masters Date: 2007-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given at a nonresidential retreat in January of 2007.

    TalkID=388

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Livelihood (1 of 1) https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-livelihood-1-of-1/ Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-livelihood-1-of-1/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-01-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What is your relationship to your work life? How do you feel about going to work? When you describe what you do to others is there any exaggeration, hesitation, distortion, or inward apology? Spend the week doing what you do without judging whether it fits your definition of wise livelihood. Assess your work life in terms of interest rather than spiritual growth. What part(s) of your work do you delight in doing? Is there any way to enhance those areas or at least see them with fresh eyes? What qualities of mind are present when you are interested? Is there natural awareness and focus? Why is it interesting? Does it engage your heart, mind, or both? Can you find any of these interesting aspects of work in other areas of your life?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-01-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What is your relationship to your work life? How do you feel about going to work? When you describe what you do to others is there any exaggeration, hesitation, distortion, or inward apology? Spend the week doing what you do without judging whether it fits your definition of wise livelihood. Assess your work life in terms of interest rather than spiritual growth. What part(s) of your work do you delight in doing? Is there any way to enhance those areas or at least see them with fresh eyes? What qualities of mind are present when you are interested? Is there natural awareness and focus? Why is it interesting? Does it engage your heart, mind, or both? Can you find any of these interesting aspects of work in other areas of your life?

    TalkID=455 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sangha: The Strength in Gathering https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sangha-the-strength-in-gathering/ Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sangha-the-strength-in-gathering/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-01-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2007-01-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Women in Buddhism https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/women-in-buddhism/ Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/women-in-buddhism/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-01-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2007-01-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Practice Q and A https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/practice-q-and-a-5/ Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/practice-q-and-a-5/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-12-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-12-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Action https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-action/ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-action/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-11-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Reflect upon the areas of your life where your actions are embedded in an old view of yourself and where your intentions remain arrested within a view of separation and fear. For example, you may have inward feelings of unworthiness and at the same time have some understanding of the unreality of these old assumptions. Your identification with those old thoughts may keep you paralyzed in self-doubt and unable to embody in action a new perception of self-acceptance. Wise action is moving in accordance with the truth of who you are, not waiting for the old feelings to subside. The old pattern must be brought into wise action for the complete resolution of the old pain. Write down four or five actions you could take to counter the assumptions of self-doubt. Now set those actions in motion. Do not wait for your emotions to tell you the timing is right or the old thoughts to let go of their mental grasp. They never will. New feelings and thoughts about yourself will arise after a number of attempts to align yourself to what is true.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-11-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Reflect upon the areas of your life where your actions are embedded in an old view of yourself and where your intentions remain arrested within a view of separation and fear. For example, you may have inward feelings of unworthiness and at the same time have some understanding of the unreality of these old assumptions. Your identification with those old thoughts may keep you paralyzed in self-doubt and unable to embody in action a new perception of self-acceptance. Wise action is moving in accordance with the truth of who you are, not waiting for the old feelings to subside. The old pattern must be brought into wise action for the complete resolution of the old pain. Write down four or five actions you could take to counter the assumptions of self-doubt. Now set those actions in motion. Do not wait for your emotions to tell you the timing is right or the old thoughts to let go of their mental grasp. They never will. New feelings and thoughts about yourself will arise after a number of attempts to align yourself to what is true.

    TalkID=452 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Speech: Trapped by Language https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-speech-trapped-by-language/ Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-speech-trapped-by-language/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-11-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How does the language you use determine your view of meditation? Do you use the language of change or the language of immediacy to describe your spiritual practice? How does this perspective limit your understanding of the Eightfold Path? Notice how the language you use holds you to a particular orientation to the problem. Does it accurately depict how you relate to your spiritual growth? Is there a perspective that your language does not encompass? How would your practice change if you held an alternative perspective? How would it change if you held no perspective at all?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-11-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How does the language you use determine your view of meditation? Do you use the language of change or the language of immediacy to describe your spiritual practice? How does this perspective limit your understanding of the Eightfold Path? Notice how the language you use holds you to a particular orientation to the problem. Does it accurately depict how you relate to your spiritual growth? Is there a perspective that your language does not encompass? How would your practice change if you held an alternative perspective? How would it change if you held no perspective at all?

    TalkID=451 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Speech https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-speech-3/ Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-speech-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-10-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Study your speech this week, especially any distortion of truth. Notice, without judgment, whether you say things accurately. Be vigilant of your intentions. What prompts you to exaggerate or lie? Notice how divided you are from the world when your speech is harsh or motivated by personal gain. Now return to wise view. Relax into humility and feel the heartís connection. Let your speech flow from the warmth of connection. Use any false or harsh speech as a cue that you are operating from a view of separation.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-10-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Study your speech this week, especially any distortion of truth. Notice, without judgment, whether you say things accurately. Be vigilant of your intentions. What prompts you to exaggerate or lie? Notice how divided you are from the world when your speech is harsh or motivated by personal gain. Now return to wise view. Relax into humility and feel the heartís connection. Let your speech flow from the warmth of connection. Use any false or harsh speech as a cue that you are operating from a view of separation.

    TalkID=450 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Effort: The Art and Science of Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-effort-the-art-and-science-of-practice/ Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-effort-the-art-and-science-of-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-10-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How much of your practice is mechanical? How much do you depend upon your own effort in “putting in the time” day after day and mastering the technique? Do you have strong need to get it right and not make a mistake? It is important to learn the meditation technique, but to adhere too strictly to the form of the practice masks self-doubt. Risking doing it wrong begins to move you into the art of the practice. Insight develops within the art of quiet observation free from the pressure of failure. This week let your practice be simple observation. Just look, just see what is happening. Don’t worry wbout getting it right. If you fear failure, see that. If you doubt whether you are doing it right, notice the doubting. Observing what is driving the meditation changes the mechanics of the practice into a living art form.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-10-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How much of your practice is mechanical? How much do you depend upon your own effort in “putting in the time” day after day and mastering the technique? Do you have strong need to get it right and not make a mistake? It is important to learn the meditation technique, but to adhere too strictly to the form of the practice masks self-doubt. Risking doing it wrong begins to move you into the art of the practice. Insight develops within the art of quiet observation free from the pressure of failure. This week let your practice be simple observation. Just look, just see what is happening. Don’t worry wbout getting it right. If you fear failure, see that. If you doubt whether you are doing it right, notice the doubting. Observing what is driving the meditation changes the mechanics of the practice into a living art form.

    TalkID=449 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Planning Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-planning-mind/ Mon, 18 Sep 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-planning-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2006-09-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2006-09-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Noble Truths in Relationships https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-noble-truths-in-relationships/ Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-noble-truths-in-relationships/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2006-09-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weekend non-residential retreat with Narayan & Rodney in Sept 2006.

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2006-09-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weekend non-residential retreat with Narayan & Rodney in Sept 2006.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-effort/ Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-effort/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The effort you make is a product of your self-understanding. How much of your effort involves the belief of getting over or through some obstacle—the belief you have a problem to overcome, and you are separate from that problem? Is that Wise View? What effort would you make from Wise View? This week arouse the effort to stay connected to a challenge and work with it through the conduit of connectivity. Work with radical accountability for your emotional responses. How does this form of effort affect what you understand yourself to be?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-09-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The effort you make is a product of your self-understanding. How much of your effort involves the belief of getting over or through some obstacle—the belief you have a problem to overcome, and you are separate from that problem? Is that Wise View? What effort would you make from Wise View? This week arouse the effort to stay connected to a challenge and work with it through the conduit of connectivity. Work with radical accountability for your emotional responses. How does this form of effort affect what you understand yourself to be?

    TalkID=417 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Governing Laws of the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-governing-laws-of-the-mind/ Sat, 02 Sep 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-governing-laws-of-the-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-09-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-09-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Full-Hearted Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-full-hearted-intention/ Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/a-full-hearted-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-08-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What keeps you from showing up for your life? What are the competing intentions that keep you looking toward the future for completion? Do you take your personal agenda so seriously that you lose the value of Now? Seriously ask whether the actual payoff of your agenda is as fulfilling as the expectation. Be willing to look at what you lost pursuing your dream. Meditation is the art of aligning Wise View and Wise Intention. In the rare moments when you are connected, quiet, just being, without any motive whatsoever, what is that like? See if you can bring forth that intention throughout the day. Is anything missed, is anything neglected?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-08-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What keeps you from showing up for your life? What are the competing intentions that keep you looking toward the future for completion? Do you take your personal agenda so seriously that you lose the value of Now? Seriously ask whether the actual payoff of your agenda is as fulfilling as the expectation. Be willing to look at what you lost pursuing your dream. Meditation is the art of aligning Wise View and Wise Intention. In the rare moments when you are connected, quiet, just being, without any motive whatsoever, what is that like? See if you can bring forth that intention throughout the day. Is anything missed, is anything neglected?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-intention/ Tue, 22 Aug 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-08-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What do you feel you should be doing in your spiritual life that you are not doing now? Do you feel a compelling need to be more aligned with your heart, or is it a casual intention? Start with the benefits of maintaining your current behavior. Experience its limitation—what you miss by not changing. Form a firm intention, a full-hearted aspiration, but make it practical and possible. An example might be to listen to the other person every time you get angry instead of turning away. Be willing to make many false starts and have limited success. Examine experientially what keeps you from owning this intention completely. Do not judge or mark your progress, but regardless of the results, maintain the intention to listen and not turn away. Your ability to offer a wise view response in the middle of your anger will be directly related to the resolve of your intention and how you hold yourself when you are not up to the task.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-08-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What do you feel you should be doing in your spiritual life that you are not doing now? Do you feel a compelling need to be more aligned with your heart, or is it a casual intention? Start with the benefits of maintaining your current behavior. Experience its limitation—what you miss by not changing. Form a firm intention, a full-hearted aspiration, but make it practical and possible. An example might be to listen to the other person every time you get angry instead of turning away. Be willing to make many false starts and have limited success. Examine experientially what keeps you from owning this intention completely. Do not judge or mark your progress, but regardless of the results, maintain the intention to listen and not turn away. Your ability to offer a wise view response in the middle of your anger will be directly related to the resolve of your intention and how you hold yourself when you are not up to the task.

    TalkID=411 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Connectedness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/connectedness/ Tue, 15 Aug 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/connectedness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-08-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Third Zen Patriarch offers a simple exercise to bring us back to the reality of non-separation. Just say, “Not two,” when doubts arise. This week use this exercise to practice wise view. In the midst of thinking yourself separate, pause for a moment, soften your edges, and realign your heart and mind to this truth. In this pause of restraint you will see a choice to live this moment spiritually integrated or continue to reinforce the consciousness of struggle. Which will you choose?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-08-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Third Zen Patriarch offers a simple exercise to bring us back to the reality of non-separation. Just say, “Not two,” when doubts arise. This week use this exercise to practice wise view. In the midst of thinking yourself separate, pause for a moment, soften your edges, and realign your heart and mind to this truth. In this pause of restraint you will see a choice to live this moment spiritually integrated or continue to reinforce the consciousness of struggle. Which will you choose?

    TalkID=410 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Meditation and Wise View https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-and-wise-view/ Tue, 01 Aug 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-and-wise-view/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-08-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What view do you bring to your meditation practice? Observe whether your meditation has a goal or achievement associated with it. What is your relationship to the various states of mind as they arise? Do you want anything from them? Can you leave them completely alone? Are you struggling with the noise of thinking? Try to relax and bring the wise view of just listening into your practice. Do nothing but listen. Let your listening be expansive and inclusive. Listen through the thoughts to the stillness that underlies the thinking itself. Do not become frustrated with this exercise. Frustration is an action from confusion. It is not listening. Have faith in the power of just listening where no action is needed.

    TalkID=414 SeriesID=25

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-08-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    What view do you bring to your meditation practice? Observe whether your meditation has a goal or achievement associated with it. What is your relationship to the various states of mind as they arise? Do you want anything from them? Can you leave them completely alone? Are you struggling with the noise of thinking? Try to relax and bring the wise view of just listening into your practice. Do nothing but listen. Let your listening be expansive and inclusive. Listen through the thoughts to the stillness that underlies the thinking itself. Do not become frustrated with this exercise. Frustration is an action from confusion. It is not listening. Have faith in the power of just listening where no action is needed.

    TalkID=414 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wise View https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wise-view/ Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wise-view/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-07-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Either we are separate or we are not. If we are not, then we have to use awareness to orient us to the true and wise relationship of interconnection. One of the compelling ways we lose wise view is through our emotions. We use emotions to reinforce assumptions of separation rather than first connecting with the emotion and arresting the need to make the world “outside” hold our emotional blame. Instead, let the emotions (especially the disconnected emotions like anger, fear, impatience, and loneliness) act as a cue to turn back on themselves. First hold the emotion, and then see that it has nothing to do with other. Let it be itself without implicating anyone or anything. Notice how arresting that projection changes everything about the world.

    TalkID=409 SeriesID=25

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-07-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Either we are separate or we are not. If we are not, then we have to use awareness to orient us to the true and wise relationship of interconnection. One of the compelling ways we lose wise view is through our emotions. We use emotions to reinforce assumptions of separation rather than first connecting with the emotion and arresting the need to make the world “outside” hold our emotional blame. Instead, let the emotions (especially the disconnected emotions like anger, fear, impatience, and loneliness) act as a cue to turn back on themselves. First hold the emotion, and then see that it has nothing to do with other. Let it be itself without implicating anyone or anything. Notice how arresting that projection changes everything about the world.

    TalkID=409 SeriesID=25

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Art and Science of Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-practice/ Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-art-and-science-of-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Untying the Knot of Contraction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/untying-the-knot-of-contraction/ Tue, 11 Jul 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/untying-the-knot-of-contraction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-07-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-07-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=412

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Lovingkindness, Compassion, and the Big Mind Perspective https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lovingkindness-compassion-and-the-big-mind-perspective/ Tue, 06 Jun 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lovingkindness-compassion-and-the-big-mind-perspective/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2006-06-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2006-06-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The What Behind the Who https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-what-behind-the-who/ Tue, 30 May 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-what-behind-the-who/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-05-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Notice the compartmentalization of residing as a “who” or a “what.” As you go through the day, notice the “who” of your story, desires, fears, hopes, regrets, etc. During periods of quiet look at the “what behind the who” by seeing the impersonal, mechanical quality of the body and mental processes. Does either the mechanical view or the personal view describe the “total you?” Is there something else that is neither mechanical nor personal—something that knows all of this but has no location or point of origin? Both the “who” and the “what” coexist within this awareness, but what or who is the awareness?

    TalkID=408 SeriesID=26

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-05-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Notice the compartmentalization of residing as a “who” or a “what.” As you go through the day, notice the “who” of your story, desires, fears, hopes, regrets, etc. During periods of quiet look at the “what behind the who” by seeing the impersonal, mechanical quality of the body and mental processes. Does either the mechanical view or the personal view describe the “total you?” Is there something else that is neither mechanical nor personal—something that knows all of this but has no location or point of origin? Both the “who” and the “what” coexist within this awareness, but what or who is the awareness?

    TalkID=408 SeriesID=26

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Returning Something to Nothing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/returning-something-to-nothing/ Tue, 16 May 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/returning-something-to-nothing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-05-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Where do you assume stability and permanence where there is none? Do you assume yourself to be continuous? What creates the assumption of stability? Notice when you experience yourself directly there is no question about your changing nature. What happens when you assume something about yourself and do not experienced it firsthand? Even though you intuitively know that everything you take yourself to be is in flux, you may still live through the assumptions of a fixed sense of yourself. Try arresting the assumptions of “I, me, and mine” and living in direct relationship to life. For instance when there is anger in the mind, the “you” who is angry is an assumption. The anger is the reality and it is changing. Drop the “I, me, and mine” and see how impermanence is your birthright.

    TalkID=407 SeriesID=26

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-05-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Where do you assume stability and permanence where there is none? Do you assume yourself to be continuous? What creates the assumption of stability? Notice when you experience yourself directly there is no question about your changing nature. What happens when you assume something about yourself and do not experienced it firsthand? Even though you intuitively know that everything you take yourself to be is in flux, you may still live through the assumptions of a fixed sense of yourself. Try arresting the assumptions of “I, me, and mine” and living in direct relationship to life. For instance when there is anger in the mind, the “you” who is angry is an assumption. The anger is the reality and it is changing. Drop the “I, me, and mine” and see how impermanence is your birthright.

    TalkID=407 SeriesID=26

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Ox Herding Pictures in the Zen Tradition https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-ox-herding-pictures-in-the-zen-tradition/ Mon, 15 May 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-ox-herding-pictures-in-the-zen-tradition/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2006-05-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2006-05-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Gladdening the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/gladdening-the-mind/ Sun, 14 May 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/gladdening-the-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2006-05-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2006-05-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Bhava: The Process of Becoming https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bhava-the-process-of-becoming/ Sat, 13 May 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bhava-the-process-of-becoming/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2006-05-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2006-05-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Mind’s “I” https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-minds-i/ Tue, 02 May 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-minds-i/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-05-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Ask where the sense of “you” is located. See if you can find the place where “you” dwell. Is it in the body, the mind, both, or neither? Is it an assumption or a definite place? Does it feel as if you are somehow outside of the mind and body, possessing it but not truly residing there? During meditation see if you can pinpoint the location, and what experience leads you to believe that. Watch yourself when you get upset and notice if “you’ are outside the mind that is reacting. How do you know that? Look carefully without a preset opinion.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-05-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Ask where the sense of “you” is located. See if you can find the place where “you” dwell. Is it in the body, the mind, both, or neither? Is it an assumption or a definite place? Does it feel as if you are somehow outside of the mind and body, possessing it but not truly residing there? During meditation see if you can pinpoint the location, and what experience leads you to believe that. Watch yourself when you get upset and notice if “you’ are outside the mind that is reacting. How do you know that? Look carefully without a preset opinion.

    TalkID=406 SeriesID=26

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Self-Referencing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/self-referencing/ Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/self-referencing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-04-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sacredness is revealed when there are no alternatives to here and now. The moment is not a means to an end. Try to arrive at this understanding by using the phrase, “Add nothing to this moment.” In the midst of irritation or annoyance ask where your happiness lies—deciphering the difficulty (First Noble Truth) or in the future? When you are emotionally reactive or offering unsolicited advice, stop and simply say, “Add nothing to this.” Resist asserting your influence, and discover what is actually happening here and now (Third Noble Truth) without perpetuating your self-image through a desire or fear (Second Noble Truth).

    TalkID=405 SeriesID=26

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-04-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sacredness is revealed when there are no alternatives to here and now. The moment is not a means to an end. Try to arrive at this understanding by using the phrase, “Add nothing to this moment.” In the midst of irritation or annoyance ask where your happiness lies—deciphering the difficulty (First Noble Truth) or in the future? When you are emotionally reactive or offering unsolicited advice, stop and simply say, “Add nothing to this.” Resist asserting your influence, and discover what is actually happening here and now (Third Noble Truth) without perpetuating your self-image through a desire or fear (Second Noble Truth).

    TalkID=405 SeriesID=26

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Letting Go https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/letting-go/ Tue, 04 Apr 2006 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/letting-go/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-04-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What does it mean to let go, not partially but totally? It means giving up your position with someone or something—what you wanted from it, out of it, with it, who you were in relationship to it, your stake in it. If that possibility intrigues you, practice this exercise: The next time you find yourself mentally holding onto a past, current, or future event, release it, and let it fall away. Letting go does not have to be practiced. Simply drop what you are holding. Instead of trying to understand everything or figure things out, simply let go. Let go of your desires, expectations, and fears. Let go of your worries and your remorse. Let go of your life and your death. Letting go is releasing everything to be just as it is—nothing special to be, no wounds to heal, no past or future to bind you. Let everything be without picking it up as “me or mine.”

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-04-04 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What does it mean to let go, not partially but totally? It means giving up your position with someone or something—what you wanted from it, out of it, with it, who you were in relationship to it, your stake in it. If that possibility intrigues you, practice this exercise: The next time you find yourself mentally holding onto a past, current, or future event, release it, and let it fall away. Letting go does not have to be practiced. Simply drop what you are holding. Instead of trying to understand everything or figure things out, simply let go. Let go of your desires, expectations, and fears. Let go of your worries and your remorse. Let go of your life and your death. Letting go is releasing everything to be just as it is—nothing special to be, no wounds to heal, no past or future to bind you. Let everything be without picking it up as “me or mine.”

    TalkID=404 SeriesID=26

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Long Enduring Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-long-enduring-mind/ Fri, 24 Mar 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-long-enduring-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2006-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2006-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Desire for Nonexistence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-desire-for-nonexistence/ Tue, 07 Mar 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-desire-for-nonexistence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What would people see if you did not hide? Write down those qualities you wish did not exist in you. Notice how defensive and inauthentic you become when those qualities arise and how their existence maintains your inward judger and commentator. Observe how fear of these traits being seen prevents your voice from being heard. Watch all the ways you hide your position, the way you shake your head in agreement when you disagree, the way you go against your own values, the way you pull back in safely and refuse to get involved. Ask yourself, “What am I protecting?” as a mantra. Keep the intention of opening your heart to the whole of you. Use self-metta when needed.

    TalkID=403 SeriesID=27

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-03-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What would people see if you did not hide? Write down those qualities you wish did not exist in you. Notice how defensive and inauthentic you become when those qualities arise and how their existence maintains your inward judger and commentator. Observe how fear of these traits being seen prevents your voice from being heard. Watch all the ways you hide your position, the way you shake your head in agreement when you disagree, the way you go against your own values, the way you pull back in safely and refuse to get involved. Ask yourself, “What am I protecting?” as a mantra. Keep the intention of opening your heart to the whole of you. Use self-metta when needed.

    TalkID=403 SeriesID=27

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Desire for Existence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-desire-for-existence/ Tue, 28 Feb 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-desire-for-existence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-02-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Hold the fact that your life will end, not as an abstraction, but as an approaching reality. You live as if you expect to live, but is that true? When you hold the truth of your death do you become more alive, afraid, or both? What are you afraid of losing? Notice how you perpetuate what you are afraid of losing in perpetuity—a life without end. During one of your meditations, sit with your mortality and ask, “If this were my last breath, how would I breathe it? If this were my last thought, emotion, physical sensation, how would I hold it? If this were my last meditation, how would I approach it? Notice a quality of appreciation arising that is not there when you take life for granted.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-02-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Hold the fact that your life will end, not as an abstraction, but as an approaching reality. You live as if you expect to live, but is that true? When you hold the truth of your death do you become more alive, afraid, or both? What are you afraid of losing? Notice how you perpetuate what you are afraid of losing in perpetuity—a life without end. During one of your meditations, sit with your mortality and ask, “If this were my last breath, how would I breathe it? If this were my last thought, emotion, physical sensation, how would I hold it? If this were my last meditation, how would I approach it? Notice a quality of appreciation arising that is not there when you take life for granted.

    TalkID=402 SeriesID=27

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Desire for Sense Pleasure https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-desire-for-sense-pleasure/ Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-desire-for-sense-pleasure/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-02-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Follow these steps the next time you find yourself blindly seeking refuge in pleasant experiences and/or avoiding the unpleasant situations in your life. Stop, interrupt the behavior, and bring forth a spiritual perspective by asking:

    1. Am I aware of the pain that is driving this behavior?
    2. What am I getting out of this, and is this what I want my life to be about?
    3. What am I really lacking in this moment?
    4. Can I hold this drive without judging or identifying with it?

    If you are determined to follow through with this impulse, at least slow down and learn all about this behavior and what motivates it.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-02-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Follow these steps the next time you find yourself blindly seeking refuge in pleasant experiences and/or avoiding the unpleasant situations in your life. Stop, interrupt the behavior, and bring forth a spiritual perspective by asking:

    1. Am I aware of the pain that is driving this behavior?
    2. What am I getting out of this, and is this what I want my life to be about?
    3. What am I really lacking in this moment?
    4. Can I hold this drive without judging or identifying with it?

    If you are determined to follow through with this impulse, at least slow down and learn all about this behavior and what motivates it.

    TalkID=558 SeriesID=27

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Desiring https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/desiring/ Tue, 31 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/desiring/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-01-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Reflect on the nature of desire and fear. How do desire and fear project their own reality? Think about what a desire is. Does it have any reality other than a mental wish? How much of your activity is forged around wish fulfillment as opposed to being present?

    Experience the relationship between desire and suffering. Is desire itself pleasant? Are you driven by the pain of not having or the anticipation of possessing? Focus on a situation in which you want something that is not occurring. See the choices before you: reality or imagination. Why would the dharma point toward accepting a reality where you remain deprived? What is the point? Why not practice wish fulfillment? Remain sensitive to suffering and its cause throughout this inquiry.

    TalkID=401 SeriesID=27

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-01-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Reflect on the nature of desire and fear. How do desire and fear project their own reality? Think about what a desire is. Does it have any reality other than a mental wish? How much of your activity is forged around wish fulfillment as opposed to being present?

    Experience the relationship between desire and suffering. Is desire itself pleasant? Are you driven by the pain of not having or the anticipation of possessing? Focus on a situation in which you want something that is not occurring. See the choices before you: reality or imagination. Why would the dharma point toward accepting a reality where you remain deprived? What is the point? Why not practice wish fulfillment? Remain sensitive to suffering and its cause throughout this inquiry.

    TalkID=401 SeriesID=27

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The First Noble Truth https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-first-noble-truth/ Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-first-noble-truth/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-01-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Be aware of the range and expressions of your suffering. Use the week to focus on the gross and subtle forms of your personal pain as it occurs throughout the day. Each time you find yourself in conflict, ask yourself, “Who is responsible for this?”  Watch your tendency to blame and externalize the causes.

    See if you can experience pain and conflict as two separate events. Reacting to an unpleasant painful sensation is suffering. Separate the sensation from the mental reaction. For example, if you hurt your knee or burn your finger, experience the physical pain as an unpleasant sensation. Notice how much reacting to that pain causes fear and anger. Is it possible to release the mental reaction? What happens to the intensity of the pain when you are able to let go of the reactivity?

    TalkID=400 SeriesID=27

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-01-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Be aware of the range and expressions of your suffering. Use the week to focus on the gross and subtle forms of your personal pain as it occurs throughout the day. Each time you find yourself in conflict, ask yourself, “Who is responsible for this?”  Watch your tendency to blame and externalize the causes.

    See if you can experience pain and conflict as two separate events. Reacting to an unpleasant painful sensation is suffering. Separate the sensation from the mental reaction. For example, if you hurt your knee or burn your finger, experience the physical pain as an unpleasant sensation. Notice how much reacting to that pain causes fear and anger. Is it possible to release the mental reaction? What happens to the intensity of the pain when you are able to let go of the reactivity?

    TalkID=400 SeriesID=27

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Living an Ethical Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/living-an-ethical-life/ Tue, 10 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/living-an-ethical-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-01-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Pick one of the Five Precepts (refrain from killing, refrain from taking what is not offered, refrain from distorted or harsh speech, refrain from sexual misconduct, and refrain from drugs or drink which cloud the mind) for study this week. This training is intended to heighten your awareness of both the gross and subtle forms of disconnection within that precept. Make a point to examine the subtle areas very carefully. For instance, wise speech might apply to self-beliefs such as your projections, self-doubt, and unworthiness. Refraining from taking life might include any dismissive or negating behavior to another. Refraining from sexual misconduct could imply using flirtation or sexuality in a manipulative or deceitful manner. Refraining from drugs and drink could include caffeine and sugar. Remember the precepts are not meant to foster a sense of failure but to point to a more connected view of life.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-01-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Pick one of the Five Precepts (refrain from killing, refrain from taking what is not offered, refrain from distorted or harsh speech, refrain from sexual misconduct, and refrain from drugs or drink which cloud the mind) for study this week. This training is intended to heighten your awareness of both the gross and subtle forms of disconnection within that precept. Make a point to examine the subtle areas very carefully. For instance, wise speech might apply to self-beliefs such as your projections, self-doubt, and unworthiness. Refraining from taking life might include any dismissive or negating behavior to another. Refraining from sexual misconduct could imply using flirtation or sexuality in a manipulative or deceitful manner. Refraining from drugs and drink could include caffeine and sugar. Remember the precepts are not meant to foster a sense of failure but to point to a more connected view of life.

    TalkID=399

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Evolution of Insight Practice https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-evolution-of-insight-practice/ Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-evolution-of-insight-practice/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2006-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Aligning the Mind and Body https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/aligning-the-mind-and-body/ Sat, 10 Dec 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/aligning-the-mind-and-body/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-12-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-12-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Boring Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-boring-mind/ Tue, 22 Nov 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-boring-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-11-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    When do you find yourself bored? What do you do to prevent boredom from arising? What level of entertainment do you depend upon to keep your life exciting and interesting? What conclusion does boredom reach about this moment? When this state arises, is there fear that you may be a boring person or that life without stimulation may not be worth living? This week study all aspects of boredom—when and under what circumstances it arises, how you counter the mind state, any fear that might arise, and conclusions that are drawn. Instead of acting out the boredom or applying counter measures, sit and be patient. Do not listen to the boredom-induced thoughts. Watch the state of mind itself closely and arouse interest in seeing what it is. It is the mind’s defense against being here and now and cannot withstand close attention. Until we are willing to see through this mindstate, practice will arrest whenever boredom arises.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-11-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    When do you find yourself bored? What do you do to prevent boredom from arising? What level of entertainment do you depend upon to keep your life exciting and interesting? What conclusion does boredom reach about this moment? When this state arises, is there fear that you may be a boring person or that life without stimulation may not be worth living? This week study all aspects of boredom—when and under what circumstances it arises, how you counter the mind state, any fear that might arise, and conclusions that are drawn. Instead of acting out the boredom or applying counter measures, sit and be patient. Do not listen to the boredom-induced thoughts. Watch the state of mind itself closely and arouse interest in seeing what it is. It is the mind’s defense against being here and now and cannot withstand close attention. Until we are willing to see through this mindstate, practice will arrest whenever boredom arises.

    TalkID=659 SeriesID=39

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Moody Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-moody-mind/ Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-moody-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-11-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Chronicle your moods for a week. Be very perceptive and watch how your moods influence others. Do your moods have a manipulative quality to them? When you are in the midst of your mood is there any space to see other possibilities? Reflect upon your history with these moods. Think of all the ways these moods have controlled your life. Are they so familiar that you can’t see yourself living in any other way?

    Make a list of your most frequent moods. Across from each mood on the list write down how that emotion seems to control your actions or attitudes. Finally, across from this second list, write down the actions that would allow more space, ease, and healing with that emotion. For example, one of your moods might be sadness. Through your sadness you may close down to others and lose your buoyancy and optimism. Exercise and engaging activity may become more difficult. Your third list might include actions that counter your second list such as exercising every day, deliberately calling a friend, or countering your pessimistic thinking with periodic reality checks. Another example might be anger. Your second list might include revenge, backbiting, gossiping, and self-righteousness. Your third list might include taking reflective time away from the situation, lovingkindness meditation, healing with effective communication, or attempting to understand the other person’s point of view.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-11-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Chronicle your moods for a week. Be very perceptive and watch how your moods influence others. Do your moods have a manipulative quality to them? When you are in the midst of your mood is there any space to see other possibilities? Reflect upon your history with these moods. Think of all the ways these moods have controlled your life. Are they so familiar that you can’t see yourself living in any other way?

    Make a list of your most frequent moods. Across from each mood on the list write down how that emotion seems to control your actions or attitudes. Finally, across from this second list, write down the actions that would allow more space, ease, and healing with that emotion. For example, one of your moods might be sadness. Through your sadness you may close down to others and lose your buoyancy and optimism. Exercise and engaging activity may become more difficult. Your third list might include actions that counter your second list such as exercising every day, deliberately calling a friend, or countering your pessimistic thinking with periodic reality checks. Another example might be anger. Your second list might include revenge, backbiting, gossiping, and self-righteousness. Your third list might include taking reflective time away from the situation, lovingkindness meditation, healing with effective communication, or attempting to understand the other person’s point of view.

    TalkID=656 SeriesID=39

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mindfulness in Relationships https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness-in-relationships/ Mon, 14 Nov 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mindfulness-in-relationships/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2005-11-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2005-11-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Grieving Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-grieving-mind/ Tue, 01 Nov 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-grieving-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-11-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Take two minutes and write down a quick association with grief as it is working in your life. There is loss with every change. Identify what changes have occurred in your life this year. What were the losses associated with those changes? How have you worked with the grief? What are the residual effects of grief on your emotions and attitudes (sadness, depression, anger, stress, cynicism)? What would allow you to let go? Now look beyond the psychological and emotional impact. What does grief tell you about how thought tries to maintain the world it knows in relationship to the reality of transition? Look out through your eyes and see the changing phenomena and then go inside and see how thought sets up the secure base of “me” to perceive this. As long as the “me” is secure, change is unheeded and rarely noticed. When something meaningful to the “me” is lost, its secure base is lost and change can no longer be denied. Reality crashes through the mind-created security and grieves its lost perspective.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-11-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Take two minutes and write down a quick association with grief as it is working in your life. There is loss with every change. Identify what changes have occurred in your life this year. What were the losses associated with those changes? How have you worked with the grief? What are the residual effects of grief on your emotions and attitudes (sadness, depression, anger, stress, cynicism)? What would allow you to let go? Now look beyond the psychological and emotional impact. What does grief tell you about how thought tries to maintain the world it knows in relationship to the reality of transition? Look out through your eyes and see the changing phenomena and then go inside and see how thought sets up the secure base of “me” to perceive this. As long as the “me” is secure, change is unheeded and rarely noticed. When something meaningful to the “me” is lost, its secure base is lost and change can no longer be denied. Reality crashes through the mind-created security and grieves its lost perspective.

    TalkID=654 SeriesID=39

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Compassion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/compassion-2/ Fri, 28 Oct 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/compassion-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-10-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-10-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Impermanence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/impermanence-2/ Thu, 27 Oct 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/impermanence-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-10-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    TalkID=651 SeriesID=20,41

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-10-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Listening in Innocence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/listening-in-innocence/ Wed, 26 Oct 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/listening-in-innocence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sincerity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sincerity/ Tue, 25 Oct 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sincerity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-10-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Utterly Ordinary https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/utterly-ordinary/ Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/utterly-ordinary/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-10-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-10-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Indecisive Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-indecisive-mind/ Tue, 11 Oct 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-indecisive-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-10-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Examine your strategy around making decisions. What prevents you from being decisive and resolute? Are you afraid of making mistakes? How does your image suffer (or how is it confirmed) when you choose incorrectly? The dharma is not concerned with confirming the image but in understanding the image that drives the activity. From a spiritual perspective, mistakes are a powerful opportunity to see the image that is driving your perfectionism.

    Watch the three components of decision making this week: (1) the conflicting desires associated with a decision, (2) the self-image that arises during the decision, and (3) what the mind does after the decision is over. Which of these stages is the most painful? Examine the pain closely and discover the image associated with it.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-10-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Examine your strategy around making decisions. What prevents you from being decisive and resolute? Are you afraid of making mistakes? How does your image suffer (or how is it confirmed) when you choose incorrectly? The dharma is not concerned with confirming the image but in understanding the image that drives the activity. From a spiritual perspective, mistakes are a powerful opportunity to see the image that is driving your perfectionism.

    Watch the three components of decision making this week: (1) the conflicting desires associated with a decision, (2) the self-image that arises during the decision, and (3) what the mind does after the decision is over. Which of these stages is the most painful? Examine the pain closely and discover the image associated with it.

    TalkID=647 SeriesID=39

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Shameful Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-shameful-mind/ Tue, 27 Sep 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-shameful-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-09-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Bring to mind mistakes you have made in your life. Try to remember the circumstances that lead to the difficulty. Perhaps you were lost in a mood or reactive pattern and acting out of habit without being aware. You were acting the only way you knew to act at the time and probably motivated by defensiveness and self-protection. You were in fact doing the best you could, and as incomplete as that action was, there was little chance of you acting differently given the unique set of circumstances.

    This week watch how the past guilt from mistakes has conditioned the mind toward shame. Watch how it prepares you to assume a disadvantaged perspective and a sense of self-blame when plans or conditions fall apart. Be aware of the story of shame that you perpetuate and the image that is strengthened from repeating that story over time. Stop assuming the truth of the story and deal directly with the emotion of shame. Hold it without adding any storyline to the feeling tone. Refuse to let it become the way you know yourself.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-09-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Bring to mind mistakes you have made in your life. Try to remember the circumstances that lead to the difficulty. Perhaps you were lost in a mood or reactive pattern and acting out of habit without being aware. You were acting the only way you knew to act at the time and probably motivated by defensiveness and self-protection. You were in fact doing the best you could, and as incomplete as that action was, there was little chance of you acting differently given the unique set of circumstances.

    This week watch how the past guilt from mistakes has conditioned the mind toward shame. Watch how it prepares you to assume a disadvantaged perspective and a sense of self-blame when plans or conditions fall apart. Be aware of the story of shame that you perpetuate and the image that is strengthened from repeating that story over time. Stop assuming the truth of the story and deal directly with the emotion of shame. Hold it without adding any storyline to the feeling tone. Refuse to let it become the way you know yourself.

    TalkID=646 SeriesID=39

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Controlling Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-controlling-mind/ Tue, 13 Sep 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-controlling-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-09-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Work with the Shantideva quote: “You are not here to change the world. The world is here to change you.” This quote strikes at the heart of the difference between a worldly and spiritual life. Does this quote have the potential to alter your view, intention, and motivation for being alive? What does this do to your need to control, influence, or leave your imprint on events? Where do you resist the implications of this quote? Look at those areas of argument very closely and investigate your intention.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-09-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Work with the Shantideva quote: “You are not here to change the world. The world is here to change you.” This quote strikes at the heart of the difference between a worldly and spiritual life. Does this quote have the potential to alter your view, intention, and motivation for being alive? What does this do to your need to control, influence, or leave your imprint on events? Where do you resist the implications of this quote? Look at those areas of argument very closely and investigate your intention.

    TalkID=645 SeriesID=39

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Comfort from Practice in Times of Distress https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/comfort-from-practice-in-times-of-distress/ Tue, 06 Sep 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/comfort-from-practice-in-times-of-distress/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2005-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Jude Rozhon Date: 2005-09-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Psychic Leanings of the Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/psychic-leanings-of-the-mind/ Tue, 23 Aug 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/psychic-leanings-of-the-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-08-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Watch any tendency to lean into a problem or situation. Is the leaning motivated by a resistance to the situation or by a desire to push your own agenda? Are you willing to drop what you want and ask, “Where is the vertical stance in this moment?” Start by finding easier ways to practice this vertical posture (standing in a slow-moving line at a grocery store or frozen in traffic), and then progress to the more difficult situations (with family or at work). What is the value to yourself and others of standing vertically rather than pushing forward or leaning backward?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-08-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Watch any tendency to lean into a problem or situation. Is the leaning motivated by a resistance to the situation or by a desire to push your own agenda? Are you willing to drop what you want and ask, “Where is the vertical stance in this moment?” Start by finding easier ways to practice this vertical posture (standing in a slow-moving line at a grocery store or frozen in traffic), and then progress to the more difficult situations (with family or at work). What is the value to yourself and others of standing vertically rather than pushing forward or leaning backward?

    TalkID=643

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-3/ Tue, 09 Aug 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-08-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Equanimity is not indifference. It is not pulling back to an emotionally safe area of the mind where life is distant and remote. Equanimity is derived from a stability of mind (Samadhi) created through acceptance (nonreaction) of the situation. We often complain, “This shouldn’t be happening!” What in your life should not be happening? Acceptance simply means being open to what is occurring without resistance. Resistance is often embodied as strong opinions motivated by your need to control. This week recite the mantra, “May I accept things as they are.” and watch your tendency to interfere. Some events need your involvement and others do not. Use the following exercise as a guide: If you are reacting, give the situation space before you act. Take some time out until you can see what desire or fear is motivating your action. What does the situation really need from you? Be patient until you can see around and through your need to control and then act in accordance with a calm mind.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-08-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Equanimity is not indifference. It is not pulling back to an emotionally safe area of the mind where life is distant and remote. Equanimity is derived from a stability of mind (Samadhi) created through acceptance (nonreaction) of the situation. We often complain, “This shouldn’t be happening!” What in your life should not be happening? Acceptance simply means being open to what is occurring without resistance. Resistance is often embodied as strong opinions motivated by your need to control. This week recite the mantra, “May I accept things as they are.” and watch your tendency to interfere. Some events need your involvement and others do not. Use the following exercise as a guide: If you are reacting, give the situation space before you act. Take some time out until you can see what desire or fear is motivating your action. What does the situation really need from you? Be patient until you can see around and through your need to control and then act in accordance with a calm mind.

    TalkID=642 SeriesID=38

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     A Path to Awakening https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/a-path-to-awakening/ Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:00:00 +0000 e501984c-92bd-5677-af35-c388392df19e See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2005-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Ajahn Sumedho Date: 2005-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    For the next three weeks investigate the relationship between being calm and your ability to focus. As an experiment, try to eliminate any distractions that are not absolutely necessary. Plan these weeks in advance so everything nonessential can be postponed. Structure your time so you have fewer commitments, fewer auditory and visual distractions, socialize a little less, and have a regular disciplined sitting practice. Deliberately slow down so you always know what you are doing while you are doing it. What effect does the speed of your day have on your calmness of mind and how does that calmness affect your stability of mind (Samadhi)? You may want to extend these weeks with some alteration into a lifestyle. Notice the effects this intentional simplicity and resulting calm has on your mental harmony.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    For the next three weeks investigate the relationship between being calm and your ability to focus. As an experiment, try to eliminate any distractions that are not absolutely necessary. Plan these weeks in advance so everything nonessential can be postponed. Structure your time so you have fewer commitments, fewer auditory and visual distractions, socialize a little less, and have a regular disciplined sitting practice. Deliberately slow down so you always know what you are doing while you are doing it. What effect does the speed of your day have on your calmness of mind and how does that calmness affect your stability of mind (Samadhi)? You may want to extend these weeks with some alteration into a lifestyle. Notice the effects this intentional simplicity and resulting calm has on your mental harmony.

    TalkID=641 SeriesID=17,32,38

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Ethics and Morality https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/ethics-and-morality/ Mon, 11 Jul 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/ethics-and-morality/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2005-07-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Seattle Insight talk with Sharon Salzberg in July 2005.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2005-07-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Seattle Insight talk with Sharon Salzberg in July 2005.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Force of Kindness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-force-of-kindness/ Sun, 10 Jul 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-force-of-kindness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2005-07-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weekend non-residential retreat with Sharon Salzberg in July 2005.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2005-07-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weekend non-residential retreat with Sharon Salzberg in July 2005.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Nature of Change https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-nature-of-change/ Sat, 09 Jul 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-nature-of-change/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2005-07-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weekend non-residential retreat with Sharon Salzberg in July 2005.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2005-07-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weekend non-residential retreat with Sharon Salzberg in July 2005.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Meditation as Skills Training https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/meditation-as-skills-training/ Sat, 09 Jul 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/meditation-as-skills-training/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2005-07-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weekend non-residential retreat with Sharon Salzberg in July 2005.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2005-07-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weekend non-residential retreat with Sharon Salzberg in July 2005.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Calm https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/calm/ Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/calm/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The density of frenetic activity and the yearning to stay busy creates an ongoing resistance to the state of calm. Slowing down and receiving the world is essential to establishing calm. For these two weeks begin the process of listening instead of speaking; understanding rather than influencing; offering attention before asking for it. Work to slow down and individuate each experience as complete in itself. Set the goal of doing five actions each day with complete body and mind. Set the intention to stop or slow down when you are speeding out of control. Ask yourself where you are going and what is more precious than now? The mind will fight against receiving the world and moderating its speed. Your willingness to disengage from the powered self-driven life will determine your course in spiritual growth.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The density of frenetic activity and the yearning to stay busy creates an ongoing resistance to the state of calm. Slowing down and receiving the world is essential to establishing calm. For these two weeks begin the process of listening instead of speaking; understanding rather than influencing; offering attention before asking for it. Work to slow down and individuate each experience as complete in itself. Set the goal of doing five actions each day with complete body and mind. Set the intention to stop or slow down when you are speeding out of control. Ask yourself where you are going and what is more precious than now? The mind will fight against receiving the world and moderating its speed. Your willingness to disengage from the powered self-driven life will determine your course in spiritual growth.

    TalkID=632 SeriesID=38

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Stepping out of Self-Deception https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/stepping-out-of-self-deception/ Wed, 22 Jun 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/stepping-out-of-self-deception/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Three Awakenings https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-three-awakenings/ Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-three-awakenings/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-3/ Sun, 19 Jun 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2005-06-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weeklong residential retreat with Narayan & Rodney in June 2005.

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2005-06-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weeklong residential retreat with Narayan & Rodney in June 2005.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Relax, Observe, and Allow https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/relax-observe-and-allow/ Sat, 18 Jun 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/relax-observe-and-allow/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Practice of Recollection https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-practice-of-recollection/ Sat, 18 Jun 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-practice-of-recollection/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2005-06-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weeklong residential retreat with Narayan & Rodney in June 2005.

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2005-06-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weeklong residential retreat with Narayan & Rodney in June 2005.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Risk of Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-risk-of-mindfulness/ Fri, 17 Jun 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-risk-of-mindfulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2005-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weeklong residential retreat with Narayan & Rodney in June 2005.

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2005-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a weeklong residential retreat with Narayan & Rodney in June 2005.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Rapture https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/rapture/ Tue, 14 Jun 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/rapture/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Is there joy and interest arising from your dharma practice or does it feeling drab and routine? To see a “problem” with a new set of eyes will infuse interest and joy in your practice. Select a reaction pattern that is a common occurrence. Ask yourself the investigative question, “What is going on here?” Keep the tone of the question soft and inviting, without opinion or judgment, as if you were a scientist on the verge of a discovery. Be curious and invite a sensitivity that the pattern denies. If you are constricted and tight around the reaction, your judgment will prohibit joy, but if you can see the reaction arising within space, that space invites joy.

    TalkID=631 SeriesID=38

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-06-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Is there joy and interest arising from your dharma practice or does it feeling drab and routine? To see a “problem” with a new set of eyes will infuse interest and joy in your practice. Select a reaction pattern that is a common occurrence. Ask yourself the investigative question, “What is going on here?” Keep the tone of the question soft and inviting, without opinion or judgment, as if you were a scientist on the verge of a discovery. Be curious and invite a sensitivity that the pattern denies. If you are constricted and tight around the reaction, your judgment will prohibit joy, but if you can see the reaction arising within space, that space invites joy.

    TalkID=631 SeriesID=38

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Energy https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/energy-2/ Tue, 24 May 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/energy-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-05-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Homework: The Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Energy

    Be truthful and assess the amount of energy you bring to your spiritual growth. What is your honest commitment to being awake? What priority does opening your heart have in your life? What holds you back from greater urgency? When do you feel this urgency, when do you not? Are you more likely to practice during difficult times or when your life is going well?

    As an exercise, pick a difficult daily activity, such as conversing with someone or planning a project. Practice mindfulness throughout the activity. Make mindfulness of the activity the priority. After the activity, assess how mindful you were. What, if anything, kept you from being aware? How forced was the effort? Why does your effort toward spiritual growth wax and wane with your agenda?

    As preparation for doing this exercise a second time, reflect on your mortality. Look at your mortality deeply without denial and see that you could in fact die at any time. Maintain this fact during the exercise. As you go through the activity say to yourself, “This could be the last time I do this act, the last time I speak to this person, the last time I plan for this occasion.” Where was the focus of your energy this second time? How does reflecting on your mortality affect your effort?

    TalkID=630 SeriesID=38

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-05-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Homework: The Seven Factors of Enlightenment: Energy

    Be truthful and assess the amount of energy you bring to your spiritual growth. What is your honest commitment to being awake? What priority does opening your heart have in your life? What holds you back from greater urgency? When do you feel this urgency, when do you not? Are you more likely to practice during difficult times or when your life is going well?

    As an exercise, pick a difficult daily activity, such as conversing with someone or planning a project. Practice mindfulness throughout the activity. Make mindfulness of the activity the priority. After the activity, assess how mindful you were. What, if anything, kept you from being aware? How forced was the effort? Why does your effort toward spiritual growth wax and wane with your agenda?

    As preparation for doing this exercise a second time, reflect on your mortality. Look at your mortality deeply without denial and see that you could in fact die at any time. Maintain this fact during the exercise. As you go through the activity say to yourself, “This could be the last time I do this act, the last time I speak to this person, the last time I plan for this occasion.” Where was the focus of your energy this second time? How does reflecting on your mortality affect your effort?

    TalkID=630 SeriesID=38

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Investigation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation/ Tue, 10 May 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/investigation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-05-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Write down a list of cultural, spiritual, or psychological assumptions that have driven your life. Don’t go by whether you believe them intellectually, but by whether you play them out emotionally. For example, conflicts around self-improvement, self-dislike, the consumption mentality of trying to have it all, and belief in separateness. Pick one assumption and investigate its value and limitation experientially on your life. When you experience it directly, what does it offer you? See why you maintain it. Experience its limitation. Does it stand between you and a greater sense of freedom? Let your questions take you to the direct observation of the assumption itself. Investigation does not take sides. Do not try to persuade yourself nor opinionate about the “corrective action needed.” Just look inquisitively. Experience what you are doing, the immediate action, and the states of mind that accompany it. Notice how the factor of investigation feed mindfulness, energy, joy, equanimity, and the rest of the Seven Factors?

    TalkID=629 SeriesID=38

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-05-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Write down a list of cultural, spiritual, or psychological assumptions that have driven your life. Don’t go by whether you believe them intellectually, but by whether you play them out emotionally. For example, conflicts around self-improvement, self-dislike, the consumption mentality of trying to have it all, and belief in separateness. Pick one assumption and investigate its value and limitation experientially on your life. When you experience it directly, what does it offer you? See why you maintain it. Experience its limitation. Does it stand between you and a greater sense of freedom? Let your questions take you to the direct observation of the assumption itself. Investigation does not take sides. Do not try to persuade yourself nor opinionate about the “corrective action needed.” Just look inquisitively. Experience what you are doing, the immediate action, and the states of mind that accompany it. Notice how the factor of investigation feed mindfulness, energy, joy, equanimity, and the rest of the Seven Factors?

    TalkID=629 SeriesID=38

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness-2/ Tue, 26 Apr 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mindfulness-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-04-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Why be mindful? What is the value of mindfulness—not theoretically but practically in your life? Has it become a necessity, like taking a shower or eating; or is it a burden, something added mechanically because you think it is good for you? What would make the practice your own? What would make it effortless and natural, a faithful interplay between you and the experiences of living?

    What is your life like when you sit every day and what is it like when you do not? Start noticing the qualitative difference between being mindful and being lost in thought. How does the world feel when you are thinking about it as opposed to living it? What difference does mindfulness make in the subtle sensitive moments when you hear a bird call or feel the brush of a breeze or in the more gross reactive moments of anger or fear? The practice will become your own when you experience the benefits of meditation first hand.

     

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-04-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Why be mindful? What is the value of mindfulness—not theoretically but practically in your life? Has it become a necessity, like taking a shower or eating; or is it a burden, something added mechanically because you think it is good for you? What would make the practice your own? What would make it effortless and natural, a faithful interplay between you and the experiences of living?

    What is your life like when you sit every day and what is it like when you do not? Start noticing the qualitative difference between being mindful and being lost in thought. How does the world feel when you are thinking about it as opposed to living it? What difference does mindfulness make in the subtle sensitive moments when you hear a bird call or feel the brush of a breeze or in the more gross reactive moments of anger or fear? The practice will become your own when you experience the benefits of meditation first hand.

     

    TalkID=628 SeriesID=17,32,38

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Equanimity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/equanimity-4/ Sun, 24 Apr 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/equanimity-4/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-04-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This talk was given on a Seattle Insight non-residential weekend.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-04-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a Seattle Insight non-residential weekend.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Patience https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/patience/ Sat, 23 Apr 2005 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/patience/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-04-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a Seattle Insight non-residential weekend.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2005-04-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a Seattle Insight non-residential weekend.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Shadow and Fear https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-shadow-and-fear/ Tue, 29 Mar 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-shadow-and-fear/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    When you experience fear (reactivity, boundary formation, self protection) you experience the shadow. The shadow is in your mind, not in reality. It is what you are afraid reality would become if you did not control it. There is no light (consciousness) in fear because it is not based in reality where light is. You can make the darkness light by shining your awareness into the fear. Understanding dispels the shadow. Chose one of your persistent fears and begin the process of understanding it. First experience it and see directly where it denies the truth. Ask if the fear is true here and now. Take a patient stand and refuse to allow the fear to return to darkness. Fear will tell you to look away or you will be annihilated. But is that true? Are you willing to face the consequences of your imagined defeat? If you refuse to move, the shadow cannot maintain itself.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    When you experience fear (reactivity, boundary formation, self protection) you experience the shadow. The shadow is in your mind, not in reality. It is what you are afraid reality would become if you did not control it. There is no light (consciousness) in fear because it is not based in reality where light is. You can make the darkness light by shining your awareness into the fear. Understanding dispels the shadow. Chose one of your persistent fears and begin the process of understanding it. First experience it and see directly where it denies the truth. Ask if the fear is true here and now. Take a patient stand and refuse to allow the fear to return to darkness. Fear will tell you to look away or you will be annihilated. But is that true? Are you willing to face the consequences of your imagined defeat? If you refuse to move, the shadow cannot maintain itself.

    TalkID=624 SeriesID=37

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Shadow Within the Story https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-shadow-within-the-story/ Tue, 15 Mar 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-shadow-within-the-story/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-03-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Your personal story is the story of your shadow, derived from the historical image you try to maintain to offset the truth of being unfixed and changeable. Watch how you related to your mind as certain qualities arise. Choose a set of polar opposites such as honesty and dishonesty, generosity and selfishness, or worthiness and unworthiness. Can you see each pair as a continuous scale? Watch how you attempt to strengthen one at the expense of the other. Wherever you are on the scale is only a relative position, there is always more to achieve. Are you ever kind or generous enough? How does relating from a fixed idea deny ease and contentment? Now drop your need for a secure self-definition and let awareness take over. Let whatever arises be just what is. Step off the scale and find out who you are when you are not generating a story.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-03-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Your personal story is the story of your shadow, derived from the historical image you try to maintain to offset the truth of being unfixed and changeable. Watch how you related to your mind as certain qualities arise. Choose a set of polar opposites such as honesty and dishonesty, generosity and selfishness, or worthiness and unworthiness. Can you see each pair as a continuous scale? Watch how you attempt to strengthen one at the expense of the other. Wherever you are on the scale is only a relative position, there is always more to achieve. Are you ever kind or generous enough? How does relating from a fixed idea deny ease and contentment? Now drop your need for a secure self-definition and let awareness take over. Let whatever arises be just what is. Step off the scale and find out who you are when you are not generating a story.

    TalkID=625 SeriesID=37

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Shadow of Not Knowing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-shadow-of-not-knowing/ Tue, 01 Mar 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-shadow-of-not-knowing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-03-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We cast a shadow between what we know and what we do not. We rely on knowing for familiarity and safety. The shadow of knowing is contained within our routines and habits. Experience how wanting the world to be safe and predictable draws you into a routine. The unfamiliar contains the fear of not being, often experienced as chaos or confusion. Bring awareness to a habit pattern like driving to work. What is the value and limitation of driving the same way? Try driving a different direction. Watch uncertainty arise (“I don’t know this way, will I arrive on time?”). Fear is a sign you are risking what you know. Experience qualitatively what you gain in risking (notice how alive you are, how acutely aware) and how this remains hidden when you focus only on the fear response of doing something different.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-03-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    We cast a shadow between what we know and what we do not. We rely on knowing for familiarity and safety. The shadow of knowing is contained within our routines and habits. Experience how wanting the world to be safe and predictable draws you into a routine. The unfamiliar contains the fear of not being, often experienced as chaos or confusion. Bring awareness to a habit pattern like driving to work. What is the value and limitation of driving the same way? Try driving a different direction. Watch uncertainty arise (“I don’t know this way, will I arrive on time?”). Fear is a sign you are risking what you know. Experience qualitatively what you gain in risking (notice how alive you are, how acutely aware) and how this remains hidden when you focus only on the fear response of doing something different.

    TalkID=622 SeriesID=37

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Shadow and Boundary Formation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-shadow-and-boundary-formation/ Tue, 15 Feb 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-shadow-and-boundary-formation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-02-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This week watch how boundaries are created from resisting reality. Where do you set your boundaries and why? What determines whether something or someone is included or excluded within the boundary? When you label something as I, me, or mine, feel the boundary form around ownership and self-definition. Feel the inherent tension in that boundary and how it creates the external world. Notice how you disown a quality that you dislike in someone. You must know it in yourself in order to dislike in someone else. Disliking what you perceive in yourself, you pin the responsibility of ownership onto another person, and the boundary is secure.

     

    The first step in releasing the boundary is to acknowledge the symptoms that result from cutting part of yourself away. Touching your symptoms with caring attention begins to heal the boundary of self and other. Without judging or blaming, allow yourself to feel your reactive thoughts, prejudices, anxieties, and embarrassments. Feel the symptom fully and ask, “What self-belief is behind this symptom?” Softly remain with the reaction until it tells you its experiential story. For example, if you intensely dislike someone, be aware of the trait in yourself that you are projecting onto that person and your hostility to the state of mind when it arises in you.

    TalkID=623 SeriesID=37

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-02-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This week watch how boundaries are created from resisting reality. Where do you set your boundaries and why? What determines whether something or someone is included or excluded within the boundary? When you label something as I, me, or mine, feel the boundary form around ownership and self-definition. Feel the inherent tension in that boundary and how it creates the external world. Notice how you disown a quality that you dislike in someone. You must know it in yourself in order to dislike in someone else. Disliking what you perceive in yourself, you pin the responsibility of ownership onto another person, and the boundary is secure.

     

    The first step in releasing the boundary is to acknowledge the symptoms that result from cutting part of yourself away. Touching your symptoms with caring attention begins to heal the boundary of self and other. Without judging or blaming, allow yourself to feel your reactive thoughts, prejudices, anxieties, and embarrassments. Feel the symptom fully and ask, “What self-belief is behind this symptom?” Softly remain with the reaction until it tells you its experiential story. For example, if you intensely dislike someone, be aware of the trait in yourself that you are projecting onto that person and your hostility to the state of mind when it arises in you.

    TalkID=623 SeriesID=37

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Shadow Within Reactivity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-shadow-within-reactivity/ Tue, 01 Feb 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-shadow-within-reactivity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-02-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    (Edited from The Work by Byron Katie):

     

    Think of someone you dislike, and write down the story of how that emotion evolved. For example, “I resent the fact that my boss does not understand me.” Just sit with this story for a few days and keep reading it over and over. Give yourself space and time to look at the words from a variety of points of view other than simple self-righteousness. Notice how the resentful thoughts change as your moods change. The emotion is what creates the “truth” of the resentment; otherwise the anger cannot sustain itself. In moments when you are not caught in the resentful mood write as objectively as you can the inward thoughts you are confirming when you are lost in resentment (“I am miserable at work. Everyone takes my boss’s side. No one likes me.”).

    1) Now take this resentment apart by first asking if it is true that he should understand you. Ultimately can you know what’s best for him to understand? 2) How do you react when you believe that thought? Do you experience anger, stress, and frustration? Do you try to change him? How does it feel physically when you do that? 3) Ask if you can find one stress-free reason to believe these thoughts? (Don’t try to stop them prematurely.) 4) Who would you be without these thoughts? Imagine being with your boss and not having the thought, “He should understand me.” Feel the pain of not being understood, and don’t project any of the emotion onto your boss. Hold the emotion responsibly. It is yours, not his. There is no reason he should understand you except that you “feel” he should. 5) Turn the thought around so instead of thinking, “I am angry at my boss for not understanding me,” change it to, “I am angry at myself because I don’t understand my boss. I should understand him. I should understand myself. I don’t need him to understand me.” These statements empower you to be responsible for your own emotions and projections and keep the shadow from taking shape as an enemy “out there.”

    TalkID=621 SeriesID=37

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-02-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    (Edited from The Work by Byron Katie):

     

    Think of someone you dislike, and write down the story of how that emotion evolved. For example, “I resent the fact that my boss does not understand me.” Just sit with this story for a few days and keep reading it over and over. Give yourself space and time to look at the words from a variety of points of view other than simple self-righteousness. Notice how the resentful thoughts change as your moods change. The emotion is what creates the “truth” of the resentment; otherwise the anger cannot sustain itself. In moments when you are not caught in the resentful mood write as objectively as you can the inward thoughts you are confirming when you are lost in resentment (“I am miserable at work. Everyone takes my boss’s side. No one likes me.”).

    1) Now take this resentment apart by first asking if it is true that he should understand you. Ultimately can you know what’s best for him to understand? 2) How do you react when you believe that thought? Do you experience anger, stress, and frustration? Do you try to change him? How does it feel physically when you do that? 3) Ask if you can find one stress-free reason to believe these thoughts? (Don’t try to stop them prematurely.) 4) Who would you be without these thoughts? Imagine being with your boss and not having the thought, “He should understand me.” Feel the pain of not being understood, and don’t project any of the emotion onto your boss. Hold the emotion responsibly. It is yours, not his. There is no reason he should understand you except that you “feel” he should. 5) Turn the thought around so instead of thinking, “I am angry at my boss for not understanding me,” change it to, “I am angry at myself because I don’t understand my boss. I should understand him. I should understand myself. I don’t need him to understand me.” These statements empower you to be responsible for your own emotions and projections and keep the shadow from taking shape as an enemy “out there.”

    TalkID=621 SeriesID=37

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Shadow: An Overview https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-shadow-an-overview/ Tue, 18 Jan 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-shadow-an-overview/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-01-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What negative self-judgments do you harbor? List these on a sheet of paper. Do you self-deny your negative qualities and hide them from others? Write down all the activities, both mental (defense mechanisms) and physical (avoidance behaviors), that keep these perceived truths at bay. Has avoidance worked? Fear must be exposed to truth if it is to end. Take one of your self-judgments and examine it closely. Can you see the forces of history that led to this opinion? Is there room in your heart for this behavior? Will you bring the shadow of your opinion into this moment? Ask if it is true now. Keep shining the truth of now upon it whenever it reappears. Be patient and unremitting in your questioning.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-01-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What negative self-judgments do you harbor? List these on a sheet of paper. Do you self-deny your negative qualities and hide them from others? Write down all the activities, both mental (defense mechanisms) and physical (avoidance behaviors), that keep these perceived truths at bay. Has avoidance worked? Fear must be exposed to truth if it is to end. Take one of your self-judgments and examine it closely. Can you see the forces of history that led to this opinion? Is there room in your heart for this behavior? Will you bring the shadow of your opinion into this moment? Ask if it is true now. Keep shining the truth of now upon it whenever it reappears. Be patient and unremitting in your questioning.

    TalkID=620 SeriesID=37

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Renunciation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/renunciation/ Mon, 17 Jan 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/renunciation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2005-01-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2005-01-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Triple Gem https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-triple-gem/ Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-triple-gem/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-01-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Taking refuge in the Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2005-01-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Taking refuge in the Buddha, the dharma, and the sangha.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Self-Knowledge https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/self-knowledge/ Tue, 07 Dec 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/self-knowledge/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-12-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Is your meditation directed toward learning about who you are? What areas do you shy away from paying attention to yourself? Where are you self-protected? Do you feel the pain associated with those areas? Become increasingly aware of one of those areas and see what difference bare attention (caring attention) makes to that pain. Offer that area metta to ease the pain of looking. The pain will ease in direct proportion to your understanding of it, and understanding is achieved through direct observation.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-12-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Is your meditation directed toward learning about who you are? What areas do you shy away from paying attention to yourself? Where are you self-protected? Do you feel the pain associated with those areas? Become increasingly aware of one of those areas and see what difference bare attention (caring attention) makes to that pain. Offer that area metta to ease the pain of looking. The pain will ease in direct proportion to your understanding of it, and understanding is achieved through direct observation.

    TalkID=617

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wholeness and Healing through Generosity https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wholeness-and-healing-through-generosity/ Tue, 23 Nov 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wholeness-and-healing-through-generosity/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Notice how frequently you second-guess your generosity. You may have the desire to be generous but you let it pass without acting. This week act upon any impulse to be generous: if you have the thought to give something to someone, do not delay or second-guess the impulse. Give.

    Each time you open the Internet this week begin by going to thehungersite.com and offer a free donation to all the similar sites listed on that web page. Say metta phrases to each disadvantaged group as you make the offering. “May all being have sufficient food; may all beings be free of breast cancer….” Feel the pain associated with each category of people and wish them well. Explore the relationship between feeling pain for another and generosity. Does the pain motivate you to move towards or away from giving?

    Notice your meditative posture and see if the chest and shoulders are fully open when you sit. How does your posture affect your mind? As you move through the day notice your posture when you feel selfish or irritable. Notice it when you feel generous and confident. When you feel selfish and closed down to generosity adjust your posture to a more open stance and see if that has any effect on your state of mind.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-11-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Notice how frequently you second-guess your generosity. You may have the desire to be generous but you let it pass without acting. This week act upon any impulse to be generous: if you have the thought to give something to someone, do not delay or second-guess the impulse. Give.

    Each time you open the Internet this week begin by going to thehungersite.com and offer a free donation to all the similar sites listed on that web page. Say metta phrases to each disadvantaged group as you make the offering. “May all being have sufficient food; may all beings be free of breast cancer….” Feel the pain associated with each category of people and wish them well. Explore the relationship between feeling pain for another and generosity. Does the pain motivate you to move towards or away from giving?

    Notice your meditative posture and see if the chest and shoulders are fully open when you sit. How does your posture affect your mind? As you move through the day notice your posture when you feel selfish or irritable. Notice it when you feel generous and confident. When you feel selfish and closed down to generosity adjust your posture to a more open stance and see if that has any effect on your state of mind.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fifth Aggregate: Consciousness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fifth-aggregate-consciousness/ Tue, 09 Nov 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fifth-aggregate-consciousness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-11-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sit down in a relaxed position without any pressure or expectation. Look around in clear, innocent, non-labeling perception. Just look, don’t interpret. See the light, shapes, colors, and textures. Just relax your attention so that you feel the arising of alert presence. Be aware of the silent presence of each thing. Notice this field of alert attention is free of any reactivity. Be aware of two dimensions in this field: 1) the objects that are appearing within consciousness, and 2) the sense of aware presence in which these sense perceptions appear. Be aware of the objects and that which observes the objects. Awareness of the appearances is awareness of consciousness and awareness of that which observes the appearances is awareness of awareness itself.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-11-09 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sit down in a relaxed position without any pressure or expectation. Look around in clear, innocent, non-labeling perception. Just look, don’t interpret. See the light, shapes, colors, and textures. Just relax your attention so that you feel the arising of alert presence. Be aware of the silent presence of each thing. Notice this field of alert attention is free of any reactivity. Be aware of two dimensions in this field: 1) the objects that are appearing within consciousness, and 2) the sense of aware presence in which these sense perceptions appear. Be aware of the objects and that which observes the objects. Awareness of the appearances is awareness of consciousness and awareness of that which observes the appearances is awareness of awareness itself.

    TalkID=615 SeriesID=36

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fourth Aggregate: Mental Formations https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fourth-aggregate-mental-formations/ Tue, 26 Oct 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fourth-aggregate-mental-formations/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week focus on the relationship between emotions and thoughts, two aspects of mental formations. Pick an emotion that you find difficult to experience (e.g., grief, anger, depression, fear, loneliness). Emotions often govern thoughts, and thoughts in return feed back into emotions. Pay particular attention to the thoughts spawned by the emotions. Notice how thoughts convince you your mood is an accurate depiction of the world. Ask if these thoughts are true or just perceptions of a reality colored by an emotion. The quieter and more allowing you are with your emotions, the fewer the thoughts; the fewer the thoughts, the easier it is to be with the emotion.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-10-26 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week focus on the relationship between emotions and thoughts, two aspects of mental formations. Pick an emotion that you find difficult to experience (e.g., grief, anger, depression, fear, loneliness). Emotions often govern thoughts, and thoughts in return feed back into emotions. Pay particular attention to the thoughts spawned by the emotions. Notice how thoughts convince you your mood is an accurate depiction of the world. Ask if these thoughts are true or just perceptions of a reality colored by an emotion. The quieter and more allowing you are with your emotions, the fewer the thoughts; the fewer the thoughts, the easier it is to be with the emotion.

    TalkID=569 SeriesID=36

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Third Aggregate: Perception https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-third-aggregate-perception/ Tue, 12 Oct 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-third-aggregate-perception/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-10-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Watch the mix of perceptions and memory this week. Is perception possible without memory? Is awareness confined to just what it remembers through perception? Observe any object, noticing the memory component of the experience. Let your perception relax so that the object can be more than what the memory says it is. Work with mindfulness of seeing, relaxing the eyes and seeing just what the eye sees, color and shape, to move beyond the confinement of memory. Notice the relationship between inward spaciousness and this relaxed attention.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-10-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Watch the mix of perceptions and memory this week. Is perception possible without memory? Is awareness confined to just what it remembers through perception? Observe any object, noticing the memory component of the experience. Let your perception relax so that the object can be more than what the memory says it is. Work with mindfulness of seeing, relaxing the eyes and seeing just what the eye sees, color and shape, to move beyond the confinement of memory. Notice the relationship between inward spaciousness and this relaxed attention.

    TalkID=568 SeriesID=36

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Second Aggregate: Feelings https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-second-aggregate-feelings/ Tue, 28 Sep 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-second-aggregate-feelings/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-09-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Buddhist commentaries speak of three types of personalities: greedy, aversive, or deluded. These are based on a predisposition toward one of the three feeling tones (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral). Your sense of self can form around the preponderance of one of these feelings. Discover which personality type best represents you and watch your responses to the associated feeling. Notice how you are prepared to accept, reject, or not notice new situations, events, people, or places. Attempt to counteract your conditioning by focusing on the feeling prior to the action/reaction. Gently hold the feeling but do not fall prey to its power. See if you can alter your conditioned response to circumstances.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-09-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Buddhist commentaries speak of three types of personalities: greedy, aversive, or deluded. These are based on a predisposition toward one of the three feeling tones (pleasant, unpleasant, neutral). Your sense of self can form around the preponderance of one of these feelings. Discover which personality type best represents you and watch your responses to the associated feeling. Notice how you are prepared to accept, reject, or not notice new situations, events, people, or places. Attempt to counteract your conditioning by focusing on the feeling prior to the action/reaction. Gently hold the feeling but do not fall prey to its power. See if you can alter your conditioned response to circumstances.

    TalkID=567 SeriesID=36

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The First Aggregate: Physical Form https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-first-aggregate-physical-form/ Tue, 14 Sep 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-first-aggregate-physical-form/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-09-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Someone once suggested the body was like a horse and consciousness the rider. We have to care for the horse, groom and exercise it, keep it clean and healthy. What is your relationship to your body? What areas are you remiss in your care of the body? What positive or negative history and images does the body represent? Can you be aware of this without reaction? This week use your body as the ground of your mindfulness. Watch any aversion or excessive concern for the body—when it is hurt, ill, or in pain. Begin to experientially investigate the body. Is it as dense as you believe? Who are you after the body dies? Where are you located within the body? How separate and distinct is the mind from the body?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-09-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Someone once suggested the body was like a horse and consciousness the rider. We have to care for the horse, groom and exercise it, keep it clean and healthy. What is your relationship to your body? What areas are you remiss in your care of the body? What positive or negative history and images does the body represent? Can you be aware of this without reaction? This week use your body as the ground of your mindfulness. Watch any aversion or excessive concern for the body—when it is hurt, ill, or in pain. Begin to experientially investigate the body. Is it as dense as you believe? Who are you after the body dies? Where are you located within the body? How separate and distinct is the mind from the body?

    TalkID=566 SeriesID=36

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Personality Types https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/personality-types/ Mon, 02 Aug 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/personality-types/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2004-08-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “The three Buddhist personality types are discussed: Aversive, Deluded and Pleasure types.”

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2004-08-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “The three Buddhist personality types are discussed: Aversive, Deluded and Pleasure types.”

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Tools for Awakening Courage, Faith, and Compassion: Metta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/tools-for-awakening-courage-faith-and-compassion-metta/ Sun, 01 Aug 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/tools-for-awakening-courage-faith-and-compassion-metta/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2004-08-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on the last day of a nonresidential retreat in Seattle.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2004-08-01 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on the last day of a nonresidential retreat in Seattle.

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2004-07-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on the first day of a nonresidential retreat in Seattle. (This talk has very poor sound quality.)

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2004-07-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on the first day of a nonresidential retreat in Seattle. (This talk has very poor sound quality.)

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Heartfelt Attention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/heartfelt-attention/ Tue, 27 Jul 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/heartfelt-attention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-07-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Meditative awareness requires more than mere attention. It also calls us to care.

    Homework

    Follow these simple instructions before you sit this week:

    1. Begin your meditation with 5 to 10 minutes of metta. 2. During Insight practice, set the intention to receive everything that arises in the mind with caring attention. 3. Whenever you contract around any experience, ask yourself, “Is there love for this too?” 4. To remain fresh when an emotion arises say, “Ah, so this is what anger, grief… feels like. It is just like this.” As if it were happening for the first time.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-07-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Meditative awareness requires more than mere attention. It also calls us to care.

    Homework

    Follow these simple instructions before you sit this week:

    1. Begin your meditation with 5 to 10 minutes of metta. 2. During Insight practice, set the intention to receive everything that arises in the mind with caring attention. 3. Whenever you contract around any experience, ask yourself, “Is there love for this too?” 4. To remain fresh when an emotion arises say, “Ah, so this is what anger, grief… feels like. It is just like this.” As if it were happening for the first time.

    TalkID=565 SeriesID=19

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Arrogant Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-arrogant-mind/ Tue, 06 Jul 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-arrogant-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-07-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Where do you believe yourself to be special and rank above others? How does this pride play through your actions of body, speech, and mind? For instance, are only certain people worth knowing? How much of this stance is an aversion to feeling ordinary? Look around and notice people you think are ordinary. Watch how your assumption of ordinariness carries a value judgment. Notice the arrogance that arises when you are around such people. Sit down with a person you evaluate as uninspiring and have a conversation. Can you discover anything unique about the person? Focus on the humanity that sits before you. What defines a person’s worth? Now look at what is ordinary about you. How do you relate to these qualities in yourself?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-07-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Where do you believe yourself to be special and rank above others? How does this pride play through your actions of body, speech, and mind? For instance, are only certain people worth knowing? How much of this stance is an aversion to feeling ordinary? Look around and notice people you think are ordinary. Watch how your assumption of ordinariness carries a value judgment. Notice the arrogance that arises when you are around such people. Sit down with a person you evaluate as uninspiring and have a conversation. Can you discover anything unique about the person? Focus on the humanity that sits before you. What defines a person’s worth? Now look at what is ordinary about you. How do you relate to these qualities in yourself?

    TalkID=782 SeriesID=35

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Doubting Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-doubting-mind/ Tue, 22 Jun 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-doubting-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-06-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    From time to time all of us question how well our meditation practice is going. Some of us go further and doubt whether we are up to the task and feel as if we are failing in our efforts. This is your personal story following you through the tasks or your life. This sense of personal failure is self-doubt. This week look at your meditation practice and see if you are discouraged by it in any way. Self-doubt starts with discouragement and moves quickly to “I am not able….” Feel the judgments associated with discouragement. Focus in on this experience whenever it arises. Feel the pain of the self-opinion. Release yourself from any belief about your incompetence by asking whether the thoughts are true or just emotionally based on the past. Do not assume the truth of thoughts merely because they arise. The ability to practice is not an evaluative measure. No one fails if they are willing to begin again.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-06-22 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    From time to time all of us question how well our meditation practice is going. Some of us go further and doubt whether we are up to the task and feel as if we are failing in our efforts. This is your personal story following you through the tasks or your life. This sense of personal failure is self-doubt. This week look at your meditation practice and see if you are discouraged by it in any way. Self-doubt starts with discouragement and moves quickly to “I am not able….” Feel the judgments associated with discouragement. Focus in on this experience whenever it arises. Feel the pain of the self-opinion. Release yourself from any belief about your incompetence by asking whether the thoughts are true or just emotionally based on the past. Do not assume the truth of thoughts merely because they arise. The ability to practice is not an evaluative measure. No one fails if they are willing to begin again.

    TalkID=781 SeriesID=35

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Liberation of the Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/liberation-of-the-heart/ Mon, 31 May 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/liberation-of-the-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2004-05-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2004-05-31 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Indulgent Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-indulgent-mind/ Tue, 25 May 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-indulgent-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-05-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Look at the following statement and reflect on how a spiritual life is different than a secular life: When you “show up” for your life, the quality of your action cannot be solely based on seeking pleasure and avoiding pain. Do you find this statement true in your spiritual practice? If so, why?

    Study a few of your behaviors such as sleeping, eating, listening to music, or watching videos. When do these activities become indulgent? Are all forms of entertainment self-indulgent? Is spiritual practice opposed to pleasurable activities? What is the difference between being aware of pleasure and indulging in it? This week “show up” for all your indulgent actions and see what qualitative changes occur within that activity.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-05-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Look at the following statement and reflect on how a spiritual life is different than a secular life: When you “show up” for your life, the quality of your action cannot be solely based on seeking pleasure and avoiding pain. Do you find this statement true in your spiritual practice? If so, why?

    Study a few of your behaviors such as sleeping, eating, listening to music, or watching videos. When do these activities become indulgent? Are all forms of entertainment self-indulgent? Is spiritual practice opposed to pleasurable activities? What is the difference between being aware of pleasure and indulging in it? This week “show up” for all your indulgent actions and see what qualitative changes occur within that activity.

    TalkID=780 SeriesID=35

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Caring Attention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/caring-attention/ Sun, 23 May 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/caring-attention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-05-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-05-23 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Driven Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-driven-mind/ Tue, 11 May 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-driven-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-05-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    First own the symptom of pressure by seeing that you are pressuring yourself, no one is doing it to you. Watch how you project this self-pressure onto others. Notice how your life is partially governed by this projection. Are you able to get in touch with the emotions driving this urge? Feel its power to control your clarity and choices. Experience the mind’s lunge toward activity and how the emotion drives a dependency on the outcome.

    Write down the benefits you receive in being self-demanding. Across from the list write down the limitations of this behavior. Make a third list of the thoughts that drive the behavior. Now write down more objective and realistic thoughts with sane and reasonable assertions. Start substituting the sane thoughts when the feelings of pressure arise. Create a list of five or more activities where you frequently apply self-pressure and mentally rehearse changing your thinking.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-05-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    First own the symptom of pressure by seeing that you are pressuring yourself, no one is doing it to you. Watch how you project this self-pressure onto others. Notice how your life is partially governed by this projection. Are you able to get in touch with the emotions driving this urge? Feel its power to control your clarity and choices. Experience the mind’s lunge toward activity and how the emotion drives a dependency on the outcome.

    Write down the benefits you receive in being self-demanding. Across from the list write down the limitations of this behavior. Make a third list of the thoughts that drive the behavior. Now write down more objective and realistic thoughts with sane and reasonable assertions. Start substituting the sane thoughts when the feelings of pressure arise. Create a list of five or more activities where you frequently apply self-pressure and mentally rehearse changing your thinking.

    TalkID=777 SeriesID=35

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Worried Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-worried-mind/ Tue, 27 Apr 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-worried-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Worry demands that you work endlessly toward the resolution of the future and requires you to see problems as an imposition with a correctable alternative that you have the power to solve. Belief in worry sets you up to be a “God in waiting,” waiting for the future to affirm your desire and control. This mind belief needs investigation. Observe the sense of power you derive through worry, how the future needs your involvement. Test the accuracy of this claim by surrendering to the unknowable future. Let the result unfold as it will without leaning into the future with anxiety. Whenever you find yourself worrying, simply say, “Let this be as it will.” It may or may not turn out as you wish. Either way, you can work with the results. What separates a spiritual life from a secular one is working with rather than controlling the result.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-04-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Worry demands that you work endlessly toward the resolution of the future and requires you to see problems as an imposition with a correctable alternative that you have the power to solve. Belief in worry sets you up to be a “God in waiting,” waiting for the future to affirm your desire and control. This mind belief needs investigation. Observe the sense of power you derive through worry, how the future needs your involvement. Test the accuracy of this claim by surrendering to the unknowable future. Let the result unfold as it will without leaning into the future with anxiety. Whenever you find yourself worrying, simply say, “Let this be as it will.” It may or may not turn out as you wish. Either way, you can work with the results. What separates a spiritual life from a secular one is working with rather than controlling the result.

    TalkID=776 SeriesID=35

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fear of Death https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fear-of-death/ Tue, 13 Apr 2004 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fear-of-death/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-04-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Fear of silence is fear of not being. The heart seeks quietude even as the mind avoids it. Reflect upon the question of how dependent you are upon noise. Watch how you fill your day with the external sounds of radio, TV, music. Notice your need to speak without saying anything meaningful. How essential are the thoughts you think to your living experience? What is the value of all this noise? How does it help confirm your existence? Try paring back the external and internal noise, eliminating what is not essential. Ask yourself, “Is this thought really necessary?” If not release yourself from it. As you move more into silence notice the effects on your heart. Are you more sensitive and caring, do you have an easier time seeing interconnectedness?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-04-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Fear of silence is fear of not being. The heart seeks quietude even as the mind avoids it. Reflect upon the question of how dependent you are upon noise. Watch how you fill your day with the external sounds of radio, TV, music. Notice your need to speak without saying anything meaningful. How essential are the thoughts you think to your living experience? What is the value of all this noise? How does it help confirm your existence? Try paring back the external and internal noise, eliminating what is not essential. Ask yourself, “Is this thought really necessary?” If not release yourself from it. As you move more into silence notice the effects on your heart. Are you more sensitive and caring, do you have an easier time seeing interconnectedness?

    TalkID=775 SeriesID=34

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fear of Unusual Mind States https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fear-of-unusual-mind-states/ Tue, 30 Mar 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fear-of-unusual-mind-states/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-03-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Fear of what the mind contains is a roadblock to depth and understanding. While meditating be aware of what you want to occur and what you are afraid of occurring. Are you afraid of losing your identity and not being your normal self? Is there fear of stillness or space, or being out of control? Is there concern about what the mind contains and whether it will overwhelm you? Are you afraid of unpleasant states of mind? Be aware of the resistance you bring to meditation through these fears and how you seek safety in the alternative safe spaces. What are you afraid might happen and how will you ever know its inherent safety unless you test the logic of fear? Determine to face these fears and test their aversion by remaining a few moments more when they arise.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-03-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Fear of what the mind contains is a roadblock to depth and understanding. While meditating be aware of what you want to occur and what you are afraid of occurring. Are you afraid of losing your identity and not being your normal self? Is there fear of stillness or space, or being out of control? Is there concern about what the mind contains and whether it will overwhelm you? Are you afraid of unpleasant states of mind? Be aware of the resistance you bring to meditation through these fears and how you seek safety in the alternative safe spaces. What are you afraid might happen and how will you ever know its inherent safety unless you test the logic of fear? Determine to face these fears and test their aversion by remaining a few moments more when they arise.

    TalkID=774 SeriesID=34

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Four Noble Truths https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-four-noble-truths-2/ Mon, 29 Mar 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-four-noble-truths-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2004-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The teaching that comprises the heart of all schools of buddhism is discussed: The truths of dukkha, the cause of dukkha, freedom from dukkha and the path to its freedom. These are the four noble truths.

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2004-03-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The teaching that comprises the heart of all schools of buddhism is discussed: The truths of dukkha, the cause of dukkha, freedom from dukkha and the path to its freedom. These are the four noble truths.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fear of Not Knowing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fear-of-not-knowing/ Tue, 16 Mar 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fear-of-not-knowing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-03-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week study one of your habit patterns. Let it tell you its experiential story, its payoff and limitation. Do not interfere with it in any way. Feel how it serves you, how easy it is to act within a known pattern. Try to become aware in the middle of the activity. Can you feel the known safe world within the habit? Pick an easy everyday activity such as brushing your teeth and intentionally go against this habit by brushing with the opposite hand. What arises—annoyance, frustration? Your known world is breaking apart when you switch hands. Can you see how fear arises from the loss of what we know? How engaged is your heart when you live within habit? Experience other limitations in living with just what you know. How would you live if you took this insight to heart?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-03-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    This week study one of your habit patterns. Let it tell you its experiential story, its payoff and limitation. Do not interfere with it in any way. Feel how it serves you, how easy it is to act within a known pattern. Try to become aware in the middle of the activity. Can you feel the known safe world within the habit? Pick an easy everyday activity such as brushing your teeth and intentionally go against this habit by brushing with the opposite hand. What arises—annoyance, frustration? Your known world is breaking apart when you switch hands. Can you see how fear arises from the loss of what we know? How engaged is your heart when you live within habit? Experience other limitations in living with just what you know. How would you live if you took this insight to heart?

    TalkID=771 SeriesID=34

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fear to Love https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fear-to-love/ Tue, 02 Mar 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fear-to-love/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This week spend time with someone with whom you have a problem, hold a prejudice against, or a strong opinion about. If you can’t sit down and have a direct conversation, increase your awareness of this person as he or she moves within your world. The prejudice is the mental blockage of the heart. It is where your fear resides. Within the blockage are all the mental rationales that keep the person justifiably separate. Look through the prejudice to the humanity in the other person. A person is more than the sum of his or her behavior and never defined by projection. Don’t let his/her behavior excuse closing your heart. Refuse to allow your mind to conclude anything about the person. Just keep saying, “May I open my heart to you. May I allow you to be who you are.”

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-03-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    This week spend time with someone with whom you have a problem, hold a prejudice against, or a strong opinion about. If you can’t sit down and have a direct conversation, increase your awareness of this person as he or she moves within your world. The prejudice is the mental blockage of the heart. It is where your fear resides. Within the blockage are all the mental rationales that keep the person justifiably separate. Look through the prejudice to the humanity in the other person. A person is more than the sum of his or her behavior and never defined by projection. Don’t let his/her behavior excuse closing your heart. Refuse to allow your mind to conclude anything about the person. Just keep saying, “May I open my heart to you. May I allow you to be who you are.”

    TalkID=770 SeriesID=34

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fear of Being Meaningless https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fear-of-being-meaningless/ Tue, 17 Feb 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fear-of-being-meaningless/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How much are you driven by the fear of being meaningless and wasting your life? Are you haunted by what is lacking in your life? Is that fear pressured by your history (childhood, parental expectations, failed work life or relationships, ideas about success and failure) and/or from lack of interest in your present situation? What would make your life more significant than it is now? What prevents this from occurring?

    Consider what is meaningful in this moment. If you think something needs to be added to make the present more significant then you will forever look for meaning in the future, and death will always to there to take it away. Notice when you release all resistance to the present, how meaningful it is on its own terms—life being lived for itself rather than for a goal. This week whenever you look toward the future for something more significant to occur, ask yourself, “Is what I am looking for truly meaningful?”

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How much are you driven by the fear of being meaningless and wasting your life? Are you haunted by what is lacking in your life? Is that fear pressured by your history (childhood, parental expectations, failed work life or relationships, ideas about success and failure) and/or from lack of interest in your present situation? What would make your life more significant than it is now? What prevents this from occurring?

    Consider what is meaningful in this moment. If you think something needs to be added to make the present more significant then you will forever look for meaning in the future, and death will always to there to take it away. Notice when you release all resistance to the present, how meaningful it is on its own terms—life being lived for itself rather than for a goal. This week whenever you look toward the future for something more significant to occur, ask yourself, “Is what I am looking for truly meaningful?”

    TalkID=769 SeriesID=34

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fear of Being Known https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fear-of-being-known/ Tue, 03 Feb 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fear-of-being-known/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-02-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Write down a list of what makes you unique and different. Beside each of those traits write whether you are accepting or not of those qualities. Across from the second list, write some of your behaviors that attempt to deny those features. (For example, “I am shy and am not accepting of that trait so I avoid crowed rooms.”) This week watch how fear of being known prevents authenticity and maintains your inward judger and commentator. Observe how this fear prevents your voice from being heard. Watch all the ways you hide your position, the way you shake your head in agreement when you disagree, the way you go along when it runs counter to your inward voice, the way you pull back in safely and refuse to get involved. What are you afraid people will see if you did not hide? Ask yourself, “What am I protecting?” as a mantra when these occasions arise. Bring unconditional acceptance to whatever you observe in yourself or you may tie the knot of deceit even tighter.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-02-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Write down a list of what makes you unique and different. Beside each of those traits write whether you are accepting or not of those qualities. Across from the second list, write some of your behaviors that attempt to deny those features. (For example, “I am shy and am not accepting of that trait so I avoid crowed rooms.”) This week watch how fear of being known prevents authenticity and maintains your inward judger and commentator. Observe how this fear prevents your voice from being heard. Watch all the ways you hide your position, the way you shake your head in agreement when you disagree, the way you go along when it runs counter to your inward voice, the way you pull back in safely and refuse to get involved. What are you afraid people will see if you did not hide? Ask yourself, “What am I protecting?” as a mantra when these occasions arise. Bring unconditional acceptance to whatever you observe in yourself or you may tie the knot of deceit even tighter.

    TalkID=697 SeriesID=34

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Introduction to Fear https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-fear/ Tue, 20 Jan 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-fear/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Reflect on the nature of fear. How does fear project its own reality? Observe what a fear is. Does it have any reality other than an imaginary future event? How much activity is built around avoiding fearful thoughts?

    Exercise: Experience the relationship between fear and the future. Focus on any situation in which you do not want something to occur. In the middle of that fear, can you settle with the situation as it is or are you forced to play out what your mind tells you will happen? See the choices before you. You can accept what is occurring now or follow the fear. Play with a fear. Staying soft and relaxed move into the feared situation and see if what the mind tells you will happen really does. Learn all about the nature of fear as it pulls your mind away from here and now towards tragedy.

    This week whenever a psychological fear arises remain steadfast and ask yourself, “What would I do now, if I were not afraid?” Asking this question will allow clarity to intervene where fear usually rules. Remaining steadfast means not being persuaded by the thought messages of fear, not changing course or altering your intended purpose, but following through the activity without flinching.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Reflect on the nature of fear. How does fear project its own reality? Observe what a fear is. Does it have any reality other than an imaginary future event? How much activity is built around avoiding fearful thoughts?

    Exercise: Experience the relationship between fear and the future. Focus on any situation in which you do not want something to occur. In the middle of that fear, can you settle with the situation as it is or are you forced to play out what your mind tells you will happen? See the choices before you. You can accept what is occurring now or follow the fear. Play with a fear. Staying soft and relaxed move into the feared situation and see if what the mind tells you will happen really does. Learn all about the nature of fear as it pulls your mind away from here and now towards tragedy.

    This week whenever a psychological fear arises remain steadfast and ask yourself, “What would I do now, if I were not afraid?” Asking this question will allow clarity to intervene where fear usually rules. Remaining steadfast means not being persuaded by the thought messages of fear, not changing course or altering your intended purpose, but following through the activity without flinching.

    TalkID=639 SeriesID=34

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Precepts and Refuges https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/precepts-and-refuges/ Tue, 06 Jan 2004 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/precepts-and-refuges/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-01-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2004-01-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Way Things Are https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-way-things-are/ Tue, 30 Dec 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-way-things-are/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2003-12-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Steve Armstrong Date: 2003-12-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Upekka https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/upekka/ Mon, 17 Nov 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/upekka/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-11-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    “All beings are the owners of their own karma. Their happiness or unhappiness depends on their actions, not my wishes for them, ‘Let it be, I care about you but cannot keep you from suffering, I wish you happiness but cannot make your choices.’” To see life without reactivity is the purpose of these phrases. How much do you lose yourself in pity or judgement of yourself and others? Is there a purpose to suffering or is it whimsical and meaningless? Does your interference in people’s problems often create more problems? Could it ever be more compassionate to allow others to be in pain rather than to interfere or distract them away from it? How will you know when to leave someone alone or come to his/her aid?

    Exercise: “Let it be” is your mantra while practicing Upekkha. Watch our tendency to try and control the outcome. Fall back into “Let it be.” What does it mean to “let it be?” Does it mean never interfering? Does it mean you do not stop a child from wandering into the street? Come to terms with what “let it be” means, when it is appropriate and when it is not.

    Continue practicing your phrases for Upekkha while you move through the day.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-11-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    “All beings are the owners of their own karma. Their happiness or unhappiness depends on their actions, not my wishes for them, ‘Let it be, I care about you but cannot keep you from suffering, I wish you happiness but cannot make your choices.’” To see life without reactivity is the purpose of these phrases. How much do you lose yourself in pity or judgement of yourself and others? Is there a purpose to suffering or is it whimsical and meaningless? Does your interference in people’s problems often create more problems? Could it ever be more compassionate to allow others to be in pain rather than to interfere or distract them away from it? How will you know when to leave someone alone or come to his/her aid?

    Exercise: “Let it be” is your mantra while practicing Upekkha. Watch our tendency to try and control the outcome. Fall back into “Let it be.” What does it mean to “let it be?” Does it mean never interfering? Does it mean you do not stop a child from wandering into the street? Come to terms with what “let it be” means, when it is appropriate and when it is not.

    Continue practicing your phrases for Upekkha while you move through the day.

    TalkID=716 SeriesID=33

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Learning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/learning/ Thu, 13 Nov 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/learning/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-11-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Reflect on how generosity is related to equality. When you offer a gift to someone you perceive as unequal is that generosity or pity? Feel the difference between these two forms of giving. How does the heart feel and how does the mind hold the offering in a generous act and in pity? When you perceive someone as a human being regardless of their present condition you can only perceive them as equal. When you give to the less fortunate, you are lost in the pain of the circumstances. The generous heart feels that pain but gives to the human being.

    This week find several occasions to give something away to someone less privileged. Before you do, release the projections and allow equality to surface. One person giving to another. Look the person in the eye when you hand them the gift. Let your heart meet theirs. Feel the humility of true generosity. Feel the joy of release. Notice the qualitative difference between giving with humility and the self-importance of “helping the disadvantaged.”

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-11-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Reflect on how generosity is related to equality. When you offer a gift to someone you perceive as unequal is that generosity or pity? Feel the difference between these two forms of giving. How does the heart feel and how does the mind hold the offering in a generous act and in pity? When you perceive someone as a human being regardless of their present condition you can only perceive them as equal. When you give to the less fortunate, you are lost in the pain of the circumstances. The generous heart feels that pain but gives to the human being.

    This week find several occasions to give something away to someone less privileged. Before you do, release the projections and allow equality to surface. One person giving to another. Look the person in the eye when you hand them the gift. Let your heart meet theirs. Feel the humility of true generosity. Feel the joy of release. Notice the qualitative difference between giving with humility and the self-importance of “helping the disadvantaged.”

    TalkID=767

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mudita https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mudita/ Mon, 03 Nov 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mudita/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-11-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week watch your reaction to the success or failure of others: a friend closes the deal on a new house, another parent’s child succeeds in a way your child has not, a co-worker is praised by the boss. Watch what impedes your joy—the feelings of envy, jealousy, and comparison. Feel the sense of disconnection when those emotions are acted upon. Watch your need for recognition and success and how it feeds upon your deprivation of spirit. Repeat the phrases, “Your joy is my joy. May your good fortune never leave you. May your happiness continue.” This will help open the heart beyond self-interests.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-11-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week watch your reaction to the success or failure of others: a friend closes the deal on a new house, another parent’s child succeeds in a way your child has not, a co-worker is praised by the boss. Watch what impedes your joy—the feelings of envy, jealousy, and comparison. Feel the sense of disconnection when those emotions are acted upon. Watch your need for recognition and success and how it feeds upon your deprivation of spirit. Repeat the phrases, “Your joy is my joy. May your good fortune never leave you. May your happiness continue.” This will help open the heart beyond self-interests.

    TalkID=760 SeriesID=33

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Karuna https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/karuna/ Mon, 20 Oct 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/karuna/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week make a point to experience pain wherever you may find it. Read the paper and listen to the news from this perspective. Put aside your defense mechanism that says, “They deserve what they got.” Revise your perception to see the world in terms of suffering and the end of suffering rather than good and bad. Do not seek a defense from the pain in your heart. Feel the pain on the other side of these issues. Picture the human beings behind the stories. Feel your own vulnerability, how this could be you. Whenever you encounter pain this week offer the phrase, “May you be free of pain and sorrow.”

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This week make a point to experience pain wherever you may find it. Read the paper and listen to the news from this perspective. Put aside your defense mechanism that says, “They deserve what they got.” Revise your perception to see the world in terms of suffering and the end of suffering rather than good and bad. Do not seek a defense from the pain in your heart. Feel the pain on the other side of these issues. Picture the human beings behind the stories. Feel your own vulnerability, how this could be you. Whenever you encounter pain this week offer the phrase, “May you be free of pain and sorrow.”

    TalkID=758 SeriesID=33

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Metta https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/metta/ Mon, 06 Oct 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/metta/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-10-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Practice metta this week while walking down the street. Send lovingkindness to all beings on the street without discrimination. Walk at a normal pace and begin by directing metta toward yourself. As different beings pass by offer metta, “May you be content. May you have ease of well being…” You don’t know who will arise in your awareness—friends, neutral people, those that bring up fear or aversion. See this exercise as an adventure in metta, not knowing who will arise in your field of attention moment after moment. Include other beings besides humans in your practice. Alternate between yourself and other beings as you practice metta.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-10-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Practice metta this week while walking down the street. Send lovingkindness to all beings on the street without discrimination. Walk at a normal pace and begin by directing metta toward yourself. As different beings pass by offer metta, “May you be content. May you have ease of well being…” You don’t know who will arise in your awareness—friends, neutral people, those that bring up fear or aversion. See this exercise as an adventure in metta, not knowing who will arise in your field of attention moment after moment. Include other beings besides humans in your practice. Alternate between yourself and other beings as you practice metta.

    TalkID=749 SeriesID=33

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wisdom https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wisdom-2/ Mon, 21 Jul 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wisdom-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Exercise one: Ask yourself what you understand about the dharma—not what is intellectually satisfying but what you truly understand. For instance, do you understand how suffering arises? Do your actions demonstrate this wisdom? How deep is this truth? How far has it reached into your cells?

    Take a point of dharma that you frequently hear in talks but is not sufficiently integrated. For example, dharma talks speak about the pure, clear mind of awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance. Have you experienced this firsthand or is it a conceptual understanding? First know the difference between the two forms of knowledge. How will you go about understanding dharma issues more directly? Is thinking about them sufficient? Take the issue you select and attempt to experience it firsthand. For example, what is the mind like when it is free of judgment, and what is it like when it judges? Which mind is clearer and therefore more accessible to wisdom? Work with the dharma point all week and notice how wisdom arises naturally from interest and bare attention.

    Exercise two: When you sit in meditation, notice how the noise of thought seems to keep you away from the breath. Observe how “you” are very present, struggling to get back on your breath. You may believe you are struggling with the thinking to return to the breath, but the struggling is actually creating more thought that does the opposite. You are working against wisdom. Watch the defenses against silence (emptiness) arise when you are able to be with the breath. Notice your boredom, restlessness, and desire for stimulation. These are mental states that keep “you” being “you” and ward off the wisdom of seeing clearly. Be careful not to struggle with even these states of mind. Attempt to open and include all states of mind. To open is the opposite of struggle and therefore in alignment with wisdom. The mind is very tricky and there is a proper place for wise effort.  But does that effort have to be so forceful and striving? This week examine the differences and linkage between forced effort, opening to a mind state and the noise of the mind.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-07-21 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Exercise one: Ask yourself what you understand about the dharma—not what is intellectually satisfying but what you truly understand. For instance, do you understand how suffering arises? Do your actions demonstrate this wisdom? How deep is this truth? How far has it reached into your cells?

    Take a point of dharma that you frequently hear in talks but is not sufficiently integrated. For example, dharma talks speak about the pure, clear mind of awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance. Have you experienced this firsthand or is it a conceptual understanding? First know the difference between the two forms of knowledge. How will you go about understanding dharma issues more directly? Is thinking about them sufficient? Take the issue you select and attempt to experience it firsthand. For example, what is the mind like when it is free of judgment, and what is it like when it judges? Which mind is clearer and therefore more accessible to wisdom? Work with the dharma point all week and notice how wisdom arises naturally from interest and bare attention.

    Exercise two: When you sit in meditation, notice how the noise of thought seems to keep you away from the breath. Observe how “you” are very present, struggling to get back on your breath. You may believe you are struggling with the thinking to return to the breath, but the struggling is actually creating more thought that does the opposite. You are working against wisdom. Watch the defenses against silence (emptiness) arise when you are able to be with the breath. Notice your boredom, restlessness, and desire for stimulation. These are mental states that keep “you” being “you” and ward off the wisdom of seeing clearly. Be careful not to struggle with even these states of mind. Attempt to open and include all states of mind. To open is the opposite of struggle and therefore in alignment with wisdom. The mind is very tricky and there is a proper place for wise effort.  But does that effort have to be so forceful and striving? This week examine the differences and linkage between forced effort, opening to a mind state and the noise of the mind.

    TalkID=747 SeriesID=17,32

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Greed, Hatred, and Delusion https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/greed-hatred-and-delusion/ Mon, 14 Jul 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/greed-hatred-and-delusion/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2003-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2003-07-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Transcending Conditional Love https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/transcending-conditional-love/ Sun, 13 Jul 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/transcending-conditional-love/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2003-07-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Metta Non-residential Weekend

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2003-07-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Metta Non-residential Weekend

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Compassionate Action https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/compassionate-action-2/ Sat, 12 Jul 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/compassionate-action-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2003-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2003-07-12 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Samadhi https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/samadhi-2/ Mon, 30 Jun 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/samadhi-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-06-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What value does focused presence have on your life? Can you think of any activity that a steady mind does not enhance? What external and internal conditions cultivate this steadiness? Notice the effect of stimulation on your stability of mind. Notice the effect of argument and controversy. Is there a way to move your life towards greater clarity?

    This week investigate the relationship between simplicity and your ability to focus. As an experiment, try to eliminate any distractions that are not absolutely necessary. Plan the week in advance so everything nonessential can be postponed. Deliberately slow down so you always know what you are doing while you are doing it. What effect does the speed of your day have on your clarity? Structure the week so you have fewer commitments, fewer auditory and visual distractions, socialize a little less, and have a regular disciplined sitting practice. You may want to extend this week into several weeks. Notice the effects this intentional simplicity has on your stability of mind.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-06-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    What value does focused presence have on your life? Can you think of any activity that a steady mind does not enhance? What external and internal conditions cultivate this steadiness? Notice the effect of stimulation on your stability of mind. Notice the effect of argument and controversy. Is there a way to move your life towards greater clarity?

    This week investigate the relationship between simplicity and your ability to focus. As an experiment, try to eliminate any distractions that are not absolutely necessary. Plan the week in advance so everything nonessential can be postponed. Deliberately slow down so you always know what you are doing while you are doing it. What effect does the speed of your day have on your clarity? Structure the week so you have fewer commitments, fewer auditory and visual distractions, socialize a little less, and have a regular disciplined sitting practice. You may want to extend this week into several weeks. Notice the effects this intentional simplicity has on your stability of mind.

    TalkID=746 SeriesID=17,32,38

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mindfulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mindfulness-3/ Mon, 16 Jun 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mindfulness-3/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-06-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Why be mindful? What is the value of mindfulness—not theoretically, but practically–in your life? Has it become a necessity, like taking a shower or eating, or is it a burden, something added mechanically because you think it is good for you? What would make the practice your own? What would make it effortless and natural, a faithful interplay between you and the experiences of living?

    What is your life like when you sit every day and what is it like when you do not? Start noticing the qualitative difference between being mindful and being lost in thought. How does the world feel when you are thinking about it as opposed to living it? What difference does mindfulness make in the subtle sensitive moments when you hear a bird call or feel the brush of a breeze or in the more gross reactive moments of anger or fear? Unless the reasons for practicing are internalized, the meditation will not be your own.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-06-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Why be mindful? What is the value of mindfulness—not theoretically, but practically–in your life? Has it become a necessity, like taking a shower or eating, or is it a burden, something added mechanically because you think it is good for you? What would make the practice your own? What would make it effortless and natural, a faithful interplay between you and the experiences of living?

    What is your life like when you sit every day and what is it like when you do not? Start noticing the qualitative difference between being mindful and being lost in thought. How does the world feel when you are thinking about it as opposed to living it? What difference does mindfulness make in the subtle sensitive moments when you hear a bird call or feel the brush of a breeze or in the more gross reactive moments of anger or fear? Unless the reasons for practicing are internalized, the meditation will not be your own.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/effort/ Mon, 02 Jun 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/effort/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-06-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How does effort support the first spiritual faculty of faith and how does faith in turn support effort? What is necessary for you to exert effort? What is necessary for you to sustain effort? What is the goal of your spiritual practice and how does that play a role in your effort? What progress have you seen? What are the values and limitations in viewing spiritual growth as progression on a path?

    Is your effort based on empowering your mind or feeding your heart? Is it focused toward discipline or interconnection? Examine your spiritual effort this week and see if it is in service of the heart. Is it effort towards kindness, acceptance, allowance, and letting be, or is it a cold, self-demanding effort? Do you hold yourself in your heart as you exert effort or in contempt? Say to yourself, “Let there be heart in this,” to soften into the effort of the moment.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-06-02 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    How does effort support the first spiritual faculty of faith and how does faith in turn support effort? What is necessary for you to exert effort? What is necessary for you to sustain effort? What is the goal of your spiritual practice and how does that play a role in your effort? What progress have you seen? What are the values and limitations in viewing spiritual growth as progression on a path?

    Is your effort based on empowering your mind or feeding your heart? Is it focused toward discipline or interconnection? Examine your spiritual effort this week and see if it is in service of the heart. Is it effort towards kindness, acceptance, allowance, and letting be, or is it a cold, self-demanding effort? Do you hold yourself in your heart as you exert effort or in contempt? Say to yourself, “Let there be heart in this,” to soften into the effort of the moment.

    TalkID=719 SeriesID=17,32

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith to Doubt, Faith to Trust https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-to-doubt-faith-to-trust/ Mon, 19 May 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-to-doubt-faith-to-trust/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-05-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Fear confines and contains your faith. Where is your trust limited and irresolute, your confidence strained and your devotion obstructed? Faith grows as your understanding deepens. What areas of practice need further discernment? Where are you relying on outside authority to boost your confidence and tell you what is true?

    Surrender is the surest act of faith. Worry, doubt, control, and fear are what you do to make surrender safe. But true faith is surrendering into life just as it is without deliberation or forethought. This week work with the question “Is there love for this, too?” whenever there is resistance. Remain steadfast through the barrage of fear that inhibits true faith. Begin to realize fear is a temporary illusion of the mind’s truth and faith is founded in the reality of the truth.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-05-19 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Fear confines and contains your faith. Where is your trust limited and irresolute, your confidence strained and your devotion obstructed? Faith grows as your understanding deepens. What areas of practice need further discernment? Where are you relying on outside authority to boost your confidence and tell you what is true?

    Surrender is the surest act of faith. Worry, doubt, control, and fear are what you do to make surrender safe. But true faith is surrendering into life just as it is without deliberation or forethought. This week work with the question “Is there love for this, too?” whenever there is resistance. Remain steadfast through the barrage of fear that inhibits true faith. Begin to realize fear is a temporary illusion of the mind’s truth and faith is founded in the reality of the truth.

    TalkID=718 SeriesID=17,32

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Faith: Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/faith-introduction/ Mon, 05 May 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/faith-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Does your faith extend beyond your own empowerment? Is your life about you and your accomplishments? What holds reverence beyond the sense of you? What uplifts your spirit? How do you know it is true?

    What keeps you coming back to meditation after a particularly difficult sitting? See if you can get a sense of what keeps you on your spiritual path. Is it belief or a confidence beyond knowing? Practice the phrase “Just surrender to the dharma” when a difficulty arises in your life or practice. Your job is to be mindful and know what is happening; let the dharma take care of the rest. See if inspiration and confidence come from repeating this phrase.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-05-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Does your faith extend beyond your own empowerment? Is your life about you and your accomplishments? What holds reverence beyond the sense of you? What uplifts your spirit? How do you know it is true?

    What keeps you coming back to meditation after a particularly difficult sitting? See if you can get a sense of what keeps you on your spiritual path. Is it belief or a confidence beyond knowing? Practice the phrase “Just surrender to the dharma” when a difficulty arises in your life or practice. Your job is to be mindful and know what is happening; let the dharma take care of the rest. See if inspiration and confidence come from repeating this phrase.

    TalkID=717 SeriesID=17,32

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Awakened Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-awakened-heart/ Thu, 10 Apr 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-awakened-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-04-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-04-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Task-Centered and Heart-Centered Meditation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/task-centered-and-heart-centered-meditation/ Tue, 08 Apr 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/task-centered-and-heart-centered-meditation/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-04-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-04-08 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Investigation https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/investigation-2/ Mon, 07 Apr 2003 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/investigation-2/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2003-04-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Description

    This talk was given on a Seattle Insight non-residential retreat.

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2003-04-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on a Seattle Insight non-residential retreat.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Joyful Effort https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/joyful-effort/ Sun, 06 Apr 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/joyful-effort/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2003-04-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on retreat at Seattle Insight

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2003-04-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on retreat at Seattle Insight

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Search for Meaning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-search-for-meaning/ Sun, 06 Apr 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-search-for-meaning/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-04-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-04-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Emotional Wakefulness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/emotional-wakefulness/ Sat, 05 Apr 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/emotional-wakefulness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2003-04-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on retreat at Seattle Insight

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    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2003-04-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This talk was given on retreat at Seattle Insight

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Spirit of Questioning https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-spirit-of-questioning/ Thu, 27 Mar 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-spirit-of-questioning/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-03-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-03-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Wanting: The Payoff and the Pain https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/wanting-the-payoff-and-the-pain/ Mon, 24 Mar 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/wanting-the-payoff-and-the-pain/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-03-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Fixation and the “I” https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/fixation-and-the-i/ Mon, 17 Feb 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/fixation-and-the-i/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    Your story gives you a fix, a designation and location in time and place. It says, “I was here and did this at this time.” By designating yourself in memory you carry an ongoing sense of who you are derived from the past. This week you want to work with the feeling of a fixed and located sense of yourself.

    Watch how fixing upon your story and the stories of those around you offers a sense of control through knowledge and predictability. They are a deliberate movement toward security and certainty. What is lost in this attempt to assign order to a universe that has no clear designation or purpose? What is gained? The problem is that once your mind becomes dependent upon fixation, it cannot release the fixation to change or die. The mind wants continuity. But is that realistic? This week when you fix upon something being just what you designate it to be, ask yourself, “Is this designation true? Will this last?” Be aware of the emotions behind the fixation.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-02-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Your story gives you a fix, a designation and location in time and place. It says, “I was here and did this at this time.” By designating yourself in memory you carry an ongoing sense of who you are derived from the past. This week you want to work with the feeling of a fixed and located sense of yourself.

    Watch how fixing upon your story and the stories of those around you offers a sense of control through knowledge and predictability. They are a deliberate movement toward security and certainty. What is lost in this attempt to assign order to a universe that has no clear designation or purpose? What is gained? The problem is that once your mind becomes dependent upon fixation, it cannot release the fixation to change or die. The mind wants continuity. But is that realistic? This week when you fix upon something being just what you designate it to be, ask yourself, “Is this designation true? Will this last?” Be aware of the emotions behind the fixation.

    TalkID=703 SeriesID=31

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sacred Idleness https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sacred-idleness/ Fri, 07 Feb 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sacred-idleness/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2003-02-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Narayan Helen Liebenson Date: 2003-02-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    TalkID=748

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Need to Be Somebody https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-need-to-be-somebody/ Mon, 03 Feb 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-need-to-be-somebody/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-02-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Offer yourself a thorough self-assessment. Is there personal pain that needs more attention and examination? What activities would help you better understand this area–therapy, service, exercise? Don’t sit by and claim to be nobody when you feel personal pain. Be willing to make inroads and deepen your understanding of the pain.

    Ask yourself who you must become before you can find self-contentment. Be honest in this questioning. What qualities of character, skills, and talents would allow you to feel more complete? Would you like to be acknowledged and have more prominence? The answers to these questions will determine the conscious or unconscious direction of your life.

    This week watch how self-discontentment drives your action. What is the emotion behind the discontentment? Are you feeling disadvantaged, insufficient, unworthy, or incomplete? What are the self-beliefs operating within that emotion? “I’m not there yet…, I need to be acknowledged…, I must grow in this area….” Discontentment propels the need to be somebody. Observe people who have achieved what you strive for and see if they demonstrate real freedom of heart.

    TalkID=702 SeriesID=31

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-02-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Series

    Homework

    Offer yourself a thorough self-assessment. Is there personal pain that needs more attention and examination? What activities would help you better understand this area–therapy, service, exercise? Don’t sit by and claim to be nobody when you feel personal pain. Be willing to make inroads and deepen your understanding of the pain.

    Ask yourself who you must become before you can find self-contentment. Be honest in this questioning. What qualities of character, skills, and talents would allow you to feel more complete? Would you like to be acknowledged and have more prominence? The answers to these questions will determine the conscious or unconscious direction of your life.

    This week watch how self-discontentment drives your action. What is the emotion behind the discontentment? Are you feeling disadvantaged, insufficient, unworthy, or incomplete? What are the self-beliefs operating within that emotion? “I’m not there yet…, I need to be acknowledged…, I must grow in this area….” Discontentment propels the need to be somebody. Observe people who have achieved what you strive for and see if they demonstrate real freedom of heart.

    TalkID=702 SeriesID=31

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Story and the Storyteller https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-story-and-the-storyteller/ Mon, 20 Jan 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-story-and-the-storyteller/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    All week ask yourself who you are without your story. Notice how your story explains and interprets events, how it projects itself through judgment and prejudice, and how you depend upon it for recognition and definition. When you find yourself complaining or judging notice the themes of the script, and ask yourself, “Who am I without this story?” What emotions drive the story line? Experience yourself when the story is not active. Who are you in meditation? Who are you in deep sleep?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-01-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    All week ask yourself who you are without your story. Notice how your story explains and interprets events, how it projects itself through judgment and prejudice, and how you depend upon it for recognition and definition. When you find yourself complaining or judging notice the themes of the script, and ask yourself, “Who am I without this story?” What emotions drive the story line? Experience yourself when the story is not active. Who are you in meditation? Who are you in deep sleep?

    TalkID=700 SeriesID=31

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Non-Doing https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/non-doing/ Sat, 18 Jan 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/non-doing/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-01-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Carry the statement, “Seek first to understand before being understood,” throughout this week. How does this intention create a listening attitude? Experience the effect of listening on your heart, how it opens you to caring. How does your behavior change when you allow actions to flow from listening instead of making assumptions prior to the action? Watch how the phrase interrupts reactive and impulsive thinking. Do you see the potential for changing many of your relationships through this intention?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-01-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Carry the statement, “Seek first to understand before being understood,” throughout this week. How does this intention create a listening attitude? Experience the effect of listening on your heart, how it opens you to caring. How does your behavior change when you allow actions to flow from listening instead of making assumptions prior to the action? Watch how the phrase interrupts reactive and impulsive thinking. Do you see the potential for changing many of your relationships through this intention?

    TalkID=772

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Understanding Content https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/understanding-content/ Mon, 06 Jan 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/understanding-content/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-01-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The story of “me” is an incomplete fable. “I will be fulfilled after I…” is the logic of the mind. The “me” exists because of desire. Fulfillment never arrives because desire is future oriented and overlooks the present. This week examine what is lacking in your life. Has acquisition ever ended in complete satisfaction? Turn toward the longing itself, the need to have or be more than you are now. Feel it in your body and how it plays into your mental scripts of dissatisfaction or inadequacy. Do not allow your story to justify the sense of incompleteness. Stop the future search in its tracks by saying, “Let contentment be found here and now in the middle of longing, not in its absence.”

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-01-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Homework

    The story of “me” is an incomplete fable. “I will be fulfilled after I…” is the logic of the mind. The “me” exists because of desire. Fulfillment never arrives because desire is future oriented and overlooks the present. This week examine what is lacking in your life. Has acquisition ever ended in complete satisfaction? Turn toward the longing itself, the need to have or be more than you are now. Feel it in your body and how it plays into your mental scripts of dissatisfaction or inadequacy. Do not allow your story to justify the sense of incompleteness. Stop the future search in its tracks by saying, “Let contentment be found here and now in the middle of longing, not in its absence.”

    TalkID=699 SeriesID=31

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Urban Buddhist https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-urban-buddhist/ Sun, 05 Jan 2003 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-urban-buddhist/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Description

    The path of lay Buddhism.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2003-01-05 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The path of lay Buddhism.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sangha Questions and Answers https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sangha-questions-and-answers/ Sun, 15 Dec 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sangha-questions-and-answers/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2002-12-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Talk from Nonresidential Mindfulness Retreat

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2002-12-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Talk from Nonresidential Mindfulness Retreat

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Questions about Anger, Confusion, and Greed https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/questions-about-anger-confusion-and-greed/ Sat, 14 Dec 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/questions-about-anger-confusion-and-greed/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2002-12-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2002-12-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Lovingkindness and Intention https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/lovingkindness-and-intention/ Fri, 13 Dec 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/lovingkindness-and-intention/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2002-12-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Talk from Nonresidential Mindfulness Retreat

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    Teacher: Sharon Salzberg Date: 2002-12-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Talk from Nonresidential Mindfulness Retreat

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Self-Kindness and Self-Indulgence https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/self-kindness-and-self-indulgence/ Sat, 07 Dec 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/self-kindness-and-self-indulgence/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-12-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Study a few of your behaviors this week such as sleeping, eating, or recreational enjoyment such as listening to music or watching videos. How much of these activities arise from self-indulgence and how much from self-kindness? Are all forms of entertainment self-indulgent? Since almost any action can be either indulgent or kind, what determines which way you label it?

    “When you consider yourself equally deserving (self-love) then the quality of your action is as important as the result.” Do you believe this is a true statement? What does self-love have to do with the way you do things? Isn’t it good enough that the results benefit others? Explore this question this week and watch whether you consider yourself equally deserving in your actions.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-12-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Study a few of your behaviors this week such as sleeping, eating, or recreational enjoyment such as listening to music or watching videos. How much of these activities arise from self-indulgence and how much from self-kindness? Are all forms of entertainment self-indulgent? Since almost any action can be either indulgent or kind, what determines which way you label it?

    “When you consider yourself equally deserving (self-love) then the quality of your action is as important as the result.” Do you believe this is a true statement? What does self-love have to do with the way you do things? Isn’t it good enough that the results benefit others? Explore this question this week and watch whether you consider yourself equally deserving in your actions.

    TalkID=763

    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sangha: A Path of Relationship https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sangha-a-path-of-relationship/ Fri, 06 Dec 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sangha-a-path-of-relationship/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-12-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Questions for personal inquiry: Do you experience most interpersonal relationships as growth opportunities or troubling?

    Do you make space in your life for others?

    Do you frequently feel isolated and lonely? How much of the isolation comes from assumptions about self and other?

    Do you make the effort to attend gatherings of like-minded people?

    Reflection: What was your life like before you knew the existence of “”a Path””? What is different now? How does the sangha support that Path and your growth on it? Would the Path be the same without the sangha? What efforts do you make to build cohesion in the sangha?

    Exercise: Become active in your support of like-minded people. Befriend someone from the sangha, volunteer for a community activity, join a like-minded group or become socially engaged in meaningful action. The sangha like the dharma takes each one of us to make it complete.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-12-06 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

    Homework

    Questions for personal inquiry: Do you experience most interpersonal relationships as growth opportunities or troubling?

    Do you make space in your life for others?

    Do you frequently feel isolated and lonely? How much of the isolation comes from assumptions about self and other?

    Do you make the effort to attend gatherings of like-minded people?

    Reflection: What was your life like before you knew the existence of “”a Path””? What is different now? How does the sangha support that Path and your growth on it? Would the Path be the same without the sangha? What efforts do you make to build cohesion in the sangha?

    Exercise: Become active in your support of like-minded people. Befriend someone from the sangha, volunteer for a community activity, join a like-minded group or become socially engaged in meaningful action. The sangha like the dharma takes each one of us to make it complete.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Bahiya Sutta: In the Seen There Is Only the Seen https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bahiya-sutta-in-the-seen-there-is-only-the-seen/ Mon, 18 Nov 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bahiya-sutta-in-the-seen-there-is-only-the-seen/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    You carry your personal story throughout life. Your history is both reassuring and burdensome. It summarizes the chronology of your affairs and gives you either negative or positive self-validation. It also plants you firmly in opposition to the truth that you are not defined by the conclusions of the story. This week reflect on the value and limitations of your story line. Who or what would you be without it?

    Three exercises: (1) Sit down and study an old family album. See it as if you were looking at someone else’s album. Don’t equate who you were then with who you are now. See the figures impersonally. Watch how the mind pulls you into the picture and forms a story around the events. (2) Now sit down with a friend or loved one who you have known for years. Feel the affection but don’t allow the past to inhibit the interaction. See if you can relate to the person free of your past opinions about him/her. (3) Finally, listen to your thoughts in meditation and access the awareness that is hearing them. Notice the link between your thoughts and the past. Are the thoughts “you” or is the awareness “you?” How do you know?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-11-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    You carry your personal story throughout life. Your history is both reassuring and burdensome. It summarizes the chronology of your affairs and gives you either negative or positive self-validation. It also plants you firmly in opposition to the truth that you are not defined by the conclusions of the story. This week reflect on the value and limitations of your story line. Who or what would you be without it?

    Three exercises: (1) Sit down and study an old family album. See it as if you were looking at someone else’s album. Don’t equate who you were then with who you are now. See the figures impersonally. Watch how the mind pulls you into the picture and forms a story around the events. (2) Now sit down with a friend or loved one who you have known for years. Feel the affection but don’t allow the past to inhibit the interaction. See if you can relate to the person free of your past opinions about him/her. (3) Finally, listen to your thoughts in meditation and access the awareness that is hearing them. Notice the link between your thoughts and the past. Are the thoughts “you” or is the awareness “you?” How do you know?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Bahiya Sutta: Adding Nothing to the Moment https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/bahiya-sutta-adding-nothing-to-the-moment/ Mon, 11 Nov 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/bahiya-sutta-adding-nothing-to-the-moment/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-11-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The sacredness of life comes when we realize this moment has no alternative. It is not a means to an end. To come to that understanding work with the phrase, “Add nothing to this experience.” In the midst of irritation or annoyance ask yourself where your happiness lies–here within the difficulty or far removed. When you find yourself emotionally reactive, in need of controlling events, or offering unsolicited advice–stop yourself and simply say, “Add nothing to this.” Sit back and receive the moment without your influence. Discover what it is like to take the moment on its own terms without adding a fear or desire.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-11-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The sacredness of life comes when we realize this moment has no alternative. It is not a means to an end. To come to that understanding work with the phrase, “Add nothing to this experience.” In the midst of irritation or annoyance ask yourself where your happiness lies–here within the difficulty or far removed. When you find yourself emotionally reactive, in need of controlling events, or offering unsolicited advice–stop yourself and simply say, “Add nothing to this.” Sit back and receive the moment without your influence. Discover what it is like to take the moment on its own terms without adding a fear or desire.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Honeyball Sutta: Papanca https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/honeyball-sutta-papanca/ Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/honeyball-sutta-papanca/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-10-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Papanca or the proliferation of thought is the topic of this sutta. Notice the difference between thought that describes an event accurately and thought that adds neurotic personal beliefs to the event. An example might be when you look at someone sitting very still and you feel restless and irritable, a realistic thought sees just what is occurring without the addition of, “Oh, she is a better meditator than I am. I will never be as good as she is. I will never be able to do this.” This week watch how any subjective statement of “I” added to an experience is a distortion. Papanca needs “the story of the me” for energy and continuity. Stop the papanca in its tracks by asking, “Is this true?” Let the thought end without pursuing its conclusion, and come back to the simplicity of the moment.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-10-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Papanca or the proliferation of thought is the topic of this sutta. Notice the difference between thought that describes an event accurately and thought that adds neurotic personal beliefs to the event. An example might be when you look at someone sitting very still and you feel restless and irritable, a realistic thought sees just what is occurring without the addition of, “Oh, she is a better meditator than I am. I will never be as good as she is. I will never be able to do this.” This week watch how any subjective statement of “I” added to an experience is a distortion. Papanca needs “the story of the me” for energy and continuity. Stop the papanca in its tracks by asking, “Is this true?” Let the thought end without pursuing its conclusion, and come back to the simplicity of the moment.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Mind the Gaps https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/mind-the-gaps/ Sun, 20 Oct 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/mind-the-gaps/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Christina Feldman Date: 2002-10-20 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Kalama Sutta: Free Inquiry https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/kalama-sutta-free-inquiry/ Mon, 14 Oct 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/kalama-sutta-free-inquiry/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-10-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How much do you rely on others to sustain your dharma understanding? How often do you quote other authorities to give your dharma points credibility? The spirit of free inquiry requires freedom from all authority. Once you have freed yourself from outer authority there remains the inward authority of your views and opinions. If you think you already know the answer, you cannot inquire into the question with innocence. Reflect on your assumptions about life and ask yourself if you have ever really questioned these deeply? Look at one of your assumptions such as the belief that you are separate from others and that your experience of loneliness is valid. Who or what do you depend on to believe in this assumption? How can free inquiry release you from that belief?

    Inquiry is the willingness to turn around and look behind the excuses and reactivity. You inquire through silent observation not in thinking about the problem. To inquire is to enter the unknown. You do not know where this investigation will lead nor how you will change as a result of it. Pick a troubling emotion that usually signals a reactive pattern such as anger, fear, annoyance, or loneliness. When you catch yourself reacting, ask yourself, “What is really happening here?” Be quiet and observe how difficult it is to let the emotion be and how excuses and blame arise from that difficulty. Notice how deeply entrenched the patterns of escape are conditioned. Now ask, “What does this emotion say about me?” and see what arises from the question. Perhaps it confirms a personal fear or self-belief. Finally ask, “Is this (belief, fear) true?” Do not think your way through this. Let the silence reveal the patterns as they arise.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-10-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    How much do you rely on others to sustain your dharma understanding? How often do you quote other authorities to give your dharma points credibility? The spirit of free inquiry requires freedom from all authority. Once you have freed yourself from outer authority there remains the inward authority of your views and opinions. If you think you already know the answer, you cannot inquire into the question with innocence. Reflect on your assumptions about life and ask yourself if you have ever really questioned these deeply? Look at one of your assumptions such as the belief that you are separate from others and that your experience of loneliness is valid. Who or what do you depend on to believe in this assumption? How can free inquiry release you from that belief?

    Inquiry is the willingness to turn around and look behind the excuses and reactivity. You inquire through silent observation not in thinking about the problem. To inquire is to enter the unknown. You do not know where this investigation will lead nor how you will change as a result of it. Pick a troubling emotion that usually signals a reactive pattern such as anger, fear, annoyance, or loneliness. When you catch yourself reacting, ask yourself, “What is really happening here?” Be quiet and observe how difficult it is to let the emotion be and how excuses and blame arise from that difficulty. Notice how deeply entrenched the patterns of escape are conditioned. Now ask, “What does this emotion say about me?” and see what arises from the question. Perhaps it confirms a personal fear or self-belief. Finally ask, “Is this (belief, fear) true?” Do not think your way through this. Let the silence reveal the patterns as they arise.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Kalama Sutta: Self-Doubt https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/kalama-sutta-self-doubt/ Mon, 30 Sep 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/kalama-sutta-self-doubt/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-09-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    From time to time all of us question how well our meditation practice is going. Some of us go further and doubt whether we are up to the task and feel as if we are failing in our efforts. This sense of personal failure is self-doubt. This week look at how you are relating to your practice and see the subtle self-judgments associated with it. Self-doubt usually contains the belief that “I will never….” Feel the self-doubt as it arises with the judgments. Let the experience of your self-doubt be your meditation practice when this occurs. Allow the self-doubt its full expression and feel the pain that drives it. Release yourself from any belief about your incompetence. How can you doubt your ability to practice when you can always begin again?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-09-30 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    From time to time all of us question how well our meditation practice is going. Some of us go further and doubt whether we are up to the task and feel as if we are failing in our efforts. This sense of personal failure is self-doubt. This week look at how you are relating to your practice and see the subtle self-judgments associated with it. Self-doubt usually contains the belief that “I will never….” Feel the self-doubt as it arises with the judgments. Let the experience of your self-doubt be your meditation practice when this occurs. Allow the self-doubt its full expression and feel the pain that drives it. Release yourself from any belief about your incompetence. How can you doubt your ability to practice when you can always begin again?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Kalama Sutta: Introduction https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/kalama-sutta-introduction/ Mon, 16 Sep 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/kalama-sutta-introduction/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-09-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Buddha’s discourse to the Kalamas encouraged them to open beyond dogma, rules, and the need to know. Opening beyond what we know is both nourishing and fearful. We usually seek answers to protect us from that opening. Each of us has an area of interest we can pursue through a question. Questions allow us to regain the innocence suggested by this sutta. What question(s) naturally arise(s) about dharma in your life? For example a question might come up about whether anything in life is truly permanent or whether you really are in control. Let the question unfold as a living reality. See if you can live within the wonder of the question without seeking an immediate answer. What happens to the sense of “you, the knower” when you live a question?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-09-16 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Buddha’s discourse to the Kalamas encouraged them to open beyond dogma, rules, and the need to know. Opening beyond what we know is both nourishing and fearful. We usually seek answers to protect us from that opening. Each of us has an area of interest we can pursue through a question. Questions allow us to regain the innocence suggested by this sutta. What question(s) naturally arise(s) about dharma in your life? For example a question might come up about whether anything in life is truly permanent or whether you really are in control. Let the question unfold as a living reality. See if you can live within the wonder of the question without seeking an immediate answer. What happens to the sense of “you, the knower” when you live a question?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Responsibility https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/responsibility/ Sat, 29 Jun 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/responsibility/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-06-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What prevents you from acting on what you know to be true? What forces of fear and desire pull you in a counter direction to being responsible?

    This week live with the question, “What prevents me from being responsible here and now?” Be aware of superficial explanations about your circumstances or busyness. Continue to ask the question through the range of excuses. Whenever the mind stops and says, “This is the reason,” pause, and ask yourself if this is true. Is your ability to hold responsibility strengthened through living this question?

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    What prevents you from acting on what you know to be true? What forces of fear and desire pull you in a counter direction to being responsible?

    This week live with the question, “What prevents me from being responsible here and now?” Be aware of superficial explanations about your circumstances or busyness. Continue to ask the question through the range of excuses. Whenever the mind stops and says, “This is the reason,” pause, and ask yourself if this is true. Is your ability to hold responsibility strengthened through living this question?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fifth Precept: Refrain from Use of Intoxicants https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fifth-precept-refrain-from-use-of-intoxicants/ Mon, 24 Jun 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fifth-precept-refrain-from-use-of-intoxicants/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-06-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What strategies do you employ to keep from paying attention? Which of your intentional behaviors dull your mind (shopping, surfing the Web, telephoning, emailing, eating, entertainment)? Can you feel the pain that drives these strategies? Are you able to access the pain without moving back into unskillful dulling behavior?

    Practice a period of abstinence this week in which the drugging behavior is relinquished. For example, spend a day or more without turning on the computer, TV, or cell phone. The mind can be very irritable during detoxification. Be patient with the irritability. Replace the dulling behavior with the question, “Where is aliveness here and now?” Don’t allow the question to direct you towards more enjoyable alternatives, but toward your natural aliveness in this moment.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-06-24 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    What strategies do you employ to keep from paying attention? Which of your intentional behaviors dull your mind (shopping, surfing the Web, telephoning, emailing, eating, entertainment)? Can you feel the pain that drives these strategies? Are you able to access the pain without moving back into unskillful dulling behavior?

    Practice a period of abstinence this week in which the drugging behavior is relinquished. For example, spend a day or more without turning on the computer, TV, or cell phone. The mind can be very irritable during detoxification. Be patient with the irritability. Replace the dulling behavior with the question, “Where is aliveness here and now?” Don’t allow the question to direct you towards more enjoyable alternatives, but toward your natural aliveness in this moment.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Fourth Precept: Refrain from Lying https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-fourth-precept-refrain-from-lying/ Mon, 17 Jun 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-fourth-precept-refrain-from-lying/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Buddha said, “One who is about to admonish another should realize within himself or herself five qualities before doing so:

    (1) At the right time will I speak, not at the wrong time. (2) In truth shall I speak, not in falsehood. (3) Gently will I speak, not harshly. (4) For their benefit will I speak, not for their harm. (5) With kindly intent will I speak, not with anger.

    This week use these five qualities to govern your speech. At first your speech may seem a little stilted and pretentious as if you were politician trying to always say the right thing, but the real intent is to speak from the heart rather than from reactivity. Be patient with the process of unlearning your old style of communication and learning a new one.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-06-17 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The Buddha said, “One who is about to admonish another should realize within himself or herself five qualities before doing so:

    (1) At the right time will I speak, not at the wrong time. (2) In truth shall I speak, not in falsehood. (3) Gently will I speak, not harshly. (4) For their benefit will I speak, not for their harm. (5) With kindly intent will I speak, not with anger.

    This week use these five qualities to govern your speech. At first your speech may seem a little stilted and pretentious as if you were politician trying to always say the right thing, but the real intent is to speak from the heart rather than from reactivity. Be patient with the process of unlearning your old style of communication and learning a new one.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Sensitivity of the Heart https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/sensitivity-of-the-heart/ Mon, 10 Jun 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/sensitivity-of-the-heart/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-06-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Notice how thinking keeps you from being sensitive to your inward and outward experience. Go outdoors and take a walk. As you move around open the senses to the sights, sounds, and smells of the environment. Notice how the day’s events impact the listening. Watch how “the story of the me” forms around this sense data (my flowers look so good this time of year, I wonder if this runny nose is the beginning of a cold or just allergies, the sound of that airplane reminds me of our vacation in July). Now practice presence and release yourself from the thinking. Notice what difference that makes to your availability and sensitivity. From this exercise what does being sensitive mean?

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-06-10 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Notice how thinking keeps you from being sensitive to your inward and outward experience. Go outdoors and take a walk. As you move around open the senses to the sights, sounds, and smells of the environment. Notice how the day’s events impact the listening. Watch how “the story of the me” forms around this sense data (my flowers look so good this time of year, I wonder if this runny nose is the beginning of a cold or just allergies, the sound of that airplane reminds me of our vacation in July). Now practice presence and release yourself from the thinking. Notice what difference that makes to your availability and sensitivity. From this exercise what does being sensitive mean?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Third Precept: Refrain from Sexual Misconduct https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-third-precept-refrain-from-sexual-misconduct/ Mon, 27 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-third-precept-refrain-from-sexual-misconduct/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-05-27 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Notice how much time you spend with sexually related thoughts. How much of your energy is consumed in that direction and how many of your interactions have a sexual overtone? How far do you go in playing out the fantasies? When does your sexual energy interfere with your commitments of heart? Do you use your sexual energy to gain power or manipulate the situation in any way? Is your sexual life in order?

    This week bring a concerted effort to watching the forms and displays of your sexual energy. Notice the positive and negative effects of the energy. During sexual activity are you consumed with greed and desire or is there an affectionate sensitivity to the whole person? What role does intimacy play in your sexual activities?

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    Notice how much time you spend with sexually related thoughts. How much of your energy is consumed in that direction and how many of your interactions have a sexual overtone? How far do you go in playing out the fantasies? When does your sexual energy interfere with your commitments of heart? Do you use your sexual energy to gain power or manipulate the situation in any way? Is your sexual life in order?

    This week bring a concerted effort to watching the forms and displays of your sexual energy. Notice the positive and negative effects of the energy. During sexual activity are you consumed with greed and desire or is there an affectionate sensitivity to the whole person? What role does intimacy play in your sexual activities?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Second Precept: Refrain from Taking What Is Not Offered https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-second-precept-refrain-from-taking-what-is-not-offered/ Mon, 13 May 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-second-precept-refrain-from-taking-what-is-not-offered/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-05-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This precept is about the tension between replenishing and reducing. There are many opportunities each day to strengthen generosity or selfishness. Living with the gross and subtle forms of this precept will show you the conflict between wise and unwise view. Use the following mantra this week: ”Where is generosity in this moment?” This question points towards the conflict between your self-interest and interconnectedness. Open to the contraction of heart and the lack of tolerance. Watch the subtle infractions of this precept, how you take disproportionately of time, space, and objects. Notice when you “take” advantage of someone. The most subtle form of this precept implies “taking just what is given” in the moment and not adding anything to it. Suspend your thoughts, conclusions, opinions, and views. Receive the moment just as it is.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-05-13 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    This precept is about the tension between replenishing and reducing. There are many opportunities each day to strengthen generosity or selfishness. Living with the gross and subtle forms of this precept will show you the conflict between wise and unwise view. Use the following mantra this week: ”Where is generosity in this moment?” This question points towards the conflict between your self-interest and interconnectedness. Open to the contraction of heart and the lack of tolerance. Watch the subtle infractions of this precept, how you take disproportionately of time, space, and objects. Notice when you “take” advantage of someone. The most subtle form of this precept implies “taking just what is given” in the moment and not adding anything to it. Suspend your thoughts, conclusions, opinions, and views. Receive the moment just as it is.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The First Precept: Refrain from Taking Life https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-first-precept-refrain-from-taking-life/ Mon, 29 Apr 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-first-precept-refrain-from-taking-life/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-04-29 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    The precept to refrain from taking life is concerned with developing sensitivity to all forms and expressions of life. Where do you lose that sensitivity? Although no being is dismissed as irrelevant, “refraining from” is not the same as “thou shall not.” What is the difference? Is it possible to live and never kill other life forms? This week build in the pause of “refrain from” and use the space to connect with life rather than eliminating it. The gross infractions are more obvious but the subtle components of this precept might include any dismissive or negating behavior of another. What are the effects on this precept when you only consider your own needs? How is the hurt from your dismissive actions rationalized (“She deserved it anyway….”)?

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    The precept to refrain from taking life is concerned with developing sensitivity to all forms and expressions of life. Where do you lose that sensitivity? Although no being is dismissed as irrelevant, “refraining from” is not the same as “thou shall not.” What is the difference? Is it possible to live and never kill other life forms? This week build in the pause of “refrain from” and use the space to connect with life rather than eliminating it. The gross infractions are more obvious but the subtle components of this precept might include any dismissive or negating behavior of another. What are the effects on this precept when you only consider your own needs? How is the hurt from your dismissive actions rationalized (“She deserved it anyway….”)?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Introduction to the Five Precepts https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/introduction-to-the-five-precepts/ Mon, 15 Apr 2002 07:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/introduction-to-the-five-precepts/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-04-15 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Wanting Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-wanting-mind/ Mon, 18 Mar 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-wanting-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-03-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Finding spiritual sufficiency in the midst of the wanting mind is the purpose of the homework this week. Notice how unfulfilled desires can lead to a loss of vitality and boredom. If thoughts go unchecked, desire occasionally moves even deeper into neediness and dependency. Notice where the wanting mind is directed and what it seems to lack. What experience is needed for fulfillment? Feel the sense of incompletion within the wanting. What self-descriptive thoughts perpetuate the assumption of being incomplete without the desired object? Feel the dependency on the object of your desire. Can you relax with the wanting without trying to fulfill it? Behind the wanting is the fear of not having. Embody that fear and see what it says about you.

    When you find yourself pursuing a desire, stop the action and ask, “Why am I doing this?” Cut through all the excuses and rationalization until you arrive at “I don’t know.” When you have stopped, the emotion driving the action will be felt. Enter into the emotion and be the feeling. Become intimately familiar with all aspects of the emotion. Remain aware of all the thoughts that arise within the emotion. As you become more familiar with the desire, the power it has over you decreases.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-03-18 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Finding spiritual sufficiency in the midst of the wanting mind is the purpose of the homework this week. Notice how unfulfilled desires can lead to a loss of vitality and boredom. If thoughts go unchecked, desire occasionally moves even deeper into neediness and dependency. Notice where the wanting mind is directed and what it seems to lack. What experience is needed for fulfillment? Feel the sense of incompletion within the wanting. What self-descriptive thoughts perpetuate the assumption of being incomplete without the desired object? Feel the dependency on the object of your desire. Can you relax with the wanting without trying to fulfill it? Behind the wanting is the fear of not having. Embody that fear and see what it says about you.

    When you find yourself pursuing a desire, stop the action and ask, “Why am I doing this?” Cut through all the excuses and rationalization until you arrive at “I don’t know.” When you have stopped, the emotion driving the action will be felt. Enter into the emotion and be the feeling. Become intimately familiar with all aspects of the emotion. Remain aware of all the thoughts that arise within the emotion. As you become more familiar with the desire, the power it has over you decreases.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Lonely Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-lonely-mind/ Mon, 11 Mar 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-lonely-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-03-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Observe how loneliness fosters the view of being disconnected. Loneliness has a compelling thought stream that reaffirms how cut off and tragic you are. There is often the accompanying pain from the belief in one’s insufficiency that says you are not worthy of connection. Are you able to see how self-mistrust helps engender the feelings of disconnection and loneliness? The mind identifies with the pain of being cut off and confirms its premise through external observation. The mind sees according to the emotion it is struggling against, not according to objective reality. To arrest this process, track the source back to the pain of feeling disconnected.

    Let thoughts of your lack of self-worth go. Relax with the emotion, as painful as it might be. Bring caring attention (connection) to the emotion and then expand it to your whole being. Finally, soften your eyes and allow everything to be just as it is. Ask yourself, “Where am I disconnected in this moment?”

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    Observe how loneliness fosters the view of being disconnected. Loneliness has a compelling thought stream that reaffirms how cut off and tragic you are. There is often the accompanying pain from the belief in one’s insufficiency that says you are not worthy of connection. Are you able to see how self-mistrust helps engender the feelings of disconnection and loneliness? The mind identifies with the pain of being cut off and confirms its premise through external observation. The mind sees according to the emotion it is struggling against, not according to objective reality. To arrest this process, track the source back to the pain of feeling disconnected.

    Let thoughts of your lack of self-worth go. Relax with the emotion, as painful as it might be. Bring caring attention (connection) to the emotion and then expand it to your whole being. Finally, soften your eyes and allow everything to be just as it is. Ask yourself, “Where am I disconnected in this moment?”

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Melancholy Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-melancholy-mind/ Mon, 25 Feb 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-melancholy-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-02-25 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Notice whether you define yourself more by what you do not do then by what you do. “I wasn’t able to have a child…I wasn’t able to be an artist.” That is, are you continually lamenting your missed relationships, careers, and opportunities, or do you appreciate the life you are living for itself? Aliveness is constrained by regret. Regret keeps it focused on what could have been instead of what is. It needs your appreciation of the here and now in order to fully express itself. Watch any tendency to downgrade your immediate experience as secondary because it is not how you wanted it to be.

    Notice how you relate to your troubling moods. Do you feel they need resolution? Do your moods insinuate something about you that need further work and exploration? Do you think by exploring them further you can reach a conclusion about who you are? Is this investigation based on a subtle attempt to avoid the emotion? Watch any attempt this week to form a conclusion about yourself through your emotions. Hold yourself to the task at hand, which is to feel them completely without conclusions.

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    Notice whether you define yourself more by what you do not do then by what you do. “I wasn’t able to have a child…I wasn’t able to be an artist.” That is, are you continually lamenting your missed relationships, careers, and opportunities, or do you appreciate the life you are living for itself? Aliveness is constrained by regret. Regret keeps it focused on what could have been instead of what is. It needs your appreciation of the here and now in order to fully express itself. Watch any tendency to downgrade your immediate experience as secondary because it is not how you wanted it to be.

    Notice how you relate to your troubling moods. Do you feel they need resolution? Do your moods insinuate something about you that need further work and exploration? Do you think by exploring them further you can reach a conclusion about who you are? Is this investigation based on a subtle attempt to avoid the emotion? Watch any attempt this week to form a conclusion about yourself through your emotions. Hold yourself to the task at hand, which is to feel them completely without conclusions.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Complaining Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-complaining-mind/ Mon, 11 Feb 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-complaining-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-02-11 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    It is important to catch complaining in its tracks and not allow this state of mind to feed off other people’s negativity or indulge in your thoughts. When you find yourself complaining, ask yourself these questions:

    Do I want to die with a complaining mind, and if not, what must I do now to assure the ending of this character pattern?

    What am I feeling right now?

    Am I able to hold these emotions or do they seek further justification in outside events?

    Am I perpetuating these emotions with self-pitying thoughts?

    Am I seeking others to confirm my aversive world?

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    It is important to catch complaining in its tracks and not allow this state of mind to feed off other people’s negativity or indulge in your thoughts. When you find yourself complaining, ask yourself these questions:

    Do I want to die with a complaining mind, and if not, what must I do now to assure the ending of this character pattern?

    What am I feeling right now?

    Am I able to hold these emotions or do they seek further justification in outside events?

    Am I perpetuating these emotions with self-pitying thoughts?

    Am I seeking others to confirm my aversive world?

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Judging Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-judging-mind/ Mon, 28 Jan 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-judging-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-01-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Reflect on your childhood. What judgements were upheld in your family? What were the prejudices around money, class, race, gender, intelligence, etc.? How did these judgements condition your upbringing? How did they condition your view of your world? Are they still operating within your current view? You can usually discover some residue of judgement within your views, opinions, pride, and values.

    How were you treated when you were young? What was communicated to you about who you were and what you did? Did you internalize these evaluations? What self-judgements persist from that time? What is your relationship to these inward voices? Are you feeding the judging mind by judging the judger? Notice your inward judgement and outward judgement this week. When you find yourself judging, go directly to the pain of inadequacy behind the judgement. Judgement is an attempt to ease this pain and for a moment there may be some relief. Pain forces judgement to keep judging and will persist until you open to it. Stop the cycle by acknowledging the hurt.

    Judgement is seeing the world in the quantifiable terms of having and not having. Is there another way to see? Is there another view that is not based on a summation? How will you access this view?.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-01-28 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Reflect on your childhood. What judgements were upheld in your family? What were the prejudices around money, class, race, gender, intelligence, etc.? How did these judgements condition your upbringing? How did they condition your view of your world? Are they still operating within your current view? You can usually discover some residue of judgement within your views, opinions, pride, and values.

    How were you treated when you were young? What was communicated to you about who you were and what you did? Did you internalize these evaluations? What self-judgements persist from that time? What is your relationship to these inward voices? Are you feeding the judging mind by judging the judger? Notice your inward judgement and outward judgement this week. When you find yourself judging, go directly to the pain of inadequacy behind the judgement. Judgement is an attempt to ease this pain and for a moment there may be some relief. Pain forces judgement to keep judging and will persist until you open to it. Stop the cycle by acknowledging the hurt.

    Judgement is seeing the world in the quantifiable terms of having and not having. Is there another way to see? Is there another view that is not based on a summation? How will you access this view?.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The Angry Mind https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-angry-mind/ Mon, 14 Jan 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-angry-mind/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-01-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sit down and write out lists one and two. Then take several situations that upset you this week and apply list three to your behavior:

    List one: As a small child what I was trained to be was____________. (For example, I was trained to be good, obedient, helpful, etc.)

    List two: Right now as an adult, I require myself to be ____________. (For example, I require myself to be thoughtful, kind, patient, humble, nonviolent, etc.)

    List three: The negative emotions hidden behind the second list are____________. (For example I have a friend who is sick in the hospital. I am tired and worn out. But still I think I should go see her because that is what my first two lists demand. I do go see her but below the action is resentment. 

    This week challenge your history of anger and resentment by knowing what patterns are driving your actions. Be aware of the feelings of resentment (list 3). Realize these compelling thoughts are motivated by your history (list 1) and perpetuated by your self-demands (list 2).

    Another example: Suppose someone undermines you at work. You might say, “I’m upset because I could lose my job.” But what you are really upset about is that your second list is being undermined, not your job. The problem is not what the person does to you, but that he/she is attacking your second list. Your second list says people should treat you fairly. Her actions are exposing your third list and you have to feel the anger associated with that list.

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    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-01-14 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    Sit down and write out lists one and two. Then take several situations that upset you this week and apply list three to your behavior:

    List one: As a small child what I was trained to be was____________. (For example, I was trained to be good, obedient, helpful, etc.)

    List two: Right now as an adult, I require myself to be ____________. (For example, I require myself to be thoughtful, kind, patient, humble, nonviolent, etc.)

    List three: The negative emotions hidden behind the second list are____________. (For example I have a friend who is sick in the hospital. I am tired and worn out. But still I think I should go see her because that is what my first two lists demand. I do go see her but below the action is resentment. 

    This week challenge your history of anger and resentment by knowing what patterns are driving your actions. Be aware of the feelings of resentment (list 3). Realize these compelling thoughts are motivated by your history (list 1) and perpetuated by your self-demands (list 2).

    Another example: Suppose someone undermines you at work. You might say, “I’m upset because I could lose my job.” But what you are really upset about is that your second list is being undermined, not your job. The problem is not what the person does to you, but that he/she is attacking your second list. Your second list says people should treat you fairly. Her actions are exposing your third list and you have to feel the anger associated with that list.

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     Receiving the World https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/receiving-the-world/ Mon, 07 Jan 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/receiving-the-world/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-01-07 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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    ]]>     false no 0:00 No no     The “I” of the Storm https://seattleinsight.org/podcast/the-i-of-the-storm/ Thu, 03 Jan 2002 08:00:00 +0000 https://stgseattle.wpenginepowered.com/podcast/the-i-of-the-storm/ See all series | See all talks

    Teacher: Rodney Smith Date: 2002-01-03 Venue: Seattle Insight Meditation Center

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