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Kittisaro's Dharma Talks at Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center
Kittisaro
Kittisaro, from Tennessee, a Rhodes Scholar and a Buddhist practitioner for over 35 years including 15 years as a Theravada monk in the Forest School of Ajahn Chah. He is also a practitioner of Pure Land and Chan Buddhism. He is co-founder, with Thanissara of Dharmagiri Sacred Mountain Retreat in South Africa and has completed two year long retreats. Kittisaro currently lives in the North Bay, California, teaches at IMS and Spirit Rock, and is co-author of Listening to the Heart, A Contemplative Journey to Engaged Buddhism. He lives in the North Bay CA, and is on the Teacher Council at Spirit Rock, and is a core teacher at IMS.
2014-05-12 The Undisturbed 63:13
Being well in the midst if change. The practice that offers freedom from fear and oppression. Leaving the ox cart behind.
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2013-02-24 Precepts 29:14
with Kittisaro, Thanissara
Short introduction to precepts. Taking 5 precepts and 3 refuges
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2013-02-23 Divine Abiding Of Metta 37:23
Cultivating a mind that can meet adversity with loving kindness. Guided Metta meditation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat
2013-02-22 Yoga of the Heart 66:44
Beauty in simplicity, balance of letting go and engagement. What motivates and powder of kindness. Ajahn Chah's teaching on patience.
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2013-02-21 This Is Peaceful 37:03
Sariputta's instruction "Turn you mind to the deathless". Relinquishment of acquisitions. Shurangama (durable) samadhi.
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2013-02-20 Radical Reflection 57:31
Profound insight arises from seeing impermance. Dispassion. Realization of Nibbana. Home territory
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2013-02-19 Making Our Practice Even 38:48
Working with "orphans of consciousness" Guided breath/body meditation. Use of BUD-DHO mantra.
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2013-02-18 Touching The World Lightly 50:24
Use of imitation to go beyond imitation. The "terrorists" of the mind that rob well being. Samadhi: when the mind is composed, it sees things as they are.
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2013-02-17 Mindfulness - Pathway to One 42:50
Introduction to mindfulness. Why Mindfulness? Supporting conditions for mindfulness. Walking meditation
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2012-02-25 Cultivating A Heart Of Kindness 37:51
Being with all things with kindness. Guided Metta meditation
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center An Integrated Awakening: Insight Meditation Retreat

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