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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center
2012-10-05 Exploring Grasping At Views 60:03
Carol Wilson
One of the areas of grasping that the Buddha spoke of is that of grasping at views: a cause of both internal and external conflict.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2012-10-02 Guided Metta - Neutral Person 44:09
Joseph Goldstein
Ten minute talk followed by a guided Metta practice - much silence
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2012-09-30 The Seven Factors Of Enlightenment 59:04
Greg Scharf
An exploration of the seven factors of enlightenment and the way they naturally arise and develop in our practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2012-09-29 Bodhicitta 47:41
Brian Lesage
This talk offers some reflections on bringing an altruistic intention into our meditation practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2012-09-28 Generosity: Foundation Of The Path 62:48
Carol Wilson
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2012-09-26 Q&A 60:12
Joseph Goldstein
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2012-09-25 Guided Meditation - The Practice Of Forgiveness 45:42
Guy Armstrong
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2012-09-24 Deepening concentration, developing happiness 56:14
Sally Armstrong
Any time we practice mindfulness and wise attention, we are weakening the impact of the hindrances, and strengthening what are known as the five jhanic factors: meditative qualities that support the continuity and deepening of our meditation. Each of the jhanic factors actually balances and acts as an antidote to one of the hindrances. This talk looks at how to strengthen the jhanic factors, and use them skillfully as antidotes to the hindrances.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2012-09-23 Mindfulness Of The Body - The Four Elements 53:58
Greg Scharf
An exploration of the 1st foundation of mindfulness with an empahasis on the four elements. Includes a short guided meditation.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

2012-09-22 Insight Into Impermanence 46:01
Brian Lesage
This talk explores the nature of the insight into impermanence and how to support this insight within our meditation practice.
Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Three-Month Retreat - Part 1

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