Dave Smith Dharma
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For nearly 30 years, Dave Smith has held a practice rooted in the Insight Meditation (Vipassana) tradition. He was empowered to teach through the Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society, is a certified teacher for Cultivating Emotional Balance (CEB) which is combines contemporary emotion based scientific research with contemplative practices and psychology drawn from Buddhism and has studied Buddhist psychology at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS).
Dave teaches residential meditation retreats, weekly live dharma classes, online courses, and workshops. He has developed educational tools and resources, including mindfulness and emotional skills trainings, in both secular and Buddhist contexts. Dave also works with students 1:1 through his dharma mentoring program.
In 2016 he founded the Secular Dharma Foundation to foster the advancement of emotional and psychological well-being through the education and integration of mindfulness, psychology, and various therapeutic modalities. Dave has brought dharma and meditative interventions into a variety of settings including jails, prisons, youth detention centers and addiction treatment facilities. Dave lives in rural Colorado with his wife and two sons.
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Episodes
Turning point: talk
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThis two talks are spliced together. I explore the idea of a "turning point" in our life and in our practice.
states & traits: talk
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThese 2 talks, edited together explore the importance of distinguishing traits and states.
Buddhist modernism & truth: talk
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBTwo talks edited together that outline the location of dharma in American and potential side-effects.
Grateful-Sorrow: Talk
January 17, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBReflections on view related to joy/sorrow & gratitude/compasssion.
8 fold path: TALK
January 17, 2024 08:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBThis is a LONG talk. 8 separate talks spliced together from my weekly mentoring program. It offers academic perspectives on the 8 fold path and its cultivated, along with secular and contemporary points of view in hopes to bring the practice of the 8 fold path to life. Enjoy. If you are interested in joining the mentoring sangha you can find out more HERE.
20 years sober (6-12-2003): talk from summer 2023
January 17, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBRandom and scattered reflections on 20 years of sobriety. Thanks!
2024 Teacher Checkin': talk
January 07, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThese 2 talks are edited together, they are very similar. Given for my weekly Dharma/Live Online class and also for students in the mentoring program. This transparent talk offers specific reflection on how approach the practice and teaching of the dharma. To join us: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/live-groups/
Metta: talk
January 07, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBOverview of metta practice. This was given at the 2023 NYE retreat at Big Bear. Dave and Cheryl.
The faith to let go: Talk
January 07, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis talk was given at the NYE Big Bear Retreat. It explores the relationship with faith and renunciation.
1st Foundation of Mindfulness: talk
December 11, 2023 08:00 - 3 hours - 211 MBThis is my 300th episode! I can't believe it. I started uploading dharma talks back in 2012. Thanks for listening. This talk is HUGE. Seven talks spliced together from my dharma/live online course. It covers the entirety of the first foundation of mindfulness as it appears in the satiphatthana sutta. If you want to join the class, I have a big discount running. You will also get access to my new class called Audio Dharma Talks which has over 250 talks. Those talks are not here on this podca...
Talk: Feeling
November 08, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThis talk was given for the Dharma Live/Online weekly class. Feel free to join the practice community. HERE
Contentment, purpose, meaning: talk
November 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBTalk 4, Montana retreat.
Metta Vipassana: guided
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBDay one, morning session/guided of the metta vipassana retreat in Montana. https://bozemandharmacenter.org/
Courage: talk
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBSecond night talk, Montana metta vipassana retreat.
The paradox of suffering: talk
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBFirst night talk of the metta vipassana retreat in Montana. https://bozemandharmacenter.org/
Metta Vipassana: Intro to practice
October 31, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBDay one, morning session of the metta vipassana retreat in Montana. https://bozemandharmacenter.org/
Talk: Genuine happiness
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBTalk number 3, form Vallecitos retreat, October 1-8.
Talk: The sacred mystery of awareness
October 12, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBTalk 2 from Vallecitos retreat, October 1-8.
Talk: A beautifully natural experience
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBThis is the first talk from Vallecitos nature retreat. October 1-8.
Feeling tone/ overview of practice
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBOverview of feeling tone/vedana. Second foundation of mindfulness.
effort/hindrances/awakening: talk
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBTalk 2 from Southern Dharma metta-vipassana retreat.
Suffering: talk
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBTalk 1 from Southern Dharma metta-vipassana retreat (May 2023). Refections on suffering/dukkha.
30 years in the Dharma: talk
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThis talk was given at Vallecitos on September 11, 2023. Dave offers some reflection on 30 years in the Dharma. Photo of Dave and Steven Smith, Thailand 2014.
Dharma of Addiction: Talk
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe have stopped uploading talks to our Buddhist Recovery Podcast. I will slowly be moving those talks to this podcast. I added this first as it was, by far, the most dowloaded episode. Also, we will be launching a secular dharma foundation podcast in November so stay tuned. For more on programs: https://linktr.ee/davesmithdharma We also have a Buddhist Recovery online course: HERE
Right View: talk
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBNot sure when this talk was given. It just popped up in my Itunes, so I thought I would share. For more on my various programs: https://linktr.ee/davesmithdharma
Path and View: Talk
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBTalk number three from the Big Bear mentoring retreat. Perspectives on path and view.
What is the Secular Dharma Foundation?
August 28, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBThis short talk offers some overview on the background and upcoming programs offered by the Secular Dharma Foundation. You can register for the Mindfulness Based Ethical Living Program (MBEL) HERE.
The present alone, is our happiness: talk
August 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBTalk one from mentoring retreat at Big Bear Retreat Center. Consider joining the Dave Smith Dharma mentoring program HERE
Mindfulness and the 4 truths: Talk
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 82 MBThis is the teaching audio from the 1/2 day work shop on mindfulness and the four noble truths. It was done thru the: https://www.floweringlotusmeditation.org/ This is the preliminary teaching that sits at the foundation of mindfulness based ethical living (MBEL). Registration is open for the 8-month MBEL program with Dave Smith, Stephen Batchelor, Ann Brand and Eileen Ybarra HERE Watch the youtube interview HERE
Dharma Reflections: Talk
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBShort refections on retreat practice and the what the word "dharma" means from a textual analysis into the pali canon. Enjoy!
Mindfulness Based Ethical Living: Program Interview
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBMBEL has been conceived as a collaborative project, which leaves behind the patriarchal and hierarchical power structures often found in Buddhism. Authority is distributed throughout the community of practitioners rather than concentrated in an expert. This program can be freely shared with anyone who is interested in doing this work. This program is appropriate for anyone interested in the topic, regardless of any previous experience. MBEL is founded on early Buddhist formulas and lists su...
Equanimity overview: talk
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBFrom the 15-month closing retreat at Big Bear. Final morning session.
Mindfulness and the 4 noble truths: talk & guided
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBFinal guided practice for the 15 month program.
Mindfulness Based Ethical Living (MBEL): talk & overview
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis talk was given for the San Fransisco Dharma Collective. It is an overview of the MBEL program created by Stephen Batchelor. Mindfulness Based Ethical Living (MBEL) is an organized, contemplative system carefully designed for anyone who seeks to care for their own and others’ lives, here in this world. MBEL is a practice curriculum that addresses the psychological, ethical, and philosophical dimensions of the human experience and has been developed for those who seek a more expansive un...
4 qualities of an awakened life: talk
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBFinal talk from the 15 month program.
Culture of Awakening: talk
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThe final talk from the 15 month Dharma Everywhere program. Dave Smith and Eileen Ybarra offer reflections on the state and potential future of dharma in America.
Abhidharma Beautiful Mental Factors: talk
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBThere are a total of 5 talks that are put together here in one singular audio track. My teacher Steve Armstrong categorizes the 19 mental factors of the abhidharma in 5 sets: authenticity, care, awareness, creativity and contentment. These talks walk thru each one in detail. Enjoy!
Dave & Stephen Batchelor: Discussion
April 24, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBThis is a discussion between Dave and Stephen Batchelor. The content revolves around a program developed by Stephen called Mindfulness Based Ethical Living (MBEL). Dave and Stephen will be teaching an 8-month program starting January 2024. To find out more details, you can join my email list here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/contact/ If you would like to sign up for our 8-month program you can do so here: https://email.seculardharmafoundation.com/t/d-e-zuiklht-l-r/
Mindfulness and Metta Vipassana: talk
April 24, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThese talks are spliced together from a recent event for Sangha Live. History of Mindfulness and a few words on metta vipassana.
Faith- talk
April 20, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBThis short talk was given via zoom for Dharma Live/Online. You can join the practice community here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/live-groups/
Faith - talk 2
April 20, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBFull talk on faith from recent multi day retreat.
the four bases of creativity (desire & effort): talk
March 01, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBTalk on the four bases of accomplishment. This talk was given at the weekly group for the mentoring program. There are two talks edited together. One is the overview and the other are reflections on desire and effort.
mindfulness and the 4 noble truths(tasks): talk
March 01, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis talk was given on zoom for the bozeman dharma center. I also have a free online course on the 4 truths. I am offering it to anyone who is interested, free of charge. https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/80/about
Mind: guided practice
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis practice accompanies the talk "MIND".
sati and mindfulness
January 22, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBsati is the OG term for mindfulness. Here are some thoughts on the matter:https://www.davesmithdharma.com/
Citta and mind
January 22, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBYes, one more time. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/