Dave Smith Dharma

Morning 1 overview

Southern Dharma Retreat: Morning 1 practice overview. https://www.southerndharma.org/

Afternoon 2: Ilimitables guided

Southern Dharma Retreat: Afternoon 2 guided, compassion/gratitude.

Afternoon 1 Metta Overview

Southern Dharma Retreat: Afternoon session 1, metta overview. https://www.southerndharma.org/

Afternoon 1: Metta - guided

Suffering: Talk

Southern Dharma Retreat: talk 1

Morning 4: metta-vipassana overview

Southern Dharma Retreat: Morning 4 overview of metta-vipassana

Morning 1: guided

Southern Dharma Retreat: Morning 1 instructions. https://www.southerndharma.org/

Morning 2: vedana/feeling overview

Closing Session: take home suggestions

Southern Dharma Retreat: Final session, taking the practice home Q&A...

Four Efforts: talk

Southern Dharma Retreat: 2nd night talk, four great efforts.

morning 3: Citta guided

Southern Dharma Retreat: Morning 3, citta - guided

8-fold path overview: talk (right view)

An opening talk on the 8-fold path. Emphasis on right view (samma ditthi). This talk was given at the dharma/live online weekly group. Click here if you would like to join us: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about

Nibbana for Everyone: talk

In person talk from Durango Dharma Center: https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/

Metta Vipassana: overview talk

Opening talk for Metta Vipassana Day-long at Durango Dharma Center: https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/

Nibbana/Nirvana x 3: talk

These are 3 talks combined, given weekly at the Dharma Live Online weekly practice community. If you would like to join us you can sign up anytime at this link: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about

Awakening pt 2: talk

An awakened life, is an awakened heart.

Awakening: talk

This talk was given at Big Bear Retreat Center. It is the opening talk the 15 month program, Dharma Here and Now.

Early Buddhism and Dukkha: talk

This is two talks edited together that cover the range of the Buddhas teaching on Dukkha, aka, the first noble truth. This talk was given as part of the Dharma/Live Online program. If you would like to join in the live sessions you can sign up here: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about

Difference between Buddhism and the Dharma: 2 talks

First two talks from the dharma live/online weekly group. You can join up at any time! https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about

DHARMA LIVE/ONLINE: Weekly Dharma Class !

Sign up NOW: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about DISCOUNT: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/62/about Dharma Live/Online is a weekly practice community for those seeking a practical and accurate framework for the teachings of the Dharma. Live ZOOM sessions every Wednesday 7-815pm MST. Session audio will be recorded and uploaded so you can access them later. As a participant you will be engaged in practice and study of the core teachings of the Dh...

ABHIDHARMA: Talk

This rather LONG talk discusses the (19) Beautiful Mental Factors of the Abhidharma. Broken down into 5 categories (thanks to Steve Armstrong). If you enjoy these sessions please consider joining my dharma mentoring program. We have a few spaces left. You can find out more here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/

Restraint and Cultivation: talk

A short talk contrasting the difference between restraint and cultivation as we examine the role of ethics within a dharma practice. Much thanks to the durango dharma center for inviting me to offer this talk.

Nibanna: talk

4 talks on nibanna, pasted together. Enjoy!

Citta Vimutti: Talk

This talk on citta vimutta, liberation thru the heart, was given for the Big Heart City Sangha in SF. Big thanks and appreciate to my friend and teacher, Vinny Ferraro for the invitation to teach in his space. https://www.bigheartcity.org/

Citta Vimutti: Guided

The guided practice that accompanies the talk.

Nibbana: talk

Nibbana. Nirvana. No big deal y'all 

2nd Noble truth as Harmlessness: Talk

This talk was given as part of the ongoing mentoring program. It offers some reflection on overcoming reactivity as a largely ethical game. No so much to end suffering, but to stop causing harm. If you would like to join our mentoring program you can find out more here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/

Interview: Tenzin Chogkyi

Dave zooms down with Tenzin Chogkyi. She has designed an online course for the Secular Dharma Foundation entitled Big Love: Cultivating the Four Immeasurables. (Heart Practices). Sign up here: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/52/about Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi (she/her/hers) is a Buddhist monastic, activist and teacher of both Buddhist and secular programs. She loves bridging together the worlds of Buddhist thought, current events, and the latest research in the field of p...

WTF.... is secular dharma? Talk

This short and choppy talk is a brief overview of secular dharma. Many more will follow. https://seculardharmafoundation.com/

4 Means of Accomplishment: talk

During this talk, Dave explores the four means of accomplishment. This teaching list is often associated with magical powers and is therefore disregarded by the various Buddhist Schools. However, it does show up on the list of 37 aspects of awakening. Lets take a look at it. This talk is comprised of 4 separate talks given over a month during the mentoring program Sunday sessions. If you are interested in joining the program, you can find out more here. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/medita...

The Dead Ends: talk

This short talk, recently given for the Sunday weekly sessions of the mentoring program discusses the two dead ends: defined as the dead end of religion and the dead end of capitalism. If you are interested in joining the mentoring program, read more about that here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/

18 years sober: Song

Hey friends. On July 12 2003 I began my process of recovery. Soon after I recorded a record with my band, Ragged old Flag. I thought I would share this audio track with you. I hope you dig it. I hope to see you on the path. For more tunes check out: https://davesmithcountryrebel.hearnow.com/

Right Action & Livelihood: talk part 2

More discussion on the teachings of action and livelihood. This talk was give thru the Bozeman Dharma Center. For those interested in deepening their practice and being involved in an interactive community, I am accepting students into my mentoring program. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/

Right Action & Livelihood: talk

This talk, given for Insight Albq offers perspectives on the path factors of right action and right livelihood. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/

4th Foundation of Mindfulness PT 2: Guided

This is the guided practice for 4th foundation PT 2. If you are interested in intensive 1:1 Dharma work, you can find out more here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/

4th Foundation of Mindfulness PT 2: talk

Another reflection on the 4th foundation of Mindfulness. This talk was given at the weekly mentoring session. If you are interested in intensive 1:1 Dharma work, you can find out more here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/

Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness: talk and guided

Mindfulness of Dharmas (teachings)

Refuge and Doubt: talk and guided practice

This talk, given for our weekly mentoring program offers some reflection on the often confusing, yet important practice and idea of taking "refuge". The talk outlines canonical perspectives that can help us overcome the religious undertones associated with the practice of taking refuge/saranam (pali). Enjoy. For more ways to connect with my work. CLICK BELOW Patreon Podcast Mindfulness for Everyone Online Course Buddhist Recovery Online Course and Community Mentoring Program  

Anger and Hatred: Talk and Guided Practice

Due to the recent events in our culture I wanted to offer some practice and reflection on how to navigate the tricky territory of anger, hatred and other strong forces in the mind. Consider Joining me in one of the various online offerings. Mentoring Program: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ Buddhist Recovery Program (DISCOUNT PRE-PAY): https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/29/about Buddhist Recovery Monthly Subscription: https://courses.seculardharmafo...

Buddhist Recovery Online Class and Community

DISCOUNT REGISTRATION https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/29/about In recent years sincere efforts have been made to integrate Buddhist practices into Recovery culture and communities. Because there is no universal definition for, or understanding of what Buddhist Recovery is and how it works, many people find themselves confused and discouraged while looking for perspectives and practices that have meaningful and practical direction and outcome. This online class and commu...

20 YEAR ANTHOLOGY: I have just released 20 year of my recordings.

LINK:https://davesmithcountryrebel.hearnow.com/ 20 Years of Music by Dave Smith. Check it out y'all. Special thanks to: Mark Allan Miller, Jesse Mayer, Ben Murphy, Power Jeff, Texas Bob, Kevin Lennon, Ethan Dusssault, Tony Savarino, Johnny Shia Shia, Zack Shedd and JJ Oconnell. All songs written and sung by Dave Smith 

Authentic Communication, Humor vs. Seriousness: talk and guided practice

My good friend Hanuman likes to remind me that life is way to important to take seriously. Being involved with Recovery, Dharma, and various therapeutic practices sometimes makes me feel like I can get into a hyper self-improvement mode. Which isn't always so great. In fact, sometimes I can find myself being stark raving serious in times when it's just not helpful. A good Dharma teacher once asked me if there was something that I felt was missing from Dharma practice and work. A good questi...

Four Directions: Song

Once upon a time, I lived in Nashville TN. There, my life totally fell apart and I turned once again, to Dharma and punk rock. Here is short and sweet little ditty for y'all.   For more: https://davesmithcountryrebel.bandcamp.com/

More Reflections on Dukkha: talk and guided

The triad of gratification, danger, and escape is one of the Buddha’s most concise and simple teachings for investigating everyday lived experience. This formula can be applied to every single aspect of our experience. Many Buddhist scholars point out that this teaching contains the earliest roots of what we have come to know as the four noble truths. The basic framework for all Buddhist traditions. 

Wake Up: Song

Some of you may know that I have writing and recording music for most of my life. Music is the only thing I have been doing longer than Dharma work. I recently recorded an Americana Roots record out here in Colorado. Since the track is titled "Wake Up" I thought I would share the audio track here on my podcast. If you would like to hear more, or purchase on of my many releases, you can click here: https://davesmithcountryrebel.bandcamp.com/ Dave brings with him over 25 years of musical expe...

Safety/Dukkha/Fear: talk and practice

Inspired by the quote from the movie "the perks of being a wallflower" : we accept the love we think we deserve. A reflection on the practice of embracing Dukkha. Weekly talk and practice from the mentoring program. If you would like to join find out more: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/

PATREON PODCAST: Consider Joining

Join here: https://www.patreon.com/davesmithdharma Dave Smith Dharma Podcast is a rich collection of talks, meditations, teachings, interviews and the newly created "talkumentary". All rooted in perspectives on early Buddhist Teachings that are relevant for life in the modern world. True Secular Dharma. Updated regularly and inspired by the practical applications of Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Buddhist Psychology, Heart and Humor. Dave Smith is a Dharma Teacher, Mindfulness and Emo...

Metta Vipassana & Smiling at the Universe: TALK

Please consider supporting my work and livelihood by joining my Patreon Podcast. There you wil find a range of talks, interviews, guided practices and a whole bunch of cool shit. You can do that here: https://www.patreon.com/davesmithdharma

Metta-Vipassana: Q&A session

Q&A session from the sangha live retreat on metta vipassana. https://sangha.live/deep-dharma/dave-smith/

Post Election Refection and Practice on Change.

Reflections on post election stress and relief. Talk and guided practice on change. This talk was given as part of the weekly mentoring teaching, practice and discussion session. If you are interested in joining the mentoring program find out more here. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/