Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction
370 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -IMS’s Retreat Center first opened its doors in 1976. It offers a yearly schedule of meditation courses, lasting from a weekend to three months. Most retreats are designed for both new and experienced meditators. Recognized insight meditation teachers from all over the world offer daily instruction and guidance in Buddhist meditations known as vipassana (insight) and metta (lovingkindness). While the context is the Buddha’s teachings, these practices are universal and help us to deepen awareness and compassion.
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Gerit Stöcklmair: Upekkha - equanimity
July 16, 2022 14:16 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Introduction and guided meditation
Akincano Marc Weber, Brian Lesage: Cittānupassanā practice - had to go suggestions on how to engage with and cultivate the Cita
July 16, 2022 08:17 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Standing meditation - guided, walking instructions
Akincano Marc Weber, Brian Lesage: Cittānupassanā practice - practical suggestions on how to engage with and cultivate the Cita
July 16, 2022 08:17 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Standing meditation - guided, walking instructions
Akincano Marc Weber: Early morning reflection
July 16, 2022 06:01 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Embodiment – three dimensions of sitting – insight and outside
Akincano Marc Weber: Citta - the knowing that is healing
July 15, 2022 19:16 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) On the notion of the Citta - early Buddhist take on mind – 10 quotes on the Cita
Gerit Stöcklmair: Mudita - Appreciative Joy
July 15, 2022 14:16 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Introduction and guided meditation
Akincano Marc Weber: Guided Metta and Forgiveness
July 14, 2022 14:18 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Gerit Stöcklmair: The Hindrances
July 14, 2022 08:16 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) How to recognize, work with and understand the hindrances
Gerit Stöcklmair: Why retreat into silence
July 13, 2022 19:16 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Benefits, development, and meaning of silence and tranquility
Brian Lesage: Introduction to Brahma Viharas and Loving-Kindness
July 13, 2022 14:16 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Akincano Marc Weber: Reflection: four channels and their tasks
July 13, 2022 08:18 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Guided Meditation and qualities of breathing
Akincano Marc Weber: Satipatthana as a map of experience.
July 12, 2022 19:16 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Four channels as a metaphor for Satipatthana
Brian Lesage: Morning Instructions: Arriving into retreat
July 12, 2022 08:18 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Chas DiCapua: Cultivating the investigation awakening factor
July 09, 2022 08:29 - 1 hour - 28 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Once becoming aware of an object, noticing if one's relationship with that object is one of reactivity or equanimity
Chas DiCapua: Samadhi
July 08, 2022 16:14 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Understanding how calm, particularly in the body, can be a gateway to samadhi.
Chas DiCapua: Loving kindness instructions
July 07, 2022 18:31 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Loving kindness with the easy being, self, and good friend.
Chas DiCapua: Vedana Instructions
July 07, 2022 08:28 - 1 hour - 28.3 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Noticing how any moment of contact at the six cents doors is registered as pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral
Ruth King: Don't worry, be happy
June 22, 2022 19:30 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Working with restlessness and worry
JoAnna Hardy: First foundation guided meditation
June 22, 2022 08:18 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Morning sit with full guidance through the breath, posture, elements, and parts
JoAnna Hardy: Not booked, not busy, just not coming: body wisdom
June 21, 2022 19:31 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Deborah Ratner Helzer: Morning Instructions
June 17, 2022 08:29 - 1 hour - 27.6 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Mindfulness of thinking
Walt Opie: Wise effort
June 11, 2022 19:32 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Some thoughts and readings related to making wise effort in practice to cultivate the wholesome and eradicate the unwholesome.
Walt Opie: Metta Introduction
June 10, 2022 13:47 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) A brief definition of metta or loving-kindness, followed by some stories and an introduction to the practice.
Tara Mulay: Courage (viriya), energy, effort, and spiritual urgency
June 05, 2022 19:30 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Winnie Nazarko: Integrated meditation instructions and review
June 04, 2022 08:31 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Integrated meditation instructions are reviewed, on the seventh day of a 10-day retreat.
Tara Mulay: The four noble truths and non-conceptual mindfulness
June 02, 2022 19:30 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Tara Mulay: Forgiveness practice.
June 01, 2022 15:30 - 1 hour - 27.6 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Winnie Nazarko: The five hindrances.
May 31, 2022 19:31 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) There are five states which may arise in meditation practice that can derail progress. This talk advises how to work with them.
Tara Mulay, Winnie Nazarko: Day 3 morning instructions: mindfulness of emotions
May 31, 2022 08:30(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Annie Nugent, Tara Mulay, Winnie Nazarko: Day 3 morning instructions: mindfulness of emotions
May 31, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 27.6 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Tara Mulay, Winnie Nazarko: Day 3 morning instructions: mindfulness of emotions
May 31, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 27.6 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Tara Mulay, Winnie Nazarko: Day 3 morning instructions: mindfulness of emotions
May 31, 2022 08:30(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Tara Mulay: Metta for a good friend
May 29, 2022 15:31 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Winnie Nazarko: Equanimity
May 24, 2022 19:31 - 1 hour - 31 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) This talk addresses the quality of equanimity – what it is and is not – and how to cultivate it
Winnie Nazarko: Metta instructions for the "neutral person"
May 22, 2022 08:32 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Winnie Nazarko: Compassion
May 21, 2022 19:30 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) The importance of compassion in the Buddhist path. Discussion of its relationship to Metta, and a description of its near and far enemies. Examples of its applicability including in the situation in Ukraine
Devin Berry: Morning instructions – Metta and dear friend
May 21, 2022 08:30 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Instructions for working with a dear friend. Guided practice
Oren Jay Sofer: Metta instructions in guided meditation
May 20, 2022 08:31 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Overview of Metta practice with instructions for working with the benefactor
Mark Nunberg: Evening Dharma reflection: equanimity
May 13, 2022 19:32 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) The flavor of awakening. Sayadaw U Tejaniya style of practice
Alexis Santos: Morning instructions – concepts and reality
May 13, 2022 08:18 - 1 hour - 28.1 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Mark Nunberg: Afternoon Dharma reflection: wise effort
May 12, 2022 14:45 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Arising naturally out of awareness
Carol Wilson: Morning instructions: five faculties
May 12, 2022 08:16 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Notice intention in the mind
Carol Wilson: Unentangled knowing
May 11, 2022 19:31 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Misperception feeds identity and reactions. Steady pure awareness allows clear seeing and wisdom to arise
Mark Nunberg: Morning Instructions
May 11, 2022 08:16 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Mark Nunberg: Evening dharma reflection: understanding delusion
May 10, 2022 19:31 - 41 minutes - 19 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Carol Wilson: Awareness with thinking.
May 10, 2022 14:46 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Alexis Santos: Meditation instructions/guided sit/Q&A
May 10, 2022 08:18 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Some instructions on exploring and being interested in various attitudes in our meditation practice.
Alexis Santos: What Really Matters
May 09, 2022 19:31 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Exploring the essence of what our Dhama practice is all about.
Mark Nunberg: Awareness of what hinders awareness.
May 09, 2022 14:46 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
Carol Wilson: Morning instructions: receptive awareness
May 09, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Sayadaw U Tejaniya style retreat