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The role of concentration

Dave Smith Dharma - January 11, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
So, how much concentration do we need? Is it really that important?

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personal reflections on mindfulness

Dave Smith Dharma - January 09, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Personal reflections on mindfulness theory and practice.

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Foundations of Mindfulness 3&4 Citta and Dhammas

Dave Smith Dharma - January 09, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Two talks put together. Reflections on foundations of mindfulness 3(citta) and 4 (dhammas). These talks were given as part of dharma/live online. If you would like to join this practice community you can do so here: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about

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Fourth Foundation overview

Dave Smith Dharma - January 09, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Overview of the 4th foundation of mindfulness.

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Mindfulness and the 4 noble truths(tasks)

Dave Smith Dharma - January 09, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
If you would like to support the work I do, Please consider making a donation. https://www.paypal.me/satisila To find out more, or to join one of my many programs check my site: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ For nearly 30 years, Dave Smith has held a practice rooted in the Insight Meditation ...

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Sublime States Series - Self-Compassion

Wild Heart Meditation Center - December 21, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
This is the second talk in a month of practice on compassion. Andrew discusses Self-Compassion and the 4 aspects of: Understanding, Empathy, Equanimity, and Compassion. Enjoy!

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Sublime States Series - Metta - Viewing the World Through Kind Eyes

Wild Heart Meditation Center - December 16, 2022 21:02 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
This is the last talk in a month of practice focused on Metta - or lovingkindness. Andrew shares two practices: 1. Metta for a benefactor, and then 2. Viewing all experiences through lovingkindness. Enjoy!

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The Sublime States Series - Overview of the Heart

Wild Heart Meditation Center - December 07, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
Andrew begins a series of talks on the Brahmaviharas, sometimes referred to as The Heart Practices. These qualities of Lovingkindness, Compassion, Gratitude, and Equanimity are said to be sublime states that can be cultivated in one's heart and practiced in all aspects of life. Among the many be...

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The Four Noble Truths and RAIN Meditation

Wild Heart Meditation Center - November 09, 2022 23:46 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this episode Mikey Noechel and Andrew Chapman team up to offer a talk on the 4 Noble Truths and a guided meditation on R.A.I.N. The Four Noble Truths are: 1. There is pain and difficulty in life. Embrace this truth. 2. Reactive and repetitive craving is the cause of suffering. Let go of re...

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Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat - Opening Up with Curiosity Talk & Instructions

Wild Heart Meditation Center - November 03, 2022 21:29 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
On the final full day of retreat, Andrew offers the afternoon instructions for the group to practice for the remainder of the day. He talks about dropping the concentration meditation practice and opening up to experience with curiosity. Enjoy!

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Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat - Mindfulness of The Mind

Wild Heart Meditation Center - October 26, 2022 22:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this episode Mikey Noechel offers a talk and guided meditation on the 3rd foundation of mindfulness: mindfulness of the mind. This talk was given at the Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat in Bay St. Louis, MS on Sept. 1st-5th, 2022. Enjoy!

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Turning Point: Talk

Dave Smith Dharma - October 26, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
There are currently open spaces in my dharma mentoring program. You can find out more here. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/

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Nibbana for Everyone: Talk

Dave Smith Dharma - October 26, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
A talk on Nibbana. This was given at the Durango Dharma Center.  https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/

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Aspects of Awakening: Talk

Dave Smith Dharma - October 25, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Two talks on awaking that have been edited together. From different times and different places.  

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Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat - You've Been Set Up!

Wild Heart Meditation Center - October 20, 2022 17:34 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
On the second evening of the five day Wild Heart Meditation Center residential retreat, Andrew talks about how we've been set up for survival rather than happiness. He talks about the Buddha's teaching on the second noble truth, how craving and clinging cause suffering, and how we often, unknowi...

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skillful & unskillful: talk

Dave Smith Dharma - October 19, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
This was recorded for dharma live/online. This online community is open registration, join and cancel at anytime. https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about

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Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat - Compassion Overview & Instructions

Wild Heart Meditation Center - October 12, 2022 14:43 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this episode Mikey Noechel offers an overview and guided meditation on compassion as a way to meet all unpleasant feelings, whether they be physical, mental, or emotional. This talk was given at the Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat in Bay St. Louis, MS on Sept. 1st-5th, 2022. The phrases M...

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Talk: Effort, sila etc...

Dave Smith Dharma - October 11, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
This talk was given as part of a weekend program at the Bozeman Dharma Center. https://bozemandharmacenter.org/home/

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Talk: intro to effort

Dave Smith Dharma - October 11, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
This talk was given as part of a weekend program at the Bozeman Dharma Center. https://bozemandharmacenter.org/home/

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Talk: This dharma I have reached

Dave Smith Dharma - October 11, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
From the noble quest. MN 26. 

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Talk: The wound that seeks the arrow.

Dave Smith Dharma - October 11, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
The wound that seeks the arrow. 

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Talk: short reflections on nibbana

Dave Smith Dharma - October 11, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
If you would like to support the work I do, Please consider making a donation. https://www.paypal.me/satisila To find out more, or to join one of my many programs check my site: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ For nearly 30 years, Dave Smith has held a practice rooted in the Insight Meditation ...

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Talk: More reflections on effort

Dave Smith Dharma - October 11, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
This talk was given as part of a weekend program at the Bozeman Dharma Center. https://bozemandharmacenter.org/home/


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Peace Within The Wild Heart Retreat - Feeling Tone Overview & Instructions

Wild Heart Meditation Center - October 06, 2022 18:36 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
On the second morning of the Peace Within the Wild Heart Retreat, Marika Maypop offers an overview and meditation instructions on the 2nd foundation of mindfulness, "Mindfulness of Feeling Tone". By exploring our relationship with the pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral feelings of each moment, we...

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Peace Within the Wild Heart Retreat - First Evening Dharma Talk - Showing Up For Peace

Wild Heart Meditation Center - September 28, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this episode Mikey Noechel offers a dharma talk titled, "Showing Up For Peace". Mikey explores aspects of his own personal story of finding peace within meditation and emphasizes the importance of simply showing up regardless of internal conditions. Mikey also honor's Dipa Ma on the anniversa...

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Peace Within the Wild Heart Retreat - First Afternoon Instructions

Wild Heart Meditation Center - September 21, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this episode, Marika Maypop offers further instructions on developing "Mindfulness of Breathing". This is often the most foundational practice and is essential for developing tranquility which is a support for the liberating insight that comes through meditation. Enjoy!

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Peace Within the Wild Heart Retreat - First Morning Instructions

Wild Heart Meditation Center - September 14, 2022 14:41 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
On the first morning of the most recent Wild Heart Retreat, Andrew offers a brief talk and meditation instructions on the first foundation of mindfulness- mindfulness of the breath and body. Enjoy!

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Illimitables/compassion/appreciation: Talk and Guided.

Dave Smith Dharma - September 13, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Morning 3: compassion and appreciation talk and guided. Vallecitos Mt. Ranch.

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Equanimity: talk and overview

Dave Smith Dharma - September 13, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratings
Final Evening Practice Session. Vallecitos Mt. Ranch

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