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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge
2012-03-01 Applying The Four Foundations 39:10
Rodney Smith
The principles of the Four Noble Truths, we are all familiar with, but the application of the principles lie within the integrated understanding of the Four Foundations.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge March 2012 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2012-02-02 Skillful Effort 54:21
Rebecca Bradshaw
How to make balanced effort, between the extremes of making no effort and striving
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge February 2012 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2012-01-13 Learning From Fear 59:39
Patricia Genoud-Feldman
Fear is often a part of the spiritual path. Learning from it helps growth in understanding and love
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge January 2012 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2012-01-06 Turning The Mind Towards The Dharma 60:44
Patricia Genoud-Feldman
Supporting our practice with four reflections that highlight the meaning of our life: Precious Human Body, Impermanence and Death, Law of Cause and Effect and the Imperfections of Life.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge January 2012 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-12-22 Gratitude and generosity 52:41
Rebecca Bradshaw
Discusses gratitude as openhearted receiving and the many blessings of giving
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge December 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-11-24 Anatta: Investigating the Misperception of Self 57:59
Carol Wilson
As has been said, the self is a ghost that appears to exist only because it is not investigated. In this talk we explore some of the ways that we perceive experience inaccurately and create a view of lasting self. We also mention the advice of Achaan Buddhadasa to generate a contentment with emptiness.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge November 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-11-17 Understanding Dukkha 58:01
Carol Wilson
The understanding of Dukkha - the first noble truth, as well as one of the three characteristics of phenomena - opens our hearts and minds into the peace of wisdom and the beauty of compassion.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge November 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-11-10 The perception of impermanence. 55:58
Carol Wilson
The buddha said that the perception of impermanence, when cultivated, leads one to liberation. This talk explores some of the ways that we do not recognize this characteristic of existence.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge November 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-10-30 Closing - Questions and Answers 1:21:12
Pa Auk Sayadaw
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July through October 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2011-10-29 Crossing The Flood Like A Polynesia Seafaring Canoe 1:21:36
Sayadaw U Jagara
Comparing Polynesian navigation traditional system with the spiritual path taught by the Buddha.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge July through October 2011 at IMS - Forest Refuge

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