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Dharma Talks given at Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge
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2012-03-29 Application Of The Four Foundations 44:46
Rodney Smith
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The four foundations move us from form to formless but also give us a view and appreciation to make the journey
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  March 2012 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2012-03-22 Exploring The Fourth Foundation. 43:01
Rodney Smith
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The Buddha removes the self from consideration by remembering each mind state, simple as it is.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  March 2012 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2012-03-15 Third Foundation: Just This 45:09
Rodney Smith
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The Buddha seems to be suggesting to advance ourselves as little as possible in the Third Foundation. When we see what is arising minimally as "just this," we are essentially taking ourselves out of that seeing.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  March 2012 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2012-03-08 Second Foundation: Dissolving Form 48:33
Rodney Smith
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The second foundation begins to dissolve the form of "I' and the body/mind begins to slowly lose its boundaries revealing the formless.
Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge :  March 2012 at IMS - Forest Refuge

2012-03-01 Applying The Four Foundations 39:10
Rodney Smith
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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