Beautiful insightful conversation. Thank you.

Not too long ago I attended an online retreat with Joseph Goldstein, cofounder and guiding teacher at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. I've sat with Joseph on retreats before, but what really struck me this time were the repetitive patterns playing out in my mind and body, whether it was getting lost in stories and caught up in self-judgment, or simply being distracted by physical pain—all pretty common experiences on a meditation retreat.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Joseph, who recently emerged from a 3-month silent retreat himself, to ask him some questions that have been at the top of my mind. We’ll talk about the value and challenges of a long retreat, the wisdom of investigation and curiosity, and why we need to make more room for joy and humor on retreat and off. At the end of our conversation, Joseph will lead us in a brief mindfulness meditation to re-ground ourselves in the present moment.

—James Shaheen, editor-in-chief of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

Tired of Pretending to Be Me

This dharma talk centers around teachings from The Mahāparinibbāṇa Sutta which is a story about the last year of the Buddha's life. 

This text has two main themes: 

1. The Buddha wanted to leave his teachings as guidance for his followers to empower them.
2. The Buddha wanted to encourage his followers to foster wise relationships to one another in the spiritual community and to the world.


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This dharma talk was originally livestreamed by Spirit Rock on 8/22/22.

The Buddha's Last Teachings Dharma Talk—Jack Kornfield

Jack shares a guided meditation focused around relaxing into the ocean of breath we find ourselves in when we open into the present moment.

“Notice how the body breathes itself in this ocean of air, feel it—the coolness of the nostrils, or the swirling-tingling in the back of the throat, or the rise and fall of the chest or belly.” – Jack Kornfield

“You become a connoisseur of breathing for this moment, attentive to this remarkable breathing in and out of the atmosphere, keeping you alive, exchanging with all.” – Jack Kornfield

This meditation was originally live-streamed by Spirit Rock for the Monday Night Dharma Talk on July 24, 2023

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Ocean of Air Meditation – Jack Kornfield

Trap The Flow (60m)

Ram Dass talks about the trials he experienced before traveling to India after he was fired from Harvard and describes his journey to the East to find his Guru.

https://beherenownetwork.com/ram-dass-here-and-now-ep-2-journey-east/

Ram Dass – Here and Now – Ep. 02 – Journey to the East

Ram Dass takes us on a journey outside of time and space as he explores the trance-like state known as Samadhi and what it might be like to be the guru.

Ram Dass – Here and Now – Ep. 15 – Samadhi

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During this masterclass with Sharon Salzberg we explore what it means to find ‘real happiness’ and Sharon describes the obstacles that most people get caught in that keep them from this kind of happiness.

You’ll also discover tips on how to ease the voice of the inner critic, and draw on your innate capacity for courage, resilience, compassion and kindness when times get really tough.

Sharon is a world renowned meditation teacher, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts. She’s been teaching meditation retreats since 1974, and has truly been a pioneer in bringing Eastern wisdom to the Western world.

How To Cultivate Real Happiness & Ease The Voice Of The Inner Critic, With Sharon Salzberg

“O Nobly Born” the Buddhist texts begin, remember your Buddha Nature. Remember your innate capacity for dignity, understanding and vast compassion. These gifts were born into you. Discover how the beautiful qualities of Buddha Nature can become alive for you, in your heart and the way you live.

This series of inspiring talks discuss the awakening of the qualities of Buddha Nature, traditionally described as inner perfections. Through these teachings and practices, you are invited to bring alive and embody the virtues of the heart, lovingkindness and steadiness, compassion and wisdom. You are invited to awaken the best in yourself.

Given in 2017, these teachings are some of my favorites.

Surprising Delights of Simplicity - Jack Kornfield

Calming the Anxious Mind

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