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Latest Episodes:

Ayya Santacitta: Iddhipada III: Effort ~ Bringing Back Our Inborn Animate Intelligence (the Original AI) Sep 02, 2026

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(Aloka Earth Room) Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene IV | Online Wednesday-Morning

Marjolein Janssen: Befriending the Thinking Mind Sep 01, 2026

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(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) We often have the idea that thoughts are our enemy during meditation. If only we could get rid of all those thoughts, then we would be good meditators. But actually, this is a misconception, since thinking is part of being a human being. In this talk we learn how to befriend the thinking mind, so it can be a companion, instead of an enemy.

Diana Winston: The Spiritual Journey (Retreat at Spirit Rock) Sep 01, 2026

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) In this talk, Diana weaves together stories from her own spiritual journey with what she sees as universal aspects of the spiritual path. She talks about obstacles that arise on the path, what insight is, learning to love ourselves more deeply, and the journey to resting in Natural Awareness. She also covers how the spiritual life manifests off the cushion throughout a lifetime, including in the face of a turbulent world.

Pamela Weiss: Guided Meditation: Big Mind Sep 01, 2026

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(Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center)

Diana Winston: Self-Compassion and Self-Directed Loving Kindness Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) Aug 31, 2026

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This guided session teaches the basics of self-compassion: mindfulness for judgmental thoughts, kindness towards self, and recognition of shared humanity. The guided meditation focuses on sending kindness to self.

Pamela Weiss: The Wisdom of Water Aug 31, 2026

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(Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center) This talk explores the paradoxical qualities of water; cohesion + change; the mystery of consciousness; and the power of turning toward impermanence

Ayya Anandabodhi: The Transformative Power of Metta Aug 30, 2026

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(Parayana Vihara) In a Sunday Dhamma talk at Parayana Vihara, Ayya Anandabodhi talks about the power of metta (loving-kindness) to transform difficulties and heal relationships.

Donald Rothberg: Bringing Our Practice to the Current Difficult Times: A Contemporary Eightfold Path Aug 30, 2026

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(Gay Buddhist Fellowship)

Pawan Bareja: Dharma Builds Resilience Aug 30, 2026

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(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

Pamela Weiss: Guided Meditation: Vedana/Fire Feeling-Tone Aug 30, 2026

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(Vallecitos Mountain Retreat Center)