(True North Insight) Identifying the five hindrances as the object of our meditation can loosen the grip of self identification with these often unpleasant mental states.

Jean Esther: The five hindrances: doorways to waking up

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(Gaia House) Exploring the middle way of pride, its positive role, and negative implications in our life and practice. Also, of the benefits and challenges of a comparison-based mind and its necessity in discernment. 

Apologies for the occasional scratchy sound in the recording: Nathan is wearing a thick scarf due to a persistent cough, and it catches on the microphone. (includes responses to unheard questions)

Nathan Glyde: Do You Need A Conceit?

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This Dhamma talk, Guided Meditation and Q&A was offered on May 18th, 2024 for East Bay Dhamma

Ayya Santussika: Wisdom Power

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) An invitation to bring the three jewels front and center in our daily life

DaRa Williams: Taking refuge in the sangha

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

Rachel Lewis: Morning instruction: directed and undirected attention

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Buddhism may seem to be all about suffering, but there are many forms of joy that are a indispensable parts of the path of practice

Jean Esther: The five hindrances: doorways to waking up

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