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2024-03-16 What Would the Buddha Say? Peaceful Communication Skills for Difficult Times Part 3 49:23
Ayya Santussika
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

2024-03-16 What Would the Buddha Say? Peaceful Communication Skills for Difficult Times Part 2 55:58
Ayya Santussika
Some of the hardest times to come up with the right words and the right attitude are when the topic at hand is really hot. Maybe it is when we feel there is something very important at stake. Maybe it is when something seems very wrong in the world: war, political strife, corruption, injustice. How can we use Right Speech in such circumstances? How can we express ourselves in ways that are truthful but do not widen the divide. How can we promote peace and mutual respect? How can we relate to others with very different views and values with honesty and skill? These are some of the areas we will explore, working with personal as well as societal examples. And, we will base our conversation on the Buddha's words and advice.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

2024-03-16 What Would the Buddha Say? Peaceful Communication Skills for Difficult Times Part 1 1:21:52
Ayya Santussika
Some of the hardest times to come up with the right words and the right attitude are when the topic at hand is really hot. Maybe it is when we feel there is something very important at stake. Maybe it is when something seems very wrong in the world: war, political strife, corruption, injustice. How can we use Right Speech in such circumstances? How can we express ourselves in ways that are truthful but do not widen the divide. How can we promote peace and mutual respect? How can we relate to others with very different views and values with honesty and skill? These are some of the areas we will explore, working with personal as well as societal examples. And, we will base our conversation on the Buddha's words and advice.
Karuna Buddhist Vihara

2024-03-16 Morning instructions: Radiating Metta for All Beings (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 54:28
Susie Harrington
Spirit Rock Meditation Center March Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat

2024-03-13 Meditation: Cultivating a Gentle, Kind Attention 19:27
Tara Brach
This meditation calls on the image and felt sense of a smile as we scan through the body, and invites a receptive and caring presence, as we open our attention to the changing flow of life. “Our freedom comes not from what is happening, but from how we are relating to it. See if you can relate with the spirit of ‘yes,’ allowing whatever arises to be here. And if it feels difficult, painful, then bringing some real kindness – a ‘yes’ with gentleness and kindness.” ~ Tara
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2024-03-13 Navigating the Dark Ages 46:04
Tara Brach
How do we process and respond to increasing societal oppression and violence? What helps us transform the energies of fear, hatred and delusion? This talk offers ways we can draw on our spiritual path to steady our heart and engage with presence, wisdom and care.
Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC

2024-03-13 Coming Down to Earth & Re-Membering 53:40
Ayya Santacitta
Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene | Online Wednesday-Mornings
Aloka Earth Room

2024-03-11 Gratitude and Realistic Optimism 1:44:47
Pawan Bareja
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2024-03-11 The Buddha and the White Cloth, history of the Monk's Bowl 16:26
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni
Songdhammakalyani Monastery

2024-03-10 The Power of Intention 1:22:16
Amana Brembry Johnson
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

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