Recordings - Meditation Instructions
In the Theravada form of Buddhist practice there are two forms of meditation, Metta (Loving Kindness) and Vipassana (Mindfulness). Below are two courses given over a period of weeks, one in each of these forms. These were given on a weekly basis, so if you want to go through the entire course it is suggested that you do the same, listen to a week's lesson, practice that every day for a week, and then come back and take the next lessen. This will allow the practcie to mature.
These lesson are based directly on the Satipatthana Sutta, the Buddha's instructions on Mindfulness and the Metta Sutta, the Buddha's instruction on Loving Kindness.
Metta - New Version - 2024
This is an updated version of the course I gave in 2022 that can be found below. Though it is similar to the earlier version it contains new thoughts/insights I've gained since I last taught Metta. Each of these lesson have two parts. The first part is direct instructions on the practice. In the recording I then take the listerner into meditation. When you are listening you should pause the recording at this point, practcie, and then when you are ready restart and listen to the rest of the lesson.
Week 1 - Metta for Self - August 8, 2024
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Week 2 - Metta for a Benefactor - August 8, 2024
This recording is in two parts. The Part 1 contains the instructions for the week. Listen to it first, practice based on the instructions and then listen to part 2.
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Week 3 - Metta for A Dear Friend - August 22, 2024
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Week 4 - Metta for A Neutral Person - August 29, 2024
Offering thoughts of Loving-Kindness to someone we don't know at all. Not something we would usually do.
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Week 5 - Metta for A Difficult Person - September 5, 2024
Offering thoughts of Loving-Kindness to someone with whom we have difficulty. Someone who we usually have thoughts of ill-will towards, the opposite of Metta.
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Week 6 - The Importance of Forgiveness - September 12, 2024
Though not "officially" part of the traditional teachings on Metta, understanding and practicing forgivness is central to this process, especially in working with those with whom we have difficulty and with ourselves..
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Week 7 - Metta for All Beings - September 19, 2024
Offering thoughts of Loving-Kindness to all Beings, everyone without exception.
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Metta - The Practice of Loving Kindness - 2022
A 8-week course in Metta (Loving-Kindness) Meditation based directly on the Buddha's teachings, given during my regular Thursday evening Sangha in the winter of 2022. Metta is a heart centered practice. In the Theravada tradition it is seen as a balance to the more mind centered practice of Vipassana. These lessons replace the original versions I gave early in 2020 during the pandemic.
The Metta Sutta - Jan. 6 2022
The Buddha's teaching on Loving-Kindness
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Metta for Self - Jan. 13
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Metta for a Benefactor - November 12, 2020
Note: I forgot to record the Jan. 20 class, but this recording from two years ago is close.
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Metta for a Dear Friend - Jan. 27, 2022
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Metta for a Neutral Person - Feb. 3, 2022
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Metta for a Difficult Person - February 10, 2022
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The Importance of Forgiveness - February 17, 2022
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Metta for All Beings - February 24, 2022
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Mindfulness Wisdom Teachings - The Satipatthana Sutta
An 8-week course in Mindfulness Meditation based directly on the Buddha's teachings, given during my regular Thursday evening Sangha in the late summer and the early fall of 2020. These teachings are often called The Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
Mindfulness of Body - Part 1 - August 27
The First Foundation of Mindfulness - Mindfulness of Breath
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Mindfulness of Body - Part 2 - September 3
The First Foundation of Mindfulness - Mindfulness of the Six Sense Doors
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Mindfulness of Body - Part 3 - September 10
The First Foundation of Mindfulness - Mindfulness of the Nature of Bodies
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Mindfulness of Feeling Tone - September 17
The Second Foundation of Mindfulness
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Mindfulness of Mental Formations - September 24
The Third Foundation of Mindfulness
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Mindfulness of Mental Obstructions - October 1
The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness - Part 1
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Mindfulness of The 7 Factors of Awakening - October 8
The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness - Part 2
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Mindfulness of The Four Noble Truths - October 15
The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness - Part 3
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