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This site is an archive of Dharma talks given by Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella and various guest speakers at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. Each talk illuminates aspects of the Buddha's teachings. The purpose is the same that the Buddha had for his teachings, to guide us toward the end of suffering and the attainment of freedom.

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TitleSpeakerDateLength
The Five Faculties and Fear Andrea Fella 2011-02-21 46:19
Buddhist Response to Violence Gil Fronsdal 2011-02-20 45:33
The Present Moment Andrea Fella 2011-02-15 48:25
Speaking Gil Fronsdal 2011-02-14 39:33
Paying Attention to the Breath Gil Fronsdal 2011-02-13 46:52
Happiness Andrea Fella 2011-02-10 52:57
Trunk and Branches of Practice Gil Fronsdal 2011-02-09 8:39
Transitions as a Field of Practice Andrea Fella 2011-02-08 55:49
Listening Gil Fronsdal 2011-02-07 40:31
The Paramis: Patience Gil Fronsdal 2011-02-06 38:21
Dharma Practice Series 2010 - 2011: The Paramis (Patience) (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2011-02-04 2:09:00 View Series
Practicing Sila: The Precepts, Karma, and Liberation (4 of 4) Tony Bernhard 2011-02-03 55:28
Rhythm in Practice Gil Fronsdal 2011-02-02 12:45
Practice Notes: Keep It Simple Gil Fronsdal 2011-02-02 3:52
Solitude Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-31 40:37
Questions and Answers
Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-30 42:58
Practicing Sila: The Precepts, Karma, and Liberation (3 of 4) Tony Bernhard 2011-01-27 53:27
Q & A Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-26 14:37
Practice Notes: Awareness Holds Everything Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-26 2:54
Meeting Another Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-24 35:21
Being, Doing, and Knowing Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-23 35:33
Sutta Study: The Parinibbana Sutta: The Discourse On The Buddha's Last Day (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-21 4:05:52 View Series
Practicing Sila: The Precepts, Karma, and Liberation (2 of 4) Tony Bernhard 2011-01-20 62:07
Complaining and Investigation Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-19 9:04
Practice Notes: Stillness and Movement Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-19 6:04
Paths To Freedom
Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-17 36:34
Four Noble Truths
Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-16 35:54
Practicing Sila: The Precepts, Karma, and Liberation (1 of 4) Tony Bernhard 2011-01-13 55:30
Turning Towards Uncomfortableness
Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-12 11:51
Practice Notes
Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-12 3:42
Retreats as Sanctuary Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-10 23:04
Perfection of Effort Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-09 39:18
Dharma Practice Series 2010 - 2011: The Paramis (Effort) (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-07 3:54:42 View Series
Heart Felt Practice Jim Podolske 2011-01-06 47:01
A Monastery Within - A Book Reading
Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-05 52:55
Qualities of Faith
Gil Fronsdal 2011-01-03 39:04
Boredom Ines Freedman 2011-01-02 39:48
The Jewel of Mindfulness
Kim Allen 2010-12-27 44:01
Compassion Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-26 36:25
Investigating Emotions Andrea Fella 2010-12-23 55:13
Concepts
Ines Freedman 2010-12-22 13:13
Working with Self
Ajahn Anandabodhi 2010-12-20 48:01
The Role of Buddhist Teachers Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-19 41:00
Mindfulness of Emotions Andrea Fella 2010-12-16 54:13
Sun Buddha Moon Buddha Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-15 11:22
Practice Notes: The Shape of Awareness Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-15 7:13
Being A Light Unto Yourself Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-13 38:13
The Practice Of Retreats Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-12 32:13
Recognizing Emotions Andrea Fella 2010-12-09 53:28
How We Hold Our Thoughts Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-08 8:07
Practice Notes: Look Behind Your Thoughts Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-08 3:31
What Are We Not Conscious Of
Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-06 44:58
The Paramis-Wisdom Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-05 43:21
The Dhammapada - Investigating the Best Known Collection of the Buddha's Teachings (Series) Tony Bernhard 2010-12-04 2:41:10 View Series
Dharma Practice Series 2010 - 2011: The Paramis (Wisdom) (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-03 2:08:04 View Series
Understanding the Purpose of Practice Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-01 13:22
Practice Notes: Mindfulness Itself Gil Fronsdal 2010-12-01 4:43
The Five Hindrances Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-29 46:34
Experiences in Buddhist Chaplaincy Training Susan Ezequelle 2010-11-28 36:24
Dharmette Maria Straatmann 2010-11-24 12:22
Practice Notes Maria Straatmann 2010-11-24 5:10
Reflections on Loss
Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-22 40:51
Teachings on Emptiness
Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-21 40:22
Buddhist Teachings and Practice (5 of 5) Richard Shankman 2010-11-18 64:22
Everyday Nibbana Jim Bronson 2010-11-14 32:16
Buddhist Teachings and Practice (4 of 5) Richard Shankman 2010-11-11 63:46
Mindfulness of the Mind Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-10 9:31
Practice Notes: Mindfulness of the Mind Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-10 4:36
Overview of Introduction to Meditation
Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-09 1:33:04
Eight Fold Path, Continued
Robert Cusick 2010-11-09 57:33
Being A Good Student Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-08 29:09
The Paramis: Renunciation Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-07 35:34
Dharma Practice Series 2010 - 2011: The Paramis (Renunciation) (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-05 2:08:31 View Series
Buddhist Teachings and Practice (3 of 5) Richard Shankman 2010-11-04 65:48
Thinking Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-03 12:31
Practice Notes: Thinking Gil Fronsdal 2010-11-03 6:07
Working with Pain
Bhikkhu Bodhi 2010-10-31 48:00
7 Factors of Conscientious Action
Bhikkhu Bodhi 2010-10-30 46:52
Buddhist Teachings and Practice (2 of 5) Richard Shankman 2010-10-28 61:25
Exploring Emotions Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-27 11:58
Practice Notes: Mindfulness of Emotions Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-27 5:25
Ephemera
Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-25 39:28
The Practice of Gladdening, Collecting and Releasing
Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-24 30:16
Buddhist Teachings and Practice (1 of 5) Richard Shankman 2010-10-21 66:24
Buddhist Teachings and Practice (Series) Richard Shankman 2010-10-21 4:17:22 View Series
Dharmette
Jim Bronson 2010-10-20 19:55
Buddhism and Vegetarianism Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-18 45:12
How to Be Sick
Toni Bernhard 2010-10-17 1:11:19
The Paramis: Virtue Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-17 34:07
Dharma Practice Series 2010 - 2011: The Paramis (Virtue) (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-15 2:18:28 View Series
Wisdom of the Body Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-13 15:07
Practice Notes: The Importance of the Body Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-13 4:57
Clear Comprehension Andrea Fella 2010-10-12 53:34
The True Self
Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-11 40:39
Gratitude Under Fire Beth Goldring 2010-10-10 43:07
Karma Andrea Fella 2010-10-07 52:54
Living This Life Fully Mirka Knaster 2010-10-06 54:48
Being with the Breath Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-06 14:28
Practice Notes: The Breath Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-06 3:03
IMC Online Community Practice Instructions (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-06 1:13:40 View Series
Online Community Q&A with Gil Fronsdal (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-06 1:25:50 View Series
Intention and Motivation
Andrea Fella 2010-10-05 53:09
The Buddha's Teaching on Self and Not Self Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-04 41:16
The Buddha's Teaching to Bahiya Gil Fronsdal 2010-10-03 30:25
Reflection: Skillful Use of Thought in Practice Andrea Fella 2010-09-30 54:30
The Three Foundations of Practice David Cohn 2010-09-29 13:42
Two Analogies Andrea Fella 2010-09-28 55:46
Wise Speech Andrea Fella 2010-09-27 45:15
Neuroscience, Conflict, and Compassion Daniel Bowling 2010-09-26 44:10
Hindrances: Doubt Andrea Fella 2010-09-23 51:31
Guided Meditation Andrea Fella 2010-09-23 13:57
Embracing Imperfection Ines Freedman 2010-09-22 15:49
Wisdom on the Path Andrea Fella 2010-09-21 51:22
Mind States Richard Shankman 2010-09-20 44:34
Investigation of Ease and Un-Ease Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-19 39:10
Way Seeking Way Richard Sievers 2010-09-16 33:57
Dharmette
Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-15 13:07
Practice Notes
Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-15 4:43
Humility
Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-13 42:25
Dharma Teens plus The Paramis: Generosity
Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-12 42:46
Dharma Practice Series 2010 - 2011: The Paramis (Generosity) (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-10 2:46:04 View Series
Dharma Practice Series 2010-2011: The Paramis (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-10 15:24:51 View Series
Suffering and Compassion Andrea Fella 2010-09-09 52:13
Things As They Are Robert Cusick 2010-09-08 12:43
The Container of Concentration Andrea Fella 2010-09-07 54:04
Exploring the Concept of Self
Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-06 41:25
The Ten Paramis: Overview Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-05 36:16
Hindrances: Restlessness Andrea Fella 2010-09-02 52:54
Guided Meditation Andrea Fella 2010-09-02 9:46
What is Being Requested Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-01 9:58
Practice Notes: Working with Tension Gil Fronsdal 2010-09-01 3:39
Concentration Andrea Fella 2010-08-31 54:01
Anatta Gil Fronsdal 2010-08-30 45:25
Historical Roots of Western Vipassana Gil Fronsdal 2010-08-29 49:22
Hindrances: Sloth and Torpor Andrea Fella 2010-08-26 51:40
Practice Notes: In the Body Gil Fronsdal 2010-08-25 3:00
Grief Ajahn Anandabodhi 2010-08-23 42:04
Integrating Practice Into Daily Activities Michael Newell 2010-08-22 39:43
Four Foundations of Mindfulness Susan Ezequelle 2010-08-19 54:58
What We Miss
Carla Brennan 2010-08-15 45:58
Hindrances: Ill Will Andrea Fella 2010-08-12 55:30
Guided Meditation Andrea Fella 2010-08-12 15:15
Clinging Ines Freedman 2010-08-11 12:39
Mindfulness Andrea Fella 2010-08-10 54:16
Five Faculties Gil Fronsdal 2010-08-09 41:07
Taking In The Good 4 of 4 Rick Hanson 2010-08-07 62:00
Taking In The Good 3 of 4 Rick Hanson 2010-08-07 1:23:40
Taking In The Good 2 of 4 Rick Hanson 2010-08-07 1:47:54
Taking In The Good 1 of 4 Rick Hanson 2010-08-07 1:10:22
Sutta Study: First Three Discourses (Series) Richard Shankman 2010-08-06 3:00:27 View Series
Cultivating Gratitude Jim Podolske 2010-08-05 48:37
Guided Meditation: Open in Gratitude Jim Podolske 2010-08-05 5:04
Dharmette-Contentment and Discontentment Gil Fronsdal 2010-08-04 13:36
Practice Notes: Amoeba Mind Gil Fronsdal 2010-08-04 4:01
The Quality of Mindfulness
Andrea Fella 2010-08-03 53:42
More On Equanimity
Gil Fronsdal 2010-08-02 36:48
Social Equanimity
Gil Fronsdal 2010-08-01 43:18
Hindrances: Understanding Sensual Pleasure Andrea Fella 2010-07-29 56:25
Guided Meditation Andrea Fella 2010-07-29 16:23
Dharmette
Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-28 11:55
Practice Notes: Stability Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-28 4:51
Effort But Not Too Much Andrea Fella 2010-07-27 53:36
Delusion Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-26 43:54
Equanimity
Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-25 35:43
Tranquility Kim Allen 2010-07-22 43:24
Staying Upright Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-21 11:36
Practice Notes: Be Relaxed Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-21 2:18
Clear Comprehension
Chris Clifford 2010-07-20 56:48
Letting Go Of Our Stories
Kevin Griffin 2010-07-19 46:15
Cultivating Tranquility Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-18 28:21
Hindrances: Sensual Desire
Andrea Fella 2010-07-15 51:04
Guided Meditation Andrea Fella 2010-07-15 14:07
Dharmette
Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-14 14:51
Practice Note
Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-14 5:18
Skillful Effort
Andrea Fella 2010-07-13 53:12
Dharma Gil Fronsdal 2010-07-12 48:13
Cultivating Generosity Andrea Fella 2010-07-11 41:19
Hindrances: Overview Andrea Fella 2010-07-08 53:06
Judgmental Mind Ines Freedman 2010-07-07 14:42
Effort But Not Too Much Andrea Fella 2010-07-07 53:13
Confidence and Doubt Andrea Fella 2010-07-06 57:13
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness Tempel Smith 2010-07-05 47:22
Guided Meditation Tempel Smith 2010-07-05 41:12
The Path to Freedom Berget Jelane 2010-07-04 42:49
Why We Meditate Kathy Cheney 2010-07-01 51:28
Taking Refuge Ines Freedman 2010-06-28 32:25
What Are We Doing On The Path Nona Olivia 2010-06-27 53:13
Goal As The Path, Path As Goal Andrea Fella 2010-06-24 55:18
Safety in Sila Robert Cusick 2010-06-23 11:01
Eight Fold Path Deconstructed Andrea Fella 2010-06-22 54:42
Exploring The Layers Of Reactivity Andrea Fella 2010-06-21 42:19
Guided Meditation Tempel Smith 2010-06-20 36:25
Pleasant, Unpleasant and Neutral Tempel Smith 2010-06-20 44:01
Understanding Reactivity Andrea Fella 2010-06-17 56:34
Guided Meditation Andrea Fella 2010-06-17 16:37
Using Reflections Andrea Fella 2010-06-15 53:54
Lay Practice Gil Fronsdal 2010-06-14 45:25
Questions and Answers Gil Fronsdal 2010-06-13 46:04
Meditation As Self-expression Gil Fronsdal 2010-06-09 12:01
Practice Notes: Stillness Gil Fronsdal 2010-06-09 5:28
Questions and Answers Gil Fronsdal 2010-06-07 43:37
What We Attend To Gil Fronsdal 2010-06-06 40:28
Practice: Finding Our Way Andrea Fella 2010-06-03 55:28
Guided Meditation Andrea Fella 2010-06-03 22:30
An Excellent Night Andrea Fella 2010-06-02 11:49
Exploring Many Kinds of Happiness Andrea Fella 2010-06-01 52:28
Guided Meditation-Expanding Awareness Andrea Fella 2010-06-01 30:12
Ease Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-31 48:55
Buddhist Training Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-30 32:40
Dukkha (Part 3) Andrea Fella 2010-05-27 53:13
Using Reference Points Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-26 11:57
Practice Notes: Two Phases of Training Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-26 3:37
Practicing Kindness Andrea Fella 2010-05-25 57:16
Path to Freedom Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-24 46:55
Dharma Practice Series 2009-2010: Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Equanimity) (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-21 1:43:37 View Series
Dukkha (Part 2) Andrea Fella 2010-05-20 54:19
Practice Notes: Practice as Kite Flying Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-19 5:09
Exploring Helpful Emotions Andrea Fella 2010-05-18 59:21
Guided Meditation: Relaxed Focus Andrea Fella 2010-05-18 29:00
The Cessation of Suffering Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-17 36:52
Compassion and Meeting Ourselves Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-16 31:24
Compassion Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-15 36:27
Dukkha (Part 1) Andrea Fella 2010-05-13 59:01
Introduction to Loving-kindness Meditation with Gil Fronsdal (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-12 5:48:00 View Series
Practice Notes: Attitudes of Mindfulness Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-12 3:43
Difficult Emotions as the Path Andrea Fella 2010-05-11 58:10
Four Types Of Clinging
Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-10 46:46
Supported By The Dharma Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-09 36:34
Developing Wisdom Maria Straatmann 2010-05-06 43:16
Right Effort Ines Freedman 2010-05-05 16:19
Turning Toward Suffering Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-03 42:37
May 2010 Hidden Villa Retreat (Series) Various 2010-05-03 6:10:54 View Series
Reflections on Intention Gil Fronsdal 2010-05-02 45:22
Sutta Study: The Supreme Net (Series) Andrea Fella 2010-04-30 2:31:36 View Series
Reflective Practice Andrea Fella 2010-04-29 58:25
Doing One Thing at a Time Gil Fronsdal 2010-04-28 9:28
Practice Notes: One Thing at a Time Gil Fronsdal 2010-04-28 3:10
Intention Gil Fronsdal 2010-04-25 33:52
Dharma Practice Series 2009-2010: The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Concentration) (Series) Gil Fronsdal 2010-04-23 3:53:10 View Series
Eightfold Path: Revisiting Wisdom Andrea Fella 2010-04-22 61:52
Teach Yourself to Grow Food Gil Fronsdal 2010-04-21 12:22
Practice Notes: Noting Thinking Gil Fronsdal 2010-04-21 3:06
Emotions: Recognizing Emotions Andrea Fella 2010-04-20 57:31
Mindfulness and Concentration Gil Fronsdal 2010-04-19 45:49
The Usefulness of Judgment Thanissaro Bhikkhu 2010-04-18 39:25
Mindfulness and Concentration (Series) Thanissaro Bhikkhu 2010-04-17 5:05:36 View Series
Eightfold Path: Right Concentration Andrea Fella 2010-04-15 59:19
Practice Notes: Where Do You Think Gil Fronsdal 2010-04-14 5:39
Clinging Gil Fronsdal 2010-04-14 12:10
Exploring Feeling Andrea Fella 2010-04-13 57:58

 

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