Dharma Library Archive

The nature and practice of right view.

With Gregory Kramer Recorded : January 3, 2016

If there is one practice that defines the quality of the Buddha’s teachings, it is right view. This is a wisdom path. Right view is the beginning and ending of the path. Right view...

Letting your heart break … open.

With Martin Aylward Recorded : December 13, 2015

Martin looks at current events with an eye on the suffering of refugees, the climate emergency and growing Islamophobia, exploring how we can both empathize with and respond to human suffering, while also cultivating...

Attitude to practice.

With James Baraz Recorded : December 10, 2015

Worldwide Insight talk from James Baraz: “Attitude to Practice”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

Awakening from fear.

With Caverly Morgan Recorded : December 6, 2015

We need not avoid fear. Fear belongs to the illusion of a self that is separate from life. It is the byproduct of identifying with that illusion. Often, fear arises in the very moment...

Fluidity and spontaneity.

With Christelle Bonneau Recorded : November 22, 2015

Worldwide Insight talk from Christelle Bonneau: “Fluidity and Spontaneity”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

Death and the dance of self.

With Paul Burrows Recorded : November 8, 2015

The Buddhadharma is bursting with ways to find helpful perspectives on our troubles. With awareness and investigation we can unpack the nub of clinging which keeps us bound to old and unhelpful ways of...

The role of the intoxicants (asavas) in driving suffering and allowing release.

With Gregory Kramer Recorded : November 1, 2015

Worldwide Insight talk from Greg Kramer: “The Role of the Intoxicants (Asavas) in Driving Suffering and Allowing Release”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

Relationship to time.

With Christopher Titmuss Recorded : October 25, 2015

Worldwide Insight talk from Christopher Titmuss: “Relationship to Time”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

The power of intention.

With Shaila Catherine Recorded : October 18, 2015

Worldwide Insight talk from Shaila Catherine: “The Power of Intention”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

What is this?

With Martine Batchelor Recorded : October 11, 2015

In this session Martine leads a guided meditation on the question “What is this?”, and then explores this questioning practice as a means to encounter each moment with awareness and as a means of...

Transforming the poisons.

With Martin Aylward Recorded : October 4, 2015

Buddha points out the three main ways we get pulled into activity and self-contraction – Greed, Hatred and Delusion – which Martin often translates as Desire, Defense and Distraction. This class explores creative ways...

Awareness and the mystery of dharma.

With Eugene Cash Recorded : September 27, 2015

Worldwide Insight talk from Eugene Cash: “Awareness and the Mystery of Dharma”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

Not two, not one: experiencing non-duality in the ordinary.

With Jaya Julienne Ashmore Recorded : September 13, 2015

Worldwide Insight talk from Jaya Julienne Ashmore: “Not Two, Not One: Experiencing Non-Duality in the Ordinary”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

Working with the first stage of loving-kindness.

With Vimalasara Mason-John Recorded : September 6, 2015

Worldwide Insight talk from Vimalasara Mason-John: “Working with the First Stage of Loving-Kindness”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

Feeling the blessings of your life.

With Martin Aylward Recorded : July 26, 2015

We are easily and often exposed to the greed, hatred and delusion that easily directs our own minds, and seems to be running the world. Yet whatever our personal circumstances, there is much we...

Exploration of the four noble truths.

With Phillip Moffitt Recorded : July 19, 2015

Worldwide Insight talk from Phillip Moffit: “Exploration of the Four Noble Truths”. Guided meditation, Dharma talk and Q&A.

The colouring of awareness.

With Martin Aylward Recorded : July 12, 2015

Meditation practice trains our capacity to be aware, in real time, of what is happening. But what is colouring your awareness? We can pay very clear and steady attention in a way that is...

Buddha’s toolbox: a spectrum of skilful means.

With Martin Aylward Recorded : June 28, 2015

In this class we explore the various ways to diffuse difficult emotions, see through mental patterns, re-direct our attention, and understand the nature of experience.