Spring 2011 Shamatha Retreat Podcast
1) 94 Finishing with Loving-kindness
In this final session, Alan brings us back to the first immeasurable of loving-kindness with a guided meditation which focuses on loving-kindness first for oneself, and then spreading out to all begin...Show More
2) 93 Integrating Into the Outside World
Editor's Note: Due to multiple recording errors, this afternoon's podcast is an optimized recording from an iPhone. Because of this, it is difficult to hear clearly. My very sincere apologies. If anyo...Show More
3) 92 Easy Comings and Goings
This morning, Alan first speaks about Dharma practice during periods of transition. This is followed by an unguided meditation, which is not included.
4) 91 Final Afternoon Session: The History and Development of Buddhism
Although there are two more days of retreat, this is our last afternoon session. Alan begins by jumping right in to a guided meditation in which he "puts us through the paces" of the three types of mi...Show More
5) 90 Morning Q&A #3
This morning we begin with an unguided meditation (not included in this recording) and then Alan answers the following questions from the group: 1. Could you clarify the terms mind, awareness, and co...Show More
6) 89 Integrated Vipashyana
This afternoon Alan leads a guided meditation [6:25] that integrates the three different methods of vipashyana as taught by Padmasambhava. After the guided meditation [31:40], Alan talks about the hi...Show More
7) 88 Evaluating Practice
This morning, Alan speaks about skillful means for evaluating our practice and determining whether our aspirations are being fulfilled or not. The following unguided meditation is not included.
8) 87 Vipashyana: Identifying Rigpa
In this afternoon session, (today's morning session did not include any guidance or teachings and was not recorded) Alan Wallace continues to teach on vipashyana. We begin this afternoon with a 24-min...Show More
9) 86 Vipashyana: Continuing the Search
This afternoon, we review the teachings from Saturday afternoon (#84) and practice in the same way. The unguided meditation is not included. There is no question and answer; instead, Alan gives some f...Show More
10) 85 Releasing the "Shoulds" and Relaxing
This morning, Alan reminds us to continue to "downshift" and loosen up if we find we are unsatisfied with the quality of our meditation. This brief introduction is followed by an unguided meditation, ...Show More