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Dharma Talks given at Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community
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2023-11-13 Ambivalence 38:19
Janine Schipper
In this dharma talk on ambivalence, we explore the multifaceted nature of mixed or contradictory feelings and the discomfort it often brings. Delving into the concept from both every day and Buddhist perspectives, we discuss how the desire for resolution can lead to suffering, examining examples from relationships, jobs, goals, and moral conflicts. The talk emphasizes the discomfort of ambivalence and the potential for inner turmoil, while offering Buddhist perspectives on skillful means and mindfulness of ambivalence. The talk concludes with a guided meditation that encourages embracing ambivalence with mindfulness, compassion, and acceptance, promoting a non-attachment to outcomes and a deeper understanding of the interconnected nature of emotions.
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-10-30 Loving Awareness 29:43
Janine Schipper
In this dharma talk Janine explores the concept of loving awareness as an integration of heart-centered awareness and mindfulness. Beginning with the challenge of connecting awareness with love in everyday life, we delve into the heart-mind connection, addressing suffering, the three poisons, and compassionate understanding. The talk examines various facets of loving awareness, including compassion, gratitude, and acceptance, highlighting their interconnectedness. The talk concludes by encouraging personal exploration of cultivating loving awareness in daily life and includes a guided Loving-Kindness meditation.
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-10-17 Opening to Dharma Practice as Artistic Endeavor 35:29
Brian Lesage
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-10-10 Indigenous People's Day: The Practice of Honoring 30:51
Brian Lesage
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-10-02 Compulsion and Addiction 25:55
Allen Atkins
A discussion of the grasping mind. An evolutionary necessity that can run amuck.
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-09-18 Relating With Thoughts 30:40
Janine Schipper
In this dharma talk, Janine examines the habit of believing that our thoughts define us and the potential consequences. Insights from Buddhist teachings on suffering and the power of non-attachment to thoughts are explored. The talk concludes with a guided mindfulness practice aimed at fosters a compassionate relationship with thoughts.
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-09-05 Wholehearted Livelihood 36:37
Brian Lesage
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-08-14 Being Present with Fear 29:58
Janine Schipper
In this dharma talk, the theme of being present with fear is explored, with lessons applicable to any challenging emotion. The talk emphasizes the power of present-moment awareness in overcoming fear. By cultivating compassion, empathy, and a focus on the present, individuals can navigate fear's grip and counteract fear-based narratives that pervade both personal experiences and the broader culture.
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-08-08 The Gift of Fearlessness 27:01
Brian Lesage
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

2023-08-01 Moving Beyond Us and Them: Beholding Strangers as Kin 26:36
Brian Lesage
Flagstaff Insight Meditation Community FIMC Monday Night Talks

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