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Retreat Dharma Talks at Common Ground Meditation Center

Weekly Dharma Series

These weekly groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one’s practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention.

2000-01-01 (9497 days) Common Ground Meditation Center

  
2023-02-05 Introduction to the Three Characteristics - Week 3 - Meditation 33:38
Mark Nunberg
2023-03-05 The Three Characteristics - Unsatisfactoriness of Existence - Week 5 - Meditation 33:34
Mark Nunberg
2023-03-05 The Three Characteristics - Unsatisfactoriness of Existence - Week 5 - Talk 40:54
Mark Nunberg
2023-03-19 Introduction to the 3 Characteristics -- Week 6: How Does Tranquility Support Insight 29:56
Mark Nunberg
Introduction to the 3 Characteristics -- Week 6: How Does Tranquility Support Insight - Guided Meditation
2023-03-26 Introduction to the Three Characteristics - Understanding the Impersonal Nature of Dukkha - Week 7 - Meditation 33:41
Mark Nunberg
2023-03-26 Introduction to the Three Characteristics - Understanding the Impersonal Nature of Dukkha - Week 7 - Talk 42:54
Mark Nunberg
2023-04-23 Introduction to the Three Characteristics - Week 10: Emptiness as a Skillful Support for Letting Go of Attachments - Talk 39:29
Mark Nunberg
Introduction to the Three Characteristics - Week 10: Emptiness as a Skillful Support for Letting Go of Attachments - Guided Meditation
2023-04-26 Last Days of the Buddha: Reflections on the Mahaparinibbana Sutta - Talk 1:18:34
Meg Brandeland
This dharma reflection by Meg Brandeland is a combination of reflections on the Sutta itself as well as Meg's experiences working in end of life care. Meg is a devoted student of both the Buddhist and Christian contemplative paths. In her daily life, she works as a hospice and palliative care physician, taking care of patients with serious illnesses and at the end of life. Her bucket list includes learning French, writing books and realizing the awakened heart.
2023-05-21 Recognizing the good (Week 2) - Talk 35:28
Mark Nunberg
The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. No registration necessary. Led by Mark Nunberg.
2023-05-21 Recognizing the good (Week 2) - Meditation 35:25
Mark Nunberg
The weekly practice groups are designed to be a cornerstone for one's practice by providing ongoing instruction and teachings that help illuminate the simple but challenging practice of mindfulness. The Buddha taught that mindfulness is the way to go beyond habits of distraction and grasping. To walk this path of wisdom and compassion, we need the support of a community that shares this intention. Each session includes a guided meditation, dharma talk, and discussion. Both experienced and beginning meditators are welcome. No registration necessary. Led by Mark Nunberg.
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