Dharma Seed is dedicated to preserving and sharing the spoken teachings of Theravada Buddhism in modern languages. Since the early 1980's, Dharma Seed has collected and distributed dharma talks by teachers offering the vipassana (insight) and metta (lovingkindness) practices of Theravada Buddhism. New recordings are being added continuously from contemporary dharma teachers.
(Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley) The capacity to be touched by and love goodness is, in some sense, the heart of spiritual practice. Something in us loves the truth and is drawn to goodness around us. It makes us yearn to activate the good inside. It requires commitment to choosing wholesome qualities as our default instead of being drawn to the forces of attachment, aversion and ignorance within us.
(Aloka Earth Room) Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene III | Online Wednesday-Morning
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) This talk explores how spiritual friendship encompasses the entirety of Buddhist practice, examining how we become intimate with ourselves, others, and the world through connection and accompaniment. Drawing on suttas, poetry, and personal stories, it reveals how talking about the dharma, offering presence to one another, and cultivating tenderness through difficulty are essential paths to awakening.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Reflecting on the rewards of this retreat, using the framework of some of the ten pāramī, specifically generosity, ethics, and equanimity
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) This recording has a 10 minute bowing practice followed by all the chants and matras that were practiced over the retreat.
(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, guided meditation, questions and responses was offered on 29th of November, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:14 - Guided Meditation 28:03 - DHAMMA TALK 51:43 - Q&A
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
(True North Insight)
(True North Insight)
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) When we offer mettā to ourselves, we're not trying to transform our experience into unconditional self-love—we're learning to love the parts of ourselves that don't want to love us back. This practice invites us to recognize all our parts because when we can love the fragmented parts of ourselves, we begin to see ourselves as sacred beings, and in knowing ourselves deeply, we come to know Kuan Yin.
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Concluding remarks on the Satipatthana--for the growth of our practice (bhavana) and the aspiration to be carried by the stream of wholesomeness.
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Silent sit followed by teachings on clear understanding: Sampajañña.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)
(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) A reflection on how boundless Metta naturally becomes gratitude and generosity. Grounded in early teachings, elemental presence, embodied practice, and the simple movement of a heart learning to give freely.
(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Metta is a profound shift in perspective, linking the astronauts overview effect with the Buddha's teachings on Boundlessness. Through story, reflection and classical teaching, we explore how the heart opens beyond "me", revealing clarity, shared belonging and the identity shift that makes compassion the only sane response.
(Insight Santa Cruz)
(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Inspired by Mettagu's question to the Buddha, this reflection pints to a directly visible path through suffering. Loosening the grip of "mine" and meeting life with clarity, ease and lovingkindness.
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
(Insight Santa Cruz)
(Insight Santa Cruz)
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Cultivating muditā for oneself and an easy being
(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, and questions and responses was offered on November 22, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:00 - DHAMMA TALK 21:33 - Q&R
(Aloka Earth Room) Short Reflection & Guided Meditation | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene III | Online Wednesday-Morning
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Cessation of Suffering coincides the realization of the end of suffering with the elimination of craving for sense pleasures, craving for existence and craving for non-existence. This is the practice toward ultimate final peace, Nibbana.
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) The Buddha said the one reflection to always keep in mind is Impermanence, Anicca in Pali. When we have a deep understanding of impermanence we are more able to let go. However, there is an upside to impermanence too. No matter how difficult things are they will change. Often overlooked, this aspect of impermanence can give us courage and resolve in the face of hardship. Opening to the truth of impermanence deepens our capacity to be balanced in the face of change. This talk will explore this topic and how we can apply it in our lives.
(Aloka Earth Room) Short Reflection & Guided Meditation including a poem by Meister Eckhart | Earthworm Practice for the Anthropocene III | Online Wednesday-Morning
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Reflections and guided practice on cultivating karuna (compassion) for a friend and a stranger.
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Meditate like chicken! A meditator should focus on skillful intention and right effort (both of which) are under one's control. However the result are beyond one's control.
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Poems, stories, and reflections on taking refuge in the truth of the dharma.
(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) A reflection on the Log Sutta (SN): Encouragement to trust the current, not get caught and let the Dhamma carry you home to freedom.
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Includes suggestions for practicing with comparing mind and the inner critic
(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Revolutionary Practice in 2026: Curiosity, Playfulness & BIPOC Joy
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center) Forty-five minute silent meditation followed by the story of Philippe Petit, a high wire artist that trained intensively to master his art.
(Karuna Buddhist Vihara)
(Karuna Buddhist Vihara)
(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This guided meditation was offered on November 8, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”
(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, and questions and responses was offered on November 8, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:00 - DHAMMA TALK 18:16 - Q&R
(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)
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