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Recent Dharma talks given at Seattle Insight Meditation Society by senior teachers. Find more at http://seattleinsight.org.

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    When Action Leads to Conflict, What is the Right Path?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 44:15


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Aravind Moorthy Date: 2025-08-24 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel

    Wise Action: Refraining from Harm and Cultivating the Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 69:24


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2025-08-18 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    Wise Action: Working with Habits & Paramis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 43:46


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2025-08-17 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

    Wise Action, Recap & Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 48:14


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-08-11 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    Wise and Beneficial Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 34:19


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2025-08-10 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

    Wise Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 70:23


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-08-04 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Reflection and Practice Reflect on the three Wise Actions: non-killing, non-stealing, and non-sexual harming. When we find ourselves pushing against Wise Action, turn toward the suffering that is driving that impulse. Can the source of that suffering be met with compassion and understanding? Does this open-up room for Wise Action to emerge? This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Dev Slivinsky.

    Introduction to Right Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 53:57


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Sooz Appel Date: 2025-08-03 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    An Evening with Jack Kornfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 64:44


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Jack Kornfield Date: 2025-08-03 Sunday Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Finding Freedom from Selfing Through Right Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 71:03


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2025-07-28 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    A Month of Wise Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 36:51


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2025-07-27 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

    The Right Speech of Thought, Recap & Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 53:48


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2025-07-21 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    Right Speech in Real Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 53:56


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Judith Avinger Date: 2025-07-20 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

    The Right Speech of Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 72:20


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2025-07-14 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

    Mutual Awakening: The Reciprocal Feedback Loop of Monastic-Lay Encouragement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 114:28


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Ajahn Kovilo, Ajahn Nisabho, Tuere Sala Date: 2025-07-13 Sunday Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Insight Dialogue: A Path to Healing, Harmonious Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 33:55


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Candace Robb Date: 2025-07-13 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    Wise and Courageous Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 63:53


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2025-07-07 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    Translating Wise Intention Into Our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 70:12


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-06-30 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Reflection and Practice Reflect on what is most alive for you in your Dharma practice. What naturally has a level of engagement, curiosity and interest? Form that into an intention that becomes a link to your actions. Keep it simple and accessible. This is Wise Intention reinterpreted so it's relevant to your life. This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

    Day 2 Afternoon Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 29:20


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Bhante Panna Date: 2025-06-29 SundaySeriesUrgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma 2025-06-27 Bhante Panna Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Day 2 Second Morning Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 25:15


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Bhante Panna Date: 2025-06-29 SundaySeriesUrgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma 2025-06-27 Bhante Panna Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Day 2 First Morning Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 215:24


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Bhante Panna Date: 2025-06-29 SundaySeriesUrgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma 2025-06-27 Bhante Panna Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Day 1 Second Afternoon Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 38:41


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Bhante Panna Date: 2025-06-28 SaturdaySeriesUrgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma 2025-06-27 Bhante Panna Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Day 1 First Afternoon Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 49:04


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Bhante Panna Date: 2025-06-28 SaturdaySeriesUrgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma 2025-06-27 Bhante Panna Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Day 1 Second Morning Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 24:11


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Bhante Panna Date: 2025-06-28 SaturdaySeriesUrgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma 2025-06-27 Bhante Panna Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Day 1 First Morning Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 30:40


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Bhante Panna Date: 2025-06-28 SaturdaySeriesUrgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma 2025-06-27 Bhante Panna Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Day 1 Opening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 3:37


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Bhante Panna Date: 2025-06-28 SaturdaySeriesUrgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma 2025-06-27 Bhante Panna Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Urgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 50:47


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Bhante Panna Date: 2025-06-27 FridaySeriesUrgency, Renunciation, and Refuge in the Dharma 2025-06-27 Bhante Panna Video Click here to view on Vimeo.

    Following Through With Wise Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 34:22


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2025-06-22 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    What is Not Clinging, and Why Do We Care?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 31:59


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2025-06-19 ThursdaySeriesEastside Insight Meditation Group 2021-01-23 Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm

    Wise Intention, Recap & Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 47:41


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-06-16 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    Bringing Wise Intention to Our Meditation Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 42:47


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2025-06-15 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

    Right Intention: Setting the Path in Motion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 68:15


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tuere Sala Date: 2025-06-09 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

    The Buddha's Advice on Intentions: Letting Go, Kindness, and Gentleness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 43:32


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Aravind Moorthy Date: 2025-06-08 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer LJ Yang.

    How the Story of Me Arises, and What to Do About It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 30:00


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2025-06-05 ThursdaySeriesEastside Insight Meditation Group 2021-01-23 Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm

    Wise Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 70:46


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-06-02 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Reflection and Practice Start to notice the link between your intentions and actions. When contemplating an action, inquire about what intention is driving it. What view is shaping the intention? Cultivate the three wholesome intentions of non-harm, non-ill will, and renunciation. Be compassionate with the times your intention is unwholesome and explore the view behind those intentions. This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    Introduction to Right Intention, Grounded in Being with the Truth of Things As They Truly Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 47:49


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Sooz Appel Date: 2025-06-01 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    Remembrance Ceremony

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 61:44


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Ghisly Garcia, Shawn Holmes Date: 2025-05-26 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Ghisly Garcia, Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Shawn Holmes, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

    Panel on the Path of Right View

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 47:06


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Jerry Harter, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel Date: 2025-05-25 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Jerry Harter, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Nina Laboy, Sooz Appel

    Wise View

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 69:21


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Tim Geil Date: 2025-05-19 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala Reflection and Practice Reflect on “view” as the underlying assumptions and framing of reality that shapes our perspectives and actions. Trace back from actions (including thought) to sense what view was driving that action. When is that view wise or unwise? Which leads to suffering? Which leads to freedom? This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    Right View: Seeing Clearly on the Path to Liberation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 47:16


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Nina Laboy Date: 2025-05-18 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

    Vesak Ceremony

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 58:15


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Keri Pederson, Tim Geil Date: 2025-05-12 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala

    Right View: Using the Three Fold Training to Clear our Misperceptions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 53:19


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2025-05-11 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    Intro to Right View

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 71:21


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Sooz Appel Date: 2025-05-05 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    Right View: Dismantling Delusion in an Age of Fragmentation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 53:03


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Nana Gyesie Date: 2025-05-04 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

    Contact with Great Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 41:48


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2025-05-01 ThursdaySeriesEastside Insight Meditation Group 2021-01-23 Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm

    Cultivating the Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 50:43


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Keri Pederson Date: 2025-04-28 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Monday evenings, 2025) 2025-01-06 Keri Pederson, Lyndal Johnson, Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm, Tim Geil, Tuere Sala This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer John Stott.

    Three Perspectives on the Fourth Noble Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 56:11


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Sooz Appel Date: 2025-04-27 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Jim Matthews.

    The Eightfold Path: A Way of Refuge for Our Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 50:57


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lauren Wilson Date: 2025-04-20 SundaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Nikhil Natarajan.

    Port Townsend Daylong: No Enemies (afternoon teaching)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 34:46


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2025-04-19 SaturdaySeriesEastside Insight Meditation Group 2021-01-23 Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm

    Port Townsend Daylong: No Enemies (morning teaching)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 26:44


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2025-04-19 SaturdaySeriesEastside Insight Meditation Group 2021-01-23 Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm

    Buddha’s Compassion Teachings with Perspectives from Hopi Elders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 34:18


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Steve Wilhelm Date: 2025-04-17 ThursdaySeriesEastside Insight Meditation Group 2021-01-23 Sooz Appel, Steve Wilhelm

    Exploring the Eight-Fold Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 66:00


    See all series | See all talksTeacher: Lyndal Johnson Date: 2025-04-14 MondaySeriesThe Four Noble Truths & The Twelve Insights (Sunday mornings, 2025) 2025-01-05 Aravind Moorthy, Candace Robb, Judith Avinger, Lauren Wilson, Lyndal Johnson, Nana Gyesie, Sooz Appel This recording was edited and prepared for publication by volunteer Deb Slivinsky.

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