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Meditation Talks
Meditation is a practice in which an individual uses a technique to train attention and awareness and detach from reflexive, "discursive thinking", achieving a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state, while not judging the meditation process itself.
Techniques are broadly classified into focused (or concentrative) and open monitoring methods. Focused methods involve attention to specific objects like breath or mantras, while open monitoring includes mindfulness and awareness of mental events.
Meditation is practiced in numerous religious traditions, though it is also practised independently from any religious or spiritual influences for its health benefits. The earliest records of meditation (dhyana) are found in the Upanishads, and meditation plays a salient role in the contemplative repertoire of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Meditation-like techniques are also known in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, in the context of remembrance of and prayer and devotion to God.
Asian meditative techniques have spread to other cultures where they have found application in non-spiritual contexts, such as business and health. Meditation may significantly reduce stress, fear, anxiety, depression, and pain, and enhance peace, perception, self-concept, and well-being. Research is ongoing to better understand the effects of meditation on health (psychological, neurological, and cardiovascular) and other areas.
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Objectless Meditation and Serene IlluminationSerial: TL-00809 ADZG Monday Night, Dogen, Zazen, Samadhi, Meditation, Practice, Zazen |
Sep 04 2023 Hybrid |
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Perception's Path to Pure BeingSerial: RB-03729 Dharma_Now_3 Time, Culture, Meditation |
Nov 22 2020 Crestone |
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Zen Synergy: Meditation Meets MediationSerial: RB-02406 Seminar_Meditation_Mediation Practice, Meditation, Time |
Sep 2019 Johanneshof |
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Imperturbable Presence in Spiritual PracticeSerial: RB-03907 Seminar_Layers_of_Awareness_and_Consciousness Consciousness, Practice, Meditation |
Jun 2017 Rastenberg |
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The One Vehicle Lives In Silence And StillnessThe desire for awakening for the welfare of all beings; social engagement and silence, both practices pervade all beings; practicing with the limitations of the body. Mahayana, Compassion, Meditation, Silence, Conversation, Transmission, Hate |
May 06 2017 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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Zazen Is World TransformationKoans, using consciousness to go beyond consciousness; the path which can be spoken is not the true path. Enlightenment, Consciousness, Meditation, Conversation, Priest, japanese, lecture,... |
Apr 01 2017 PM No Abode Hermitage |
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February 28th, 2017, Serial No. 04356 Practice, Meditation, Time |
Feb 28 2017 |
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Zen, Presence, and Psychotherapy HarmonySerial: RB-02208 Seminar Meditation, Breath, Consciousness |
Nov 13 2016 Berlin |
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Meditation Beyond Personal StorytellingSerial: RB-04061 Seminar_Weaving_Our_Own_History Practice, Meditation, Consciousness |
Oct 2016 Kassel |
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Mindful Synergy: Zen Meets TherapySerial: RB-02193 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy Practice, japanese, Meditation |
Jul 2015 Kassel |
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Zen Bridges: East Meets WestSerial: RB-02192 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy Practice, Time, Meditation |
Jul 2015 Kassel |
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Heartfelt Zen: Experiencing True PracticeSerial: RB-03527 Practice-Period_Talks Practice, Meditation, Buddha |
2015 Johanneshof |
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June 22nd, 2014, Serial No. 04137 Study, Practice, Meditation |
Jun 22 2014 |
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Exploring Inner Spaces Through ZazenSerial: RB-02585 Seminar_Buddha-Fields Practice, Meditation, Time |
Jun 2014 Rastenberg |
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November 11th, 2012, Serial No. 04011 Compassion, Suffering, Meditation |
Nov 11 2012 |
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Meditation's Transformative Communal JourneySerial: RB-03535 Seminar_Challenges_of_Lay-Buddhism Practice, Meditation, Emptiness |
Feb 2012 Johanneshof |
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October 2011 talk, Serial No. 03892 Meditation, Buddha, Name |
Oct 2011 |
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October 1st, 2011, Serial No. 03882 Meditation, Consciousness, Lovingkindness |
Oct 01 2011 |
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Zen Jazz: Improvising the MindSerial: RB-02675 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy Practice, Work, Meditation |
Oct 2011 Kassel |
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August 23rd, 2011, Serial No. 03872 Enlightenment, Meditation, Intention |
Aug 23 2011 |
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Monastic Harmony in Modern PracticeSerial: RB-01683A Seminar_The_Body_of_Attention Practice, Meditation, Monastic Practice |
Jun 2011 Rastenberg |
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Embodied Awareness in Zen MeditationSerial: RB-03553 Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy Practice, Meditation, Time |
Jun 2011 Rastenberg |
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April 7th, 2011, Serial No. 03838 Meditation, Koan, Intention |
Apr 07 2011 |
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Transforming Perception Through Contextual FlowSerial: RB-03464 Practice-Period_Talks Practice, Buddha, Meditation |
Jan 25 2011 Crestone |
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December 9th, 2010, Serial No. 03807 Meditation, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen |
Dec 09 2010 |
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Dynamic Mind in Zen PracticeSerial: RB-01676E Seminar_The_Path_in_the_City,_in_the_Mountains Buddha Mind, Buddha, Meditation |
Oct 2009 Hannover |
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Yoga and MeditationOSB Cam, Yoga, Meditation, Grace, Buddha, Precepts, Sutra, Intention |
Jun 2009 1 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Yoga and MeditationSerial: NC-01183 Meditation instructions begin at 42:58 OSB Cam, Yoga, Meditation, Breath, Lineage, Buddhism, Sutra |
Jun 2009 2 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Yoga and MeditationOSB Cam, Yoga, Meditation, Sanctuary, Pain, Patience, realization, Letting Go,... |
Jun 2009 3 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Yoga and MeditationOSB Cam, Yoga, Meditation, Breath, Posture, Bell, training, japanese |
Jun 2009 4 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Zen's Blank Slate JourneySerial: RB-04018 Seminar_Minds_of-Zazen Practice, Meditation, Intention |
Jun 2009 Rastenberg |
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Mindfulness Bridges: Zen Meets TherapySerial: RB-01687F Seminar_Zen_and_Psychotherapy Meditation, Practice, Stillness |
May 31 2009 Budapest |
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December 2nd, 2008, Serial No. 03606 resistance, Pain, Meditation |
Dec 02 2008 |
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2008.10.05-serial.00199 Practice, Meditation, Zazen |
Oct 05 2008 |
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Buddhism Evolving: Mindfulness Bridging CulturesSerial: RB-01670I Seminar_The_New_Buddhism Buddhism, Practice, Meditation |
Oct 2008 Johanneshof |
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Breaking Through the Mem-Sign VeilSerial: RB-01663F Seminar_The_Self Practice, Meditation, Name |
May 2008 Rastenberg |
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March 27th, 2008, Serial No. 03559 Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Emptiness |
Mar 27 2008 |
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November 24th, 2007, Serial No. 03500 Meditation, Pain, Greed |
Nov 24 2007 |
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November 16th, 2007, Serial No. 03492 Separation, Love, Meditation |
Nov 16 2007 |
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Unveiling Self Beyond IllusionSerial: RB-01662G Sesshin Time, Practice, Meditation |
Oct 2007 Johanneshof |
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Embodied Mindfulness in Dogen's ZenSerial: RB-01657A Seminar_Dogen_Statements_with Norman Fisher Dogen, Zazen, Meditation |
Jul 2007 Johanneshof |
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May 4th, 2007, Serial No. 03427 Suffering, Meditation, Buddha |
May 04 2007 |
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Creating Sacred Spaces through IntentionSerial: RB-04000 Seminar_Sangha Zendo, Meditation, Buddhism |
May 2007 Johanneshof |
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November 2006 talk, Serial No. 01652, Side DSerial: RB-01652D Seminar_Zen_and_Pschotherapy Consciousness, Religion, Meditation |
Nov 2006 Kassel |
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Zen's Conscious Evolution in PracticeSerial: RB-01739 Winterbranches_3 Practice, Consciousness, Meditation |
Nov 2006 Johanneshof |
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June 19th, 2006, Serial No. 03320 Zazen, Instruction, Meditation |
Jun 19 2006 |
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Zen Practice: Beyond Blissful ConsciousnessSerial: RB-01716 Winterbranches_1 Practice, Consciousness, Meditation |
May 2006 Johanneshof |
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Fukanzazengi Part IISerial: BZ-01218 Zazen Anecdotes, Sesshin Day 3 Fukanzazengi, Sojun Mel Weitsman, Meditation, Posture, Don't Know Mind,... |
Feb 20 2006 Berkeley Zen Center |
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January 16th, 2006, Serial No. 03281 Meditation, Impermanence, Instruction |
Jan 16 2006 |