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Dharma Talks given at Auckland Insight Meditation
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2020-08-22 10 talk: clinging and release 18:47
  Jill Shepherd
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An introduction to the Four Noble Truths, framed in terms of clinging and release
Finding the heart of freedom

2020-08-22 09 short instructions for practice during the day 5:48
  Julie Downard
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Suggestions for working with sleepiness, and continuing to practice mindfulness of the body during the day
Finding the heart of freedom

2020-08-22 08 meditation: mindfulness of breathing 33:37
  Julie Downard
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Guided meditation exploring mindfulness of the body and breathing, orienting to ease and spaciousness
Finding the heart of freedom

2020-08-22 07 talk: mindfulness 25:21
  Julie Downard
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An introduction to mindfulness in the context of the Satipatthana Sutta, with a focus on mindfulness of the body
Finding the heart of freedom

2020-08-21 06 meditation: closing gratitude 7:03
  Julie Downard
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Short meditation on gratitude to close the evening
Finding the heart of freedom

2020-08-21 04 talk: the context of our practice 21:27
  Julie Downard
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Acknowledging the context we find ourselves in: The lineage that has gone before, our local and global circumstance What we're doing here The preciousness of this opportunity and reflection on our good fortune
Finding the heart of freedom

2020-08-06 02 meditation: noticing the presence or absence of the awakening factors 19:27
  Jill Shepherd
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Short meditation using the checklist of the seven factors of awakening, to notice which ones are present and which absent
Foundations of Insight

2020-08-06 01 talk: an overview of the Fourth Establishment of Mindfulness 36:50
  Jill Shepherd
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A brief introduction to Mindfulness of Dhammas, focusing on the five hindrances and the seven awakening factors
Foundations of Insight

2020-07-30 02 meditation: mindfulness of the mind, including emotions 25:23
  Jill Shepherd
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Beginning with the body and breath, opening to sounds, then thoughts, then emotions
Foundations of Insight

2020-07-30 01 talk: introduction to practising mindfulness of emotions 23:48
  Jill Shepherd
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Continuing with mindfulness of the mind, a short intro about practicing with emotions
Foundations of Insight

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