Fall 2011 Practice Period Dharma Talks on the Five Mindfulness Trainings
September 18 - November 7 2011
Renewing our practice and deepening our study of the Five Mindfulness Trainings

The following talks are from a series of talks given as part of the fall 2011 practice period on the Five Mindfulness Trainings

The teachings are available to any individual or any Sangha from afar who wishes to participate in this study and practice via the Internet. We especially encourage Sanghas to take up the practice together as a community. Here is the outine/schedule for the whole practice period. (Coming soon!) Donations for the Practice Period are gratefully accepted.

• "Taking Refuge"
  (67 mins. MP3 29 MB)

  This is the first talk in the series on the Five Mindfulness Trainings. It was given in Seattle at Dharma Gate on September 18 2011 during a Day of Mindfulness. Commentary on the Sutra on the White-Clad Disciple and the Three Refuges.

• "The First Mindfulness Training"
  (66 mins. MP3 29 MB)

  This is the second talk in the series of the Five Mindfulness Trainings. It was given in Seattle at Dharma Gate on September 19 2011. Commentary on the First Precept and the two versions of the First Mindfulness Training.

• "The Second Mindfulness Training"
  (55 mins. MP3 24 MB)

  This is the third talk in the series of the Five Mindfulness Trainings. It was given in Seattle at Dharma Gate on October 3 2011. Commentary on the Second Precept and four versions of the Second Mindfulness Training.

• "The Third Mindfulness Training"
  (30 mins. MP3 14 MB)

  This is the fourth talk in the series of the Five Mindfulness Trainings. It was given in Seattle at Dharma Gate on October 17 2011. Commentary on the Third Precept and three versions of the Third Mindfulness Training (Recording ends a few moments before the end of the talk - technical problems.)

• "The Fourth Mindfulness Training"
  (53 mins. MP3 19 MB)

  This is the fourth talk in the series of the Five Mindfulness Trainings. It was given in Seattle at Dharma Gate on October 30 2011 during the non-residential retreat. Commentary on the Fourth Precept.

• "The Fifth Mindfulness Training"
  (60 mins. MP3 30 MB)

  This is the fifth talk in the series of the Five Mindfulness Trainings. It was given in Seattle at Dharma Gate on November 7, 2011 during the non-residential retreat. Commentary on the Fifth Precept.

The following talks are from a series of talks given as part of the spring 2011 practice period for Mountain Lamp.

This spring, 2011, Mountain Lamp will offer an 8-week practice period on the topic of power in light of a spiritual life. The teachings will be available to anyone or any Sangha from afar who wishes to participate in this study and practice via the Internet. We especially encourage Sanghas to take up the practice together as a community. Here is the outine/schedule for the whole practice period.

• "Teachings of the Trees"
  (51 mins. MP3 45 MB)

  This talk is the first in a series on the topic "The Spiritual Life of Power". It's part of a practice period and here is a document that describes how to participate.

• "Teachings of the Mountains"
  (40 mins. MP3 18 MB)

  This is the second talk in the series, "The Spiritual Life of Power". Given on March 7, 2011 at the Seattle Practice Center.

• "Teachings of the Waters"
  (55 mins. MP3 24 MB)

  This is the third talk in the series, "The Spiritual Life of Power". Given on March 21, 2011 at the Seattle Practice Center.

• "Teachings of the Earth"
  (49 mins. MP3 22 MB)

  This is the fourth talk in the series, "The Spiritual Life of Power". Given on April 4, 2011 at the Seattle Practice Center.

• "Teachings of All Beings"
  (58 mins. MP3 25 MB)

  This is the fifth talk in the series, "The Spiritual Life of Power". Given on April 16, 2011 at the Seattle Practice Center.

• "Teachings of Sun and Space"
  (57 mins. MP3 25 MB)

  This is the sixth talk in the series, "The Spiritual Life of Power". Given on April 18, 2011 at the Seattle Practice Center.

The following talks are from a series of talks given as part of the fall 2009 practice period for the Mindfulness Community of Puget Sound.

• "The First Turning of the Dharma Wheel"
  (79 mins. MP3 36 MB)

  In an introduction to the fall practice period at the Mindfulness Community of Puget Sound, Eileen speaks about the Buddha's enlightenment and his first teaching to illuminate the path of practice. Given on Sept. 27th at the Seattle Practice Center.

• "Right Mindfulness."
  (53 mins. MP3 24 MB)

  Smrti (the Sanskrit name for mindfulness) is the basis for stilling our minds and opening our hearts to the gifts of life and our interconnectedness with all life. Given on Sept. 28th at the Seattle Practice Center.

• "Right Concentration."
  (35 mins. MP3 17 MB)

  Given on October 12th. Right Concentration (samadhi) arises from mindfulness, and one-pointed mental focus while touching wholesome seeds within us.

• "Right Concentration."
  (59 mins. MP3 27 MB)

  Given on October 26th. Right Understanding and the Four Noble Truths: The four Noble Turths and the path they illuminate gives rise to Right Understanding - the truth of our essential Self.

• "Right Thinking."
  (50 mins. MP3 24 MB)

  Given on Novemner 9th. The roots of Right Thinking are in the essential nature of interdependence. Letting go, loving-kindness and compassion are its manifestation.

• "Right Action."
  (53 mins. MP3 23 MB)

  Given on Jan.17, 2010.

• "Diligence."
  (28 mins. MP3 12.4 MB)

  Given on Jan.18, 2010.