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Christina Feldman's Dharma Talks at Gaia House

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What I teach is a reflection of the constantly changing nature of my own practice. When I give a talk it is not a set agenda, but something that I've been reflecting about. The talks tend to be in rhythm with my own practice.

At the moment, I'm reflecting on the interplay of the personal and the non-personal, on aloneness and intimacy, on emptiness and embodiment. This process of reflection is a slow one. I hold a question in the background of my consciousness and then prepare to be surprised, to see what actually arises.

I enjoy the dharma a great deal. I try to convey that meditation practice is not a pathway of endlessly overcoming obstacles, but also a path of tremendous joy. It brings a great deal of profound truth to people's ability to find happiness. I have great faith in the Dharma, and a bottomless faith in people's capacity to be wise.

The ancient traditions of Buddhism are as relevant today as they were 2,500 years ago because people's capacity for getting themselves into trouble, for confusion, alienation and separation is not so different from Buddha's time. Vipassana, then and now, offers people an opportunity to transform themselves, and in so doing, transform the world around them.

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2012-11-30 Opening Talk for Boundless Friendliness 52:36	Download Listen
This talk also includes Chris Cullen
Gaia House : Boundless Friendliness

2012-11-13 Viriya 33:56	Download Listen
Viriya, the awakening factor of energy that includes wise effort, passion, perseverance and dedication.
Gaia House : November Solitary

2012-11-05 Mental and Emotional States 36:47	Download Listen
The impact of mental and emotional states on constructing our world of the moment.
Gaia House : November Solitary

2012-11-02 Hindrances 42:54	Download Listen
This talk is abut Hindrances in our practice and life.
Gaia House : November Solitary

2012-09-11 Papanca 52:19	Download Listen
this talk explores the different streams of thought proliferation that can torment the mind.
Gaia House : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of MBCT/SR

2012-09-08 Embodiment 47:21	Download Listen
Using the metaphor of the two darts, this talk explores how mindfulness of the body is an antidote to the second dart of reactivity.
Gaia House : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of MBCT/SR

2012-09-07 Opening Talk for Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of MBCT/SR Retreat 48:45	Download Listen
Opening Talk for an Insight Meditation retreat that is particularly relevant to those teaching or training in mindfulness-based applications. This retreat explores the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as taught in the Satipatthana discourse given by the Buddha. This talk also includes John Teasdale and John Peacock
Gaia House : Mindfulness, Insight, Liberation: The Foundations of MBCT/SR

2012-01-05 Wise Mindfulness 43:15	Download Listen
this talk will explore aspects of the Satipatthana sutta, the root discourse of insight meditation and mindfulness based applications.
Gaia House : Origins And Applications Of Mindfulness MBCT MBSR Retreat

2012-01-04 Opening Talk for Origins and Applications of Mindfulness: MBCT/MBSR Retreat 64:35	Download Listen
this talk also includes Jenny Wilks
Gaia House : Origins And Applications Of Mindfulness MBCT MBSR Retreat

2011-12-30 Dimensions of Desire 52:49	Download Listen
wholesome or noble desires are central to the path of awakening and can be answered, unlike craving which serves only to deepen a sense of insufficiency and has no answer.
Gaia House : New Years Retreat

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