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.
Title | Speaker | |
---|---|---|
Sitting Meditation as a Service and a Gift for All Beings - Part One Buddha, Practice, Meditation |
Mar 08 2025 No Abode Hermitage |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
February 28th, 2017, Serial No. 04356 Practice, Meditation, Time |
Feb 28 2017 |
|
June 22nd, 2014, Serial No. 04137 Study, Practice, Meditation |
Jun 22 2014 |
|
November 11th, 2012, Serial No. 04011 Compassion, Suffering, Meditation |
Nov 11 2012 |
|
October 2011 talk, Serial No. 03892 Meditation, Buddha, Name |
Oct 2011 |
|
October 1st, 2011, Serial No. 03882 Meditation, Consciousness, Lovingkindness |
Oct 01 2011 |
|
August 23rd, 2011, Serial No. 03872 Enlightenment, Meditation, Intention |
Aug 23 2011 |
|
April 7th, 2011, Serial No. 03838 Meditation, Koan, Intention |
Apr 07 2011 |
|
December 9th, 2010, Serial No. 03807 Meditation, Suzuki Roshi, Zazen |
Dec 09 2010 |
|
December 2nd, 2008, Serial No. 03606 resistance, Pain, Meditation |
Dec 02 2008 |
|
March 27th, 2008, Serial No. 03559 Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Emptiness |
Mar 27 2008 |
|
November 24th, 2007, Serial No. 03500 Meditation, Pain, Greed |
Nov 24 2007 |
|
November 16th, 2007, Serial No. 03492 Separation, Love, Meditation |
Nov 16 2007 |
|
June 19th, 2006, Serial No. 03320 Zazen, Instruction, Meditation |
Jun 19 2006 |
|
January 16th, 2006, Serial No. 03281 Meditation, Impermanence, Instruction |
Jan 16 2006 |
|
November 13th, 2005, Serial No. 03255 Love, Meditation, Buddha |
Nov 13 2005 |
|
February 22nd, 2004, Serial No. 03175 Intention, Meditation, Time |
Feb 22 2004 |
|
January 19th, 2004, Serial No. 03168 Meditation, Wisdom, Time |
Jan 19 2004 |
|
January 18th, 2004, Serial No. 03167 Letting Go, Meditation, Practice |
Jan 18 2004 |
|
March 26th, 2003, Serial No. 03103 Meditation, Impermanence, Time |
Mar 26 2003 |
|
March 22nd, 2003, Serial No. 03102 Meditation, Practice, Posture |
Mar 22 2003 |
|
March 12th, 2003, Serial No. 03100 Study, Suffering, Meditation |
Mar 12 2003 |
|
July 2002 talk, Serial No. 03065 Buddha, Samadhi, Meditation |
Jul 2002 |
|
October 17th, 1996, Serial No. 02837 Practice, Meditation, Time |
Oct 17 1996 |
|
1996, Serial No. 02844 Ego, Work, Meditation |
1996 |
|
May 24th, 1984, Serial No. 02812 Time, Meditation, Practice |
May 24 1984 |