Archive of Talks

This past Sunday, Adam guided our reflections on using the dharma in social settings. Adam writes, “While most of us have not lived a monastic life, we all have the opportunity to practice in other social settings that are perhaps not as highly structured. I am interested in how we create opportunities to expand our… Read more

This Sunday Sam guided the discussion on Mystery, centering our discussion on aspects of the path that defy easy categorization. Sam began with some quotes, reproduced below, and followed with a recorded talk. “Nothing is more fruitful – all mathematicians know it – than those obscure analogies, those disturbing reflections of one theory in another;… Read more

This past week Mike Blouin guided our reflections on Fear — a factor of mind that can produce effects from subtle unease to total panic, with effects that radiate into our own lives and the lives of those around us. In addition to a very productive discussion, we listened to excerpts from several recorded talks:… Read more

Dear friends of the Vipassana Sangha There will be no Sangha meeting this Sunday, March 13. The Fire Department is testing the alarms and sprinkler systems during the hours we would normally meet ! See you the following Sunday.  Read more

Today Payton led a discussion on ways we can engage with the Eight Worldly Winds in a skillful manner, without being caught by the sense of self. Here are some notes on the Winds: Praise: there is a difference between accepting praise and needing it. Blame: if someone blames me does it mean that they… Read more

Margaret led our reflections this past Sunday on how we respond to real or perceived criticism. What are our own responses to our perceptions of criticism from within and without? How about praise? How can we respond wisely when these “worldly winds” blow in our lives? The talk was supported by this recording of James… Read more