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AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks

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Talks by Gil Fronsdal at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2025.09.14 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA.

Video of this talk is available at: youtube.com/live/9P3g2QU9aWk.

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2025.08.31 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA.

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2025.08.29 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA.

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2025.08.29 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA.

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Gil Fronsdal
Gil Fronsdal is a Dharma teacher known for his compassionate approach to teaching. He offers insights into Buddhist principles and guided meditations that help listeners cultivate mindfulness, awareness, and ethical behavior. His teachings often emphasize the integration of practice into daily life, exploring themes such as non-attachment, compassion, and the journey towards self-discovery.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 711 ratings
  • Mouth Sounds

    Gil’s talks are very helpful except for the distraction of his constant swallowing and tongue licks that are annoying. His speech is so soft that the microphone picks up all these extraneous sounds. It sounds like his salivary glands are overproductive.

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    Einstein-Bose Condensate
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nurturing Peace

    I am so grateful to Gil and all involved in bringing these talks to a wider audience. I discovered Gil’s talks when I was experiencing a very hard time and his wisdom and palpable compassion helped me through it.

    May many more benefit as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Émel on the road
    United States6 months ago
  • Top Notch

    Gil really is the best. I believe his lifetime of practice has made a difference to the world. Thank you so much. He has given me so much. Unbelievable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anotsofunnyguy
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you for being !

    Thank you for being, Gil

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    tractat
    Denmarka year ago
  • Grateful ☸️

    Im so very grateful to have found this podcast! I listen to many Buddhist teachers on various sites over the years but just found this one. I have read Gil Fronsdale’s books and he is full of dharma wisdom. But listening to his talks, especially when he answers student questions really embodies for me the wisdom, mindfulness and metta that Buddhism represents. His talks are truly jewels. Many thanks to all involved for these precious teachings 🙏🏼

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    Kim🙏🏼
    United States2 years ago

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Buddha, Socrates, and Us: A Conversation with Stephen Batchelor & Gil Fronsdal
Q: How do I use this? What does this look like in my life?
Meditation has activated my imagination, allowing me to express my insights through writing and art, which gives my life meaning.
Seven Supporting Factors of Equanimity
Q: Equanimity and compassion seem essential, and I need to find a balance between those.
Both equanimity and compassion are expressions of deeper qualities that need to be cultivated through practice to truly understand and balance them.
Seven Supporting Factors of Equanimity
Q: How can I reconcile a deep sense of compassion and a feeling of wanting to alleviate suffering with this notion of equanimity?
Fronsdal suggests engaging in compassionate acts while also practicing equanimity, emphasizing that being at peace within oneself allows for more effective help to others.
Gil: Q&A
Q: What are your thoughts on free will?
Fronsdal notes that Buddhism does not focus on the question of free will, implying it is not as critical as understanding one's experiences and thoughts.
Gil: Q&A
Q: How do you balance between surrender and kind of being in control, or like putting more effort?
Fronsdal suggests experimenting to learn what works for individual situations, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's desires and motivations around control and surrender.

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The content focuses on Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the practice of mindfulness and meditation as tools for personal and spiritual growth. Key themes across episodes include self-awareness, the notion of non-attachment, and the exploration of ethics in daily life. The talks are situated within the framework of the Eightfold Path, facilitating listeners' journeys toward enlightenment through reflections on compassion, inner peace, and the nature of existence. Unique to this collection is the incorporation of guided meditations, which provide practical applications of the discussed principles, contributing to listeners' experiential understanding of the teachings. This makes the content particularly accessible for those seeking a deeper co... more

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