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AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks

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Mindfulness
Meditation
Buddhism
Metta
Insight Meditation Center
Love
Compassion
Goodwill
Appreciative Joy
Metta Samadhi
Breathing
Samadhi
Suffering
Loving-Kindness
Equanimity
Kindness
Redwood City
Gil Fronsdal
Brahma Viharas
Mindfulness Meditation

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

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Artwork for AudioDharma: Gil Fronsdal's most recent dharma talks

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.07.24 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA.

Video of this talk is available at: www.youtube.com/live/BnQWiqwLi9U?si=9r-iD6qHyKnMg1EZ&t=1911.

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.07.24 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA.

Video of this talk is available at: youtube.com/live/BnQWiqwLi9U?feature=share.

A machine generated transcript of this talk is available... more

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.07.23 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA.

Video of this talk is available at: www.youtube.com/live/6FoOFblc8f8?si=S_ThuvGMK__mMmcT&t=1822.

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.07.23 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA.

Video of this talk is available at: youtube.com/live/6FoOFblc8f8?feature=share.

A machine generated transcript of this talk is available... more

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Gil Fronsdal, teacher and speaker delivering Dharma talks and guided meditations; associated with Insight Meditation Center and Audiodharma.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 731 ratings
  • Thank you

    These talks and meditations regularly save and keep me leaning in - toward love and goodwill and life and peace…and then…sufficiently healed and restored… leaning out to share what I have received - love and goodwill and life and peace.

    I am deeply grateful. Thank you. 🙏🏻

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    DTR Lorna
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Einstein-Bose Condensate
    United Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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.

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    Anotsofunnyguy
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you for being !

    Thank you for being, Gil

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    tractat
    Denmark2 years ago

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Many find the talks transformative, offering peace and clearer thinking during challenging times.

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Q: What do you do with all your feelings and thoughts when you're trying to meditate or talk with a friend?
The speaker suggests sharing what's happening with trusted friends to unburden internal thoughts, while also inviting the other person to listen and stay present. He emphasizes discerning when to pause, to listen, or to shift the conversation, and notes that deeper feelings often reveal the motivation behind what is being said.
Getting Something From Nothing
Q: What does 'doing nothing' look like in practical terms, especially in relation to body scans or other methods you mentioned?
He notes there are many ways to experience nothing depending on context; a body scan can be nothing if done with intention to simply allow space, but it becomes doing if used to chase concentration; the key is to maintain intentionality and not spin out in thoughts while allowing the breath or body to be present.
Getting Something From Nothing
Q: The Sabbath question suggested meditation as a form of Sabbath. How do you view Sabbath-like unstructured time in relation to practice?
Gil explains that a Sabbath-like, unstructured time can be a valuable form of practice, offering sacred space and an opportunity to be free from ordinary activities; it helps establish a regular rhythm and reinforces the idea that rest and practice can coexist, not as a reward but as a fundamental part of cultivation.
Mindfulness of Self and Other
Q: Hey, Gil. Thank you so much for giving this talk. I think that's something that I need as of now. So one thing, on top of that, I have questions about that to you.
Gil explains that mindful attention to both self and other can reduce knee-jerk reactions and supports better listening, though it doesn't guarantee complete protection from negative emotions; the practice helps you stay present and respond more thoughtfully.
Equanimity as a Means of Love
Q: What about the day after intense equanimity practice—how to avoid burnout?
Recognize that peace and love can exist without a direct target or objective; understand your own reactivity and take time to recover, knowing calm is possible for no reason.

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