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Common Ground Meditation Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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Mindfulness
Buddhism
Meditation
Common Ground Meditation Center
Mindfulness Meditation
Generosity
Minneapolis, United States
Compassion
Minneapolis
Breathing
Seven Factors Of Awakening
Impermanence
Suffering
Dharma Seed
Present Moment
Karma
Community
Dharma
Renunciation
Dukkha

Common Ground is a community meditation center based in Minneapolis, Minnesota dedicated to the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation is the practice of waking up to the present moment and learning to be open and at ease with the unfolding conditions of life. With practice, mindfulness reveals deep wisdom, compassion, and intimacy with all things. More info about Common Ground at commong... more

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Ayya Niyyānikā
Visiting teacher, bhikkhuni; former community member of Common Ground Meditation Center
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Episode: Ayya Niyyānikā: Dharma Conversation with Ayya Niyyanika - Meditation
Venerable Annalio
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Episode: Shodo Spring: Guest Talk - Meeting the Polycrisis Together with All Beings - Talk

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Mark Nunberg
Guiding teacher at Common Ground Meditation Center

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Great teacher

    Mark is one of the best speakers I’ve ever been fortunate enough to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pixeltarian
    United States7 months ago
  • Subtle, generous, heart-opening

    There’s so much wisdom, challenge and kind humor in these talks and meditations. I find myself coming back to them more and more often. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Songcrafterliz
    United States2 years ago
  • Outstanding

    There are not enough words to describe the exceptional experience common ground meditation brings to the table.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drive slowly
    United States6 years ago
  • Deep Bows

    Mark and Shelly’s meditations and talks—as well as the offerings of the other teachers—have helped me get through these times with some degree of equanimity. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Larkydoo
    United States6 years ago
  • Good stuff

    Particularly like Nunberg

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gdieudhdhf
    Canada7 years ago

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The center's offerings and community context are repeatedly highlighted as strengths.
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Calm, accessible guidance that helps deepen practice for long-time listeners.
Community-focused content with clear guidance appeals to both newcomers and seasoned practitioners.
Listeners praise the practical mix of talks and meditations with a generous, compassionate tone.

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Mark Nunberg: Following the Thread of Spiritual Pleasure - Part 2 - Talk
Q: Emily mentions loneliness and conceit, and how acknowledging these thoughts helps deepen practice.
The facilitator acknowledges loneliness as a potential conceit and emphasizes observing these experiences without clinging, using them as a doorway to honest self-awareness.
Mark Nunberg: Following the Thread of Spiritual Pleasure - Part 2 - Talk
Q: Kevin asks about what to do with the opening calm in early sit moments to prevent regression into habitual patterns.
Kevin is advised to remain intimately with the pleasant opening in early moments and to avoid using it as a cue to abandon practice, staying curious about how the calm could deepen.
Mark Nunberg: Following the Thread of Spiritual Pleasure - Part 2 - Talk
Q: Adam asks how noticing stress in planning can lead to a sense of well-being and motivation to continue practicing.
Adam describes recognizing stress from planning, noticing it with wisdom, and experiencing a release that reinforces motivation to continue with the practice.
Ayya Niyyānikā: Dharma Conversation with Ayya Niyyanika - Talk
Q: What does renunciation look like in daily life, especially in public settings?
Renunciation is lived through simple, intentional choices—such as wearing robes, embracing alms life, and engaging with laypeople in a way that honors the community and environment—while maintaining personal integrity and compassion.
Ayya Niyyānikā: Dharma Conversation with Ayya Niyyanika - Talk
Q: How did you move from lay life into monastic life, and what were the main turning points?
Ayya describes a gradual shift driven by a longing for an ethical, connected community and the realization that monastic life could address deep personal suffering; it involved experimentation, guidance from mentors, and practical steps like visiting monasteries and engaging in training.

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Listeners are drawn to practical mindfulness and Buddhist teachings that center on breath, present-m moment awareness, and compassionate action. Episodes cover core meditation practices (Anapanasati, Metta, seven factors of awakening) and how mindful seclusion, daily life, and community engagement cultivate calm, clarity, and healing. Distinctive traits include a strong, center-based community focus in Minneapolis, accessible guidance for long-term practice, and a blend of talks with guided meditations led by experienced teachers. This makes it appealing for listeners seeking actionable mindfulness instruction, ethical reflection, and ongoing practice within a supportive, local sangha.

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