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Common Ground Meditation Center: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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Mindfulness
Buddhism
Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
Compassion
Common Ground Meditation Center
Generosity
Suffering
Impermanence
Equanimity
Minneapolis, United States
Loving Kindness
Present Moment
Awareness
Joy
Dukkha
Minneapolis
Relaxation
Community
Dharma

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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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 States5 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
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    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
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    gdieudhdhf
    Canada6 years ago

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High-quality meditations and talks that help many navigate tough times.
Clear guidance and compassionate teaching style attract a dedicated listener base.
Accessible online, making dharma talks easy to return to and study.

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Merra Young: Nurturing the Sparks of Loving Awareness & Patience - Talk
Q: What should I do when my mind goes into compulsive proliferation and I feel desperate?
The speaker suggests recognizing the pattern without trying to force it away, meeting it with curiosity, and using the question of what is the underlying cause. By observing the identification behind the pattern and maintaining neutrality, the mind can soften and the urge can dissolve. The idea is to stay with the experience, consider whether the action would cause affliction for oneself or others, and remember to pause to see what's underneath.
Mark Nunberg: Keeping the Truth of the Way Things Are in Mind - Part 2 - Talk
Q: Claire asks about deceit in planning what to say and how to connect honesty with everyday interactions.
Mark emphasizes seeing the subtle patterns of planning and rehearsing speech as opportunities to practice sensing intention and choosing authentic, heartfelt expression in the moment.
Mark Nunberg: Keeping the Truth of the Way Things Are in Mind - Part 2 - Talk
Q: Nadine asks how to speak truth without harming others when overwhelmed by anger.
Mark advises allowing anger to move and expressing it within safe boundaries, then gradually learning to speak from a grounded, clear place rather than from reactivity.
Mark Nunberg: Keeping the Truth of the Way Things Are in Mind - Part 2 - Talk
Q: Carol asks how to manage rage and speak truth when feeling upset, especially with people of a different background.
Mark suggests recognizing the impulse behind the words, practicing discernment of intention in the moment, and using rehearsal as a practice tool while aiming to speak honestly and compassionately.
Mark Nunberg: Practicing in Times Like These - Part 2 - Talk
Q: How do we practice when the world feels overwhelming but we want to stay engaged?
By learning to stay in the middle ground, cultivating tenderness and mindful awareness, and recognizing that our understanding is never complete; this helps us act with compassion without being crushed by despair.

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This show centers on mindfulness, meditation, and Buddhist-inspired practice with a strong emphasis on compassionate living, generosity, and everyday application. Episodes blend guided sits, dharma talks, and practical guidance on working with pain, impermanence, and difficult emotions, all anchored in a community setting in Minneapolis. Noteworthy is the clear focus on body-based mindfulness, ethical attention, and generosity as a lived practice, aided by a recurring lineup of teachers affiliated with a local meditation center, which gives the program a cohesive, practice-forward vibe that's approachable for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners alike.

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