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Dharma Seed: dharma talks and meditation instruction

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Mindfulness
Meditation
Buddhism
Theravada Buddhism
Metta
Dharma Seed
Compassion
Equanimity
Impermanence
Four Noble Truths
Dukkha
Breathing
Noble Eightfold Path
Earth
Dharma
Vipassana
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Breath
Brahma Viharas
Samadhi

Dharma Seed is dedicated to preserving and sharing the spoken teachings of Theravada Buddhism in modern languages. Since the early 1980's, Dharma Seed has collected and distributed dharma talks by teachers offering the vipassana (insight) and metta (lovingkindness) practices of Theravada Buddhism. New recordings are being added continuously from contemporary dharma teachers.

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Mark Nunberg
Mindfulness teacher featured in the episode
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Episode: Mark Nunberg: Mindfulness of Mind
Faire Marie
Teacher in training offering one-on-one sessions
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Episode: Tere Abdala-Romano: Guided Morning Meditation on Body and Breath (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
Adam Baraz
Practitioner sharing his Soma Awakened journey and teachings
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Episode: James Baraz: On Love, Shame and Human Belonging with Adam Baraz
Ayya Santussika
Buddhist nun and meditation teacher
Dharma Seed
Episode: Ayya Santussika: The Joy of Equanimity
Ayya Santacitta
Dharma teacher leading the session
Episode: Ayya Santacitta: The Four-Faced Smile of Brahma & the SOS (Sound of Silence) (Retreat at Spirit Rock)
Yuka Nakamura
Guest speaker on meditation practice and teaching two modes of attention
Episode: Yuka Nakamura: Open awareness and awareness of awareness
Dawn Scott
Dharma teacher, core teacher of Spirit Rock's LEAP program
Spirit Rock
Episode: Dawn Scott: Monday Night Talk
Jessica Morey
Meditation teacher and Dharma speaker
Episode: Jessica Morey: Mettā and the Path of Awakening
Pascal Auclair
Meditation teacher referenced in the episode title and discussion
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Episode: Pascal Auclair: Being aware of consciousness 🪞

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Pascal Auclair
Host with multiple roles including meditation teacher and presenter on mindfulness and dharma; associated with Dharma Seed in various platform contexts.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 519 ratings
  • Sublime generosity

    Meditations, practice and wisdom on this podcast is excellent. I have been so lucky to be led here. If there were one thing I might prefer to be done differently is improving the quality of recordings. Teach people how to use a microphone correctly, adjust sound levels, address background white noise hum, and apply some noise cancellation. With deepest respect.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ursulala
    Australia3 years ago
  • The wisest and best dharma teachers!!

    You won’t regret listening to these talks by some of the best Buddhist insight practitioners and instructors in the world. You can listen to many different teachers and decide which ones speak to you ( or not). Highly recommend. Also: they need our support to keep their centers going and to make a living themselves. Thank you!! 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim🙏🏼
    United States3 years ago
  • The wisest and best dharma teachers!!

    You won’t regret listening to these talks by some of the best Buddhist insight practitioners and instructors in the world. You can listen to many different teachers and decide which ones speak to you ( or not). Highly recommend.

    Also: they need our support to keep their centers going and to make a living themselves. Thank you!! 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim🙏🏼
    United States4 years ago
  • Mislabeled

    That ain’t Vinny Ferraro jaja

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SGG8
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great content, unfortunate limitation of episodes available on iTunes

    Excellent selection - but limited to the recent 20 episodes or so. Thus, if you download to listen later the episodes might be already gone. I guess it’s an exercise in mindfulness of impermanence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kirill75
    Germany6 years ago

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The resource is valued for free access to diverse dharma talks from respected centers.
Sound quality and production have been points of improvement for some episodes.
Listeners praise the breadth of high-quality teachers and practical meditation guidance.

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Sayadaw Vivekananda: Questions and answers and concluding remarks.
Q: How to not lose intuitive insight wisdom in daily life?
Daily practice is essential; continue meditating regularly, label and observe experiences, and weave mindfulness into everyday activities to prevent loss of insight and maintain momentum in practice.
Sayadaw Vivekananda: Questions and answers and concluding remarks.
Q: What experiences are commonly mistaken for Nibbana?
Experiences such as equanimity, joy, or strong samadhi can be mistaken for fruition; practitioners should discern genuine experiential milestones from transient states and seek guidance to avoid misinterpretations that could mislead progress.
Sayadaw Vivekananda: Questions and answers and concluding remarks.
Q: Please explain the difference between Thai forest tradition and Mahasi tradition, view of Nibbana.
The Thai forest tradition emphasizes mindfulness in life in general rather than intensive retreat formats, while the Mahasi tradition emphasizes structured retreat practice with guidance; both aim for Nibbana, but their approaches to retreat intensity and daily practice vary.
Sayadaw Vivekananda: Questions and answers and concluding remarks.
Q: Do you encourage the practice of Jhānas, or do they arise with mindfulness?
In the Mahasi tradition, one often starts with dry Vipassana and may later switch to intensive Brahma Vihara practices; Jhānas can arise during Vipassana but are not forced, and if concentration is lacking one may use retreats to strengthen it.
Sayadaw Vivekananda: Questions and answers and concluding remarks.
Q: When should one practice Metta and the other Brahmaviharas?
Metta and the other Brahmaviharas are useful as a preparation for Vipassana and can arise naturally during intensive practice, but outside of retreats they can be cultivated more deliberately to support a wholesome mindset and daily interactions.

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This series centers on Theravada Buddhist teachings, mindfulness, metta, and practical meditation instruction. Episodes blend guided practice with accessible philosophical explorations—covering impermanence, non-self, awakening, and ethical living—often via speaker-led talks, dialogues, and experiential demonstrations. Listeners can expect a strong emphasis on daily practice, compassionate engagement, and opening space for difficult emotions, with recurring attention to how awareness shapes perception and reduces reactivity. A standout aspect is the breadth of teachers and formats, from structured teachings to guided meditations and real-world applications, which makes it a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned practitioners see... more

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