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Listen to Dharma Talks – Orlando Insight Meditation Group

Peter Carlson
Mindfulness
Buddhism
Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
Equanimity
Dukkha
Dharma
Compassion
Generosity
Neuroplasticity
Vipassana
Awareness
Meditation Practice
Mindfulness Of Breathing
Eightfold Path
Gratitude
Empathy
Impermanence
Karma
Consumerism

A Contemporary Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation Community For Central Florida

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes40Founded15 years ago
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During this talk, Peter provides his perspective on the function of the Seven Awakening Factors, which culminate in the full realization potential of the Four Noble Truths. He describes three categories within the seven: Mindfulness, Investigation of... more

During this talk, Peter reviews a section of the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness, focusing on how the brain takes in sensory stimulation and integrates the various areas where senses are processed with areas of the brain that formulate self identity... more

During this talk, Peter reviews another way mindfulness practice supports Awakening, contemplating the Five Aggregates of Clinging, part of the Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness. The Five Aggregates represent a conceptual structure that helps understa... more

This talk continues reviewing the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Discourse, focusing on the hindrance of Skeptical Doubt. Peter describes the difference between beneficial introspective questioning and the “analysis paralysis” experienced when affli... more

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Lezlie Orlando Insight Meditation Group
Mindfulness teacher and session host with a focus on practical meditation guidance.
Allie Orlando Insight Meditation Group
Speaker and guide in Dharma talks, often discussing paramees and mindfulness in daily life.
Peter Orlando Insight Meditation Group
Seasoned presenter and speaker with broad meditation practice experience.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Beautiful podcasts.

    Very “insight”ful podcasts. Thanks, Peter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tianma81
    United States12 years ago
  • Orlando Insight Meditation Group

    Great lessons to have a peaceful life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    uslc
    United States15 years ago

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Beautiful podcasts. Very insightful podcasts. Thanks, Peter!
Great lessons to have a peaceful life!

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Overview of the Seven Awakening Factors
Q: How do the first three awakening factors set the stage for the rest of the factors?
They build a stable foundation: mindfulness establishes awareness, investigation deepens understanding of what is being observed, and energy maintains the sustained effort needed to disengage from unwholesome states, which then allows joy, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity to arise and be cultivated.
Reviewing The Six Sense Doors and the Fetters
Q: Any confusion, any insights?
The mentor invites further questions and then explains using the raft and thorn similes to illustrate crossing the stream of samsara and discarding the bindings once awakening deepens, emphasizing that paying attention itself, not ritual, leads toward liberation.
Countering Aversion and Ill-Will
Q: Does meditation help alleviate hindrances like ill will and anger, especially when considering non-self?
Meditation and ongoing mindfulness are essential for noticing hindrances, and applying non-self helps loosen the grip of aversion by recognizing experiences as changing phenomena rather than fixed personal identity.
The Hindrance Of Sense Desire
Q: What underlying issues feed the sense-desire hindrance for you personally?
Answers centered on recognizing emotional triggers like loneliness or fear of loss, and viewing cravings as signals to investigate rather than commands to act on.
Peter Reviews December 2025 Self-Retreat
Q: How did you feel after this meditation, self-retreat?
I felt like it was one of my more successful retreats, giving me clearer integration of the Awakening Factors.

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A practical, community-focused series centered on contemporary Buddhist mindfulness and insight meditation. Episodes often blend foundational practices (the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, body and breath awareness) with guided meditations, Q&A, and discussions of classic Buddhist concepts (R.A.I.N., renunciation, wisdom, and the paramees) taught in an accessible, modern context. The format emphasizes real-time practice, audience participation, and personal reflection, making it useful for both beginners and seasoned meditators seeking deeper inquiry and steadiness in daily life. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on nonjudgmental awareness, curiosity, and community support, which helps listeners integrate mindfulness into every... more

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