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Listen to Dharma Talks – Orlando Insight Meditation Group

Peter Carlson
Mindfulness
Buddhism
Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation
Equanimity
Dukkha
Compassion
Dharma
Generosity
Neuroplasticity
Vipassana
Eightfold Path
Awareness
Meditation Practice
Mindfulness Of Breathing
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 responds to questions regarding the practice of integrating mindfulness of breathing with a body scanning protocol. The characteristics of craving as the antithesis of Right Intention and clinging as the antithesis of Right Un... more

This talk provided by Lezlie Laws completes a series of talks reviewing the four Divine Abidings: Lovingkindness, Compassion, Sympathetic Joy, and Equanimity. She describes how Equanimity brings balance to the expression of the other three qualities ... more

During this talk, Susan Baxter continues a review of the Four Divine Abidings, focusing on Mudita, translated as Sympathetic Joy. This quality of the mind and heart celebrates the success and happiness of others and is the antidote for jealousy and e... more

During this talk Peter describes his practice of combining mindfulness of breathing meditation with a lovingkindness mantra and then developing compassion from this process. He also suggests focusing attention on the center of the chest during the pr... more

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Peter
Host and Dharma talk facilitator with multiple roles in the community; frequently guides sessions and discussion.

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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!

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    5
    uslc
    United States15 years ago

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Orlando Insight Meditation Group,Great lessons to have a peaceful life!
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Understanding Sympathetic Joy
Q: I really loved this talk. Thank you so much. Such an interesting and insightful way to look at this concept. Could you expand on the noticing and naming idea?
The guest emphasizes slowing down to observe and name what's happening internally, which helps connect the practice to everyday moments and increases mindful awareness.
Lovingkindness and Wisdom
Q: Is it all, is it what spirituality is, or how does it connect to spirituality?
The speaker explains that Buddhism focuses on relieving the mind from stress and craving rather than asserting a external higher power; wisdom and mindful practice become the internal guiding forces for spiritual awakening.
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.

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A mindfulness- and meditation-focused series centered on contemporary Buddhist practice, practical applications of the Satipatthana framework, and stream-of-consciousness Q&A from a lay community. Episodes frequently explore foundational topics like the four foundations of mindfulness, awakening factors, and methods to work with hindrances, craving, and emotions, often weaving in neuroscience, clinical psychology, and retreat-based insights. A distinctive element is the blend of traditional teachings with modern interpretation, including discussions about breath, body scanning, and compassionate action in daily life, plus occasional long-form retreat reflections and technology-assisted practice notes. The show is likely to appeal to listene... more

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