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Seattle Insight Meditation Society

Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Mindfulness
Buddhism
Meditation
Four Noble Truths
Dukkha
Eightfold Path
Compassion
Joy
Integrity
Dhamma
Dharma
Faith
Transcendental Dependent Arising
Walking Meditation
Concentration
Suffering
Four Foundations Of Mindfulness
Sangha
Generosity
Humility

Audio recordings of Buddhist teachings and discussions with local and visiting teachers of the Dhamma. Visit seattleinsight.org for more information.

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Recent Guests

Devin Hase
Author and co-author of This Messy Gorgeous Love
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Episode: This Messy, Gorgeous Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Real Relationships
Niko Hase
Author and co-author of This Messy Gorgeous Love
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Episode: This Messy, Gorgeous Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Real Relationships
Joseph Goldstein
Founder/teacher of the Insight Meditation community, author
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Episode: An Evening with Joseph Goldstein
Venerable Analia
A scholar who did a Ph.D. on the Sati Patana
Episode: Practicing with What Persists: Mind and Mind Object Foundations
Rodney Smith
Guest teacher and guiding teacher emeritus of Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Seattle Insight Meditation Society
Episode: Day 1 Introduction and Morning Talk

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Thankful!

    Thankful to have access to these even though I currently live outside of the US. Lots of wisdom and thoughtfulness. Please keep sharing so the rest of the world can continue to benefit. Sending metta to Seattle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Omika Jikaria
    United States9 years ago
  • So helpful.

    This has been a boon to me as a new father. I am unable to leave the house to go to the wonderful dharma talks around MN so hearing these from WA is the next best thing! Very good people out West and maybe someday I'll be able to see the center.

    Working on being a Buddha and this podcast helps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe Adams Music
    United States11 years ago
  • Absolutely the BEST talk I've heard on Buddhism.

    Rodney Smith's talk--particularly the "Fourth foundation" is amazing and beautiful and eye opening. He breaks it all down without pretense & ends it so very beautifully that one feels there is nothing more important that following the spiritual path he sets before you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RenCuddles
    United States15 years ago
  • A national treasure

    These podcasts are a part of a growing library of Dharma talk recordings that are the single most valuable spoken-word recordings I have ever heard. (The full set is available at seattleinsight.org, including a six-class beginning meditation series.) Of course, I'm a biased reviewer--these talks happen to speak to my heart and to motivate my daily practice: they may not speak to yours. The guiding teacher, Rodney Smith, was a Buddhist monk and then a hospice social worker before becoming a full-... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cynthia Cushman
    United States17 years ago

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High-quality guidance for new parents seeking mindfulness in daily life.
Direct, heartfelt teaching with practical clarity; audiences appreciate authenticity.
Wisdom and metta resonate with global listeners and new practitioners.
Urban Buddhism framing and accessible practices are frequently praised for applicability.

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Session 1: Breathing with the Body
Q: What's the difference between the Anapanasati practice and Jhana practice?
Jhana is typically focused on deep concentration as the primary object, while Anapanasati weaves concentration with a broad, ongoing mindfulness of the breath, body, feelings, and mind, allowing insight to unfold without being exclusively tied to one fixed concentration state.
Happiness, Free of Conditions
Q: What is the relevance of happiness outside conditions in extreme circumstances?
Happiness can arise even in extreme conditions, as the mind finds a place of ease and non-attachment, suggesting that happiness is not exclusively tied to favorable external circumstances.
Tranquility, Recap & Discussion
Q: Where is tranquility found, external or internal?
The discussion proposes that tranquility arises from a dynamic interplay of both internal acceptance and external conditions, with a process that can move from internal shifts to influence how we respond to the outside world, rather than being exclusively located in one or the other.
An Evening with Joseph Goldstein
Q: Could you speak about how your language for the deepest goal of practice has changed over the years?
I've moved toward describing awakening as lightening up—less self-centered striving, more openness and letting go, which brings freedom and relaxation in practice.
Overcoming Barriers to Joy
Q: Could you explain the concern about Jhana and whether joy within Jhana is a lure or misdirection?
The teacher notes that Jhana practices have a place and can involve states of joy and rapture, but they are not the endpoint of liberation and should not become the sole focus; there is a balanced approach that acknowledges their usefulness while maintaining discernment regarding attachment to states.

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A contemplative series delivering Dharma talks and practical guidance on meditation, mindfulness, and everyday ethics. Topics cycle between tranquil steadiness, awakening, and relational practice, often linking classic teachings to modern life, including parenting, work, and community. Notable threads include balancing joy and equanimity, exploring “urban Buddhism,” and teaching that liberation arises from steady presence rather than chasing exalted states. The format blends didactic instruction with participant questions, personal anecdotes, and guided practices, making it useful for practitioners at multiple levels seeking clarity and compassion in daily life.

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