Dave Smith Dharma

An opening talk on the 8-fold path. Emphasis on right view (samma ditthi). This talk was given at the dharma/live online weekly group. Click here if you would like to join us: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

These are 3 talks combined, given weekly at the Dharma Live Online weekly practice community. If you would like to join us you can sign up anytime at this link: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Opening talk for Metta Vipassana Day-long at Durango Dharma Center: https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

In person talk from Durango Dharma Center: https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

An awakened life, is an awakened heart. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.

This talk was given at Big Bear Retreat Center. It is the opening talk the 15 month program, Dharma Here and Now. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.

This is two talks edited together that cover the range of the Buddhas teaching on Dukkha, aka, the first noble truth. This talk was given as part of the Dharma/Live Online program. If you would like to join in the live sessions you can sign up here: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

First two talks from the dharma live/online weekly group. You can join up at any time! https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This rather LONG talk discusses the (19) Beautiful Mental Factors of the Abhidharma. Broken down into 5 categories (thanks to Steve Armstrong). If you enjoy these sessions please consider joining my dharma mentoring program. We have a few spaces left. You can find out more here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Sign up NOW: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/61/aboutDISCOUNT: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/62/aboutDharma Live/Online is a weekly practice community for those seeking a practical and accurate framework for the teachings of the Dharma. Live ZOOM sessions every Wednesday 7-815pm MST. Session audio will be recorded and uploaded so you can access them later.As a participant you will be engaged in practice and study of the core teachings of the Dharma, guided by the teachings found within the earliest Buddhist tradition, preserved within the pages of the Pali Canon. Together, we will practice and develop a Dharma path that can meet the complexity and challenges of the modern world. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

A short talk contrasting the difference between restraint and cultivation as we examine the role of ethics within a dharma practice. Much thanks to the durango dharma center for inviting me to offer this talk. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

4 talks on nibanna, pasted together. Enjoy! https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.

This talk on citta vimutta, liberation thru the heart, was given for the Big Heart City Sangha in SF. Big thanks and appreciate to my friend and teacher, Vinny Ferraro for the invitation to teach in his space. https://www.bigheartcity.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

The guided practice that accompanies the talk. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.

This talk was given as part of the ongoing mentoring program. It offers some reflection on overcoming reactivity as a largely ethical game. No so much to end suffering, but to stop causing harm. If you would like to join our mentoring program you can find out more here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Nibbana. Nirvana. No big deal y'all https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Dave zooms down with Tenzin Chogkyi. She has designed an online course for the Secular Dharma Foundation entitled Big Love: Cultivating the Four Immeasurables. (Heart Practices). Sign up here: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/52/aboutVenerable Tenzin Chogkyi (she/her/hers) is a Buddhist monastic, activist and teacher of both Buddhist and secular programs. She loves bridging together the worlds of Buddhist thought, current events, and the latest research in the field of positive psychology. In addition to teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation and leading retreats, Venerable Tenzin is a certified teacher of Compassion Cultivation Training, a secular compassion training program developed at Stanford University. She also teaches the Cultivating Emotional Balance program, a secular program using contemplative techniques drawn from Buddhism for managing emotions, developed at His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s request. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This short and choppy talk is a brief overview of secular dharma. Many more will follow. https://seculardharmafoundation.com/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

During this talk, Dave explores the four means of accomplishment. This teaching list is often associated with magical powers and is therefore disregarded by the various Buddhist Schools. However, it does show up on the list of 37 aspects of awakening. Lets take a look at it. This talk is comprised of 4 separate talks given over a month during the mentoring program Sunday sessions. If you are interested in joining the program, you can find out more here. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This short talk, recently given for the Sunday weekly sessions of the mentoring program discusses the two dead ends: defined as the dead end of religion and the dead end of capitalism. If you are interested in joining the mentoring program, read more about that here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Hey friends. On July 12 2003 I began my process of recovery. Soon after I recorded a record with my band, Ragged old Flag. I thought I would share this audio track with you. I hope you dig it. I hope to see you on the path. For more tunes check out: https://davesmithcountryrebel.hearnow.com/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

More discussion on the teachings of action and livelihood. This talk was give thru the Bozeman Dharma Center. For those interested in deepening their practice and being involved in an interactive community, I am accepting students into my mentoring program. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk, given for Insight Albq offers perspectives on the path factors of right action and right livelihood. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This is the guided practice for 4th foundation PT 2. If you are interested in intensive 1:1 Dharma work, you can find out more here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Another reflection on the 4th foundation of Mindfulness. This talk was given at the weekly mentoring session. If you are interested in intensive 1:1 Dharma work, you can find out more here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Mindfulness of Dharmas (teachings) https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk, given for our weekly mentoring program offers some reflection on the often confusing, yet important practice and idea of taking "refuge". The talk outlines canonical perspectives that can help us overcome the religious undertones associated with the practice of taking refuge/saranam (pali). Enjoy.For more ways to connect with my work. CLICK BELOWPatreon PodcastMindfulness for Everyone Online CourseBuddhist Recovery Online Course and CommunityMentoring Program https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Due to the recent events in our culture I wanted to offer some practice and reflection on how to navigate the tricky territory of anger, hatred and other strong forces in the mind.Consider Joining me in one of the various online offerings.Mentoring Program: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/Buddhist Recovery Program (DISCOUNT PRE-PAY): https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/29/aboutBuddhist Recovery Monthly Subscription: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/16/aboutMindfulness for Everyone (Self-Paced Program): https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/1/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

DISCOUNT REGISTRATIONhttps://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/29/aboutIn recent years sincere efforts have been made to integrate Buddhist practices into Recovery culture and communities. Because there is no universal definition for, or understanding of what Buddhist Recovery is and how it works, many people find themselves confused and discouraged while looking for perspectives and practices that have meaningful and practical direction and outcome. This online class and community was specifically created to provide a simple and comprehensive framework for understanding how Buddhism and Dharma practice can be cultivated as means for overcoming addiction, embracing recovery and creating a meaningful life.TEACHER-DIRECTED, COMMUNITY-BASED MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM*Live teachings sessions every week, via Zoom with Dave and Shannon Smith: Dharma Talk, Meditation and Q&A*6 Modules of content designed for you to move at your own pace*More than 3 hours of educational video content*18 guided meditation practices*All content pertaining to the original teachings of the Buddha from historical and academic perspectives*New course material added and updated regularlyI hope to see you onscreen February 7thmuch love-dave smith https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

LINK:https://davesmithcountryrebel.hearnow.com/20 Years of Music by Dave Smith. Check it out y'all. Special thanks to: Mark Allan Miller, Jesse Mayer, Ben Murphy, Power Jeff, Texas Bob, Kevin Lennon, Ethan Dusssault, Tony Savarino, Johnny Shia Shia, Zack Shedd and JJ Oconnell. All songs written and sung by Dave Smith https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

My good friend Hanuman likes to remind me that life is way to important to take seriously. Being involved with Recovery, Dharma, and various therapeutic practices sometimes makes me feel like I can get into a hyper self-improvement mode. Which isn't always so great. In fact, sometimes I can find myself being stark raving serious in times when it's just not helpful.A good Dharma teacher once asked me if there was something that I felt was missing from Dharma practice and work. A good question. My answer is yes, humor. When can we get some damn humor around here to lighten the load a bit right? https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Once upon a time, I lived in Nashville TN. There, my life totally fell apart and I turned once again, to Dharma and punk rock. Here is short and sweet little ditty for y'all. For more: https://davesmithcountryrebel.bandcamp.com/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

The triad of gratification, danger, and escape is one of the Buddha’s most concise and simple teachings for investigating everyday lived experience. This formula can be applied to every single aspect of our experience. Many Buddhist scholars point out that this teaching contains the earliest roots of what we have come to know as the four noble truths. The basic framework for all Buddhist traditions. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Some of you may know that I have writing and recording music for most of my life. Music is the only thing I have been doing longer than Dharma work. I recently recorded an Americana Roots record out here in Colorado. Since the track is titled "Wake Up" I thought I would share the audio track here on my podcast. If you would like to hear more, or purchase on of my many releases, you can click here: https://davesmithcountryrebel.bandcamp.com/Dave brings with him over 25 years of musical experience. Most recently living in Nashville where he played the Honky Tonks of Lower Broadway learning the ins and outs of traditional country music. As a musician and songwriter he offers a unique blend of Country, Americana, and Rock and Roll, speaking to ideas of redemption, forgiveness, loss, and the trials of everyday life. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Inspired by the quote from the movie "the perks of being a wallflower" : we accept the love we think we deserve. A reflection on the practice of embracing Dukkha.Weekly talk and practice from the mentoring program. If you would like to join find out more:https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Join here: https://www.patreon.com/davesmithdharmaDave Smith Dharma Podcast is a rich collection of talks, meditations, teachings, interviews and the newly created "talkumentary". All rooted in perspectives on early Buddhist Teachings that are relevant for life in the modern world. True Secular Dharma. Updated regularly and inspired by the practical applications of Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Buddhist Psychology, Heart and Humor. Dave Smith is a Dharma Teacher, Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Trainer, Secular Humanist and Recovering Buddhist. I hope you will join us. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Please consider supporting my work and livelihood by joining my Patreon Podcast. There you wil find a range of talks, interviews, guided practices and a whole bunch of cool shit. You can do that here: https://www.patreon.com/davesmithdharma https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Q&A session from the sangha live retreat on metta vipassana.https://sangha.live/deep-dharma/dave-smith/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Reflections on post election stress and relief. Talk and guided practice on change. This talk was given as part of the weekly mentoring teaching, practice and discussion session. If you are interested in joining the mentoring program find out more here. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

My dear friend, George Haas discusses his new book. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.

This talk was given and recorded via Zoom for the Boston Meditation Center. Much love and thanks to my friend and teaching colleague, Chris Crotty for continuing to invite me to offer these online classes. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Another talk and practice from my weekly practice group. If you are interesting in talking part in these live zoom calls please consider joining my mentoring program. You can do that here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

I was recently interview by photo Margaret Meloni, PhD who is also an author and speaker about the relationship with Dharma and death. She was kind enough to share the audio so I have uploaded here. Please consider enrolling in my online course: Mindfulness for Everyone HERE https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Due to recent events in our culture and world, this talk offers some honest and messy perspectives on how we can come to terms with, and hopefully overcome the ill-will that arises from contempt. If you are interested in joining this group live, please check out the mentoring program with Dave. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Soteriology: is the study of religious doctrines of salvation. Salvation theory occupies a place of special significance in many religions. In the academic field of religious studies, soteriology is understood by scholars as representing a key theme in a number of different religions and is often studied in a comparative context; that is, comparing various ideas about what salvation is and how it is obtained.We discuss the role of faith within the salvation aspect of dharma work. Here, we are trying to develop a middle way between eternalism and nihilism. Developing skillful means that help us work out our own liberation, here and now. If you enjoy these Sunday session, please consider joining mentoring program. Moving ahead these talk will be only available on my patreon podcast. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk is part of the weekly teaching series for the mentoring program. If you are interested in deepening your practice, please consider joining the program.For more: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/One of the most important aspects of our live and our practice is how we see, experience and make sense of our world. In modern times we are inundated with media and information at a rate that we can barely process. With our attention bias towards negativity combined with the kind of digital food we consume it's no wonder many of us feel defeated, confused and uneasy about many things.The teachings on right view (samma ditthi) are designed for us to push ourselves into a perspective that is construction, wholesome and optimistic. This teaching is vastly misunderstood because for so many, it implies a "belief" in something. A dogmatic view which hinders our ability to take this on as a practice of moment-to-moment inquiry.At its most basic, right view is challenging us to maintain an ethical, philosophical and contemplative perspective on....everything!This talk is part of the weekly teaching series for the mentoring program. If you are interested in deepening your practice, please consider joining the program.For more: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Drawing from the teachings outlined in the Satipatthana, Dave discusses the potential role of concentration within Mindfulness practice. This talk was given for and recorded by the good folks at the Boston Meditation Center> Enjoy.https://bostonmeditationcenter.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Here is a recorded session from my weekly practice group. This practice session is designed for students who are actively involved in my mentoring programs. If you would like to find out more, or join the program read about that here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/Vipassana meditation (insight or mindfulness practice) unites the stillness of concentration with the immediacy of moment to moment experience. As we learn to calm the body and mind, intuitive wisdom arises. This allows us to open to the truth of each moment’s experience within and around us. In this way, we increase our ability to meet life’s ups and downs with ease and presence. Metta (loving-kindness) meditation practice calls forth the beautiful spiritual emotions within our heart: loving-kindness, compassion, empathetic joy and equanimity. Mindfulness of these qualities strengthens and brings them into fruition. This process guides our thoughts, attitudes and behaviors into the direction of awakening to our full potential. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This audio goes along with the talk from Boston Meditation Center. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

I was invited to teach a zoom session for the Boston Meditation Center. The talk is on right effort. Much love and thanks to my good friend and dharma colleague, Chris Crotty for inviting me in. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing.