Dave Smith Dharma

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. 

To join my podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davesmithdharmaI met George Hofmann just before the Covid-19 shutdown. We were both attending a retreat with Stephen Batchelor at Upaya Zen Center. We became fast friends and I was very interested in his process with mindfulness and Dharma. George, has a long personal history of working with Bi-polar disorder. Through medication, meditation and some CBT, he is now living a happy successful life. Hear his journey, process and his contributions to the world of mental health. Find out more about George here.website: www.practicingmentalillness.comBlog on PsychCentral: https://blogs.psychcentral.com/older-bipolar/The book at Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Resilience-Handling-Anxiety-Time-Crisis/dp/1789046793/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=resilience+handling+anxiety+in+a+time+of+crisis&qid=1588021263&sr=8-4 https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

One from the vault. Today, looking thru my voice recorder in my phone I stubbled across a series of meditations form the Cultivating Emotional Balance Retreat (CEB) that I taught in September of 2019. This was recorded at the Vajrapani Institute in Boulder Creek CA. You can hear the night time critics in the background. Enjoy! https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

A few words on the practice of wise refection. Under difficult times, do we rise to our expectations, or do we fall to the level of our training. A rant, at best :)https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This guided practice offers some overview and guided practice on metta vipassana. The focus is to bring metta: kindness and friendliness into the three aspects of experience. Change, Tragedy, Self. The meditation starts at 10:00. Be safe out there y'all. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Perspectives on Faith, Trust and Confidence: How do we understand and develop these qualities? How are the relevant and useful in the stressful and uncertain moments of our life? How can we develop the inner resource of confidence? If you are looking for more resources and guidance during this time, please see what I have available at my services page. Thanks.https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

A brief overview and guided practice on the concept and practice of metta. Enjoy.Consider joining my patreon podcast:https://www.patreon.com/davesmithdharmaAlso my Online Secular Mindfulness Practice and Education Course is OPENhttps://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/1/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

A short reflection on how to understand and work with fear in these challenging times. For more on my teachings: consider joining my patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davesmithdharma https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given via ZOOM as an act of generosity to the good folks at ALBX Insight. I recorded it last minute on my iphone. Enjoy.For those out there looking to find something to sink they're teeth into. Please consider signing up for my Secular Mindfulness Practice and Education Course offered a a discounted rate during these difficult times. Sign up here: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/1/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This short talk is a big thanks to all-y'all for listening to all my talks. I have a new online class available that is the culmination of 10 years of teaching in jails, prisons, treatment centers and whole bunch of other crazy spots. The online course is simple, yet comprehensive and will give you the background, education and all the instructions you need to develop mindfulness. I hope to see you on screen. I am offering a discount rate for the next 90 days. You can sign up here: This is yet, another, talk on citta. Shit is so important. Also, don't hesitate to take my online course on Mindfulness. These crazy time are a good opportunity to practice at home. The course is reduced in price for the next 90 days. Take Advantage. Check out the link: :https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/1/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This is yet, another, talk on citta. Shit is so important. Also, don't hesitate to take my online course on Mindfulness. These crazy time are a good opportunity to practice at home. The course is reduced in price for the next 90 days. Take Advantage. Check out the link: :https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/1/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This recent talk given at the Durango Dharma Center is a reflection on the idea of "wisdom" (whatever that means *%$!) in relationship to the 4 great efforts. A classic and dynamic teaching. Also. If you would like to take part in my self-pace, reduced-rate online mindfulness course you should get on it. Here is the link: https://courses.seculardharmafoundation.com/courses/1/about https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given at the Durango Dharma Center. Dave offers four qualities of living an awakened life. A non-tradition list of 4. Enjoy!https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

A brief overview and guided practice on awareness of awareness: AKA the 3rd foundation of mindfulness. This was given on the last day of the CEB 42 curriculum. http://cultivating-emotional-balance.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given at the Durango Dharma Center. Using Dharma as a vehicle for overcoming addiction. https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/If you are moved by these talks, please consider making a donation to support my ongoing work as dana supports me and my family: DONATE https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given at Albuquerque Insight. http://abqinsight.org/This sutta is commonly understood amongst scholars to be the oldest recording of what the Buddha states that he "awoke" to. This dharma I have reached..... https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given at Insight Santa Cruz. It explores the idea of how avoiding emotions can give rise to spiritual bypass. This talk integrates classical dharma teachings with the science of emotion blending the wisdom traditions of the east and the west. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

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guided practice: Compassion & Gratitude https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.

a brief mindfulness practice from the OKC event. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.

Opening night talk given in Oklahoma city. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given a the Oklahoma Dharma Collective weekend retreat. Dave outlines the process of the 8 fold path as a vehicle for overcoming addiction. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

seeing, feeling, responding, living. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.

Guided meditation for the natural awareness overview. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Afternoon session from Vallecitos August 2019. Overview of awareness in the 3rd foundation. Feeling the force of greed, hatred, delusion. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Thanks to my good friend Chris Crotty for inviting me out to the Boston Meditation Center to offer this talk. https://bostonmeditationcenter.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

The guided practice session from the talk. My podcast and teachings are offered free of charge. If you are willing and able please consider making a donation to support my work and to offer generosity for the time and labor of making these available: PAYPAL is here: https://www.davesmithdharma.com/contact/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Given at the Vallecitos retreat in August 2019, this talk offers overview on how forgiveness can be implemented as a moment to moment process of letting go. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

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Samma Dhitti: The sacred mystery of awareness. This talk given on the opening night of the Vallecitos retreat explores the Buddha's teaching and articulation of developing right view or complete understanding. https://www.vallecitos.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Recording at Boston Meditation Center, Dave offers perspectives on citta. https://bostonmeditationcenter.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given at Eastside Insight LA (Former ATS). During this talk Dave discusses the war on emotion. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given at the Durango Dharma Center as part of their Monday night drop in class. Much thanks to Erin Treat for the ongoing support and invitation. https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

A guided metta vipassana. Metta and the 3 characteristics. This was given at the Buddhist Recovery day long at the Bozeman Dharma Center. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This guided practice on the illimitables was given at the Bozeman Dharma Center. It was given at Buddhism and Recovery day long event. It focusses on the practices of compassion and gratitude. There is a short intro to the guided practice. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

A talk from the Bozeman Dharma Center on Mindfulness and Equanimity. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This public lecture was given at the Bozeman Dharma Center. A talk that integrates science and dharma focussing on emotion. https://bozemandharmacenter.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

this talk was given at the San Francisco Dharma Collective in April 2019. I https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given at the Durango Dharma Center. https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/ Inspired by recent events, as well as the world at large. Dave takes an honest look at the practice of sila. Translated as integrity and discipline. Sila is the foundation for the entire path. Get some y'all. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Self or non-self. Who fuckin cares ?!?! The point is....what are you gonna do about it? Join me for an online class: realizemedia.org/dave-smith https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Understanding and developing Citta (heart-mind). Description: All schools of Buddhism acknowledge that the development of Citta is an essential aspect of the awakening process. Within classical Mindfulness teachings, it encompasses the entirely of the third foundation of practice. At its core, it encourages use to recognize the presence and absence of greed, hatred and delusion. In its fruition it points to embodying a mind and heart of wisdom, kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. During this teaching session Dave will outline the basic nuts and bolts of how this can be understood and developed, both on and off the cushion. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing.