Dave Smith Dharma

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. 

If you would like to support the work I do, Please consider making a donation. https://www.paypal.me/satisila https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

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. 

A short interview: https://vimeo.com/297363360 During this final talk from the Vallecitos June 2018, Dave offers a transparent and reflective talk on his experience with Dharma, trauma, addiction and life. These talks and instructions are offered free of charge. If you feel moved by generosity, you can make a a donation to support Dave in his life, and ongoing work. PAYPAL link can be found here: https://rebelsaintdharma.com/contact/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk, given at the Durango Dharma Center https://www.durangodharmacenter.org/ was offered to the weekly Monday night class. The concept and practice of citta is defined and outlined, from the discourses of the pali canon, as well as the abhidharma and current ideas from the emotional intelligence movement. Special thanks to Erin Treat for the invitation to teach for the community in Durango. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Final morning instructions at Vallecitos. Talk and guided practice. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

How do we find balance between the reality of hedonic worldly pleasure, and the possibility of inner cultivation? Understanding that they are not mutually exclusive, but rather need to be integrated. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

Liberating the heart and mind. GUIDED. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk, from Vallecitos NM June 2018 Retreat, offers a description and overview of the practice and cultivation of equanimity. The guided practice follows in the next episode. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This session is a guided practice that immediately followed the overview. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk outlines how metta transforms into gratitude and appreciation when it encounters goodness and beauty. This talk was given at Vallecitos June 2018. Enjoy. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

This talk was given on the 3rd night of the Vallecitos retreat in June 2018. It explores Dukkha-Sankhara, how our unexplored core wounds, give rise to unsuccessful and destructive patterns of thought. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing. 

What is Citta ?? https://www.davesmithdharma.com/https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharmaThank you for subscribing.