GBS Audio Talks

Audio recordings of recent talks from our Everyday Dharma meetings in MP3 format. Click on the link to listen or save them to your PC by right-clicking on the link to "save as."

Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Bill Weber*
Part 1
What Has Love Got to Do With . . . Buddhism? (February theme)
February 28, 2010
Love, Sex and Intimacy by Bill Weber _p1
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Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Bill Weber*
Part 2
What Has Love Got to Do With . . . Buddhism? (February theme)
February 28, 2010
Love, Sex and Intimacy by Bill Weber p2_
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* Bill Weber's talk was recorded in two parts. There is a gap of a couple of minutes between the two parts.

Nothing Is Broken: Love, Grief and Loss by Daigan Gaither
What Has Love Got to Do With . . . Buddhism? (February theme)
February 21, 2010
Nothing is Broken - Love, Grief and Loss
MP3 Audio File [10.0 MB]
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Q & A for "Nothing Is Broken" by Daigan Gaither
February 21, 2010
QA_Daigan Gaither.mp3
MP3 Audio File [7.8 MB]
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When Thinking Stops . . . There Is Only Love by jana Drakka
What Has Love Got to Do With . . . Buddhism? (February theme)
February 14, 2010
When Thinking Stops...There Is Only Love
MP3 Audio File [21.2 MB]
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Intro to "Frequently Asked Questions About Buddhism" by Michael Ryuei McCormick*
Introduction
Buddhism 101 series
January 31, 2010
FAQ Intro_Michael McCormick_1-31-10.mp3
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buddhism by Michael Ryuei McCormick
Buddhism 101 series
January 31, 2010
FAQ_Michael McCormick_1-31-10.mp3
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* Introduction to Michael Ryuei McCormick's talk

The Paramitas: Principles of Enlightened Living by Cynthia Kear
Buddhism 101 series
January 24, 2010
The Paramitas - Principles of Enlightene
MP3 Audio File [19.9 MB]
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Meditation and Mindfulness: The Flame in the Candle by John Mifsud
Buddhism 101 series
January 17, 2010
Meditation and Mindfulness - The Flame i
MP3 Audio File [22.4 MB]
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The Eightfold Path: The Causes of Happiness by Ven. Lhundup Chodron*
Part 1
Buddhism 101 series
January 10, 2010
Eightfold Noble Path (Part 1) - The Caus
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The Eightfold Path: The Causes of Happiness by Ven. Lhundup Chodron*
Part 2
Buddhism 101 series
January 10, 2010
Eightfold Noble Path (Part 2) 1-10-09_Ve
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* Ven. Chodron's talk on the Eightfold Path was recorded in two parts. There is a gap of a couple of minutes between the two parts.

The Four Noble Truths: The Joys of a Life of Suffering by Laura Burges*
Part 1
Buddhism 101 series
January 3, 2010
The Four Noble Truths - The Joys of a Li
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The Four Noble Truths: The Joys of a Life of Suffering by Laura Burges*
Part 2
Buddhism 101 series
January 10, 2010
The Four Noble Truths - The Joys of a Li
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* Laura Burges's talk on the Four Noble Truths was recorded in two parts.

The Generosity of Connection with Others by Diana Gerard
December 20, 2009
The Generosity of Connection With Others
MP3 Audio File [20.8 MB]
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Gratitude in Humility by Eric Poche
December 13, 2009
Gratitude in Humility_Eric Poche.mp3
MP3 Audio File [19.5 MB]
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Trusting that "This Very Mind Is Buddha" by Anna Thorn
November 22, 2009
Trusting that "This Very Mind Is Buddha"
MP3 Audio File [16.8 MB]
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Trusting that I Am Perfect as I Am by Steven Tierney*
November 15, 2009
*recording begins a few seconds into the talk
Trusting That I Am Perfect As I Am_Steve
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Buddhist Faith is About Trust by Rev. Ryuei Michael McCormick
November 8, 2009
Buddhist Faith is About Trust_Rev. Ryuei
MP3 Audio File [12.3 MB]
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Karma of the Body by Dr. Larry Peiprl
October 25, 2009
Karma of the Body_Larry Peiprl.mp3
MP3 Audio File [10.6 MB]
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What is Joy? by Dana Velden
September 27, 2009
What is Joy? by Dana Velden 9-27-09.mp3
MP3 Audio File [12.5 MB]
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The Happiness of Interconnection by Steven Tierney
September 13, 2009
The Happiness of Interconnection_9-13-09
MP3 Audio File [11.1 MB]
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The Practice of Happiness by Stephen Schwichow
September 6, 2009
The Practice of Happiness_Stephen Schwic
MP3 Audio File [10.9 MB]
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The Challenge of Just Being Here by Jana Drakka
August 30, 2009
The Challenge of Just Being Here_Jana Dr
MP3 Audio File [14.7 MB]
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When You Are You by Alan Senauke
August 16, 2009
When You Are You.mp3
MP3 Audio File [13.1 MB]
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My Path to Jizo Bodhisattva by Tova Green
August 9, 2009
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MP3 Audio File [22.1 MB]
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Living a Spiritual Life by Eric Poche
August 2, 2009
Living a Spiritual Life_Eric Poche (7-2-
MP3 Audio File [20.8 MB]
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What is Buddhism? by Ryuei Michael McCormick*
July 26, 2009
What is Buddhism?_Michael Ryuei McCormic
MP3 Audio File [13.7 MB]
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* Ryuei asked the Sangha to identify aspects of Buddhism that attracted them to Buddhism and the reasons for practicing Buddhism. The recorded portion of the talk begins with Ryuei's summary of the answers followed by a discussion on the central teachings of Buddhism.

Comings and Goings by Tova Green
July 19, 2009
Tova Green_Comings and Goings_7-18-09.mp
MP3 Audio File [20.1 MB]
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Sympathetic Joy by Linda Galijan
June 7, 2009
Sympathetic Joy_Linda Galijan_06:07:09.m
MP3 Audio File [20.4 MB]
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Taking a Deep, Sustained Look at Yourself by Will Kabat-Zinn
May 24, 2009
Taking a Deep Sustained Look at Yourself
MP3 Audio File [19.0 MB]
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All Paths Do Not Lead to God by Jeffrey Schneider
May 17, 2009
All Paths Do Not Lead to God_Jeffrey Sch
MP3 Audio File [19.3 MB]
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The Bodhisattva Way: Practicing With Our Mothers by Greg Fain
May 10, 2009
Bodhisattva Way_Greg Fain_5-10-09.mp3
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The Path: Finding Our Own Way by Evan Kavanaugh*
Part 1
April 5, 2009
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MP3 Audio File [7.5 MB]
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The Path: Finding Our Own Way by Evan Kavanaugh*
Part 2
April 5, 2009
4-5-09_The Path - Finding Our Own Way -
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* Evan Kavanaugh's talk was recorded in two parts.

Everyday Mind is the Way by Daigaku Rumme
March 29, 2009
3-29-09 Everyday Mind is the Way_Daigaku
MP3 Audio File [16.3 MB]
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Why Keep Fanning Yourself? (Why Practice?) by Jordan Thorn
Includes chanting of Dogen's "Genjo Koan," March 22, 2009
WS_10001.mp3
MP3 Audio File [19.7 MB]
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Compassion: Not Separate, Not One by Linda Galijan
March 15, 2009
3 15 08 Compassion - Not Separate, Not O
MP3 Audio File [20.4 MB]
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The Great Mother (Prajna Paramita) by Jana Drakka
March 1, 2009
3 1 09 The Great Mother (Prajna Paramita
MP3 Audio File [19.4 MB]
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Suicide and Touching the Suffering by Jana Drakka
February 27, 2009
(Recorded in the Faithful Fools zendo, which includes the chanting of the Heart Sutra)
WS_10001 2.mp3
MP3 Audio File [8.9 MB]
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Re-Enacting the Story by Michael Ryuei McCormick (Nichiren Shu Buddhism)
February 15, 2009
(Partial recording due to equipment malfunction)
Reenacting the Story_Michael Ryuei McCor
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Dharma Ring by Rev. Sunjung Yoon (Won Buddhism)
February 8, 2009
(Partial recording due to equipment malfunction)
Dharma Ring_Won Buddhism_Sunjung Yoon.mp
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The Spiritual Warrior: Conquering Our Fears, Joe Weston

Jan 25, 2009

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Being the Buddha at Work, Lou Reda
Jan 18, 2009
WS_10001.mp3
MP3 Audio File [10.7 MB]
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Being the Buddha in Gay Relationships and Spiritual Practice, Gregory Millard
Jan 11, 2009
Gay Relationships and Spiritual Practice
MP3 Audio File [12.7 MB]
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Being the Buddha in Politics and Other Difficult Situations, Joe Rodriguez
Jan 4, 2009
Being the Buddha in Politics and Other D
MP3 Audio File [10.1 MB]
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Wholeness from a Buddhist Perspective, David Ezra
Dec 28, 2008
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MP3 Audio File [14.4 MB]
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Northern Lights and the Sacredness of Our Live, Evan Kavanagh
Dec 21, 2008
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Winter Solstice, Inner Light, Joanna Macy
Dec 14, 2008
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Shifting Into the Present Time, Will Kabat-Zinn
Dec 7, 2008
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MP3 Audio File [21.4 MB]
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The Three Characteristics, Charlie Johnson
Nov 30, 2008
113008 The_Three_Characteristics_Charlie
MP3 Audio File [20.9 MB]
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Joy, Jana Drakka
Nov 23, 2008
112308 Joy_11-23-08 Jana_Drakka.mp3
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Making the Path Your Own, Rev. Lobsang Chokyi
Nov 9, 2008
Making_the_Path_Your_Own 11-09-08_Lobsan
MP3 Audio File [16.0 MB]
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Seeing Things As They Are, Bill Weber
Oct 19, 2008
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MP3 Audio File [21.3 MB]
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The Three Refuges: Buddham Dhammam Sangham, Jim Wilson
Oct 12, 2008
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What Tantra Isn't, Mark Gilmore
Sept 28, 2008
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How to Practice with the Five Spiritual Powers , Scott Hunt
Sept 21, 2008
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Spiritual Powers - Four Transformations, Scott Hunt
Sept 14, 2008
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Problems Are Good -- Like Ice Cream!, Ven. Robina Courtin
Sept 7, 2008
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MP3 Audio File [10.3 MB]
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The Path that Leads to the End of Suffering, Jim Wilson
Series on the Four Noble Truths, November 4, 2007
11 04 07 The Path that Leads to the End
MP3 Audio File [13.9 MB]
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The Truth of the Cessation of Suffering, Jim Wilson
Series on the Four Noble Truths, October 28, 2007
10 28 07 The Truth of the Cessation of S
MP3 Audio File [12.6 MB]
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The Truth of the Cause of Suffering, Jim Wilson
Series on the Four Noble Truths, October 21, 2007
10 21 07 The Truth of the Cause of Suffe
MP3 Audio File [8.0 MB]
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The Truth of Suffering, Jim Wilson
Series on the Four Noble Truths, October 14, 2007
10 14 07 The_Truth_of_Suffering_Jim_Wils
MP3 Audio File [11.6 MB]
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Sex, Celibacy and Ego, Jeffrey Schneider
April 30, 2006
Sex, Celibacy, and Ego_Jeffrey Schneider
MP3 Audio File [13.9 MB]
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The Community of Sangha, Bill Weber
April 23, 2006
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MP3 Audio File [12.4 MB]
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