His focus has been on both vipassana and soto zen buddhism. It is also available as at the zencast podcast at apples itunes store. He was a theravada monk in burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with jack kornfield to be a vipassana teacher. Theres a few talks by robert aitken on the sydney zen site that are awesome. Gil fronsdal is the coteacher at the insight meditation center in redwood city, california and the insight retreat center in santa cruz, california. Dharma talks given by gil fronsdal and various guest speakers at the insight meditation center. Recordings from insight meditation center in california, audio dharma has talks from gil fronsdal, max erdstein, andrea fella, nikki mirghafori, and more. He has been teaching since 1990 and has practiced zen and vipassana in the u. But this clarity is actually the result of exquisite craftsmanship. Each talk illuminates aspects of the buddhas teachings.
The dhammapada audio dharma by gil fronsdal metta refuge. Wisdom from the early teachings by gil fronsdal isbn. Articles by andrea fella published articles by gil fronsdal books by gil fronsdal dharma. Also, john bullitt, gil fronsdal, charles hallisey, karen king, andrew olendzki, ruth stiles, clark strand, paula trahan, and jane yudelman offered many helpful comments that improved the quality of the book as a whole. Gil fronsdals version of this classic text will set a new standard for scholars and practitioners alike. After being ordained as an soto zen priest in 1982, he traveled to burma in 1985 to live as a theravada monk. Gil brings the practice of mindfulness not only to. Having been taught by the vipassana practitioner jack kornfield, fronsdal is part of the vipassana. Audio dharma is an archive of dharma talks given by gil fronsdal and various guest. After being ordained as an soto zen priest in 1982, he traveled to burma in 1985 to live as a.
The 19 best meditation podcasts in 2018 one mind dharma. In my case, i am not all that receptive to parables, but found the reading to be useful nevertheless. Gil fronsdal has 17 books on goodreads with 31506 ratings. We aim to offer resources for an education based on buddhist principles for a meaningful life. Audiodharma is an archive of dharma talks given by gil fronsdal, andrea fella and guest speakers at the insight meditation center in redwood city, ca. This podcast has longer talks and shorter talks, called dharmettes. The issue at hand gil fronsdal, phd freely offered by the author, pdf version. San francisco zen center dharma talks on apple podcasts. Having been taught by the vipassana practitioner jack kornfield, fronsdal is part of the. Sep 16, 2018 audio dharma provides easy and powerful access to thousands of dharma talks. Introduction to mindfulness meditation gil fronsdal several times a year gil fronsdal offers a 5week instructional series for beginning meditators. Fronsdal gives practical mindfulness tools to deal with this facet of our world. Gil fronsdal is a norwegianborn, american buddhist teacher, writer and scholar based in redwood city, california. He is the guiding teacher of the insight meditation center imc of redwood city, california.
I am a big fan of gil fronsdal and own all his books. Gil fronsdal s translation with commentary of one of the earliest of the surviving buddhist texts, the atthakavagga or books of eights, reveals the teachings to be remarkably simple and free of religious trappings. May 14, 2017 this is a 3part series of talks by gil fronsdal on the practical aspects of dying as a buddhist. We hope you find a source of inspiration in our publications.
Insight meditation scottsdale dharma in the desert. This is a set of stories meant to teach indirectly. One of the very first teachers i discovered in my dharma practice was gil fronsdal. Apr 26, 2020 my favorite zen teachers so far on podcasts are norman fischer on the everyday zen site hes the best i think genjo marinello on the choboji seattle zen site, gil fronsdal a vipassana teacher whos also a zen priest. This talk was given by gil fronsdal on 20200508 at the insight retreat center in santa cruz, ca. These audio talks are available at many sources on the internet, such audio and the insight meditation center. Forest sangha audio this forest sangha site functions as a portal page for the branch monasteries and associated monasteries of disciples of venerable ajahn chah, particularly in the west. Zencast podcast by gil fronsdal audio books, podcasts. He has been practicing buddhism of the soto zen and vipassana sects since 1975, and is currently teaching the practice of buddhism in the san francisco bay area. Buddhist books and dharma talks in pdf plus audio and video downloads. These talks were given over a 20year period at the insight meditation center in redwood city, ca, led by gil fronsdal. Teachings of the buddha kornfield jack fronsdal gil abebooks. For my money, gil fronsdal is the neatest buddhist teacher in the contemporary englishspeaking world.
Any recommendations, based either on my interests or your own favorites, will be appreciated. By barry magid, gil fronsdal, bhante henepola gunaratana, peter doobinin, judith simmerbrown, and thanissaro bhikkhu summer 2005 magazine teachings living two traditions. Talk titles and discriptions can also be searched by typing in a search word or words in the search box and clicking search titles and descriptions. Jul 15, 2018 audio dharma is one of our favorite podcasts out there. A sangha is a community of resistance, resisting the speed, violence and unwholesome ways of living that are prevalent in our society. Im actually very interested in zen as well, but wasnt able to find any good talks or books about zen in audio format. Several times a year gil fronsdal offers a 5week instructional series for beginning meditators.
This book is in the tradition of the bestselling dhammapada, a translation with commentary of one of the earliest of the surviving buddhist texts, which reveals the teachings to be remarkably simple and free of religious trappings. Events related to dharma punx nyc community 89 views february 6, 2018. Stephen batchelor, author of buddhism without beliefs and living with the devil the language is clear, precise, and inspiring, the phrasing spare and elegant, and the depth of these wisdom teachings apparent on every page. Toni bernhard, how to live well with chronic pain and illness. Dharma talks publicly available talks can be browsed here in the order indicated by the sort order selection. Gil fronsdal mindfulness meditations mindfulness exercises. Audio dharma provides easy and powerful access to thousands of dharma talks. Listen to leading dharma teachers from around the world, representing many different traditions and viewpoints, speak on a wide variety of topics. He has a phd in buddhist studies from stanford university. The material is based on gil fronsdals selfpaced majjhima nikaya the middle length discourses study guide, from. The text presents two distinct goals for leading a spiritual life. Gil fronsdal dying part 1 of 3 dharma talk 03192003. An inspiring and very accessible compilation of essays and edited talks on the buddhist practice of mindfulness.
Introduction to mindfulness meditation gil fronsdal. Vipassana and zen teacher gil fronsdal talks to tricycle about teaching and practicing in two traditions. Gil fronsdals translation with commentary of one of the earliest of the surviving buddhist texts, the atthakavagga or books of eights, reveals the teachings to be remarkably simple and free of religious trappings. The dhammapada is the most widely read buddhist scripture in existence, enjoyed by both buddhists and nonbuddhists. He was a theravada monk in burma and trained with jack kornfield to be a vipassana teacher. May 14, 2018 dharma talk by gil fronsdal, recorded at the insight meditation center in redwood city, ca on may, 2018.
Gil fronsdal 1954 is a buddhist who has practiced zen and vipassana since the 1970s, and is currently a buddhist teacher who lives in the san francisco bay area. His dharma talks see or are so straightforward and jargonfree that its easy to mistake them for hallmark greeting card material. The purpose is the same that the buddha had for his teachings, to guide us toward the end of suffering and the attainment of freedom. Born in norway and residing in san francisco, gil fronsdal is a writer and teacher of buddhism.
Dharma audio, online publications and online study materials. This is a 3part series of talks by gil fronsdal on the practical aspects of dying as a buddhist. Gil fronsdal is the primary teacher for the insight meditation center in redwood city, california. As gil fronsdal states, the search for the issue at hand is the search for what is closest at hand, for what is directly seen, heard, smelt, tasted, felt, and cognized in the present. I think that the value of the book depends on how you learn.
I was always touched by gils gentle, loving approach to the practice, and his wisdom in guiding students to more and more skillful means. Mindfulness in plain english bhante gunaratana freely offered by the author, pdf version. One of the things that kills buddhist spiritual life is excessive seriousness. Any mistakes that remain, of course, are my own responsibility. As you can see, i seem to be connecting with theravada teachers. These classes provide a good overview of insight meditation practice as well as many guided meditation sessions which help the student learn how to establish and sustain a daily meditation practice. Since our founding in 1968, dharma publishing has published books to compliment the western understanding of mind, covering a variety of topics including philosophy, psychology, relaxation, meditation and healing. Clear comprehension 20200503for more talks like this, visit if you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting audio dharma with a donation at. In the four weeks of the retreat, gil fronsdal will discuss the radical nature of dana, how it can be practiced, and its connection to the path of liberation. If you find these talks helpful in your practice, we encourage you to visit the insight meditation center and audio dharma websites to fully explore the wonderful imc. He offers stories that illustrate his points and offer illumination. Audio dharma is one of our favorite podcasts out there. Audio dharma is an archive of dharma talks given by gil fronsdal and various guest speakers at the insight meditation center in redwood city, ca.
Audiodharma written dharma articles by gil fronsdal articles by andrea fella published articles by gil fronsdal books by gil fronsdal dharma stories by gil fronsdal reflections from gil. Audio dharma introduction to buddhism dharma talks. Aug 06, 2010 the dhammapada audio dharma by gil fronsdal 20100806 by steven goodheart 4 comments the dhammapada is a great treasure of the buddhadharma and beloved by buddhists of all traditions as well as many nonbuddhists. Most talks we podcast are by gil fronsdal and the insight meditation center. My favorite zen teachers so far on podcasts are norman fischer on the everyday zen site hes the best i think genjo marinello on the choboji seattle zen site, gil fronsdal a vipassana teacher whos also a zen priest. If you find these talks helpful in your practice, we encourage you to visit the insight meditation center and audio dharma websites to fully explore the wonderful imc community. Dharma talk by gil fronsdal, recorded at the insight meditation center in redwood city, ca on may, 2018. Since 2005 we have been sharing one inspiring dharma talk every sunday with friends around the world. I would like to offer here at metta refuge the complete dhammapada as translated and read by gil fronsdal.
Dharma seed features a large catalog of tapes and cds of dharma talks by vipassana teachers. Gil fronsdal is a mindfulness teacher who hosts these podcasts. This site is an archive of dharma talks given by gil fronsdal, andrea fella and various guest speakers at the insight meditation center in redwood city, ca. He has trained in both the japanese soto zen tradition and the insight meditation lineage of.
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