AudioDharma: Collection of talks from Sati Center

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Dharma talks given by Gil Fronsdal and various guest speakers at the Insight Meditation Center. Each talk illuminates aspects of the Buddha's teachings. 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. To learn more about the Insight Meditation Center, visit our website at https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/.

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The Naturalistic Teachings of the Buddha: Study, practice, and discussion of the Discourse on the Simile of the Cloth
9d ago · 1:03:35
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.08.20 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* One of the most remarkable and original teachings of the Buddha is found in 7th discourse in the Middle Length Discourses. Couched in a short, fun story, this text describes insight and the unfolding of the path in naturalistic terms that are as relevant today as in the time of the Buddha. We will slowly read and discuss this short text so that it comes alive for our modern times. No familiarity with the Buddha’s discourse or teachings necessary. A translation and Gil’s study guide on the discours
Dispelling Delusion: Exploring the Vipallāsas Through Early Buddhist Poetry
21d ago · 2:49:28
This talk was given by Ayya Santussika on 2026.08.09 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUVhAyhMx5w. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This Was Said: A Practice-Focused Encounter with the Itivuttaka
2mo ago · 2:24:58
This talk was given by Kodo Conlin on 2026.06.27 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtu.be/K-SM32us_Xs. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24683/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Comm
Embodied & Free: Establishing Mindfulness & Freedom through the Body
3mo ago · 2:25:06
This talk was given by Dawn Scott on 2026.05.16 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtu.be/aVsVPtepC9Q. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
Coming Together for Connecting Speech
4mo ago · 2:14:18
This talk was given by Liên Shutt on 2026.04.25 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtu.be/q9qJOkMEWyY. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
Finding our Way Back Home
4mo ago · 2:43:00
This talk was given by Stephen Fulder and Muna Shaheen on 2026.04.18 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* In these days of conflict and insecurity, it is easy to feel disconnected within and without. In this half-day retreat, we will explore, by teachings, dialogue and practice, how the dharma can reveal a deep refuge within ourselves that cannot be taken away. The boundless heart and mind of the dharma can also help us to rejoin and be at home in the world, even if it seems threatening, and also with our community. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If
Neuro-Bhavana: Brain-Based Tools for Cultivating Factors of Awakening
4mo ago · 2:49:23
This talk was given by Rick Hanson on 2026.04.04 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Buddhism and other contemplative traditions value the development (bhavana) of mindfulness, insight, compassion, and inner peace. Any changes in the mind involve changes in the brain – and this experiential workshop will explore evidence-based methods for promoting “good change that lasts,” increasingly hardwired in your own nervous system. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtu.be/qSHjBeWO-UU. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edit
Buddhist Chaplaincy Speaker Series: Exploring Psychedelic Buddhist Chaplaincy
5mo ago · 1:40:05
This talk was given by Daan Keiman on 2026.03.15 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Psychedelic and Buddhist Chaplain Daan Keiman joins us for a conversation about the burgeoning world of Psychedelic Chaplaincy and how this informs and challenges Buddhist Chaplaincy and practice. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddaJ3lrCy8U. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licens
See for Yourself: Experiencing Wisdom in Life (3 of 4)
5mo ago · 1:28:47
This talk was given by Kim Allen on 2026.03.11 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
How To Construct a Sutta
5mo ago · 1:27:20
This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.03.12 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* The Lesser Discourse on the Destruction of Craving (MN 37) A presentation and discussion of one of the more humorous discourses in the Middle Length Discourses which is also the source for the profound teaching that “Nothing is worth clinging to.” The text is a delight to read and provides a clear perspective on how some of these ancient texts attributed to the Buddha were constructed long after his death. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtu.be/FIpOh5K0t7E. ******* A machine
See for Yourself: Experiencing Wisdom in Life (2 of 4)
5mo ago · 1:16:50
This talk was given by Kim Allen on 2026.03.04 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
What Do the Suttas Actually Have to Say About the Brahma Viharas (1 of 2)
6mo ago · 2:31:31
This talk was given by Leigh Brasington on 2026.02.21 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* We often hear teachings on the four Brahma Viharas – Love, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity. But what did the Buddha actually say about these four sublime states and how to practice them? In this weekend course, we will take a close look at several of the 38 suttas that describe all four Brahma Viharas, plus additional suttas describing some of them individually. Hopefully this will give you a deeper understanding of how to weave these practices into your journey on the spiritual p
What Do the Suttas Actually Have to Say About the Brahma Viharas (2 of 2)
6mo ago · 2:36:45
This talk was given by Leigh Brasington on 2026.02.28 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtu.be/BmoA9JDhdzg. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24636/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative
See for Yourself: Experiencing Wisdom in Life (1 of 4)
6mo ago · 1:25:36
This talk was given by Kim Allen on 2026.02.25 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtu.be/b4Y-9dMT1OI. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
See for Yourself: Experiencing Wisdom in Life (4 of 4)
5mo ago · 1:27:40
This talk was given by Kim Allen on 2026.03.18 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
The Power of Nonviolence: A Dialogue between Michael Nagler and Kerstin Deibert
6mo ago · 1:04:55
This talk was given by Kerstin Deibert on 2026.02.07 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Gandhi called nonviolence “the most powerful force at the disposal of humanity” – this is a significant teaching at a time, when we are feeling the downward drive into chaos and violence in a world shaken by dominance and dividedness. But how can nonviolence become more than just an inspiration from the past, exemplified by extraordinary leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Ghandi? And what does the philosophy, science, and practice of Nonviolence teach us about social change and engaging
Mindfulness at Home: Spring Cleaning for the Heart
6mo ago · 2:19:47
This talk was given by Rachel Lewis on 2026.02.07 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* The early days of spring are a time of renewal: in fact the name of the month February comes from an ancient Roman purification rite. In this mini-retreat, we’ll take time for purification, both inner and outer: in addition to periods of formal practice, we’ll take intervals of mindful movement in the form of housework. Our exploration together is around how to maintain continuity of awareness between formal and informal practice. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtu.be/yF3Lw2
Intro to Satipatthana
7mo ago · 26:45
This talk was given by Francisco Morillo Gable on 2026.01.24 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24374/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
Pali Etymology of Knowing, Sensing and Calming
7mo ago · 21:40
This talk was given by Aleix Ruiz-Falqués on 2026.01.24 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24375/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
Macro to Micro Awareness
7mo ago · 10:09
This talk was given by Francisco Morillo Gable on 2026.01.24 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24376/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
Guided Meditation: Sense, Know, Relax
7mo ago · 17:45
This talk was given by Francisco Morillo Gable on 2026.01.24 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
Dharmette
7mo ago · 34:00
This talk was given by Francisco Morillo Gable on 2026.01.24 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24377/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
Guided Meditation: Sensations Nourishment
7mo ago · 19:51
This talk was given by Francisco Morillo Gable on 2026.01.24 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
Pali Etymology of Abide Observing
7mo ago · 17:44
This talk was given by Aleix Ruiz-Falqués on 2026.01.24 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24378/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
Distinguishing Surfaces and Profundity
7mo ago · 19:32
This talk was given by Francisco Morillo Gable on 2026.01.24 at the Sati Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24379/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License