Dave Smith Dharma

MINDFULNESS The practice of mindfulness is outlined in the Pali canon and is contained within a Buddhist teaching entitled: Satipatthana, which is described as the direct path to realization. The English scholar Thomas William Rhys Davids first translated sati as mindfulness in 1881. Thus, the English translation that we have used for Satipatthana is mindfulness. If we break the term into its root...

MINDFULNESS The practice of mindfulness is outlined in the Pali canon and is contained within a Buddhist teaching entitled: Satipatthana, which is described as the direct path to realization. The English scholar Thomas William Rhys Davids first translated sati as mindfulness in 1881. Thus, the English translation that we have used for Satipatthana is mindfulness. If we break the term into its root...

MINDFULNESS The practice of mindfulness is outlined in the Pali canon and is contained within a Buddhist teaching entitled: Satipatthana, which is described as the direct path to realization. The English scholar Thomas William Rhys Davids first translated sati as mindfulness in 1881. Thus, the English translation that we have used for Satipatthana is mindfulness. If we break the term into its root...

MINDFULNESS The practice of mindfulness is outlined in the Pali canon and is contained within a Buddhist teaching entitled: Satipatthana, which is described as the direct path to realization. The English scholar Thomas William Rhys Davids first translated sati as mindfulness in 1881. Thus, the English translation that we have used for Satipatthana is mindfulness. If we break the term into its root...

MINDFULNESS The practice of mindfulness is outlined in the Pali canon and is contained within a Buddhist teaching entitled: Satipatthana, which is described as the direct path to realization. The English scholar Thomas William Rhys Davids first translated sati as mindfulness in 1881. Thus, the English translation that we have used for Satipatthana is mindfulness. If we break the term into its root...

This is a very good recording of my full practice of ethical mindfulness or equanimity https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Mindfulness-David-Smith-ebook/dp/B00VMDKSCY https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing. 

Equanimity (Upekkha) Equanimity is the practice that holds everything together. We simply acknowledge the truth that our happiness and our freedom is dependent on our actions, not on our wishes. Equanimity balances compassion with wisdom. It allows us to experience the full range of ethical mindfulness. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subs...

Appreciation (Mudita) The most common translation for mudita is sympathetic joy. This encourages us to be able to sympathize with or participate in the happiness of others. It is the antidote to jealously and envy. Mudita has the ability and characteristic of gladdening. It helps us to overcome the common attitude of “how come them and not me.” We may find that we often become jealous or self-cons...

Compassion (Karuna) Compassion is the second aspect of heart practices and has the specific aim of being directed toward pain and suffering. It is often defined as a movement of the heart when we meet pain and anguish. Compassion is the ability to both feel and to respond in a way that reduces or holds the suffering of another. Within the context of empathy, compassion is our greatest skill. It is...

Forgiveness There is no official Pali translation for the word forgiveness but the idea of forgiveness is expressed wholeheartedly throughout the teachings. Forgiveness practice plays a critical role in the development of compassion and empathy because if we can’t forgive, we limit our ability for true connection and empathy. Forgiveness is the antidote to resentment. It allows us to learn how to...

This talk was given at a 7 day retreat at New Life Foundation in Chaing RiThailand in the winter of 2016. Kind-Friendliness (Metta) http://www.newlifethaifoundation.com/ The word metta is derived from the Pali word, mita. Mita, literally means friend. The most accurate translation of the term metta would be kind-friendliness. Metta has the mode of friendliness for its characteristic. Its natural f...

On a recent visit to Calgary, Dave outlines the practice of metta vipassana; integrating the foundations of mindfulness with the classic teaching on the bramha viharas. The talk also offers a framework for working with emotions and the development of emotional intelligence. http://atlasofemotions.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscr...

This talk was given on a Monday night at Against the Stream in Santa Monica. It points to the fact that the buddha didn't really invent anything...but showed us something that was already there. The heart of Buddhist meditation. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing. 

This short 20 minute podcast begins with an overview of practice, followed by a guide practice. http://rebelsaintdharma.com/meditation/mentoring/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing. 

This talk, which was discovered deep in the vault of I tunes was given at Dave and Cheryl's NEW YEAR RETREAT in Malibu. An honest reflective talk on the practice and the teaching of the 5 faculties. Cheryl Slean: http://amindfullife.org/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing. 

The final talk, written at the last minute for the lovely folks at New Life. Enjoy! Dave Smith is a Buddhist meditation teacher, addiction treatment specialist, and published author from the "Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society". In January/February 2016 New Life Foundation welcomed him back for his second annual silent retreat. For all those who couldn't make it, we recorded...

The dharma is a practice of subtraction not addition. What can we let go of...? Dave Smith is a Buddhist meditation teacher, addiction treatment specialist, and published author from the "Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society". In January/February 2016 New Life Foundation welcomed him back for his second annual silent retreat. For all those who couldn't make it, we recorded his...

This talk discusses discuss the challenge of embracing the truth, or what is true for you. Mindfulness as a practice of turning towards all of the things that we have been running from and attempting to avoid. Dave Smith is a Buddhist meditation teacher, addiction treatment specialist, and published author from the "Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society". In January/February 201...

This talk discusses the idea of be awake or buddha Dave Smith is a Buddhist meditation teacher, addiction treatment specialist, and published author from the "Against the Stream Buddhist Meditation Society". In January/February 2016 New Life Foundation welcomed him back for his second annual silent retreat. For all those who couldn't make it, we recorded his nightly Dharma talks. Enjoy!...

This talk, from one of my last nights at ATS Santa Monica discusses the necessity of integration practice into all aspects of our lives. Viewing dharma practice as something that needs to be done, rather than dogma to believe in. The talk touches upon the 4 noble truths as tasks. Dave borrows some teaching strategy from Buddhist teacher Chris Crotty: http://chriscrottydharma.org/ https://www.daves...

The end of suffering is possible. Thus I've heard....this is the 3rd talk in the series from New Life Foundation. http://www.newlifethaifoundation.com/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing. 

This is the talk follows the talk of the first noble truth given at New Life Foundation in Thailand. It outlines some perspective on how engage with the seemingly endless process of clinging and grasping. http://www.newlifethaifoundation.com/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing. 

This talk was the opening talk to a retreat in January of 2015 at New Life Foundation in Chaing Ria Thailand. It offers some reflections on the reality of Dukkha-dissatisfaction. The theme of embracing the wisdom of dissatisfaction. This talk offers some person reflection. http://www.newlifethaifoundation.com/ https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you f...

Going Against the Stream: Mindfulness and Compassion to Awaken the Heart During this 7-day Insight meditation retreat, we will learn to develop a greater sense of care for ourselves and for our world through the revolutionary practices of the Dharma. Using a hybrid of mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion meditation techniques, we will develop emotional balance by uncovering what blocks us f...

This podcast has a 30 minute talk followed by a 30 minute guided meditation. Focussing on balancing the reality life being BOTH tragic AND beautiful. https://www.davesmithdharma.com/ https://account.venmo.com/u/davesmithdharma Thank you for subscribing.