Resources

The Westcoast Dharma Society makes a wide variety of materials available to those interested in Buddhist meditation practices.

Digital Dharma Talks

January 6 - 8, 2012 "Emptiness and the Laws of Nature" Vipassana weekend retreat:

• "Buddha Nature Dhamma" - Steve Armstrong

        (52:15) (Play or Download)

• "Emptiness and the Laws of Nature Part 1" - Steve Armstrong

        (45:48) (Play or Download)

• "Emptiness and the Laws of Nature Part 2" - Steve Armstrong

        (58:12) (Play or Download)

December 2 - 4, 2011 Vipassana weekend retreat:

• "Stepping Out of Appearances" - Rodney Smith

        (40:40) (Play or Download)

• "Connecting with the Formless" - Rodney Smith

        (44:16) (Play or Download)

November 11 - 13, 2011 Vipassana weekend retreat:

• "Creating Sacred Space Together" - Michele McDonald

        (40:44) (Play or Download)

• "Connecting with Overwhelm" - Michele McDonald

        (42:19) (Play or Download)

• "Overwhelm and Preferences" - Michele McDonald

        (44:10) (Play or Download)

October 21 - 23, 2011 Vipassana weekend retreat:

• "Natural Peace" - Howard Cohn

        (40:18) (Play or Download)

• "Groundwork for the House that Ego Built" - Howard Cohn

        (46:00) (Play or Download)

• "Loving the House that Ego Built" - Howard Cohn

        (1:14:47) (Play or Download)

September 23 - 25, 2011 Vipassana weekend retreat:

• "The Power of Kindness" - Michele McDonald

        (38:24) (Play or Download)

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Windows PC or Linux
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Mac OS X
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Double-clicking the "(play or download)" link will begin playback and add the track automatically to your iTunes library.