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Arinna Weisman

 Arinna Weisman

Dharma talks and guided meditation offered by Arinna Weisman and co-teachers.

Recordings were made during Vipassana insight meditation retreats, and have been graciously provided by Lotus Insight Sangha of Seattle, Dhamma Dena of Joshua Tree, Dharma Seed, and others.

About Arinna Weisman

Arinna has been studying insight meditation since 1979 and teaching since 1989. Her root teacher is Ruth Denison, who was empowered to teach by meditation master U Ba Khin. 

Arinna founded the Insight Meditation Center of Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts and, with Eric Kolvig, was the first to lead insight meditation retreats for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender-queer community. 

She is co-author of the book A Beginners Guide to Insight Meditation and a contributor to Women Practicing Buddhism: American Experiences, edited by Peter Gregory and Susanne Mrozik. 

Her practice and teachings are infused with her political and environmental activism. She leads "Uncovering the Heart" retreats which integrate the awareness of the social dynamics of inequity with the dharma practice of liberation.

Arinna's website and schedule
www.arinnaweisman.org

To give Dana to Arinna
www.arinnaweisman.org/donate/

Affiliated Sanghas
Dhamma Dena (Joshua Tree, CA): www.dhammadena.org
Lotus Insight Sangha (Seattle, WA): www.lotusinsightsangha.org

Blessings and gratitude to all of those who have recorded Arinna's teachings over the years. Particular gratitude to Lotus Insight Sangha and Dharma Seed, who have provided many of the recordings compiled here.

Religion & Spirituality Meditation Community Buddhism
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
41 minutes
Episodes
299
Years Active
2004 - 2025
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Rodney & Arinna: Course Opening with Guided Meditation (05-22-92)

Rodney & Arinna: Course Opening with Guided Meditation (05-22-92)

Refuges & Precepts Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/34070
00:48:27  |   Sat 22 May 2004
Our Personal Mythologies (05-08-96)

Our Personal Mythologies (05-08-96)

Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center How we create myths about ourselves: is freedom in identity? Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/2895
00:41:05  |   Sat 08 May 2004
Death as Inspiration for Practice (04-15-99)

Death as Inspiration for Practice (04-15-99)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center The death of loved ones fires our passion for transformation. Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/2908
00:33:18  |   Thu 15 Apr 2004
Karma: Trusting This Path Through Difficulties (04-15-00)

Karma: Trusting This Path Through Difficulties (04-15-00)

During periods of doubt or difficulty, the understanding of karma can become one of our deepest supports. Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/41
00:42:51  |   Thu 15 Apr 2004
The Fierce First Step (04-15-01)

The Fierce First Step (04-15-01)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center (Angela Center) How to practice in our daily lives. Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/2916
00:36:04  |   Thu 15 Apr 2004
The Hindrances (04-13-00)

The Hindrances (04-13-00)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center The possibility of the "highest peace" and the obstacles which cover it. Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/2911
00:45:10  |   Tue 13 Apr 2004
Joy (04-11-99)

Joy (04-11-99)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center Cultivating joy as a practice. Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/392
00:43:22  |   Sun 11 Apr 2004
Standing For Kindness, Confronting Harmfulness (04-09-04)

Standing For Kindness, Confronting Harmfulness (04-09-04)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center The ground for wisdom and love is the practice of kindness and the training to refrain from harm. Here are stories to inspire and remind us. Recording provided by Dhar…
00:46:47  |   Fri 09 Apr 2004
The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching (04-09-99)

The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching (04-09-99)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center Freeing ourselves from clinging. Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/2902
00:43:07  |   Fri 09 Apr 2004
Building Sangha: Bridges Across Divisions (04-01-96)

Building Sangha: Bridges Across Divisions (04-01-96)

Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Speaking of our inherent unity; and how objectification results in separation- of parts of ourselves from ourselves and from each other. Recording provid…
00:32:03  |   Thu 01 Apr 2004
Holding On & Letting Go (04-01-96)

Holding On & Letting Go (04-01-96)

Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center Looking at the pensive poverty we experience by holding on to pleasant experiences and the opening to a mind free of preferences which brings freedom of b…
00:34:23  |   Thu 01 Apr 2004
Patience (02-09-03)

Patience (02-09-03)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center Using experiences as a child growing up in South Africa, as well as experiences in her daily life, Arinna shares how the practice of patience is an essential part of pr…
00:40:04  |   Mon 09 Feb 2004
Understanding Karma as Empowerment (01-05-93)

Understanding Karma as Empowerment (01-05-93)

Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/34075
00:44:02  |   Mon 05 Jan 2004
Non-Harming (01-04-89)

Non-Harming (01-04-89)

Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/34069
01:00:04  |   Sun 04 Jan 2004
Guided Metta (01-02-89)

Guided Metta (01-02-89)

Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/34068
00:29:01  |   Fri 02 Jan 2004
The Four Foundations of Mindfulness (01-01-98)

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness (01-01-98)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center A talk on the Buddha's inclusive description of the practice of mindfulness in all areas of life. Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/…
00:38:52  |   Thu 01 Jan 2004
Entrusting Ourselves (01-01-93)

Entrusting Ourselves (01-01-93)

Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/34074
00:56:07  |   Thu 01 Jan 2004
Faith in Our Unconditional Happiness (01-01-98)

Faith in Our Unconditional Happiness (01-01-98)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center The factors which build our faith in happiness. Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/2905
00:48:52  |   Thu 01 Jan 2004
Right Effort (01-01-98)

Right Effort (01-01-98)

Spirit Rock Meditation Center How effort fits into our practice. (Note: Gaps and sounds on recording) Recording provided by Dharma Seed: https://dharmaseed.org/teacher/26/talk/2903
00:31:57  |   Thu 01 Jan 2004
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