Links and Resources
Links to Brian's Talks
Recordings of some of Brian's dharma talks can be streamed at the following websites:
Flagstaff Vipassana Sangha Dharma Talks
The Albuquerque Vipassana Sangha
http://www.vallecitos.org/resources/talks/brian-lesage
Brian's Schedule of Retreats
Brian's Schedule
Flagstaff Vipassana Sangha Dharma Talks
The Albuquerque Vipassana Sangha
http://www.vallecitos.org/resources/talks/brian-lesage
Brian's Schedule of Retreats
Brian's Schedule
Links to other Vipassana resources in Arizona
If you know of other Vipassana meditation groups in the region that are not listed, please let us know using the Contact form.
Phoenix
www.phxvipassana.com - A listing of groups and events in the Phoenix area
www.meditationlearningcenter.com - Another good listing of Phoenix events
Prescott
www.prescottvipassana.org - The website of the Prescott Vipassana Sangha
Tucson
www.tucsonmeditation.org - The website of The Tucson Community Meditation Center
Phoenix
www.phxvipassana.com - A listing of groups and events in the Phoenix area
www.meditationlearningcenter.com - Another good listing of Phoenix events
Prescott
www.prescottvipassana.org - The website of the Prescott Vipassana Sangha
Tucson
www.tucsonmeditation.org - The website of The Tucson Community Meditation Center
Documents and Downloads and Links
Here we will post articles, documents and other useful resources which you may link to or download.
The Seven Qualities of a Good Friend - This was referred to in Brian's Dharma talk on Spiritual Friendship.
Anna Douglass, The Potential to Awaken - Full recording of the talk played on August 26th, 2013.
From our sangha potluck visitors
Website of the Saranaloka Foundation, the home of the nuns who shared the dhamma with us at our December potluck.
Saranaloka Foundation
Leigh Brasington's discussion on the controversy surrounding the ordination of women in the Theravada tradition.
Ordination of Women
Saranaloka Foundation
Leigh Brasington's discussion on the controversy surrounding the ordination of women in the Theravada tradition.
Ordination of Women
From the December 2012 Mindful Communication retreat
Link to Gil Fronsdal's article about Equanimity:
Equanimity
Link to Insight Meditation Center's collected references on Equanimity, including Equanimity Practice phrases
The Perfection of Equanimity: Quotes from the Theravada Tradition
Link to Huffington Post article by Kristin Neff regarding Empathy Fatigue
Why Caregivers Need Self-Compassion
Equanimity
Link to Insight Meditation Center's collected references on Equanimity, including Equanimity Practice phrases
The Perfection of Equanimity: Quotes from the Theravada Tradition
Link to Huffington Post article by Kristin Neff regarding Empathy Fatigue
Why Caregivers Need Self-Compassion
Posture information
The following book was recommended by sangha member Alfred in his discussion about correct posture. Chapters 1-5 are recommended as an introduction.
Free PDF download: Essentials of Insight Meditation, by Venerable Sujiva Sayadaw
Available at Amazon.com: Essentials of Insight Meditation (paperback)
Free PDF download: Essentials of Insight Meditation, by Venerable Sujiva Sayadaw
Available at Amazon.com: Essentials of Insight Meditation (paperback)
Miscellaneous Downloads
| Big Sky Meditation |
Download instructions for the Big-Sky Meditation that Brian introduced at the "Small Boat..." book discussion group. Even if you weren't at the discussion, you can try this fun technique.
| Sharing Aspiration |
| Refuges and Precepts chant |
