~ Online Mindfulness Meditation Resources for Coping with COVID19 ~
I sincerely hope these resources are helpful for you. If you know of any relevant mindfulness meditation resources, please let me know by using the Contact Form so I can include them. Thank you.
Resources Relevant to COVID19
Tara Brach has started a series of videos on Sheltering in Love. Part 1 is available now.
The Awake Network has posted a list of free online meditation resources for times of social distancing/COVID19.
Tricycle Magazine is providing free access to live guided meditations and other resources from well-known teachers. The first teacher is Sharon Salzberg who will be offering a meditation on March 31 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT).
Oren Jay Sofer is providing a list of Coping with COVID-19: Resilience Resources.
Lion's Roar magazine has a great selection of articles.
Tara Brach has posted some of her relevant talks and guided meditations on her website under Pandemic Resources.
Jack Kornfield has some relevant articles on his website, including: When Fear Arises; Calm, Clarity, Compassion; and The Wisdom of Not Knowing.
Phillip Moffitt is recommending his talk on Can't Put the Rain Back Up in the Sky, a guided meditation on Just Now, and an article on Self-Soothing During Difficult Times. They are not specific to COVID19 but may be helpful.
Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh) has posted an article on A Zen Master's Tips for Staying Sane in Challenging Times.
Kristin Neff and Chris Germer have a free three video series on The Power of Self Compassion.
Jack Kornfield interviewed on the Tim Ferris Show about How to Find Peace Amidst COVD19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos Ep. 414
Tara Brach talks about Facing Pandemic Fears with an Awake Heart on You Tube. 61 mins.
Jack Kornfield offers a 13 min practice on Compassion in the Time of Corona Virus (audio only). Other relevant materials are available on his website.
Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman provide guidance, including video and written guidance on doing a half-day retreat at home.
Two videos with Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder, respectively, on Coronavirus Pandemic: Special Edition. See Episodes 31 and 33 (just beneath Episode 31).
Sounds True has a free “care package” on Resilience in Challenging Times, featuring talks and other resources.
Online Sangha
In addition to the extra sessions I am offering - see Events:
A list of online sanghas in the US and Canada
Tara Brach has a weekly 90 mins livestream on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm PT (7:30 pm ET) on her Facebook page. Free.
The Spirit Rock Meditation Center is meeting every Monday evening from 7:15 – 9:15 pm via livestream. Teachers include Jack Kornfield, Mark Coleman, Nikki Mirghafori, Matthew Brensilver, Will Kabat-Zinn and others. To register, visit the Monday Night Dharma Talk & Meditation with Jack Kornfield & Friends webpage on Spirit Rock’s website. Cost $0 – $108.
The Insight Meditation Society (IMS) is providing (daily?) guided meditations on You Tube. They are released at 9:00 am PT. Teachers include Oren Jay Sofer, Sharon Salzberg, and others. Free.
Free online practice sessions from Tricycle Magazine, with well-known teachers.
The Seattle Insight Meditation Society has moved its meetings online. The Monday Dharma and meditation sessions from 7:00 – 9:00 pm are now available on Zoom. The link to access them is here. Free; donations to SIMS appreciated.
The Kilung Rinpoche’s Pema Kilaya Sangha is meeting on Zoom every Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Contact them by phone (360-341-4184) or email (pemakilaya@gmail.com) for the log in information.
General Online Courses (not specific to COVID19)
All Spirit Rock retreats are now available online. They are mostly evening or daylong programs. Check out the schedule here. Cost $0-$108.
General Dharma Talks
Dharma Seed is an online resource dedicated to making the Buddhist teachings of Insight Meditation and associated practices available to all. Over 25,000 talks and guided meditations are currently publicly available. Donations appreciated.
Audio Dharma is an archive of Dharma talks given by Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella and various guest speakers at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. Donations appreciated.
Tara Brach has started a series of videos on Sheltering in Love. Part 1 is available now.
The Awake Network has posted a list of free online meditation resources for times of social distancing/COVID19.
Tricycle Magazine is providing free access to live guided meditations and other resources from well-known teachers. The first teacher is Sharon Salzberg who will be offering a meditation on March 31 at 1:00 pm ET (10:00 am PT).
Oren Jay Sofer is providing a list of Coping with COVID-19: Resilience Resources.
Lion's Roar magazine has a great selection of articles.
Tara Brach has posted some of her relevant talks and guided meditations on her website under Pandemic Resources.
Jack Kornfield has some relevant articles on his website, including: When Fear Arises; Calm, Clarity, Compassion; and The Wisdom of Not Knowing.
Phillip Moffitt is recommending his talk on Can't Put the Rain Back Up in the Sky, a guided meditation on Just Now, and an article on Self-Soothing During Difficult Times. They are not specific to COVID19 but may be helpful.
Plum Village (Thich Nhat Hanh) has posted an article on A Zen Master's Tips for Staying Sane in Challenging Times.
Kristin Neff and Chris Germer have a free three video series on The Power of Self Compassion.
Jack Kornfield interviewed on the Tim Ferris Show about How to Find Peace Amidst COVD19, How to Cultivate Calm in Chaos Ep. 414
Tara Brach talks about Facing Pandemic Fears with an Awake Heart on You Tube. 61 mins.
Jack Kornfield offers a 13 min practice on Compassion in the Time of Corona Virus (audio only). Other relevant materials are available on his website.
Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman provide guidance, including video and written guidance on doing a half-day retreat at home.
Two videos with Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder, respectively, on Coronavirus Pandemic: Special Edition. See Episodes 31 and 33 (just beneath Episode 31).
Sounds True has a free “care package” on Resilience in Challenging Times, featuring talks and other resources.
Online Sangha
In addition to the extra sessions I am offering - see Events:
A list of online sanghas in the US and Canada
Tara Brach has a weekly 90 mins livestream on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm PT (7:30 pm ET) on her Facebook page. Free.
The Spirit Rock Meditation Center is meeting every Monday evening from 7:15 – 9:15 pm via livestream. Teachers include Jack Kornfield, Mark Coleman, Nikki Mirghafori, Matthew Brensilver, Will Kabat-Zinn and others. To register, visit the Monday Night Dharma Talk & Meditation with Jack Kornfield & Friends webpage on Spirit Rock’s website. Cost $0 – $108.
The Insight Meditation Society (IMS) is providing (daily?) guided meditations on You Tube. They are released at 9:00 am PT. Teachers include Oren Jay Sofer, Sharon Salzberg, and others. Free.
Free online practice sessions from Tricycle Magazine, with well-known teachers.
The Seattle Insight Meditation Society has moved its meetings online. The Monday Dharma and meditation sessions from 7:00 – 9:00 pm are now available on Zoom. The link to access them is here. Free; donations to SIMS appreciated.
The Kilung Rinpoche’s Pema Kilaya Sangha is meeting on Zoom every Monday from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Contact them by phone (360-341-4184) or email (pemakilaya@gmail.com) for the log in information.
General Online Courses (not specific to COVID19)
All Spirit Rock retreats are now available online. They are mostly evening or daylong programs. Check out the schedule here. Cost $0-$108.
General Dharma Talks
Dharma Seed is an online resource dedicated to making the Buddhist teachings of Insight Meditation and associated practices available to all. Over 25,000 talks and guided meditations are currently publicly available. Donations appreciated.
Audio Dharma is an archive of Dharma talks given by Gil Fronsdal, Andrea Fella and various guest speakers at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. Donations appreciated.
