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Willa Thaniya Reid's Dharma Talks
Willa Thaniya Reid
Willa Thaniya Reid (formerly Ajahn Thaniya, top photos), has been practising formal Buddhist meditation since the 80s. Her primary training has been through the Thai Forest Tradition of Luang Por Chah. The Forest Tradition is in harmony with her affinity for the natural world and for reflective teachings. For 18 years she was part of the monastic community of this tradition based in England. As the senior nun of Cittaviveka for eight years, she offered support to the lay and monastic community; teaching retreats in the UK, USA, Europe and Australia. She brings to her teaching a love for the original suttas of the Buddha. For the previous six years she served the community in Melbourne, offering spiritual support to the dying and their families. She has a Masters degree in relationship counselling, and clinical pastoral training. In 2015 she returned to New Zealand to develop a meditation community with her partner.
2023-08-24 13 instructions: vitakka and vicara - placing and receiving 22:31
Exploring the mental factors of vitakka and vicara as placing attention on the meditation object and receiving its qualities
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Two-week insight meditation retreat
2023-08-24 15 instructions: reviewing the four brahmavihāra heart qualities 52:53
An overview of the brahmavihāra heart qualities and their role in supporting ease and well-being; guided meditation opening to the sense doors with this same ease and well-being
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Two-week insight meditation retreat
2023-08-23 11 talk: an overview of the Four Noble Truths 32:48
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Two-week insight meditation retreat
2023-08-22 06 instructions: following the pathway of the breath 50:21
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Two-week insight meditation retreat
2023-08-20 03 talk: the precepts as support for establishing the wholesome 23:15
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Two-week insight meditation retreat
2023-08-19 01 opening talks and guided meditation 53:38
with Elizabeth Day, Jill Shepherd, Willa Thaniya Reid
Welcome and orientation to the retreat structure and purpose, with guided standing and sitting meditation
Te Moata Retreat Center :  Two-week insight meditation retreat
2023-08-12 08 talk: Q&R and closing reflections 25:55
with Elizabeth Day, Jill Shepherd, Willa Thaniya Reid
Auckland Insight Meditation Online meditation day: Understanding the citta (heart/mind)
2023-08-12 05 meditation: establishing skillful qualities in the heart/mind 31:30
Auckland Insight Meditation Online meditation day: Understanding the citta (heart/mind)
2023-08-12 02 meditation: sensing into citta 33:44
Auckland Insight Meditation Online meditation day: Understanding the citta (heart/mind)
2023-08-12 01 Opening reflections and guided meditation: Establishing awareness of citta 30:02
with Elizabeth Day, Jill Shepherd, Willa Thaniya Reid
Welcome and orientation; establishing awareness of citta (heart/mind)
Auckland Insight Meditation Online meditation day: Understanding the citta (heart/mind)

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