Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation (1 of 9) with Gil Fronsdal

Dharma talk from the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA.

[nigdjejugu]

Hello Gil.
I've been listening to your talks for the last couple of years and I have to thank you for everything you have done for all the people around the globe.
Greetings from Bosnia.

[loishastings]

This is so helpful for me right now, thank you

[rickternet]

Guided meditation starts at around 17:45 for those returning

[thewoollyone]

Hi Gil. Greetings from Perth, Western Australia. I have been listening to you for over 15 years and I'm still inspired going back to refresh the basics of meditation practice with the guidance of your insights. This is the first time I have actually 'seen' you and that has lent a lovely new dimension to the experience. Thank you so much for all you do.

[movingbreath]

Thank you for this thorough explanation of mindfulness meditation. This is incredibly helpful and insightful.

[jldstuff]

Thank you Gil and IMC staff and volunteers, and thank you Sangha for practicing with me. I've been listening to Gil's talks since 2011 and this content has been core to my dharma path, and really life changing.

[pablonarcisi]

This is as clear as it must be . Thank you so much Gil

[reginahart]

Dear Gil and the IMC sangha, thank you so much for making this practice available to all. I have listened to your shared wisdom for many years, and you have been a great help and comfort to me. It is good to begin practicing anew. I offer gratitude and wish that you are all well.

[Valerieann]

Thank you, your soothing voice is quite helpful to be able to unwind

[brombergmarcie]

Dear Gil - This is my favorite series and truly a blessing. I learned how to enjoy meditation using it years ago, and now I am revisting to use it to help others! Many thanks for helping me to grow, love the practice, and appreciate the Buddhist teachings.

[drm]

This is so helpful. One of the best instructional / guided meditation I've seen. Thank you so much, Gil.

[fibsniper]

Gil I completed your earlier intro to meditation course back in 2004, it was audio only and I love it - 18 years later I’m back for another round - planting seeds of devotion

[irenemartin]

I've only recently found this channel and am enjoying it immensely. I've always struggled with mediation, but finding it much easier since watching these wonderful videos. Thank you❤️

[keithtanner]

HI Gil. Thank you so much for the teaching, the practice and your gift. Calming and insightful with some tips and ideas I've not used before. I hope to follow the course for the next two weeks from here in Edinburgh, Scotland. Take care and stay well.

[yourmeditationretreat]

Great content! Really helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[SeaJay_Oceans]

Mindfulness is a wonderful way to focus on the task at hand, relax, discover solutions, and improve overall health ! :-)

[LayersOfStrength]

[Long Comment Alert 📢] Hey Gil❗"Your #Release And #Vows" talk encouraged Me to come listen to this [Yes for the 🥇📆⌚⏰😳😅] 10mins in... Very pleased I was. Never too late to learn, relearn and revise ~ All in the one video (series) Watching and hearing You without a mask it's "a bit of a trip" 😂 I've (only) learned some amazingly necessary life-lessons from videos of you while You have spoken with mask on.

[topsyturvy]

Dear Gil, Dear IMC, thank you very much for this course. I have been a regular listener of your podcast especially Dharma talks and they have helped and supported me a lot. I struggle to sit still for longer durations of time while meditating, so this course is a blessing for me. I wanted to share my experience...I meditated cross-legged and normally feel that if made aware, my breathing tends to be controlled or uncomfortable leaving a tingly feeling in my feet and hands. During meditation, I become very aware of it. I am not sure it is because of lack of practice to be sitting cross legged or it's ok? :) thank you very much again. Greetings from Switzerland.

[porthiagoo]

Would it be possible to turn on to include the captions? I'd like to put subtitles in brazilain portuguese to share with my friends here. I'd be very grateful. Thanks and congratulation to best mindfulness medidation course I've already seen.

[richardsrensen]

is there any who can recommend a book of Gil for beginners ?