The following talks are from a series of talks given as part of the fall 2009 practice period for the Mindfulness Community of Puget Sound.

• "The First Turning of the Dharma Wheel"
  (79 mins. MP3 36 MB)

  In an introduction to the fall practice period at the Mindfulness Community of Puget Sound, Eileen speaks about the Buddha's enlightenment and his first teaching to illuminate the path of practice. Given on Sept. 27th at the Seattle Practice Center.

• "Right Mindfulness."
  (53 mins. MP3 24 MB)

  Smrti (the Sanskrit name for mindfulness) is the basis for stilling our minds and opening our hearts to the gifts of life and our interconnectedness with all life. Given on Sept. 28th at the Seattle Practice Center.

• "Right Concentration."
  (35 mins. MP3 17 MB)

  Given on October 12th. Right Concentration (samadhi) arises from mindfulness, and one-pointed mental focus while touching wholesome seeds within us.

• "Right Concentration."
  (59 mins. MP3 27 MB)

  Given on October 26th. Right Understanding and the Four Noble Truths: The four Noble Turths and the path they illuminate gives rise to Right Understanding - the truth of our essential Self.

• "Right Thinking."
  (50 mins. MP3 24 MB)

  Given on Novemner 9th. The roots of Right Thinking are in the essential nature of interdependence. Letting go, loving-kindness and compassion are its manifestation.

• "Right Action."
  (53 mins. MP3 23 MB)

  This talk was recorded at the Camp Indianola retreat on January 17, 2010 and replaces the talk of the Fall Practice Period that was lost.

• "Diligence."
  (28 mins. MP3 12.4 MB)

  This talk was recorded at the Camp Indianola retreat on January 18, 2010 and replaces the last talk of the Fall Practice Period that was lost.