Burbea

Rob Burbea · 2017-2018 · 33 talks · 41h 23m

The Mirrored Gates

33 talks given by Rob Burbea in 2017-2018, with transcripts to read alongside the audio. The Hermes Amāra Foundation hosts the canonical recordings.

Talks

In this series

  1. 1. Aspects of the Imaginal (Part 1)

    2017-12-15 · 53m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  2. 2. Aspects of the Imaginal (Part 2)

    2017-12-16 · 48m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  3. 3. Aspects of the Imaginal (Part 3)

    2017-12-17 · 56m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  4. 4. Aspects of the Imaginal (Part 4)

    2017-12-18 · 1h 22m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  5. 5. Aspects of the Imaginal (Part 5)

    2017-12-19 · 1h 22m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  6. 6. Aspects of the Imaginal (Part 6)

    2017-12-20 · 1h 30m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  7. 7. Sensing with Soul (Part 1)

    2017-12-21 · 1h 27m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  8. 8. Sensing with Soul (Part 2)

    2017-12-22 · 48m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  9. 9. Sensing with Soul (Part 3 - On the Dynamics of Soulmaking)

    2017-12-23 · 28m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  10. 10. Sensing with Soul (Part 4)

    2017-12-24 · 1h 14m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  11. 11. Sensing with Soul (Part 5)

    2017-12-25 · 1h 13m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  12. 12. Sensing with Soul (Part 6)

    2017-12-26 · 1h 05m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  13. 13. Sensing with Soul (Part 7)

    2017-12-27 · 50m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  14. 14. Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 1)

    2017-12-28 · 1h 44m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  15. 15. Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 2)

    2017-12-29 · 44m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  16. 16. Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 3)

    2017-12-30 · 1h 44m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  17. 17. Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 4 - Mastering the Fire)

    2017-12-31 · 1h 39m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  18. 18. Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 5)

    2018-01-01 · 56m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  19. 19. Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 6)

    2018-01-02 · 1h 33m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  20. 20. Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 7)

    2018-01-03 · 1h 34m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  21. 21. Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 8)

    2018-01-04 · 1h 21m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  22. 22. What is Awakening? (Part 1)

    2018-01-05 · 1h 12m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  23. 23. What is Awakening? (Part 2)

    2018-01-06 · 1h 15m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  24. 24. What is Awakening? (Part 3)

    2018-01-07 · 59m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  25. 25. What is Awakening? (Part 4)

    2018-01-08 · 1h 37m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  26. 26. Between Ikon and Eidos: Image and Hermeneutics in Meditation (Part 1)

    2018-01-09 · 1h 29m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  27. 27. Between Ikon and Eidos: Image and Hermeneutics in Meditation (Part 2)

    2018-01-10 · 1h 38m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  28. 28. Between Ikon and Eidos: Image and Hermeneutics in Meditation (Part 3)

    2018-01-11 · 57m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  29. 29. Between Ikon and Eidos: Image and Hermeneutics in Meditation (Part 4 - The Three Characteristics)

    2018-01-12 · 1h 03m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  30. 30. Between Ikon and Eidos: Image and Hermeneutics in Meditation (Part 5 - Bodhicitta)

    2018-01-13 · 1h 00m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  31. 31. Between Ikon and Eidos: Image and Hermeneutics in Meditation (Part 6 - Amitabha Buddha)

    2018-01-14 · 1h 23m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  32. 32. Between Ikon and Eidos: Image and Hermeneutics in Meditation (Part 7 - The Scripture of Body and Earth)

    2018-01-14 · 1h 28m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.

  33. 33. Between Ikon and Eidos: Image and Hermeneutics in Meditation (Part 8 - Talking with Trees)

    2018-01-14 · 1h 55m

    PLEASE NOTE: 'The Mirrored Gates' is a set of talks (recorded by Rob from his home) attempting to clarify, elaborate on, and open up further the concepts, practices, and possibilities explained in previous talks on imaginal practice. Some working familiarity with those previous teachings will provide a helpful foundation for this new set; but a good understanding of and experiential facility with practices of emptiness, samatha, the emotional/energy body, mettā, and mindfulness is necessary and presumed, without which these new teachings may be confusing and difficult to comprehend.