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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2014-02-09 The Power of Mindfulness - An Introduction 44:33
Mark Coleman
For thousands of years people have cultivated mindfulness as a complete path to awakening. Contemporary research reveals how mindfulness improves attention, reduces stress, and increases health, well being and the capacity for happiness. Mindful awareness allows you to be attentive in the present moment with the quality of acceptance, spaciousness and equanimity. It is the foundation for living with wisdom and compassion and is the seed from which springs much joy and peace. On this day you will learn the foundations of mindfulness that enable you to live with a clear and wakeful presence in every aspect of your life. We will explore this innate quality of awareness and what interferes with establishing this mindful presence. Participants will learn to cultivate awareness through accessible yet profound meditations on the breath, the body, and how to work with emotions and thoughts that can hamper our well being. You will also learn how mindful awareness provides the basis for insight and freedom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2014-02-09 Morning Instructions: Day 8 20:53
Carol Wilson
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-08 Morning Instructions - Day 7 23:38
James Baraz
A guided meditation using the breath to develop concentration.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-07 Wise Effort: Finding Balance and Inclining toward the Wholesome 62:26
James Baraz
Two aspects of Wise Effort are explored: 1) how do we know if we're doing too little, too much or just enough with regard to effort in practice? and 2) the four aspects of wise efforts are discussed with particular emphasis on the importance of cultivating and increasing wholesome states.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-07 Morning Instructions: Day 6 16:21
Greg Scharf
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-06 The Liberating Power of Loving-kindness 50:56
Brian Lesage
Loving-kindness offers qualities of heart that transform our life and our spiritual practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-06 Morning Instructions Day 5 17:17
Guy Armstrong
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-05 The First Noble Truth 59:48
Guy Armstrong
An exploration of the Noble Truth of suffering, as described in the Buddha's first discourse. When met directly with courage, suffering can be a unique source of wisdom and nobility.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

2014-02-05 Heart Practices in Difficult Times 2: Forgiveness Practice 2 & Taking Difficulties as Practice 62:00
Donald Rothberg
We begin by identifying several supports for practices with difficulties and then explore forgiveness practice in further depth - with Q & A at the end.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2014-02-05 Morning Instructions: Day 4 13:36
Andrea Fella
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Month Long Retreat - 2014

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