The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2012-01-18 Generosity as the Beginning and End of the Path 47:49
Sylvia Boorstein
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2012-01-17 Desire and Steps 2 & 3 40:28
Kevin Griffin
Spirit Rock Meditation Center The Practice of Recovery

2012-01-16 A Practical Guide to Healing 61:05
Dale Borglum
A brief outline of the Buddhist path to wholeness. Motivation, the three yanas, and non-duality.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2012-01-15 Week 1, Part 2: Introduction to the Suttas 61:22
Guy Armstrong
The most reliable version of the teachings of the historical Buddha is found in the Pali suttas, or discourses, which make up about 20 volumes of texts. These teachings were transmitted orally for 400 years and were first written down around 100 B.C.E. Their survival to the present day in such a complete form is so unlikely that it might be considered as slightly miraculous. By studying these original texts we can discover the tremendous rewards that come from hearing the authentic voice of this amazing teacher. In this 4-week series we will explore a few key texts which contain some of the most important of the Buddha's teachings in their original formulations. In the first class we will offer an introduction to the overall study of these suttas, which present certain challenges given the spiritual, cultural and historical distances involved for us today. Students will be provided with good English translations of all the suttas covered. This series is suitable for experienced meditation students who have some understanding of the Buddha's basic teachings.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Sutta Study Class Series with Guy Armstrong & Richard Shankman

2012-01-15 Week 1, Part 1: Introduction to the Suttas 43:28
Guy Armstrong
The most reliable version of the teachings of the historical Buddha is found in the Pali suttas, or discourses, which make up about 20 volumes of texts. These teachings were transmitted orally for 400 years and were first written down around 100 B.C.E. Their survival to the present day in such a complete form is so unlikely that it might be considered as slightly miraculous. By studying these original texts we can discover the tremendous rewards that come from hearing the authentic voice of this amazing teacher. In this 4-week series we will explore a few key texts which contain some of the most important of the Buddha's teachings in their original formulations. In the first class we will offer an introduction to the overall study of these suttas, which present certain challenges given the spiritual, cultural and historical distances involved for us today. Students will be provided with good English translations of all the suttas covered. This series is suitable for experienced meditation students who have some understanding of the Buddha's basic teachings.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Sutta Study Class Series with Guy Armstrong & Richard Shankman

2012-01-14 Differences Between Samatha and Vipassana 27:38
Stephen Snyder
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: differences between the practices, useful ways to work with hindrances.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2012-01-14 Differences Between Samatha and Vipassana 28:36
Tina Rasmussen
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: differences between the practices, useful ways to work with hindrances.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2012-01-14 What's Compelling about the Concentration / Samatha Practice? 0:00
Stephen Snyder
(Recording not available) 
This talk given by Tina Rasmussen and Stephen Snyder includes: what is compelling about this practice, reasons to do the practice, meditation instructions.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2012-01-13 Keep Coming Back 58:00
Kevin Griffin
The power of intention in sustaining your practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2012-01-13 Daily Life Practice 31:14
Donald Rothberg
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Metta

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