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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2011-12-05 Clinging to Self 58:49
Mark Coleman
What is the self, how is it constructed - Who do you take yourself to be. This talk explains how to examine the nature of self - the attachment to self image/identity & how a mindful relationship to it can bring much clarity & peace.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-12-04 Journey of the Heart 53:25
Marlene Jones
A journey of loving the self and loving the world
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-12-03 Nothing is Outside the Heart 57:15
Thanissara
The three motivations for practice, and reflections on compassion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Being Dharma

2011-12-02 Journey to the Deathless 55:20
Kittisaro
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Being Dharma

2011-12-01 Poking Holes in Reality 53:31
Sharda Rogell
We have a tendency to fixate on things through attaching and resisting. By knowing deeply the impermanent nature and relaxing our grip, we come into a wise relationship with the conditions of our life and open to the way things really are.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Being Dharma

2011-11-30 Mindfulness and Ethics 63:03
Donald Rothberg
In the context of the accelerating application of mindfulness in "secular" settings, we can ask questions about whether mindfulness is sometimes presented as a mere technique. We look at the nature of "nature" or "right mindfulness" (samma sati) and the importance of connecting mindfulness to the awakened heart, wisdom, and to ethics. In this talk, we focus especially on mindfulness and ethics.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2011-11-28 Freedom From Attachment 48:40
Mark Coleman
How do you work with desire and attachment in the midst of daily life? Buddhist teachings give clear guidance on the power of exploring and understanding how the process of attachment arises and how we can cultivate a healthy relationship to desire and the sensory world. Mark gives many anecdotes from his personal journey with this theme.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2011-11-26 Dharma in the World 57:23
Anushka Fernandopulle
Leaving retreat, what should we pay attention to in our life? How can we continue to cultivate our practice?
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thanksgiving Insight Retreat

2011-11-25 Three Characteristics of Existence: Portals to Freedom 66:03
Pat Coffey
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thanksgiving Insight Retreat

2011-11-24 Instructional sit 35:43
Anushka Fernandopulle
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thanksgiving Insight Retreat

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