The greatest gift is the
gift of the teachings
 
Retreat Dharma Talks at Spirit Rock Meditation Center

Essential Dharma Meditation Retreat

This is a silent retreat designed especially for those relatively new to the practices of Insight Meditation (vipassana). The retreat includes systematic instructions in vipassana meditation - both sitting and walking - as well as loving-kindness practice, meetings with teachers, and evening talks highlighting the central teachings of the Buddha and their practical application to our lives.

2016-01-05 (6 days) Spirit Rock Meditation Center

  
2016-01-06 Day One, Instructional Sit 67:04
Mark Coleman
2016-01-06 What You Need is Here 62:20
Howard Cohn
Using our body to understand the 4 Noble Truths.
2016-01-07 Day Two, Instructional Sit 56:56
Howard Cohn
2016-01-07 Understanding the Hindrances 57:44
Mark Coleman
What are the hindrances to meditation and how do we work constructively with them?
2016-01-08 Day Three, Instructional Sit 6:13:47
Mark Coleman
2016-01-08 This Gift of Awakening 64:21
Howard Cohn
Following in the footsteps of the Buddha, we see through the illusion of self and the illusion of other. We open our hearts to the world.
2016-01-09 Day Four Instructional Sit 57:05
Howard Cohn
2016-01-09 The Flowering of Compassion 62:35
Mark Coleman
Compassion is a central quality in life and practice - and is a beautiful expression of an awakened life. This talk explores what compassion is and how it can be developed and integrated into mindful awareness.
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