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Retreat Dharma Talks
at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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February Month-long
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2016-01-30 (29 days)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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2016-02-21
Trust
60:07
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James Baraz
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| With so many strategies and messages about how to practice, how do we know the "right" way to practice?
The Buddha said ultimately you should "be a lamp onto yourself." This comes down to trusting the wisdom inside.
How can we discern the wisdom voice from the voices rooted in fear and confusion? |
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2016-02-22
Distortions of Perception, Thought and View: the Vipallasa Sutta
46:19
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Bonnie Duran
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| This talk reviews the Vipallasa Sutta: the Buddha's teachings about the distortions of the mind on our perceptions, thoughts and views. It gives examples of how distortions of view impact the speaker and how we might work backwards to clear up distorted perceptions based on what we know about the nature of ignorance (Avijja) |
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2016-02-24
The three kinds of Wholesome Intention: Sankappa, Aditthana, Cetana
54:57
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Sally Armstrong
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| This talk is about the similarities and subtle differences of the 3 kinds of intention: Cetana (...intention, purpose, objective, agenda, goal, target, etc.),
Sankappa (right thought and intent, avoiding unwholesome mind states, cultivating wholesome, etc.) and Aditthana (decision, resolution, self-determination, will and resolution, etc.)
All three types are important resources as we train our heart/minds through intensive practice and in our day to day lives. |
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2016-02-26
Supports for Practice
58:50
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James Baraz
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| In addition to formal meditation, the Buddha gave 5 supports for one's dharma practice (Meghiya Sutta) In addition, other attitude for deepening practice are offered. |
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