Retreat Dharma Talks
at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
March Insight Meditation 1-Month Retreat
An extended period of retreat offers the rare opportunity for sustained and dedicated practice. This retreat emphasizes quieting the mind, opening the heart, and developing profound clarity and depth of insight practice. Instruction will follow the traditional four foundations of mindfulness, combined with training in loving-kindness and compassion, through a daily schedule of silent sitting, walking, dharma talks and practice meetings with teachers.
2018-02-24 (29 days)
Spirit Rock Meditation Center
The Buddha's life is an expression of the practice and the teachings and can offer inspiration and guidance on our journey.
Part I: Early Life and Practice of the Bodhisattva
The hindrances are at the heart of our practice and become the force for waking-up as we see into their empty and transparent nature. The talk includes practical tips for working with the hindrances.