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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2022-10-06 It's Always Mercury Retrograde 58:48
Grace Fisher
Begins with a 30m meditation followed by a Dharma Talk
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thursday Morning Women’s Group

2022-10-05 Ten Ways of Practicing with Reactivity 68:23
Donald Rothberg
We start with a brief review of the last three Wednesday sessions on "Dukkha and the End of Dukkha," including briefly summarizing the teachings of "The Two Arrows" and "Dependent Origination" (going from pleasant/unpleasant to grasping/pushing away); grasping and pushing away are interpreted as the most important meaning of dukkha as reactivity. Then there is an acknowledgment of Yom Kippur occurring on this day and its relationship to our practice. The core of the talk is exploring ten fundamental ways of practicing with reactivity (a pdf of the ten ways will be posted linked with the talk). The talk is followed by discussion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
Attached Files:
  • Ten Ways of Practicing with Reactivity by Donald Rothberg (Word File)

2022-10-05 Guided Meditation Exploring Ways of Practicing with Reactivity 38:26
Donald Rothberg
After some brief initial instructions in posture, setting intentions, cultivating stability of mind, and basic mindfulness, there is a period of settling, followed by brief instructions on being mindful of any moments of reactivity, and then, some time later, on being mindful of any moderate or greater (while still workable) moments of pleasant or unpleasant experiences, noticing any tendencies to move from pleasant to craving and grasping (one form of reactivity), and to move from unpleasant to not wanting to pushing away in some way (the other main form of reactivity).
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2022-10-03 Beacon of Love Meditation 24:46
Jack Kornfield
Some of you may have your own way of practicing metta/lovingkindess meditation. Others may want to listen and follow along—but it’s not a rigid practice. Do whatever most naturally opens the heart. For some people, the recitation of words—which we’ll do—may be helpful. For others, it’s more helpful to simply sit in a field of love and radiate kindness without a lot of words, specific language, or intention. Whatever floats your heart—follow that into goodness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2022-10-02 Opening to the Sacred 68:35
Dawn Mauricio
Spirit Rock Meditation Center BIPOC Voices - Series

2022-09-29 Understanding Dukkha and the End of Suffering 62:15
Juliana Sloane
Begins with a 30m meditation followed by a Dharma Talk
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thursday Morning Women’s Group

2022-09-28 The space in-between: Beauty, Awe, Silence and Nothing 1:48:28
Heidi Bourne
Includes meditation, dharma talk & open discussion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks
Attached Files:

2022-09-25 how to take refuge in the beautiful qualities (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 26:21
Arinna Weisman
How to take refuge in the beautiful qualities of mind and to name the tree of ignorance and it's branches as invitations for recognition and abandonment
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Reclaiming our Path of Freedom Through Love (394R22)

2022-09-25 Cultivating the Four Noble Truths 40:29
Tuere Sala
Spirit Rock Meditation Center BIPOC Voices - Series

2022-09-22 May Your Goodness Protect You 29:19
Grace Fisher
Dharma Talk
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thursday Morning Women’s Group

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