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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
2023-02-22 Guided Meditation: Connecting Metta (Lovingkindness), Mindfulness, and Awareness 39:08
Donald Rothberg
We start with a short period of metta or some other heart practice, noticing how mindfulness brings us back to the practice when we are distracted. Then there is a longer period of mindfulness, hopefully infused some with metta, in the spirit of Sylvia Boorstein's wonderful invitation: “May I meet this moment fully. May I meet this moment as a friend.” We then have a second sequence of relatively brief metta practice followed by a longer period of mindfulness practice. The last part of the session is a guided practice of radiating metta, moving toward an integration of metta and a boundless awareness. b. Let it infuse mindfulness: Sylvia’s phrase. See how this is. c. Check periodically. Maybe do 2-3 minutes of metta. d. Radiating metta exploring a loving awareness.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday and Wednesday Talks

2023-02-21 Equanimity Practice (Upekkha) 59:46
Marjolein Janssen
After a short introduction we practice with all the categories of beings.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation One Month Retreat

2023-02-20 The Healing Dharma 1:39:53
Teja Bell
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2023-02-17 Seven Factors: Part 2 Settling Factors (Retreat At Spirit Rock) 62:15
Susie Harrington
The seven factors of awakening include the arousing factors and the settling ones. This talk goes into detail on using the factors of Tranquility, Concentration, and Equanimity in meditation practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation One Month Retreat

2023-02-17 Mudita Practice 54:27
James Baraz
Learning to delight in the happiness of others.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation One Month Retreat

2023-02-16 Fear as Practice (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 62:41
James Baraz
Learning to work skillfully with fear can change if from enemy to ally in our practice, since it is often a signal of moving from the familiar to new territory. As we learn to let go of the illusion of control we transform fear into genuine trust.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation One Month Retreat

2023-02-16 The Heart of Generosity 24:55
Grace Fisher
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Thursday Morning Women’s Group

2023-02-15 The Whole of the Holy Life: From the Buddha's Teaching on Spiritual Friendship 44:18
Daigan Gaither
Spirit Rock Meditation Center Spirit Rock - Rainbow Sangha

2023-02-13 For the Love of Nature 1:36:02
Mark Coleman
Spirit Rock Meditation Center

2023-02-13 Intro and Guided Meditation for Karuna 59:07
Susie Harrington
Afternoon introduction to Karuna practice using felt sense and phrases.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center February Insight Meditation One Month Retreat

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