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Dharma Talks given at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
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2022-02-05 Loving the Moment: Opening to it All (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 63:07
James Baraz
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Being in the present requires us to open to all experience, the beautiful moments and the challenging ones. This talk explores essential qualities that help us not only accept the moment, but embrace and even love it as our true refuge.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Insight Meditation 1 Month Retreat

2022-02-04 Guided Bramavihara Meditation (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 42:23
James Baraz
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In order to open the heart and extend kindness and compassion to others we need to soften the places of contraction through practicing forgiveness. This guided meditation invites us to practice forgiving ourselves– our body, our mind, and our heart – and then extending it towards others as well.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Insight Meditation 1 Month Retreat

2022-02-04 Guided Meditation on the Four Elements 52:31
JD Doyle
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The first foundation of the body is explored with a guided body scan for each of the four elements: earth, water, fire, and air.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Insight Meditation 1 Month Retreat

2022-02-03 Exploring the Three Refuges as Paths of Practice 55:32
JD Doyle
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An exploration of how the three refuges can be used during retreat to support practice. Recognizing the lineage and Buddha nature, the Dharma of our bodies, and the Sangha as a network as support systems that undergird our practice. Includes working with perceptions and using the natural world as part of practice.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Insight Meditation 1 Month Retreat

2022-02-03 Listening Within the Intergenerational Arc 24:43
Grace Fisher
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Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Thursday Morning Women’s Group

2022-02-03 Mindfulness of the Body for Concentration (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 60:29
Tempel Smith
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At some point we can fully let go of all our concerns to give our full attention to the breath and body. As we build faith and devotion to this simple fullness of attention we can feel the mind healing from its habits of being scattered and exhausted. This practice develops into full absorption and becomes the basis for liberating wisdom.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Insight Meditation 1 Month Retreat

2022-02-02 Mindfulness of the Body 61:17
Tempel Smith
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The Buddha stated we are often lost in craving and aversion when we are not mindful of our bodies. In a discourse named the Six Animals (SN 35.247) the Buddha strongly encouraged developing the concentration of body mindfulness as a pillar to collect and calm oneself, and learn to have a conscious relationship to the six sense. From developing calm and collectedness mindfulness of the body continues to liberate us from our confusions towards having a body. As both a refuge of samadhi and a place for deepening wisdom, mindfulness of the body is considered the central foundation to the buddha's path to freedom here and now, and ultimate liberation.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Insight Meditation 1 Month Retreat

2022-02-02 Metta for Benefactor and Self 49:19
Mei Elliott
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Introduction to the Brahma Viharas including orientation to the benefactor category.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  February Insight Meditation 1 Month Retreat

2022-02-02 Honoring the Great Teacher of Interbeing and Engaged Buddhism, Thich Nhat Hanh 65:16
Donald Rothberg
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There is weaving together in the talk of several areas, including (1) Donald's stories of his encounters with and learning from Thich Nhat Hanh, starting in 1987; (2) the life story of Thich Nhat (1926-2022); and (3) exploring Thich Nhat Hanh's core teachings, including his teachings about "interbeing," engaged Buddhism, mindfulness, and "being peace." There is a slide show of Thich Nhat Hanh's life shown during the talk available as a pdf file. The talk is followed by the first 3 minutes and 19 seconds of a video of Thich Nhah Hanh talking about "War and Peace Within" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk1jpeo3w6U) and a period of discussion.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

2022-02-02 A Guided Meditation in the Manner of Thich Nhat Hanh 36:47
Donald Rothberg
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A 35-minute or so guided meditation in the manner of Thich Nhat Hanh (connected with the talk honoring Thich Nhat Hanh). The guided meditation is mostly silent, with three short periods of guidance, using these words: (1) Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know I am breathing out. Breathing in, I calm myself. Breathing out, I feel at ease. (2) Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment. Bring body and mind back to the present moment. So that you do not miss the appointment with life. (3) Breathing in, I see myself as a flower. Breathing out, I feel fresh. Breathing in, I see myself as a mountain. Breathing out, I feel solid. Breathing in, I see myself as still water. Breathing out, I reflect all that is. Breathing in, I see myself as space. Breathing out, I feel free.
Spirit Rock Meditation Center :  Monday and Wednesday Talks

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